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RISE 89: Boretti vs. Falcone PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michael Collins (ranked 4270 p4p, 221 weight class) and Dieselnoi Por Pramuk (ranked 2999 p4p, 168 weight class). Por Pramuk is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Muay Thai Music - Wai Khru Ram Muay. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dieselnoi Por Pramuk!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Por Pramuk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Por Pramuk is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Por Pramuk avoids a wild elbow strike from Collins.
Por Pramuk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Collins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Por Pramuk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Collins is defending well.
Collins misses with an elbow strike.
Por Pramuk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Collins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Michael Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dieselnoi Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk looking to stall.
Por Pramuk scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Michael Collins has been cut.
Por Pramuk is working for takedown but Collins is calmly controlling the position for now.
Por Pramuk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Collins walks away with a smile on his face. Por Pramuk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Por Pramuk 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.
Por Pramuk scores with a leg kick.
Por Pramuk has managed to clinch.
Por Pramuk takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Collins.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Collins.
Collins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Por Pramuk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Por Pramuk is trying to pull guard but Collins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Collins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Por Pramuk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Collins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Por Pramuk tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Collins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Collins misses with an elbow strike.
Collins manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Por Pramuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Por Pramuk might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Collins haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Collins wants to stand and escape but Por Pramuk is having none of it.
Por Pramuk won't allow Collins to sweep him here.
Collins pulls Por Pramuk in to control the position.
Por Pramuk wants to pass the guard but Collins is keeping the position.
Por Pramuk pushes down on Collins's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Por Pramuk.
Collins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Por Pramuk wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.
Por Pramuk lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Por Pramuk postures up in Collins's guard and throws a big left but Collins blocks it.
Por Pramuk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Collins controls Por Pramuk momentarily but Por Pramuk frees himself.
Por Pramuk slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Por Pramuk preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins is controlling Por Pramuk's posture.
Collins continues to stall.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Collins moves into the clinch successfully.
A knee to the head by Collins.
Collins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Collins is looking to break free of the clinch but Por Pramuk has double underhooks.
Por Pramuk jumps guard.
Por Pramuk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Collins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Por Pramuk is controlling him.
Por Pramuk sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Por Pramuk preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Por Pramuk not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Collins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Por Pramuk is controlling him.
Por Pramuk trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
Por Pramuk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Collins is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Por Pramuk trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
Por Pramuk is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
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 Michael Collins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Collins'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.
Por Pramuk with a nice cross.
We've been told by Collins's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Collins throws a right and a left that Por Pramuk avoids nicely.
Collins gets tackled into the cage by Por Pramuk. Por Pramuk maintains the clinch.
Collins wants to break free but Por Pramuk has control.
Collins gets control of Por Pramuk's arms and successfully pulls guard. Collins will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Por Pramuk drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Collins manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Por Pramuk has Collins in his guard.
Por Pramuk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Por Pramuk is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Collins frees his head nicely. Oh but Por Pramuk has switched to an armbar! Collins is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Dieselnoi Por Pramuk!
Dieselnoi Por Pramuk took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Thank you, my fans, for supporting me! And thank you to my opponent! This fight made us both stronger!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Khalib Nuragomidova (ranked 3451 p4p, 350 weight class) and Chief Slayer (ranked 1682 p4p, 196 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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156 lbs
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169 lbs
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Excellent 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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Khalib Nuragomidova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Slayer!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Slayer misses with a right hand
and Nuragomidova counters with a stiff right hand.
Slayer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Slayer misses the jab.
Chief Slayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nuragomidova circles away from the clinch attempt.
Slayer goes for a double leg but Nuragomidova avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nuragomidova continues to drive forward.
Nuragomidova throws a big counter combination but Slayer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nuragomidova misses with a two punch combination.
Nuragomidova scores with a jab to the head.
Nuragomidova with a hook.
Slayer closes the distance and clinches.
Nuragomidova changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Slayer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Slayer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slayer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nuragomidova swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Slayer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khalib Nuragomidova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slayer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nuragomidova or perhaps it was just good defense by Slayer, which made it look bad.
Nuragomidova stuffs the takedown attempt from Slayer. Slayer gets slowly back to his feet.
Nuragomidova gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Slayer counters with a nice uppercut.
A lazy left from Nuragomidova finds it's target.
Slayer with a poor takedown
enabling Nuragomidova to counter with a crisp jab.
Slayer goes for a double leg but Nuragomidova avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nuragomidova continues to drive forward.
Slayer looks to land a left hand but Nuragomidova moved out of range nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nuragomidova looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No joy there for Nuragomidova, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nuragomidova shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Slayer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Slayer has his foot on Nuragomidova's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nuragomidova works his way back into a safe position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nuragomidova is stalling in the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Slayer can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slayer is looking for a triangle here but Nuragomidova uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Slayer is trying to get back to half guard.
Slayer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Slayer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nuragomidova landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Slayer looking for submissions off his back.
Slayer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nuragomidova pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayer actively working from the bottom here.
Slayer felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Nuragomidova is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Slayer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slayer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Slayer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Slayer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nuragomidova drops an elbow to the side of Slayer's head.
Slayer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nuragomidova is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Slayer is just riding it out for now. Nuragomidova eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuragomidova wants to pass the guard but Slayer is defending well.
Slayer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nuragomidova pulls his head out easily.
Nuragomidova working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nuragomidova 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.
Nuragomidova working Slayer over with strikes.
Slayer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nuragomidova is trying to control. Slayer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Slayer is looking for a sweep. Nuragomidova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalib Nuragomidova dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nuragomidova throws a combination. Slayer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A head kick misses from Slayer.
Slayer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slayer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nuragomidova misses with a takedown attempt - Slayer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nuragomidova ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Slayer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nuragomidova is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Slayer.
Khalib Nuragomidova is winning the standup battle so far.
Slayer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nuragomidova on the side of the head.
Slayer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nuragomidova attempts a counter takedown but Slayer avoids it well and moves away.
Slayer closes the distance and clinches up with Nuragomidova, looking for a takedown. Slayer pushes Nuragomidova against the cage but Nuragomidova circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nuragomidova lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nuragomidova pushes Slayer up against the cage in a clinch.
Nuragomidova looking for a takedown.
Slayer breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuragomidova shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Slayer pinned against the cage. Slayer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khalib Nuragomidova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Slayer misses.
Nuragomidova went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Khalib Nuragomidova is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nuragomidova has managed to clinch.
Nuragomidova is trying to drag Slayer to the mat but Slayer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nuragomidova has Slayer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Slayer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nuragomidova blocks the elbow strike.
Nuragomidova tries to circle away but Slayer has him pinned against the cage.
Nuragomidova throws a head punch that misses.
Nuragomidova goes for a takedown attempt but Slayer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slayer pushes Nuragomidova up against the cage in a clinch.
Nuragomidova is trying to drag Slayer to the mat but Slayer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nuragomidova tries to break the clinch but Slayer is controlling the position.
Nuragomidova blocks the elbow strike.
Nuragomidova has picked Slayer up - he's going for a ride! Nuragomidova dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nuragomidova stalling.
Slayer actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Slayer looking for submissions off his back.
Nuragomidova drops an elbow to the side of Slayer's head.
Slayer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Slayer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Slayer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nuragomidova lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nuragomidova not doing much here.
Khalib Nuragomidova overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuragomidova 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.
Nice strikes from Nuragomidova there.
Nuragomidova trying to pass the guard but Slayer defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slayer taking some punishment here, with Nuragomidova in his half guard.
Slayer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nuragomidova scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalib Nuragomidova dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Slayer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nuragomidova displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slayer throws out the jab.
Slayer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Slayer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nuragomidova seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nuragomidova lands a lovely overhand right.
Slayer throws a head kick that misses.
Slayer fails with a takedown attempt.
Slayer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slayer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nuragomidova lands a nice shot that snaps Slayer's head back.
Slayer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nuragomidova fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nuragomidova is looking to clinch but Slayer is avoiding it.
Slayer shoots in looking for a takedown but Nuragomidova manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slayer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nuragomidova is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Khalib Nuragomidova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Slayer.
Slayer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nuragomidova blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slayer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nuragomidova lands a nice looking body shot.
Slayer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nuragomidova fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice defenses there by Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slayer as he avoids it easily.
Nuragomidova works the jab nicely.
Nuragomidova connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nuragomidova gets a double leg takedown into Slayer's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nuragomidova postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Slayer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nuragomidova landing some decent shots from guard.
Nuragomidova keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Slayer's head.
Nuragomidova is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Khalib Nuragomidova is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuragomidova content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Slayer being controlled here, momentarily.
Nuragomidova with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nuragomidova showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Slayer is looking for a triangle but Nuragomidova pushes his legs off easily.
Nuragomidova is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Slayer being controlled here, momentarily.
Slayer working for a triangle but Nuragomidova defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuragomidova slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nuragomidova trying to control the position from guard on top but Slayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slayer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nuragomidova defends well.
Nuragomidova controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Slayer has his foot on Nuragomidova's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nuragomidova works his way back into a safe position though.
Slayer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nuragomidova working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Slayer's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Slayer working for a triangle but Nuragomidova defends it easily.
Nuragomidova slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A jab lands there for Nuragomidova.
Chief Slayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slayer loads up on a big right hand but Nuragomidova slips the punch.
Slayer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Slayer misses with a looping left.
Nuragomidova lands a jab to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khalib Nuragomidova showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nuragomidova, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Khalib Nuragomidova!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Khalib Nuragomidova!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Khalib Nuragomidova!
Khalib Nuragomidova wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Khalib Nuragomidova started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Russell Westbrook (ranked 1270 p4p, 182 weight class) and Waleed Dheeb (ranked 3726 p4p, 393 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Russell Westbrook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Waleed Dheeb!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Dheeb with that takedown attempt.
Westbrook bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dheeb's head.
Westbrook slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Westbrook.
Dheeb takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dheeb is rocked!
Westbrook scores with a jab. Dheeb acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dheeb is still on wobbly legs! Can Westbrook finish him?
Westbrook connects with a body shot that sends Dheeb's belly button to the back.
Westbrook cracks Dheeb with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Westbrook has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dheeb to stand back up!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westbrook throws a lazy right hand but Dheeb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dheeb is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dheeb slips under a jab from Westbrook.
Dheeb with the counter takedown but Westbrook avoids it easily.
Dheeb seems to have recovered his senses.
Dheeb wants to clinch.
Westbrook seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Westbrook lands with a nice body punch.
Dheeb defending well as Westbrook loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dheeb has his takedown stuffed
and Westbrook counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Westbrook lands a really nice looking cross but Dheeb seems unphased.
Westbrook misses the jab.
Dheeb takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Westbrook connects with a right hand. Dheeb shakes it off.
Westbrook feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dheeb sprawling to the canvas! Dheeb rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Westbrook finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Westbrook closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Dheeb out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Russell Westbrook!
Russell Westbrook decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Waleed Dheeb was interviewed post fight and said 'Losing this fight aint the end of my career. i have put lot of effort in this org and i would like to thank Jon Denker and his Assistant Justin Lafero for the oppotunity for me to be a fighter in EFL ORG. they are the greatest managers ever seen. Congrats Hsing for title win and Thanks to al my fans'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erik Friedrichsen (ranked 3847 p4p, 343 weight class) and Frank Granger (ranked 1757 p4p, 203 weight class). Granger has chosen Primal Concrete Sledge as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erik Friedrichsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Granger!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Granger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Friedrichsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Frank Granger has been cut.
Friedrichsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Granger is looking to land body kicks.
Friedrichsen misses with a two punch combination.
Friedrichsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granger.
Granger missing with a left hand there. Friedrichsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Friedrichsen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Friedrichsen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Granger throws a leg kick that misses.
Friedrichsen missing with a left hand there. Granger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Granger lands a slapping body shot.
Granger scores with a hook to the body. Friedrichsen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Granger connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Erik Friedrichsen has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Friedrichsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Friedrichsen ducks under a wild hook from Granger.
A bone on bone clash there as Granger blocks the leg kick.
Granger ducks right into an uppercut from Friedrichsen.
Frank Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Granger misses with a leg kick
letting Friedrichsen counter with a right hand.
Granger lands a jab to Friedrichsen's midsection.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedrichsen connects with the punch.
Granger loads up on a big right hand but Friedrichsen slips the punch.
Friedrichsen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Friedrichsen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Friedrichsen gets through Granger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Friedrichsen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Granger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Friedrichsen is trying to maintain a safe position but Granger gets an underhook and turns Friedrichsen into the cage.
A short right from Granger.
Granger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Friedrichsen is breathing heavily.
Granger lands a nice uppercut.
Granger digs a right hand underneath Friedrichsen's ribcage. Friedrichsen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Granger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Friedrichsen backwards.
Granger lands an uppercut.
Granger prevents a body shot from Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Granger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Granger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Granger.
Granger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Granger misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Granger as the two fighters clinch.
Granger misses with a punch to the body.
Granger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Granger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Friedrichsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Granger's elbow.
Granger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Granger struggles to land a body shot inside as Friedrichsen controls his hands.
Granger misses with a punch to the body.
Friedrichsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Granger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Granger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Granger lands a body shot in the clinch.
Granger is leaning against Friedrichsen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Granger lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friedrichsen blocking some punches.
Granger presses Friedrichsen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Granger scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Granger - that landed with a thud.
Friedrichsen takes a shot to the head.
Granger misses with a punch to the body.
Granger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Granger is leaning against Friedrichsen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Granger.
Granger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Granger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Granger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Friedrichsen's elbow.
Granger can't find room to land a body shot as Friedrichsen controls the action.
Nice body punch from Granger.
A nice left hand lands by Friedrichsen.
A body shot lands from Granger.
Good body shot from Granger.
Granger scores with a hook to the body.
Granger misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Granger digs a right hand into Friedrichsen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Friedrichsen's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Granger.
Granger throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Granger.
Friedrichsen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Granger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Granger.
A short right from Granger.
Friedrichsen is rocked!
Granger misses with the head strike.
Granger lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Friedrichsen to his knees! Granger keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Granger!
In his post fight interview, Frank Granger started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Erik Friedrichsen had this to say: 'I am young. This is merely a slight delay'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Odchigin Khadan (ranked 1560 p4p, 200 weight class) and Count Von Reichammer (ranked 686 p4p, 95 weight class). Khadan comes to the cage accompanied by Khoomii. This should be a great matchup!
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Odchigin Khadan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Count Von Reichammer!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Reichammer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Khadan.
Khadan lands a body shot.
Von Reichammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khadan was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Reichammer.
Von Reichammer has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Khadan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khadan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Odchigin Khadan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khadan slips under a jab.
Von Reichammer misses with a wild body shot.
Von Reichammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khadan moves away.
Von Reichammer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Khadan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Khadan catches Von Reichammer right on the button with a cross.
Von Reichammer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Khadan scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Reichammer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Von Reichammer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Khadan scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Von Reichammer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Von Reichammer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Khadan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Reichammer moves away.
A jab from Khadan finds it's way through Von Reichammer's defenses.
Von Reichammer throws a lazy uppercut
and Khadan counters with a left to the body.
Khadan lands with a right hand.
Von Reichammer lands with a hook. Khadan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Khadan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Von Reichammer throws out the jab.
Khadan throwing a counter right hand but Von Reichammer manages to avoid it.
Von Reichammer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Khadan misses with a wild body shot.
Khadan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Khadan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Khadan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Reichammer swinging wildly here.
Khadan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Reichammer was well out of range. Poor timing from Khadan.
Von Reichammer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khadan blocks a jab.
Von Reichammer lands the left hand.
Khadan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Von Reichammer throws a lazy right hand but Khadan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khadan wants to clinch.
Khadan slips under a jab.
Von Reichammer throws a body punch but Khadan moves out of range.
Von Reichammer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khadan.
Von Reichammer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Khadan with a body shot.
Von Reichammer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Khadan lands a head shot.
Khadan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Von Reichammer.
Von Reichammer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Khadan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khadan lands a glancing blow to the side of Von Reichammer's head.
A big left from Von Reichammer misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khadan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Reichammer manages to avoid it.
Von Reichammer misses with a looping left.
Khadan throws a shot to the body.
Khadan throws a combination that misses
and Von Reichammer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Von Reichammer lands with a cross.
Khadan blocks a jab.
Khadan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Von Reichammer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khadan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Khadan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Von Reichammer counter with a right hand.
Von Reichammer throws a hook to the side of Khadan's head but Khadan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Von Reichammer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Khadan lands a glancing blow to the side of Von Reichammer's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khadan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Von Reichammer throws a lazy uppercut
and Khadan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Khadan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Reichammer throws a body punch but Khadan moves out of range.
Von Reichammer tries to move into range but Khadan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Von Reichammer throws a body punch but Khadan moves out of range.
Von Reichammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khadan.
Von Reichammer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Khadan throws out a powerful jab.
Von Reichammer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Von Reichammer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Von Reichammer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Khadan!
Von Reichammer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khadan keeps working.
Von Reichammer working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Reichammer scoring with punches from side control.
Khadan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Odchigin Khadan 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.
Khadan throws out a loose jab but Von Reichammer uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Von Reichammer! But no joy.
Khadan misses with a wild body shot.
Von Reichammer throws a series of punches but Khadan avoids them all with ease.
Khadan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Khadan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Reichammer can do to turn this around?
Von Reichammer wants to control but Khadan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Khadan seems to be working for a kimura but Von Reichammer defends the submission attempt.
Khadan is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Reichammer looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khadan is looking to take a break and control but Von Reichammer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Von Reichammer is controlling Khadan's trapped leg to prevent Khadan from advancing to side control.
Khadan seems to be working for a kimura but Von Reichammer defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khadan wants to work for an arm triangle but Von Reichammer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Khadan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Von Reichammer is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khadan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Von Reichammer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Khadan looking to control but Von Reichammer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Khadan working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Von Reichammer tries to hold on but Khadan pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Reichammer is squirming around, avoiding Khadan's attempts to control the action.
Khadan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Von Reichammer manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Khadan wants to pass to mount but Von Reichammer is defending the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Khadan connects with a nice short shot to Von Reichammer's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khadan wants to pass the guard but Von Reichammer is defending well.
Khadan trying to control from half guard but Von Reichammer is working away.
Von Reichammer is looking for a sweep. Khadan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Khadan trying to control from Von Reichammer's half guard. Von Reichammer has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Khadan trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Reichammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Von Reichammer is controlling Khadan's posture.
Khadan won't allow Von Reichammer to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Odchigin Khadan dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Khadan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khadan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Khadan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Von Reichammer manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Von Reichammer is staying active underneath Khadan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Khadan trying to control the pace.
Khadan working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Von Reichammer's thigh. Von Reichammer counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Odchigin Khadan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khadan won't allow Von Reichammer to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khadan looking to pass the guard.
Von Reichammer keeping moving, preventing Khadan from controlling successfully.
Von Reichammer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Khadan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Von Reichammer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Khadan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Von Reichammer wants to sweep but no luck.
Count Von Reichammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Von Reichammer keeping moving, preventing Khadan from controlling successfully.
Khadan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Khadan trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Reichammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Khadan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Von Reichammer.
Khadan lands a right hook to the body.
Von Reichammer is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Von Reichammer slips under a jab from Khadan.
It seemed like Von Reichammer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Khadan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Von Reichammer takes a swing at Khadan's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khadan cracks Von Reichammer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Von Reichammer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Von Reichammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khadan was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Reichammer.
Khadan clinches.
Khadan gets through Von Reichammer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Khadan tries to work over Von Reichammer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khadan scores with a shoulder strike.
Von Reichammer misses with the head strike.
Khadan struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Reichammer controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Khadan.
Khadan scores with a shoulder strike.
Von Reichammer tries a body shot but Khadan blocks it.
Khadan blocks a body shot from Von Reichammer.
Khadan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Von Reichammer has hold of one of Khadan's legs. Khadan is fighting the takedown attempt but Von Reichammer gets the trip and lands the takedown into 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!
Khadan is adopting a defensive guard.
Khadan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Von Reichammer's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khadan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Von Reichammer is not content to let Khadan control the position.
Von Reichammer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Odchigin Khadan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Khadan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Odchigin Khadan!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Odchigin Khadan!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Odchigin Khadan!
Odchigin Khadan wins by unanimous decision!
Odchigin Khadan 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hotaru Doji (ranked 1880 p4p, 244 weight class) and Rohith Sharma (ranked 1093 p4p, 147 weight class). Doji's entrance music is Crane ft. Beauregard & The Down Right - Meet Me In The Garden. A fine choice. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Hotaru Doji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rohith Sharma!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharma scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Doji fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sharma manages to avoid it.
Sharma unleashes a big counter combination but Doji bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sharma throws a shot from downtown. Doji moves away and avoids it.
Rohith Sharma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doji throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sharma on the side of the head.
Sharma tries to clinch up.
Doji with a nice cross.
Doji swats away the attempt to clinch by Sharma.
Sharma walks into a stiff left hand from Doji.
Sharma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Doji swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Doji takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Hotaru Doji has been cut.
Sharma tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Doji counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sharma avoids the body shot from Doji.
Sharma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Doji manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doji dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Doji swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sharma! But no joy.
Doji just misses with a punch to the body.
Doji misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sharma.
Doji circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Doji on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Doji takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sharma slips under a jab from Doji.
Doji pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sharma takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sharma rushes Doji and presses him up against the cage.
Sharma throws a head punch that misses.
Doji pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Doji scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sharma in his tracks.
Sharma lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Doji.
Doji digs a good hook to Sharma's body.
Sharma tries to clinch there but Doji circles away.
Doji misses with a straight right.
Doji is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sharma.
Sharma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Doji manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sharma scores with a nice strike.
Doji tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sharma was well out of range. Poor timing from Doji.
Sharma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sharma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Doji swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Doji loads up on a big right hand but Sharma slips the punch.
Sharma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sharma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Doji tries to circle away but Sharma has him pinned against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sharma.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doji working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sharma prevents Doji from breaking the clinch.
Doji tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sharma has Doji pressed against the cage, preventing Doji from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Doji breaks from the clinch.
Doji misses with a right hand
and Sharma counters with a crisp right that sends Doji to the canvas! Sharma follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rohith Sharma!
An out of breath and clearly excited Rohith Sharma thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Hotaru Doji spoke after the fight, saying 'We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between André 3000 (ranked 1999 p4p, 189 weight class) and Mickey Munday (ranked 1130 p4p, 122 weight class). 3000 kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Nobody by Skindred. 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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32
155 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, André 3000!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mickey Munday!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munday closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into 3000's guard.
3000 throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
3000 looking for a sweep. Not yet 3000, not yet.
Munday 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
3000 has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Munday can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Munday showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
3000 is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now 3000 is on top in guard.
Munday looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
3000 throwing strikes but missing.
3000 advances position into side control!
Munday is looking for a sweep.
3000 creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Munday sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
3000 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
3000 looks up at the clock and then as Munday takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, 3000 smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
3000 is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Munday knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Munday tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but 3000 wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Munday keeps trying to improve his position.
Munday gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Munday looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
3000 uses his free foot to push down on Munday's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Munday.
Munday is looking to improve his position but 3000 isn't that keen on the idea.
3000 controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munday keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
3000 wants to take his opponent's back but Munday doesn't allow it.
3000 trying to control but Munday is having none of it.
Munday is looking to improve his position but 3000 isn't that keen on the idea.
3000 throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Munday because 3000 loaded up on that one.
3000 looking to control but Munday is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
3000 looking to ground and pound but Munday is blocking nicely.
3000 looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
3000 can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Munday is looking to escape.
Munday really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
3000 working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Munday is looking to get to half guard.
Munday bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Munday sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. 3000 doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Munday paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from 3000 - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). André 3000!
André 3000 very nearly forgot to thank Groove Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lighty LightHeavyweight (ranked 784 p4p, 111 weight class) and Reinhard Heydrich (ranked 1279 p4p, 181 weight class). Heydrich is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Blonde Beast. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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220 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Lighty LightHeavyweight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reinhard Heydrich!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LightHeavyweight closes the distance and pushes Heydrich back into the cage.
Heydrich manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Heydrich working aggressively here.
LightHeavyweight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Heydrich as the two fighters clinch.
LightHeavyweight can't find room to land a body shot as Heydrich controls the action.
Heydrich pushes LightHeavyweight back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Heydrich takes a shot to the head.
LightHeavyweight works on Heydrich's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from LightHeavyweight.
Heydrich misses with a short punch on the inside.
LightHeavyweight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heydrich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from LightHeavyweight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from LightHeavyweight.
Heydrich working aggressively here.
LightHeavyweight working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from LightHeavyweight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heydrich lands a shoulder strike.
LightHeavyweight lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from LightHeavyweight.
Heydrich looks winded!
LightHeavyweight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LightHeavyweight misses with a hook to the ribs.
LightHeavyweight lands a body punch.
LightHeavyweight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, LightHeavyweight scores with a nice short uppercut.
LightHeavyweight struggles to land a body shot inside as Heydrich controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, LightHeavyweight scores with a nice short uppercut.
LightHeavyweight misses with a punch to the body.
LightHeavyweight is leaning against Heydrich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
LightHeavyweight misses with a body punch.
LightHeavyweight tries to work over Heydrich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Heydrich working aggressively here.
Heydrich lands an uppercut.
LightHeavyweight lands a nice uppercut.
LightHeavyweight lands an uppercut.
Heydrich misses with the head strike.
LightHeavyweight scores with a hook to the body.
LightHeavyweight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LightHeavyweight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by LightHeavyweight.
Heydrich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
LightHeavyweight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heydrich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
LightHeavyweight lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from LightHeavyweight fails to land.
Heydrich misses with the head strike.
LightHeavyweight lands with a left to the head.
LightHeavyweight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heydrich prevents a body shot from LightHeavyweight.
A right handed body shot lands from Heydrich.
LightHeavyweight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
LightHeavyweight works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
LightHeavyweight tries to throw a body punch but Heydrich avoids it by throwing LightHeavyweight back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by LightHeavyweight.
Heydrich is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but LightHeavyweight is keeping busy.
LightHeavyweight scores with a hook to the body.
LightHeavyweight manages to break the clinch.
LightHeavyweight closes the distance and clinches.
LightHeavyweight blocks a body shot from Heydrich.
Heydrich misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Heydrich on the inside.
Heydrich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heydrich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heydrich misses with a punch to the body.
LightHeavyweight blocks an uppercut.
LightHeavyweight lands a body shot.
LightHeavyweight lands an uppercut.
LightHeavyweight tries a body shot but Heydrich blocks it.
LightHeavyweight lands a body punch in the clinch.
LightHeavyweight has a couple of punches blocked by Heydrich.
LightHeavyweight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
LightHeavyweight scores with an uppercut up the middle.
LightHeavyweight tries to throw a body punch but Heydrich avoids it by throwing LightHeavyweight back against the cage.
Heydrich has a couple of punches blocked by LightHeavyweight.
Heydrich tries to work over LightHeavyweight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
LightHeavyweight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
LightHeavyweight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heydrich's elbow.
LightHeavyweight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heydrich tries to throw a body punch but LightHeavyweight avoids it by throwing Heydrich back against the cage.
LightHeavyweight lands on the inside with an uppercut.
LightHeavyweight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heydrich throws a head punch that misses.
LightHeavyweight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heydrich lands a left hand that snaps the head of LightHeavyweight backwards.
Heydrich has a couple of punches blocked by LightHeavyweight.
Heydrich can't find room to land a body shot as LightHeavyweight controls the action.
Heydrich throws a head punch that misses.
LightHeavyweight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heydrich backwards.
Heydrich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Heydrich throws a head punch that misses.
Heydrich prevents a body shot from LightHeavyweight.
Heydrich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
LightHeavyweight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
LightHeavyweight tries to work over Heydrich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Heydrich struggles to land a body shot inside as LightHeavyweight controls his hands.
LightHeavyweight lands with a short shot to the head.
Heydrich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LightHeavyweight throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
LightHeavyweight misses with a punch to the body.
Heydrich stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Heydrich working aggressively here.
LightHeavyweight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heydrich backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lighty LightHeavyweight dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
LightHeavyweight scores with a body shot.
LightHeavyweight fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Heydrich looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
LightHeavyweight feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Heydrich sprawling to the canvas! Heydrich rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can LightHeavyweight finish him?!
Heydrich is rocked!
It looks like Reinhard Heydrich has been cut.
LightHeavyweight is stalking Heydrich. Heydrich circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from LightHeavyweight, and it's lights out! Heydrich really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lighty LightHeavyweight!
Lighty LightHeavyweight decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Merlin (ranked 1188 p4p, 140 weight class) and Tud Stoddler (ranked 131 p4p, 16 weight class). Stoddler comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Arcade Fire - Ready to Start kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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25
162 lbs
14 - 11 - 0 |
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25
166 lbs
17 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Xavier Merlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tud Stoddler!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoddler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Merlin throws a hook but Stoddler blocks it.
And Stoddler responds with a good body kick, but Merlin manages to step out the way in time.
A punch combination from Merlin misses.
Merlin misses with a hook.
Merlin connects with a jab.
Stoddler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Merlin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stoddler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Merlin misses with a hook.
Stoddler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Merlin is rocked!
Stoddler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Merlin.
Merlin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stoddler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Merlin just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoddler now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Merlin looks up at the clock. Bad move! Stoddler lands a right hand from hell, dropping Merlin. Stoddler pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tud Stoddler!
Tud Stoddler decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matteo Boretti (ranked 190 p4p, 26 weight class) and Anthony Falcone (ranked 222 p4p, 30 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Boretti might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ozzy Osbourne - Bark at the Moon. Falcone has chosen Goodfellas as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Anthony Falcone enters the cage!
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25
203 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
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191 lbs
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World class MT
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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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Matteo Boretti!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Falcone!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boretti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boretti throws a lazy head kick
and Falcone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boretti misses the body punch
and Falcone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boretti blocks a jab.
Boretti throws out a loose jab but Falcone uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice side step and Falcone releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Falcone just misses with a punch to the body.
Matteo Boretti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falcone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boretti throws a sloppy head kick
and Falcone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boretti ducks right into an uppercut from Falcone.
Falcone jabs Boretti right on the nose. Boretti blinks but takes it well.
Falcone ducks under a wild hook from Boretti.
Falcone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boretti throws a leg kick that misses.
Falcone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boretti counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boretti scores with a one two! Falcone had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Boretti throws a wild body kick that Falcone sees coming a mile off.
A slow jab from Falcone misses its intended target.
Falcone scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've been informed that Falcone has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Boretti scores with a hook to the body. Falcone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Falcone connects with the punch.
Boretti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boretti.
Falcone appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boretti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Falcone misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boretti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Falcone takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boretti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Falcone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Boretti.
Boretti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boretti throws a leg kick that is checked
and Falcone counters with a crisp one two that drops Boretti! Falcone thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Boretti to his feet! Boretti is in big trouble!
Boretti is rocked!
Falcone misses with an uppercut. Boretti saw that one coming.
Oh Boretti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boretti defending well as Falcone loads up on a big left hand.
Boretti went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Boretti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Falcone.
Falcone unleashes a big counter combination but Boretti bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Boretti seems to have got his legs back now.
Falcone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boretti.
Boretti defending well as Falcone loads up on a big left hand.
Boretti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcone drops Boretti with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Boretti looks back up at him and smiles so Falcone waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Boretti tries a head kick but it misses.
Boretti with a nice cross.
Falcone misses with a looping right.
Falcone lands the left hand.
Falcone is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Boretti had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nice defenses there by Falcone.
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!
Falcone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boretti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boretti connects with a crisp jab.
Falcone takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Falcone lands a left and a right that send Boretti crashing to the mat, dazed. Falcone thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boretti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Falcone counters with a nice uppercut.
Boretti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boretti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Falcone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Falcone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boretti.
A nice combination there by Boretti.
Boretti takes one to the side of the head.
Boretti misses with a straight right.
Falcone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falcone looks to score with a jab to the body but Boretti is just out of range.
A big right from Falcone misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Falcone dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Boretti swings away with a body shot that misses
and Falcone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boretti moves away from the strike by Falcone.
Boretti slips a straight right by Falcone.
Falcone throws a hook but Boretti blocks it.
As Falcone backs away, Boretti returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Falcone tests Boretti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boretti moves out of range as Falcone strikes.
Boretti throws a quick counter head kick but Falcone was just out of range.
Falcone throws a shot from downtown. Boretti moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boretti.
Boretti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boretti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Falcone throws out the jab.
Anthony Falcone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boretti throws a body punch but Falcone moves out of range.
Boretti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boretti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boretti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Falcone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boretti can pounce on him.
Falcone misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Boretti misses.
Falcone lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Falcone misses with a wild body shot.
Boretti has Falcone up against the cage in a clinch.
Falcone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Falcone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Falcone misses with a body punch.
Falcone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Borettis head.
Boretti tries a body shot but Falcone blocks it.
Boretti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Falcone on the inside.
Boretti lands a right hand.
Falcone lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boretti backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Falcone.
Boretti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Falcone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Falcone misses with a looping right.
Falcone drops Boretti with a beautiful combination! Boretti stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Falcone is looking for the KO!
Boretti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Falcone throws a counter combo.
Falcone cracks Boretti with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Falcone!
Anthony Falcone is the new middleweight champion!
Anthony Falcone decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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