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F&BE 4- Carnival of Flesh PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chak Norkjis (ranked 24677 p4p, 627 weight class) and Rinat Weinstein (ranked 6558 p4p, 577 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Brawler
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chak Norkjis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rinat Weinstein!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weinstein keeps the fight on the outside.
Weinstein pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Weinstein shoots in looking for a takedown. Norkjis tries to sprawl out of it but Weinstein keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Norkjis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Weinstein connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Norkjis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Weinstein tries a head kick but it misses.
Norkjis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chak Norkjis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norkjis wants to clinch up but Weinstein keeps it at a distance.
We've been informed that Weinstein 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.
Norkjis wants to clinch up but Weinstein keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norkjis wants to clinch.
Weinstein fakes the leg kick and cracks Norkjis in the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norkjis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Weinstein swivels and escapes.
Norkjis tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Weinstein counters with a crisp one two that drops Norkjis! Weinstein thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Norkjis to his feet! Norkjis is in big trouble!
Norkjis is rocked!
Norkjis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Weinstein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Weinstein lands with a slapping head kick.
Oh Norkjis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Chak Norkjis has been cut.
Weinstein blocks a head kick by Norkjis.
Weinstein feints with a jab and clips Norkjis right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Norkjis is sent crashing into the canvas and Weinstein leaps in for the kill! Norkjis tries to get to his feet but Weinstein is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Norkjis is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rinat Weinstein!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Wolfe (ranked 5286 p4p, 459 weight class) and Islam Makhacevov (ranked 6635 p4p, 507 weight class). Steve Wolfe had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Wolfe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Islam Makhacevov!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolfe lands a high kick!
Makhacevov avoids the head kick by Wolfe.
Wolfe throws a nice head kick!
Wolfe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Makhacevov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Makhacevov stays in close to Wolfe's body and controls the position.
Makhacevov works over Wolfe with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makhacevov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wolfe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Makhacevov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Makhacevov throws a big elbow that misses.
Makhacevov throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhacevov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wolfe is breathing heavily.
Makhacevov sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Makhacevov is working Wolfe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makhacevov wants to pass the guard but Wolfe is keeping the position.
Makhacevov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Makhacevov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wolfe's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wolfe duly obliges.
Makhacevov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makhacevov not doing much here.
Makhacevov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wolfe defending well though.
Makhacevov controlling the pace.
Makhacevov is pressing down on Wolfe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wolfe is holding on for now.
Makhacevov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wolfe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Makhacevov scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Makhacevov in particular looking to stall.
Makhacevov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Makhacevov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Makhacevov content to control rather than advance.
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.
It looks like Makhacevov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Makhacevov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wolfe sprawls well initially but Makhacevov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Makhacevov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Makhacevov slips a nice elbow through Wolfe's hands, connecting with Wolfe's forehead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makhacevov is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Wolfe is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Islam Makhacevov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joao Sanchez (ranked 3846 p4p, 427 weight class) and Pasha Pedikov (ranked 6129 p4p, 548 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Pasha Pedikov enters the cage!
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174 lbs
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174 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joao Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pasha Pedikov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches up with Pedikov, looking for a takedown. Sanchez pushes Pedikov against the cage but Pedikov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Pedikov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pedikov fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanchez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pedikov.
Sanchez shoots in and drives through. Pedikov sprawls well.
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pedikov wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.
Sanchez is trying for a kimura here. Pedikov looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Sanchez wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joao Sanchez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tobias Orion (ranked 3516 p4p, 396 weight class) and Rob Weil (ranked 6476 p4p, 547 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tobias Orion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rob Weil!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orion closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Weil to the mat! Weil manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orion scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Weil looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Weil is keeping the position for now.
Weil trying to control the position.
Weil escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Orion gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Orion showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orion is pushing down on Weil's leg trying to pass to half guard. Weil is fighting to maintain full guard but Orion has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Weil wants to improve his position but Orion is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orion takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Weil is trying to stand back up but Orion is controlling him
Orion is taking a breather. Weil says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Orion is trying for a kimura here. Weil looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Orion wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tobias Orion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Louis Edwards (ranked 3642 p4p, 374 weight class) and Richard McAuliffe (ranked 5857 p4p, 509 weight class). Louis Edwards has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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157 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Louis Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richard McAuliffe!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McAuliffe lands the left hand.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McAuliffe has picked Edwards up - he's going for a ride! McAuliffe dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
McAuliffe wants to control but Edwards is keeping him busy.
McAuliffe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Edwards is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
McAuliffe 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.
McAuliffe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards actively working from the bottom here.
Edwards knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McAuliffe on the ground.
McAuliffe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McAuliffe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Edwards does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McAuliffe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Edwards sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McAuliffe not doing much here.
Edwards keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Edwards is holding on to half guard well.
Edwards is refusing to be controlled, as McAuliffe sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McAuliffe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Edwards tries to get to full guard but McAuliffe has control of the leg.
McAuliffe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edwards keeps working.
McAuliffe controlling the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Edwards closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McAuliffe to the mat! McAuliffe manages to get full guard.
Edwards looking to sit in guard and control but McAuliffe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Edwards trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAuliffe trying to control the position from guard on top but Edwards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McAuliffe won't allow Edwards to sweep him here.
McAuliffe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Edwards escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McAuliffe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Edwards looking to hit a scissor sweep but McAuliffe is one step ahead there.
McAuliffe lands a couple of digs.
That's four 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.
Edwards keeping moving, preventing McAuliffe from controlling successfully.
McAuliffe wanted to stand there but Edwards had control of the position.
Edwards keeping moving, preventing McAuliffe from controlling successfully.
Edwards avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McAuliffe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edwards swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McAuliffe wants to control from the top but Edwards keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Edwards drops his hands momentarily and McAuliffe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard McAuliffe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McAuliffe throws a nice looking combination but Edwards bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Edwards seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McAuliffe leaves Edwards with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - McAuliffe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Edwards goes for a double leg but McAuliffe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McAuliffe continues to drive forward.
Edwards tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McAuliffe swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louis Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McAuliffe with a jab.
McAuliffe circles away from the clinch attempt.
McAuliffe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McAuliffe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Edwards.
Edwards looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Despite the aggression on McAuliffe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Edwards shoots and misses
and McAuliffe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McAuliffe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McAuliffe lands with a right hand.
Louis Edwards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McAuliffe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Edwards.
Edwards gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McAuliffe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A combination from Edwards does no damage.
Edwards fails with the takedown
and McAuliffe counters with a stiff right hand.
McAuliffe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McAuliffe pushes Edwards up against the cage in a clinch.
McAuliffe drags the fight down to the ground.
McAuliffe controls Edwards momentarily but Edwards frees himself.
McAuliffe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McAuliffe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Edwards's guard.
McAuliffe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McAuliffe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Edwards keeping moving, preventing McAuliffe from controlling successfully.
Edwards utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McAuliffe preventing the sweep.
McAuliffe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Edwards is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards keeping moving, preventing McAuliffe from controlling successfully.
McAuliffe pushes down on Edwards's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McAuliffe has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Edwards defend it? McAuliffe steps over the head and cranks it - Edwards is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for McAuliffe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Richard McAuliffe!
Richard McAuliffe 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Christian Leicester (ranked 4116 p4p, 450 weight class) and Arse Wreaker (ranked 3507 p4p, 394 weight class). Leicester comes to the cage accompanied by Hi Ho Silver Lining - Jeff Beck. 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Christian Leicester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arse Wreaker!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leicester misses with the combination.
Wreaker is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wreaker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wreaker misses with a body punch.
Leicester misses with a punch on the inside.
Leicester stalling in the clinch but Wreaker improves position.
A nice left hand lands by Wreaker.
Wreaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Leicester.
Leicester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wreaker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leicester wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Leicester wants to break free but Wreaker has control.
Wreaker lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wreaker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wreaker lands a right hand.
Wreaker misses with a punch to the body.
Wreaker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wreaker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leicester lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wreaker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wreaker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leicester blocks a body shot from Wreaker.
Good body shot from Wreaker.
Leicester is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Wreaker.
Leicester definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice body punch from Wreaker - that landed with a thud.
Wreaker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Leicester's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wreaker lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wreaker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Leicester is rocked!
Wreaker is leaning against Leicester and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wreaker lands an uppercut.
Oh Leicester is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Wreaker lands with a right to the head.
Wreaker creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Leicester's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Leicester drops to his knees and Wreaker pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arse Wreaker!
Our winner, Arse Wreaker, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Don Lemon (ranked 3252 p4p, 347 weight class) and Ko Dong Man (ranked 4436 p4p, 423 weight class). Ko Dong Man has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Don Lemon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ko Dong Man!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemon lands a left and a right that send Dong Man crashing to the mat, dazed. Lemon thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Dong Man is rocked!
It looks like Ko Dong Man has been cut.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Lemon knocks Dong Man out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Don Lemon!
An out of breath Don Lemon 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Toews (ranked 2363 p4p, 268 weight class) and Darin Smith (ranked 5059 p4p, 461 weight class). Toews comes to the cage accompanied by Till I Collapse. Smith has chosen Lalala- Y2K ft. bbno$ as his entrance music. Jonathan Toews has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jonathan Toews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darin Smith!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toews on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Darin Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've been told by Toews's head coaches at Hilo Hit Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Toews just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Toews forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Toews has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Toews can't get the takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smith tries to break free but Toews pushes him back against the cage.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Toews lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Toews stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Toews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith is pressed up against the cage. Toews has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith down to the mat. Smith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Toews gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is trying to push Toews away but Toews has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith tries to break free but Toews pushes him back against the cage.
Toews gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Smith wants to stand back up but Toews manages to pass into side control.
Smith trying to remain calm as Toews controls from the top position.
Toews working away.
Toews controls the position from side control.
Toews connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Smith some visible discomfort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Smith is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Smith wants to control but Toews postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here as Toews stalls from top position.
Smith is trying to control Toews's posture but Toews avoids it.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toews in side control lands a decent elbow.
Toews scoring with punches and elbows.
Toews scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Smith to see if he's OK.
Smith tries to buck Toews off but Toews is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A lull in the action here as Toews stalls from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toews is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smith being controlled for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Toews dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Toews circles away from the clinch attempt.
Toews is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith throws a head kick that misses
so Toews counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Toews controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Toews defends easily.
Toews tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toews advances to half guard.
Smith is trying to control but Toews manages to pass to mount!
Toews with the ground and pound from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toews controlling his opponent.
Toews trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The referee warns Smith that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Toews swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Smith is now in Toews's guard. A big mistake from Toews there, giving up the dominant position!
Toews looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Toews's closed guard. He's half up but Toews has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Toews pivots and extends the arm, Smith falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Toews! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jonathan Toews!
Jonathan Toews decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Darin Smith stepped up to the mic, saying 'Lame.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hichem Saifeddine (ranked 2429 p4p, 274 weight class) and Max Palmer (ranked 3671 p4p, 379 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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157 lbs
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156 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hichem Saifeddine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Palmer!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saifeddine walks into a jab.
Saifeddine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Palmer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saifeddine throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Saifeddine misses with a head kick.
Saifeddine tries a head kick but it misses.
Palmer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Palmer lands a left and a right that sends Saifeddine crashing to the canvas! Palmer dives into mount looking to finish!
Saifeddine is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palmer get's back to his feet.
Palmer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Palmer scores with a jab.
Oh Saifeddine is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saifeddine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Palmer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Palmer engages and cracks Saifeddine with a massive lead left hook - Saifeddine tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Palmer is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Max Palmer!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Miller (ranked 2204 p4p, 286 weight class) and Johann Zagler (ranked 2533 p4p, 317 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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172 lbs
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170 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johann Zagler!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zagler shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Miller napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Zagler working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller tries to bench press Zagler off him but Zagler keeps the position.
Zagler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zagler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller is trying to improve his position.
Miller is trying to control Zagler's posture but Zagler avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zagler looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zagler tries for a kimura but Miller is defending well.
Zagler tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zagler has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Zagler tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zagler has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Miller is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zagler wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Miller, who protects the arm well.
Miller gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Miller looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Zagler seems to be working for a kimura but Miller defends the submission attempt.
Miller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zagler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Miller is just riding it out for now. Zagler eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Zagler seems to be working for a kimura but Miller defends the submission attempt.
Zagler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Miller defends it well.
Miller wants to control but Zagler is keeping busy.
We've been informed that Zagler has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Zagler is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four 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.
Miller makes his way to full guard, as Zagler worked for a kimura.
Miller looking to control.
Miller keeping full guard, as Zagler tries to pass.
Miller is trying to control the position but Zagler postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zagler sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Miller's guard.
Zagler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zagler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Miller is just riding it out for now. Zagler eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johann Zagler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Miller closes the distance and pushes Zagler back into the cage.
Miller has hold of one of Zagler's legs. Zagler is fighting the takedown attempt but Miller gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Zagler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Miller passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller is thwarting Zagler's attempts to control the position.
Miller is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Miller controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zagler controlling the position for now.
Zagler is staying active underneath Miller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zagler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miller pulls his head out easily.
Zagler trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zagler keeping control of the position.
Miller stands up from half guard.
Zagler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Miller.
Zagler looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Zagler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Miller sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zagler trying to work for an americana but Miller has managed to regain full guard.
Zagler is breathing heavily.
Zagler preventing the sweep.
Zagler postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Miller is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Zagler, into his guard.
Zagler has his foot on Miller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miller works his way back into a safe position though.
Miller working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zagler's head.
Miller trying to control but Zagler is working from the bottom.
Johann Zagler has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zagler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miller defends it easily.
Miller lands a couple of elbows.
Zagler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miller working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zagler's head.
Zagler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miller avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Miller 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Zagler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Miller wants to control from the top but Zagler keeps moving.
Miller is working Zagler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Miller wants to control from the top but Zagler keeps moving.
Miller scoring with some ground and pound.
Zagler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miller postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zagler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Miller lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Miller 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!
Miller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zagler on the side of the head.
Miller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zagler.
Zagler looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Miller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zagler sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Miller's guard.
Zagler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Miller doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zagler.
Zagler wants to work for an arm triangle but Miller is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zagler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zagler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Miller is just riding it out for now. Zagler eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller gets full guard.
Miller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zagler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zagler drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Miller dives on top into guard.
Miller trying to control but Zagler is working from the bottom.
Zagler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zagler might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Miller haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Miller looking to pass the guard.
Zagler working a defensive guard here.
Miller is working Zagler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Miller preventing the sweep.
Zagler is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Miller lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zagler keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass.
Zagler keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zagler is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zagler is pulling down on Miller's head to control his posture.
Miller with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zagler working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Miller has passed into half guard!
Miller is looking for a kimura but Zagler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Miller to get the leverage.
Miller seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zagler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Miller is looking to advance position but Zagler won't allow it.
Zagler trying to control here.
Miller scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Miller is looking to take a break and control but Zagler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zagler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miller is working away from the top position though.
Miller wants to free his trapped foot but Zagler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Miller frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Miller with the ground and pound from mount.
Zagler tries to hold on but Miller postures up.
Miller scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Zagler?
Miller avoids the attempt from Zagler to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zagler working to try and regain half guard.
Miller trying to control but Zagler is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Miller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Miller 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Miller!
A very excited looking Jack Miller made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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