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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Flannery (ranked 4043 p4p, 397 weight class) and Barney Rumble (ranked 2425 p4p, 275 weight class). Flannery comes to the cage accompanied by Dropkick Murphys - I'm Shipping Up To Boston. Rumble has chosen Queens of the Stone Age - My God is the Sun as his entrance music. Barney Rumble has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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256 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Desmond Flannery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barney Rumble!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rumble moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rumble throws a leg kick which misses Flannery's front leg but catches the back leg as Flannery tries to avoid it.
Barney Rumble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rumble defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Flannery.
Flannery fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rumble cracks Flannery with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rumble has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rumble's corner calls for a 1-2. Rumble obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Desmond Flannery has been cut.
Flannery misses with a takedown
and Rumble counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desmond Flannery. 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.
Flannery tries to clinch but Rumble moves out of range.
Rumble feints a counter leg kick.
A good leg kick by Rumble.
Rumble looks for the body kick but Flannery saw that one coming.
Rumble instigates a clinch.
A short right from Rumble.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rumble lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rumble with the Thai clinch, moves his hips back and unleashes a brutal knee to the head! Flannery drops to the mat in a crumpled heap! Huuuuuuge knee there! WOW!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Barney Rumble!
Barney Rumble seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Handle (ranked 3838 p4p, 410 weight class) and Grisha Kamenov (ranked 2811 p4p, 332 weight class). Handle comes to the cage accompanied by Right On. Kamenov has chosen Linkin Park - Bleed It Out as his entrance music. Grisha Kamenov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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194 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 36 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Handle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 16 - 3, fighting out of New York, Grisha Kamenov!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamenov checks the leg kick.
Kamenov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kamenov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Handle is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kamenov throws a solid leg kick but Handle takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kamenov.
Handle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kamenov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Handle throws a nice looking combination but Kamenov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Handle has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Handle lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Grisha Kamenov has been cut.
Handle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Kamenov.
Kamenov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kamenov checks the leg kick.
Kamenov wants to counter with a clinch but Handle pushes him away.
Kamenov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Handle.
Handle is looking to score with low kicks.
Handle moves into the clinch.
Handle breaks the clinch.
Kamenov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Handle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Handle shoots in for a double leg but Kamenov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamenov throws a head kick that Handle semi-blocks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kamenov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Some bone on bone action there as Kamenov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Handle bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kamenov's head.
Kamenov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Handle throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A chopping leg kick lands by Handle.
Handle throws a looping overhand right but Kamenov ducks down to avoid it.
Kamenov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Handle looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kamenov misses with the body kick
and Handle counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Handle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Handle not doing much here.
Kamenov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Handle perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Handle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Handle is thwarting Kamenov's attempts to control the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handle prevents Kamenov from improving his position.
Handle with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kamenov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kamenov.
Kamenov is pulling down on Handle's head. It's preventing any offense from Handle, at least for the moment.
Handle throws a big elbow that misses.
Handle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Handle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Handle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kamenov keeping moving, preventing Handle from controlling successfully.
Kamenov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kamenov, not yet.
Kamenov keeping full guard, as Handle tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handle works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Handle looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kamenov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kamenov wants to improve his position but Handle is controlling well.
Kamenov is looking to control Handle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kamenov avoid being mounted?
Handle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Handle takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kamenov is looking to control Handle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kamenov avoid being mounted?
Handle controlling the action here.
Handle wants to control but Kamenov is keeping him busy.
Handle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Handle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kamenov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Handle lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Handle perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kamenov is looking to improve his position.
Handle perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Handle has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kamenov is looking to improve his position.
Handle is controlling the pace.
Handle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kamenov's head.
Handle controlling the action here.
Kamenov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Handle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Handle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grisha Kamenov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kamenov scores with a kick to the body.
Kamenov misses with a kick to the body.
Kamenov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Handle misses with a low kick.
Handle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kamenov counters with a series of strikes. Handle will be more careful next time no doubt.
Handle checks a low kick from Kamenov.
A slow jab from Kamenov misses its intended target.
Kamenov throws a nice looking combination but Handle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Handle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kamenov misses with a kick to the body.
Handle tried to score with a low kick but Kamenov checks it.
Handle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kamenov.
Handle misses with a double jab.
Handle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kamenov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Max Handle is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Handle misses with a takedown attempt - Kamenov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handle is looking to land body kicks.
Handle wants to slow Kamenov down by chopping away at his legs.
Grisha Kamenov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kamenov connects with an inside leg kick.
Handle misses with a low kick.
Kamenov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Handle doesn't manage to clinch there - Kamenov circles away.
Kamenov throws a body kick that misses.
Kamenov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Handle.
Kamenov tries to land a body kick
and Handle counters with a single leg into guard. Kamenov didn't expect that.
Kamenov pushes Handle off and gets back to his feet.
Grisha Kamenov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kamenov is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamenov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kamenov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Handle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Handle takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Handle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Handle fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kamenov checks it well.
Kamenov throws a push kick but Handle slaps the foot to one side.
Jab from Handle.
Kamenov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Max Handle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handle misses with a shot to the body
and Kamenov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Handle throws a low kick but Kamenov avoids it.
Kamenov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Handle attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kamenov lands with a straight right. Handle didn't see that one coming.
Handle connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kamenov.
The fighters circling - Handle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kamenov checks a leg kick.
Handle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Handle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kamenov throws a head kick but Handle moves out of range.
Kamenov lands with a nice body kick.
Kamenov throws a series of punches but Handle moves out of range.
Kamenov misses with a head kick.
Handle misses with a low kick.
Handle backing away here, and Kamenov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kamenov misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kamenov checks the leg kick.
Kamenov throws an overhand right that lands on Handle's shoulder, as Handle tries to avoid the shot.
Kamenov throws a lazy right hand but Handle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That kick from Kamenov tenderised Handle's leg. Handle is trying to keep his angry face on.
Handle throws a leg kick that misses.
Kamenov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Handle connects with an inside leg kick.
Kamenov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Handle tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kamenov manages to circle out of the way.
Handle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kamenov. That did some damage!
Horrible takedown attempt by Handle or perhaps it was just good defense by Kamenov, which made it look bad.
Handle misses with a body kick.
Handle throws a leg kick but Kamenov checks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kamenov checks a leg kick.
Kamenov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handle misses with a low kick.
Handle misses with a two punch combination.
Handle tries to clinch up
and Kamenov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kamenov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Handle moves away.
Handle attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Handle throws a quick inside leg kick.
Handle attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kamenov misses with a head kick.
Kamenov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Handle.
Kamenov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Handle blocks it well.
Handle misses with a low kick.
Kamenov misses with a low kick.
Handle is looking to counter punch.
Handle throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Handle rushes Kamenov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Handle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Grisha Kamenov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Grisha Kamenov'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!
Kamenov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kamenov connects with a leg kick. Handle looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Handle has a takedown stuffed.
Kamenov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Handle drives through with a takedown into Kamenov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kamenov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Max Handle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Handle connects with a couple of short punches.
Handle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Handle wants to control from the top but Kamenov keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handle prevents Kamenov from getting back to his feet.
Kamenov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Handle content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kamenov keeping moving, preventing Handle from controlling successfully.
Handle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenov wants to sweep here but Handle controlling him for the moment.
Kamenov working a defensive guard here.
Handle preventing the sweep.
Kamenov controls Handle momentarily but Handle frees himself.
Kamenov being controlled here, momentarily.
Handle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Handle controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kamenov keeping moving, preventing Handle from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Handle moves out of range as Kamenov throws a body kick.
It looked like Handle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Handle throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Handle tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kamenov is able to avoid easily.
Handle does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kamenov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A good leg kick by Handle.
Kamenov works over Handle's head and body with a nice combination.
Kamenov checks a leg kick.
Handle lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kamenov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kamenov keeps Handle at a distance using the push kick.
Kamenov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by Kamenov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Handle.
Handle fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Handle is looking to land body kicks.
Kamenov misses with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Handle checks a leg kick.
Handle misses with a leg kick
and Kamenov counters with a solid body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handle takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kamenov checks a leg kick nicely.
Kamenov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kamenov scores with a three punch combo!
Both fighters circling a little - Kamenov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kamenov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kamenov throws the kick towards the body but Handle avoids it.
Handle bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kamenov's head backwards.
Handle will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Handle throws out a leg kick but Kamenov moves out of range and Handle only half commits.
Handle scores with a leg kick.
Kamenov needs to keep his hands up - Handle had a free shot at his head there.
Handle throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Kamenov counter with a right hand.
Kamenov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Handle is looking to chop away at Kamenov's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Handle misses the target.
As Handle backs off Kamenov throws a huge counter combo but Handle manages to avoid it all.
Handle throws a low kick but Kamenov avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handle fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Handle misses with a takedown attempt
and Kamenov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kamenov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Handle momentarily.
Handle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kamenov.
Handle lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Handle misses with a leg kick.
Kamenov tests Handle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Handle swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kamenov.
The fighters circling - Handle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kamenov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Handle will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kamenov throws a lazy right hand but Handle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kamenov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Handle lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kamenov will feel that in the morning.
Kamenov throws a jab but it's blocked by Handle.
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 Max Handle.
I think Handle 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Max Handle!
An out of breath Max Handle thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bornas Lopette (ranked 2432 p4p, 262 weight class) and Hamish Reid (ranked 962 p4p, 115 weight class). Lopette comes to the cage accompanied by Root Of All Evil. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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178 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent 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
39 - 30 - 3, fighting out of New York, Bornas Lopette!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hamish Reid!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reid throws a lazy right hand but Lopette sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hamish Reid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Reid - just one landing.
Reid tries to clinch but Lopette moves out of range.
Lopette blocks a jab.
Lopette half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lopette takes one on the button.
Reid gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lopette goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reid.
Reid stalling in the clinch but Lopette improves position.
Reid scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reid pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reid cracks Lopette with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lopette looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reid is looking to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Reid.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopette wants to stay close but Reid steps back to make room for something. Lopette seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Reid and Lopette drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hamish Reid!
Bornas Lopette was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll Train Harder And Win My Next Fight Fans, Sorry For My Loss. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Katsu Laoka (ranked 1917 p4p, 273 weight class) and Gavrilo Djuretic (ranked 4526 p4p, 491 weight class). Djuretic has chosen I suck as his entrance music. Katsu Laoka is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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217 lbs
10 - 14 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 24 - 5, fighting out of Las Vegas, Katsu Laoka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gavrilo Djuretic!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Djuretic takes the fight into the clinch.
Djuretic misses with a body punch.
Djuretic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laoka is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Djuretic misses with some punches.
Laoka prevents a body shot from Djuretic.
Djuretic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Laoka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Djuretic backwards.
Laoka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Djuretic.
Laoka throws a punch but it's blocked by Djuretic.
Laoka prevents a body shot from Djuretic.
A left hand lands to the body for Laoka.
Laoka lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Djuretic pushes Laoka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Laoka blocks an uppercut.
Laoka tries to throw a body punch but Djuretic avoids it by throwing Laoka back against the cage.
Djuretic takes a shot to the head.
Laoka throws a head punch that misses.
Djuretic scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Djuretic throws an elbow but it misses.
Djuretic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Djuretic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Djuretic stalling in the clinch.
Laoka misses with a punch to the body.
Djuretic throws an elbow that misses.
Djuretic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Djuretic throws a jab but it's blocked by Laoka.
Laoka looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Djuretic connects with a looping right hand.
Djuretic throws a hook to the side of Laoka's head but Laoka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laoka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laoka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Djuretic lands with an overhand left.
Laoka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Djuretic moves out of range of the body kick from Laoka.
Laoka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Djuretic misses with a combination
and Laoka counters with a left and a right that stings Djuretic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Djuretic throws a low kick, looking for Laoka's leg but Laoka calmly moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Djuretic there.
Djuretic misses with a low kick.
Djuretic misses the shot to the body.
Laoka throws a body punch but Djuretic moves out of range.
Djuretic moves out of range of the strikes.
Djuretic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donk. Laoka catches Djuretic right on the button with a cross.
Djuretic misses with a wild body shot.
Djuretic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laoka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Djuretic misses with a hook
and Laoka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Djuretic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laoka blocks a head kick by Djuretic.
Djuretic throws a hook but Laoka blocks it.
Laoka scores with a leg kick.
Laoka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Djuretic misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Djuretic jabs Laoka right on the nose. Laoka blinks but takes it well.
Laoka lands a nice looking kick to the body. Djuretic takes a step back to recover.
Laoka throws a shot from downtown. Djuretic moves away and avoids it.
Laoka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Laoka avoids the head kick by Djuretic.
Djuretic with a jab.
Laoka lands with a thumping leg kick.
Djuretic lands a really nice looking cross but Laoka seems unphased.
Laoka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Djuretic ducks right into an uppercut from Laoka.
Djuretic is rocked!
Laoka throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Djuretic crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Katsu Laoka!
A less than humble Katsu Laoka misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Anderson (ranked 699 p4p, 85 weight class) and Antonio Salieri (ranked 1734 p4p, 215 weight class). Salieri has chosen DMX - Ain’t No Sunshine as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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165 lbs
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Antonio Salieri!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salieri throws a solid leg kick but Anderson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Salieri.
Salieri swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Anderson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Anderson throws a body punch but Salieri moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Salieri lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salieri moves away.
Salieri just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Salieri uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Salieri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Salieri.
Antonio Salieri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Salieri misses with a straight left.
Salieri misses with a leg kick.
Salieri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salieri thows a left - swing and a miss!
A clash of legs there as Salieri blocks the low kick.
Salieri misses with a wild body shot.
Salieri scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salieri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Anderson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Salieri saw that one coming.
Anderson walks into a straight right hand from Salieri.
Anderson is looking to clinch.
Salieri shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Anderson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Salieri swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Anderson.
Salieri fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anderson on the side of the head.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Salieri misses with a wild combination.
A big left from Salieri misses.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson misses with a leg kick.
Salieri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anderson. That did some damage!
Anderson lands a right hook to the body.
Anderson is looking to wear down Salieri with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Salieri misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Salieri is just out of range.
Anderson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Salieri has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Salieri catches Anderson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salieri. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salieri lands a nice looking body shot.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Salieri.
Anderson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Salieri throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Salieri moved out of range nicely.
Salieri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Salieri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Anderson checks a leg kick nicely.
Anderson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Salieri.
Anderson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salieri is trying to counter with his kicks.
Salieri throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Salieri feints and then cracks Anderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anderson down.
Salieri scores with a leg kick.
Anderson throws a leg kick that misses.
Antonio Salieri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Salieri.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Salieri coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salieri. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salieri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Salieri stuns Anderson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Salieri fails to land with a series of punches.
Salieri throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson cracks the inside of Salieri's front leg.
Anderson scores with a leg kick.
Salieri throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Salieri tries to sprawl out of it but Anderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Salieri manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson checks a low kick from Salieri.
Anderson connects with a body shot that sends Salieri's belly button to the back.
Salieri throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Anderson's head.
Anderson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salieri moves away from the strike by Anderson.
Salieri throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Salieri does no damage.
Salieri getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Salieri attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Salieri on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Salieri's shoulder, as Salieri tries to avoid the shot.
Salieri lands a head shot.
Salieri misses with a hook.
Anderson lands with a good body shot.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Salieri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Salieri.
Salieri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderson.
And Salieri responds with a good body kick, but Anderson manages to step out the way in time.
A jab from Anderson does it's job there.
Salieri tries to land a leg kick but Anderson saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Salieri misses
and Anderson counters with a single leg into guard. Salieri didn't expect that.
Anderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Anderson throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Salieri dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Good shot there by Salieri.
Salieri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Salieri lands a glancing blow to the side of Anderson's head.
Anderson throws a hook but Salieri avoids it easily.
Salieri throws a leg kick that is checked
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Salieri throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Anderson takes the fight into the clinch.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Anderson.
Anderson is leaning against Salieri and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Salieri avoiding damage as Anderson throws knees to the body.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Salieri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Salieri.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson misses with a knee strike.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salieri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Salieri takes a knee right on the jaw!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salieri.
A nice left hand lands by Anderson.
Salieri has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Anderson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Salieri can turn it around.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Anderson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Salieri displaying some good clinch control by pressing Anderson up against the cage.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Salieri throws an elbow that misses.
Salieri scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sparky Anderson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Salieri tries to land a knee to the head but Anderson blocks with his arms.
Salieri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Salieri working aggressively here.
Anderson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Salieri misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Anderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salieri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Salieri lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anderson lands a right hand.
Salieri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson drags the fight down to the ground.
Salieri scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Salieri throwing strikes from guard but Anderson blocks nicely.
Salieri scoring with some ground and pound.
Salieri trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson working for a triangle but Salieri defends it easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Anderson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salieri postures up and lands a big shot to Anderson's brow.
Anderson has his foot on Salieri's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Salieri works his way back into a safe position though.
Anderson is trying to keep Salieri in close.
Anderson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Salieri is pushing down on Anderson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anderson is fighting to maintain full guard but Salieri has managed to sneak the leg through.
Anderson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Anderson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Anderson wants to control but Salieri is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Anderson looking for submissions off his back.
Anderson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Salieri is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Salieri.
Salieri landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Salieri is trying to control the action in half guard but Anderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Salieri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anderson manages to get to full guard.
Salieri makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Salieri postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Anderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sparky Anderson dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Salieri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Salieri throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Salieri lands a lovely overhand right.
Salieri uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anderson has time to react.
Salieri takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Antonio Salieri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anderson dives in and grabs Salieri's left leg, looking for a takedown. Salieri pushes down on Anderson's head and hops out.
Anderson tries to score with a low kick but Salieri moves his leg out of the way.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salieri.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Salieri takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Salieri misses with a low kick.
Anderson connects with an inside leg kick.
Anderson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salieri throws a chopping leg kick but Anderson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Salieri misses the shot to the body.
Anderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Salieri at a distance.
Salieri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Anderson finds it's way round the side to connect with Salieri's head.
Salieri cracks the inside of Anderson's front leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson misses with the combination.
Salieri flicks out a counter leg kick but Anderson steps away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson defending well as Salieri loads up on a big left hand.
Salieri takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Salieri lands a jab.
Salieri slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Salieri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Salieri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Salieri.
Salieri throws a right and a left that Anderson avoids nicely.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Salieri.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheers as Salieri lands an impressive looking overhand right. Anderson doesn't seem phased though.
A swing and a miss from Salieri.
Anderson attempts a counter takedown but Salieri avoids it well and moves away.
Salieri jabs Anderson right on the nose. Anderson blinks but takes it well.
Anderson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Salieri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Salieri.
Salieri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salieri throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson thuds a left hand into Salieri's body.
Salieri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Anderson throws a solid leg kick but Salieri takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anderson.
Salieri throws an off balance right hand
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Salieri misses the jab.
Anderson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Nice straight punches there by Salieri. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Salieri.
Anderson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Salieri throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Salieri moved away.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anderson. That's going to slow Salieri down.
Salieri looks to throw the jab but Anderson is out of range.
Salieri moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson avoids a kick to the body.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Salieri scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salieri manages to avoid it.
Anderson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Salieri is out of range and Anderson settles back down.
Anderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Salieri tries to avoid it but Anderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Salieri to the ground. Salieri escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anderson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Salieri.
Anderson moves out of range as Salieri strikes.
Salieri keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salieri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Salieri lands a nice looking body shot.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salieri only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Salieri scores with the left hand. Anderson knows he should have avoided that one.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Salieri slips the punch.
A slow jab from Salieri misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salieri misses with a straight right.
Salieri takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Salieri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anderson on the side of the head.
Anderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Salieri off the cage and back into range.
Salieri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Anderson momentarily.
Anderson cracks Salieri with an open hand slap.
Salieri misses with an uppercut.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Salieri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Anderson moves away from the strike by Salieri.
Anderson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Salieri tried to score with a low kick but Anderson checks it.
Salieri throws an off balance right hand
and Anderson counters with a thumping low kick.
Salieri closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salieri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Anderson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Salieri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anderson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circle momentarily. Anderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Antonio Salieri.
I think Salieri 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Antonio Salieri!
Antonio Salieri thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samson Goldstein (ranked 698 p4p, 95 weight class) and Nick Force (ranked 1797 p4p, 217 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
51 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Samson Goldstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Force!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Force swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Goldstein.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Force throws a hook to the side of Goldstein's head but Goldstein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Force lands a jab.
Force looks to land a left hand but Goldstein moved out of range nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Force misses with a hook from the clinch.
Force lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Force lands with a right to the head.
Force has a couple of punches blocked by Goldstein.
Goldstein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goldstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goldstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Goldstein.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldstein tries to throw a body punch but Force avoids it by throwing Goldstein back against the cage.
Force fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Force uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goldstein.
Force has a couple of punches blocked by Goldstein.
Goldstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein blocking some punches.
Goldstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Force controls his hands.
Goldstein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Goldstein.
Force looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldstein pushes Force back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goldstein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Goldstein.
Goldstein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goldstein is leaning against Force and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Goldstein lands a hook that snaps the head of Force backwards.
Goldstein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Force backwards.
Goldstein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Goldstein.
Goldstein scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goldstein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldstein digs a right hand underneath Force's ribcage. Force let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Goldstein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Force backwards.
Goldstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Force controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Goldstein.
Goldstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Force prevents a body shot from Goldstein.
A left hand lands to the body for Goldstein.
Goldstein digs a right hand into Force's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Force's gas tank.
Goldstein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goldstein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Goldstein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Goldstein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Force backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Goldstein scores with a nice short uppercut.
Goldstein lands a nice shot to the body.
Goldstein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goldstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Force blocking some punches.
Goldstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Force.
Goldstein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Force misses with the head strike.
Goldstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Force fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Force tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goldstein.
A head punch on the inside from Goldstein fails to land.
Goldstein lands a left hand.
Goldstein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Force backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Goldstein.
A head punch on the inside from Goldstein fails to land.
A short left from Goldstein.
A short uppercut from Goldstein.
Nice body punch from Goldstein - that landed with a thud.
Goldstein lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Goldstein.
Goldstein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Force backwards.
Goldstein lands a nice uppercut.
Force is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goldstein.
Force blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goldstein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Force is still on wobbly legs! Can Goldstein finish him?
Goldstein cracks Force with a nice body shot.
Goldstein creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Force's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Force drops to his knees and Goldstein pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samson Goldstein!
Samson Goldstein was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Rutherford (ranked 447 p4p, 57 weight class) and Benjamin Sigfridsson (ranked 553 p4p, 74 weight class). Thomas Rutherford could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Benjamin Sigfridsson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Rutherford!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Benjamin Sigfridsson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutherford lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sigfridsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rutherford moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rutherford will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but Sigfridsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sigfridsson throws a low kick but Rutherford moves out of range easily.
Rutherford connects with a combination that backs up Sigfridsson into the cage. Rutherford lands a flurry of punches that gets past Sigfridsson's guard. Sigfridsson is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Rutherford bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Rutherford!
Thomas Rutherford is the new middleweight champion!
Thomas Rutherford gave a mention to Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abner Applegate (ranked 120 p4p, 20 weight class) and Dean Corll (ranked 365 p4p, 57 weight class). Corll has chosen Candyman as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abner Applegate!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dean Corll!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corll swinging wildly here.
Applegate has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Corll lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Applegate backs up against the cage.
Corll keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Applegate moves into range and clinches up with Corll.
Corll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Corll avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Corll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate avoiding damage as Corll throws knees to the body.
Corll tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Applegate avoids it.
Corll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate lands a nice uppercut.
Corll trying to land knees to the body.
Corll softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Corll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Applegate lands a body shot in the clinch.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Applegate wants a takedown but no success here.
Applegate scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Corll.
Corll's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Corll as the two fighters clinch.
Corll working aggressively here.
Applegate tries a body shot but Corll blocks it.
Corll misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corll.
Corll throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Corll misses with the head strike.
Applegate lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corll.
Applegate breaks from the clinch.
Applegate thows a leg kick but Corll checks it
and Corll counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Corll moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Applegate has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Corll fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Corll fails to land.
Applegate lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Corll backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corll scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Corll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corll misses with the head strike.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Corll avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Applegate blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Applegate is working Corll over against the cage.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
A short left from Applegate.
Applegate lands with a light punch inside.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Applegate gets through Corll's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Applegate lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Corll fails to land.
Corll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Applegate lands with a right to the head.
Corll has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Applegate with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Corll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Applegate.
Applegate throws a knee to the head but misses.
Applegate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Corll goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Applegate blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Corll swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corll throws a head punch that misses.
Corll takes a shot to the head.
Corll misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Corll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate pushes Corll back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corll misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Applegate lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corll throws a head punch that misses.
Applegate scores with a nice hook to the head.
Corll lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by Corll.
Corll misses with a punch on the inside.
Applegate lands a body punch.
Corll working aggressively here.
Applegate throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Applegate lands with a light punch inside.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
Corll throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Corll misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corll.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Applegate lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corll.
Applegate lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Corll backwards.
Corll's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Corll.
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 Abner Applegate will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Applegate lands a glancing blow to the side of Corll's head.
Corll tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Applegate paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Applegate tries to clinch there but Corll circles away.
Corll tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Applegate waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corll.
Corll clinches.
Corll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Applegate is trying to stall.
Applegate throws a head punch that misses.
Applegate lands a body punch.
Corll lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Abner Applegate has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Corll swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corll misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corll swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Corll tries to land knees in the clinch but Applegate avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Applegate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Applegate prevents a body shot from Corll.
Corll misses with some punches.
Applegate digs a right hand underneath Corll's ribcage. Corll let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Corll lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corll.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Corll prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Corll takes a shot to the head.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
Applegate landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short right from Applegate on the inside.
Corll throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Applegate tries to work over Corll's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corll's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Applegate blocking some punches.
Applegate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Applegate tries a body shot but Corll blocks it.
Corll working aggressively here.
Applegate makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corll swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corll working aggressively here.
Applegate scores with a shot to the side of Corll's head.
Corll misses with some punches.
Applegate scores with a shoulder strike.
Applegate is working Corll over against the cage.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Corll's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Applegate breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Applegate takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Applegate lands a right hook to the body.
Corll looks to land a right hand but Applegate moved out of range.
Applegate seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Applegate tries to clinch up.
Applegate doesn't manage to clinch there - Corll circles away.
Corll counters with a body kick.
Corll looks to land a left hand but Applegate moved out of range nicely.
Applegate gets a double leg takedown into Corll's guard.
Applegate seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Applegate's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Corll wants to stand and escape but Applegate is having none of it.
Corll escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Applegate gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Applegate won't allow Corll to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Applegate not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Applegate is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Corll can do to turn this around?
Applegate gets to his feet. Corll looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That kick from Applegate tenderised Corll's leg. Corll is trying to keep his angry face on.
Applegate takes the fight into the clinch.
Applegate digs a right hand into Corll's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Corll's gas tank.
Applegate lands a right hand that snaps the head of Corll backwards.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Corll.
Corll has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Corll tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Applegate avoids it.
Corll misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Applegate.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abner Applegate dominated that second 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.
Corll throws a big shot that misses.
Applegate doesn't manage to clinch there - Corll circles away.
Abner Applegate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Applegate moves into the clinch.
Applegate lands a shoulder strike.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Applegate is working Corll over against the cage.
A short right from Applegate on the inside.
Applegate looking to throw knees to the head but Corll is blocking nicely.
Applegate is leaning against Corll and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Applegate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corll misses with the head strike.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Corll controls his hands.
Applegate lands a hook to the side of the head.
Applegate lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corll moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corll has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corll blocks an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Applegate.
Corll prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Corll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate lands with a left to the head.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Applegate is leaning against Corll and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Applegate.
Applegate misses with the head strike.
Corll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corll misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corll.
Corll avoiding damage as Applegate throws knees to the body.
Applegate lands a shot to the body.
Applegate blocks a body shot from Corll.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corll blocks a body shot from Applegate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Corll prevents a takedown attempt there.
Corll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Applegate lands with a light punch inside.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
Applegate with a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Applegate as the two fighters clinch.
Corll throws a head punch that misses.
Applegate lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Corll misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Corll misses with some punches.
Corll prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Corll missing with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Applegate.
Applegate lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Corll takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A left hand lands to the body for Applegate.
Applegate lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Applegate.
Corll swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Applegate as the two fighters clinch.
Applegate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Applegate tries a body shot but Corll blocks it.
Applegate pushes Corll back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Applegate lands a body punch.
Applegate scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Corll blocks a body shot from Applegate.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Applegate tries a body shot but Corll blocks it.
Applegate lands a hook to the side of the head.
Corll lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Applegate.
Corll is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Applegate.
Corll is still on wobbly legs! Can Applegate finish him?
Corll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corll misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Applegate lands a hook that snaps the head of Corll backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Applegate throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Corll throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Applegate lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corll.
Corll blocks an uppercut.
Corll throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Corll misses with some punches.
Corll gets through Applegate's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Corll tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Corll misses with the head strike.
Applegate throws a head punch that misses.
Corll seems to have recovered his senses.
Corll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corll has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Applegate's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abner Applegate clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Corll takes one on the button.
Applegate scores with a nice right hand.
Corll swats away the attempt to clinch by Applegate.
Applegate gets tackled into the cage by Corll. Corll maintains the clinch.
A short left from Corll.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Corll misses with a punch to the body.
Corll working aggressively here.
Corll is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Applegate is defending well for now.
Applegate working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Applegate drops Corll with a big knee straight up the middle! Corll is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
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!
Applegate fails in his attempt to clinch.
Corll gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Corll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corll's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Corll blocking some punches.
A short left from Applegate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corll trying to land knees to the body.
Applegate is working Corll over against the cage.
Corll throws a head punch that misses.
Applegate lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Corll or not.
Corll throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
A short right from Corll on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Applegate.
Corll throws a head punch that misses.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Corll controls his hands.
Corll lands a left hand.
Applegate drops Corll onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Corll is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Applegate lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Corll to his knees! Applegate keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abner Applegate!
Abner Applegate is the new welterweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Abner Applegate made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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