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ICC Combat Night 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ovidio Kiran (ranked 4192 p4p, 471 weight class) and Leon Sprink (ranked 2851 p4p, 348 weight class). Leon Sprink is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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215 lbs
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Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ovidio Kiran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Leon Sprink!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiran looks to score with a jab to the body but Sprink is just out of range.
Sprink looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kiran shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sprink as he jumps to the side.
Kiran closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sprink counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kiran closes the distance and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Sprink as the two fighters clinch.
Sprink lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kiran tries to work over Sprink's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kiran definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kiran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sprink lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sprink tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sprink doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sprink misses with some punches.
Sprink lands a nice shot to the body.
Kiran blocks a body shot from Sprink.
Sprink tries to work over Kiran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Sprink.
Sprink lands with a light punch inside.
Sprink misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kiran.
Kiran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Kiran fails to land.
Sprink lands a hook that snaps the head of Kiran backwards.
Sprink lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Sprink.
Sprink has a couple of punches blocked by Kiran.
Sprink misses with a punch on the inside.
Sprink misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kiran blocking some punches.
Sprink blocks a body shot from Kiran.
Kiran can't find room to land a body shot as Sprink controls the action.
Sprink lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sprink lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kiran scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiran misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sprink doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kiran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Kiran.
Kiran tries to throw a body punch but Sprink avoids it by throwing Kiran back against the cage.
Kiran cracks Sprink with a nice body shot.
Kiran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kiran lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sprink.
Kiran makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Kiran.
Sprink blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sprink pushes Kiran back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kiran misses with some punches.
Sprink struggles to land a body shot inside as Kiran controls his hands.
Kiran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sprink working aggressively here.
Sprink tries to stall but Kiran uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kiran has a couple of punches blocked by Sprink.
Kiran lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sprink or not.
Sprink looks winded!
Kiran blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Sprink dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kiran fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sprink, pushing him back against the cage.
Kiran lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sprink or not.
Kiran lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kiran lands a hook that snaps the head of Sprink backwards.
Leon Sprink seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kiran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kiran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sprinks head.
Sprink makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sprink tries to work over Kiran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kiran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sprink's elbow.
Kiran lands a nice uppercut.
Sprink fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sprink.
Kiran lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kiran.
Kiran misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Kiran.
Sprink is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Kiran.
Kiran is leaning against Sprink and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kiran digs a right hand into Sprink's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sprink's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiran lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kiran lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kiran lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kiran lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kiran.
Kiran working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kiran lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kiran.
Kiran lands a body shot.
Kiran scores with a hook to the body.
Kiran lands with a left to the head.
Kiran lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sprink.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kiran cracks Sprink with a nice body shot.
Kiran lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kiran lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kiran.
Kiran lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sprink backwards.
Sprink looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kiran stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiran makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kiran working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kiran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sprinks head.
Kiran lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Kiran.
Kiran blocking some punches.
Sprink tries to work over Kiran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kiran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kiran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sprinks head.
Kiran pushes Sprink back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kiran lands with a right to the head.
Kiran lands a body shot.
Kiran can't find room to land a body shot as Sprink controls the action.
Kiran misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kiran digs a right hand into Sprink's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sprink's gas tank.
Kiran tries a body shot but Sprink blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Kiran.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kiran.
A body shot lands from Kiran.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ovidio Kiran dominated that second round.
That's time! Kiran's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kiran takes the fight into the clinch.
Sprink misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kiran blocks a body shot from Sprink.
Kiran lands an uppercut.
Sprink tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sprink has a couple of punches blocked by Kiran.
Kiran lands with a right to the head.
Kiran tries to work over Sprink's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sprink has a couple of punches blocked by Kiran.
Leon Sprink has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kiran misses with a punch to the body.
Sprink 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.
Kiran lands a body shot.
Kiran digs a right hand underneath Sprink's ribcage. Sprink let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiran tries to score a body lock takedown but Sprink shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kiran throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kiran lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kiran tries to throw a body punch but Sprink avoids it by throwing Kiran back against the cage.
Kiran softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sprink takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kiran working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiran lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sprink backwards.
Sprink tries to throw a body punch but Kiran avoids it by throwing Sprink back against the cage.
Sprink misses with a body punch.
Kiran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sprinks head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kiran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kiran.
Kiran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kiran drives through and clinches with Sprink against the cage.
Kiran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kiran.
Ovidio Kiran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kiran is trying to break the clinch but Sprink has him pressed against the cage.
Kiran is leaning against Sprink and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sprink misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kiran digs a right hand underneath Sprink's ribcage. Sprink let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sprink working aggressively here.
Kiran is leaning against Sprink and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sprink lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sprink tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sprink throws a head punch that misses.
Kiran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kiran lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sprink tries to work over Kiran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sprink tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kiran's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Kiran.
Sprink tries to work over Kiran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sprink misses with a punch to the body.
Sprink has a couple of punches blocked by Kiran.
Sprink tries to work over Kiran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sprink working aggressively here.
Kiran tries a body shot but Sprink blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ovidio Kiran showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kiran has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Ovidio Kiran!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Ovidio Kiran!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Ovidio Kiran!
Ovidio Kiran wins by unanimous decision!
Ovidio Kiran decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jayden Millhouse (ranked 5816 p4p, 437 weight class) and Mai Pipi (ranked 3582 p4p, 318 weight class). The key to victory for Jayden Millhouse has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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145 lbs
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153 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jayden Millhouse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mai Pipi!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Millhouse closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pipi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pipi.
Pipi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Millhouse looking to control.
Pipi drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Pipi as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Millhouse screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Pipi! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mai Pipi!
In his post fight interview, Mai Pipi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ursher Baby (ranked 2985 p4p, 323 weight class) and Jose Carvaleho (ranked 4401 p4p, 440 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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159 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ursher Baby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jose Carvaleho!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carvaleho swings widly with a right hand
and Baby counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jose Carvaleho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baby slips a straight right by Carvaleho.
Baby is looking for a counter combo.
Carvaleho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baby counters with a good low kick that Carvaleho was not able to check.
Carvaleho misses the body punch
and Baby counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Carvaleho has his takedown stuffed
and Baby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvaleho misses with a takedown attempt
and Baby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Carvaleho.
Ursher Baby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Carvaleho.
A shot to the body from Carvaleho misses
and Baby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carvaleho misses with a hook
and Baby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carvaleho misses with an uppercut
and Baby counters with a stiff right hand.
Baby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Carvaleho looks to move away, Baby throws a big counter combo but Carvaleho just gets out of the way.
Carvaleho doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Baby counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ursher Baby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvaleho doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Baby counters with a three punch combo that has Carvaleho backing up. Carvaleho nods at Baby to acknowledge the strikes.
Carvaleho looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Carvaleho shoots for a takedown but Baby saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Baby seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice sprawl there from Baby as Carvaleho shoots in.
Carvaleho swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Baby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ursher Baby dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Carvaleho shoots in but Baby avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Carvaleho throws a body punch but Baby moves out of range.
Carvaleho misses with a right hand
and Baby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carvaleho tries for a takedown but Baby circles away easily
and Baby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baby looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvaleho throws a lazy uppercut
and Baby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Jose Carvaleho has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvaleho moves in looking to clinch but Baby pushes him off.
Carvaleho misses with an uppercut
and Baby counters with a left to the body.
Carvaleho with a poor takedown
and Baby counters with a one-two to the body.
Ursher Baby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Carvaleho.
Carvaleho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carvaleho shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baby counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvaleho throws a right hand that misses
and Baby counters with a two punch combo.
Carvaleho throws a lazy uppercut
and Baby makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carvaleho misses with an uppercut
and Baby counters with a right hand to the body.
Ursher Baby is winning the standup battle so far.
Carvaleho shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Baby is trying to defend but Carvaleho finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Baby is trying to stand up here but Carvaleho is controlling him well.
Carvaleho is keen to just control but Baby is a slippery customer.
Baby is trying to stand.
Baby manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Carvaleho misses with a hook
and Baby counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ursher Baby dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jose Carvaleho's cut.
That's time! Baby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Baby ducks under a wild hook from Carvaleho.
And Baby counters with a quick kick to the body but Carvaleho blocks it.
Carvaleho loads up on a big right hand but Baby slips the punch.
Baby is looking to counter with head kicks.
Carvaleho shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baby throws a big counter combination but Carvaleho scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Carvaleho misses with a right hand
and Baby counters with a nice uppercut.
Carvaleho throws a lazy uppercut
and Baby counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvaleho closes the distance and clinches.
Carvaleho has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Baby is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baby.
Carvaleho throws a punch but it's blocked by Baby.
Baby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carvaleho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Baby counters with a three punch combo that has Carvaleho backing up. Carvaleho nods at Baby to acknowledge the strikes.
Carvaleho fails with the takedown
and Baby counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ursher Baby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Carvaleho.
Carvaleho misses with an uppercut
and Baby counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Carvaleho throws a poor cross that misses
and Baby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvaleho shoots and misses
and Baby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carvaleho closes the distance but Baby moves to the side
and Baby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carvaleho misses the shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carvaleho closes the distance but Baby moves to the side
letting Baby counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ursher Baby showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Baby, 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 Peter Branson scores the fight for Ursher Baby!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Ursher Baby!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Ursher Baby!
Ursher Baby wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Ursher Baby, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Markus Raffo (ranked 5047 p4p, 512 weight class) and Island King (ranked 3684 p4p, 423 weight class). Island King 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Markus Raffo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Island King!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King cracks Raffo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
King jabs Raffo right on the nose. Raffo blinks but takes it well.
King scores with a nice right hand.
King scores with the left hand. Raffo knows he should have avoided that one.
Raffo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raffo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching King on his heels. He'll look to pass King's guard now, I'm sure.
Raffo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Raffo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raffo tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard.
Raffo controlling from the top position.
Raffo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down King for as long as he can get away with.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Raffo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
King lands a head shot.
King lands with an overhand left.
Raffo shoots in and gets a takedown into King's guard.
Raffo content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raffo with a flurry of punches that miss.
King seems keen to control Raffo's posture.
Raffo stands and throws King's legs to the side, diving into side control.
King tries to buck Raffo off but Raffo is having none of it.
Raffo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Raffo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Raffo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raffo working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Island King will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jab by King.
Raffo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raffo.
Raffo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Markus Raffo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
King slips under a jab.
Raffo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
King swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Raffo.
King lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circle momentarily. King darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Raffo looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
Raffo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raffo throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
Raffo throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
Raffo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raffo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for King!
King is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Raffo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused King some visible discomfort.
Raffo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Raffo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Raffo controlling the position from side mount.
Raffo continues to stall.
Raffo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but King sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
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.
King is trying to control Raffo's posture but Raffo avoids it.
Raffo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
King tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Raffo throws an elbow but King slips to the side and avoids it well.
King is trying to escape the position but Raffo is controlling the position.
Markus Raffo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Raffo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Island King will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
King lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice defenses there by King.
King throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Raffo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Raffo throws a lazy uppercut
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
Raffo misses with a hook
and King makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
King misses with a wild combination.
King staying out of range there.
King scores with a body shot.
Raffo throws a big shot that misses.
A clash of legs there as King blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
King lands with a hook. Raffo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Raffo misses the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by King there.
Raffo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Raffo has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King thuds his right hand into Raffo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
King keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Raffo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Raffo shoots in and drives through. King sprawls well.
King lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Raffo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raffo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raffo is controlling the pace.
King is trying to control but can't.
Raffo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King trying to control but Raffo postures up.
King landing strikes from the bottom.
Raffo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Raffo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed King's head.
Markus Raffo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Island King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Raffo working the head and body with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Island King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got King winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Island King!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Island King!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Island King!
Island King wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Island King thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Royce Camara Gracie (ranked 2999 p4p, 119 weight class) and Jas Drop (ranked 5099 p4p, 168 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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25
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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25
300 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Royce Camara Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jas Drop!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drop gets tackled into the cage by Camara Gracie. Camara Gracie maintains the clinch.
Drop has had enough of the clinch but Camara Gracie keeps him there for the moment.
Camara Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Drop just stands there and leans against the cage.
Drop wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Camara Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
Camara Gracie pulls Drop into guard.
Camara Gracie controls Drop momentarily but Drop frees himself.
Camara Gracie looking for a triangle here. Drop is fighting it but it looks tight! Camara Gracie pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Drop is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Royce Camara Gracie!
After the fight, Royce Camara Gracie was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Almeida (ranked 1843 p4p, 238 weight class) and Keke Sonni (ranked 2308 p4p, 295 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Antonio Almeida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Keke Sonni!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almeida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Almeida clinches.
Sonni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sonni has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sonni throws the left hand but Almeida avoids the punch easily.
Sonni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keke Sonni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Almeida blocks a jab.
Almeida was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Almeida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Almeida rushes Sonni and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Almeida misses with a body punch.
Almeida lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Almeida tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonni throws a head punch that misses.
Almeida doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sonni.
Sonni looking to slow down the pace here.
Sonni can't find room to land a body shot as Almeida controls the action.
Sonni misses with the head strike.
Almeida struggles to land a body shot inside as Sonni controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Almeida.
Sonni misses with some punches.
Almeida swings wildly with an uppercut but Sonni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sonni lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Almeida scores with a nice hook to the head.
Almeida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Almeida tries to work over Sonni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Almeida scores with a nice short uppercut.
Almeida tries to work over Sonni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Almeida.
Sonni is looking to control Almeida's arms but Almeida gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sonni has his back to the cage.
Sonni blocking some punches.
Almeida misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sonni creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sonni.
Sonni pulls Almeida into guard.
Sonni wants to sweep here but Almeida controlling him for the moment.
Almeida is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sonni can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeida postures up.
Almeida won't allow Sonni to sweep him here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Almeida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Almeida controlling from the top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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 Antonio Almeida will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Almeida wants to clinch up but Sonni keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sonni! But no joy.
Almeida misses with a hook.
Sonni slips a jab from Almeida.
Almeida misses with an uppercut
and Sonni counters with a nice uppercut.
Sonni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Almeida.
Sonni throws a hook to the side of Almeida's head but Almeida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sonni comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big left from Almeida misses.
Almeida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonni jabs Almeida to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Almeida looks to land a left hand but Sonni moved out of range nicely.
Sonni connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Almeida momentarily.
Almeida cracks Sonni with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonni looks to score with a jab to the body but Almeida is just out of range.
Sonni misses with a hook.
Almeida takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Almeida misses with a lunging right hand
and Sonni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Almeida tries to clinch there but Sonni circles away.
A nice side step and Sonni releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Almeida misses with a body shot.
Almeida throws a right hand that misses
and Sonni counters with a one-two to the body.
Almeida fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sonni throws a hook but Almeida blocks it.
Nice shot lands for Sonni.
Almeida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sonni.
Almeida is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sonni misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonni swings widly with a right hand
and Almeida counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sonni thinking.
Sonni has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sonni scores with a jab to the body.
Almeida throws a jab but it's blocked by Sonni.
Sonni swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sonni throws a shot from downtown. Almeida moves away and avoids it.
Almeida tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sonni manages to circle out of the way.
Almeida tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sonni paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sonni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Almeida.
Sonni misses with a right hand
and Almeida counters by clinching up.
A short uppercut from Almeida.
Sonni throws a punch but it's blocked by Almeida.
Sonni blocks a body shot from Almeida.
Antonio Almeida has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Almeida.
Almeida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sonni's elbow.
Sonni lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Almeida backwards.
Sonni misses with a body punch.
Almeida looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Almeida throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keke Sonni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Almeida throws a hook but Sonni blocks it.
Sonni throws a big shot that misses.
Almeida was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Almeida takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sonni throws an overhand right that lands on Almeida's shoulder, as Almeida tries to avoid the shot.
Sonni lands a nice hook to Almeida's body. Almeida takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sonni lands a jab.
Almeida staying out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Almeida misses its target.
Sonni lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonni on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sonni misses with a hook.
Almeida is looking to counter the offense by Sonni and move into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Sonni.
Almeida is looking to counter punch.
Sonni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida moves out of range of the strikes.
Sonni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Almeida.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sonni! But no joy.
Sonni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sonni throws a hook but Almeida blocks it.
Almeida is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sonni.
Almeida gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Almeida makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Almeida.
A short uppercut from Almeida.
A body shot lands from Almeida.
Sonni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sonni walks into a straight right hand from Almeida.
Almeida staying out of range there.
Sonni's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Almeida connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sonni scrambles back to his feet.
Sonni throws a combination. Almeida tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Almeida connects with a crisp jab.
Sonni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Almeida.
No joy there for Sonni, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A quick step to the side and Almeida tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Almeida throws a jab but it's blocked by Sonni.
Sonni moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sonni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Almeida.
Almeida avoids the body shot from Sonni.
Keke Sonni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Almeida moves away from the strike by Sonni.
Almeida misses with an uppercut. Sonni saw that one coming.
Sonni defending well as Almeida loads up on a big left hand.
Almeida misses with a hook.
Antonio Almeida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Almeida moves forwards but Sonni connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Keke Sonni.
I think Sonni has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Keke Sonni!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Keke Sonni!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Keke Sonni!
Keke Sonni wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Keke Sonni thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Richard Togo (ranked 3416 p4p, 361 weight class) and Ambe Ambe (ranked 2476 p4p, 274 weight class). Togo comes to the cage accompanied by Voodo Child - Jimi Hendrix. The crowd seem to be enjoying Ambe's choice of entrance music: Jacquees - At The Club ft. Dej Loaf. Ambe Ambe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
165 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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25
167 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart |
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Basic striking
Solid chin |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Richard Togo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ambe Ambe!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Togo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Togo moves out of range as Ambe strikes.
Nice cross by Ambe.
Togo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ambe.
Togo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ambe.
Ambe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Togo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ambe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Togo moves away from the strike by Ambe.
Ambe looks to score with a jab to the body but Togo is just out of range.
Ambe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ambe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Togo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Togo slips a straight right by Ambe.
Togo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Island Hammers Fight Camp in the buildup to the fight.
Togo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ambe at a distance.
Ambe sizes up Togo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Togo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Togo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Togo throws a push kick but Ambe slaps the foot to one side.
It seemed like Ambe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ambe throws a body shot but no joy.
Ambe looks to throw the jab but Togo is out of range.
Ambe lands a nice hook to Togo's body. Togo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch combination from Togo misses.
Ambe lands a slapping body shot.
Ambe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Togo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ambe.
Ambe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Togo in his tracks.
Ambe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slow jab from Ambe misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Ambe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Togo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Togo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ambe scores with a nice head shot.
Togo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ambe scores with a jab to the head.
Nice body punch from Togo.
Togo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ambe throws a hook but Togo avoids it easily.
Togo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ambe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Togo misses with a double jab
and Ambe counters with a stiff right hand.
Ambe throws an off balance right hand
and Togo counters with a straight right hand.
Ambe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Togo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ambe but Ambe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ambe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ambe Ambe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Togo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ambe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Togo misses the target.
Togo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Togo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ambe can't break the clinch.
Togo tries to throw a body punch but Ambe avoids it by throwing Togo back against the cage.
Togo throws a head punch that misses.
Togo misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ambe.
We've been informed that Ambe has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ambe lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Togo looking to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ambe.
The referee calls for Togo to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ambe tries to break the clinch but Togo is controlling the position.
Ambe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Togo misses with some punches.
Togo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Togo is trying to drag Ambe to the mat but Ambe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ambe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Togo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ambe can't break the clinch.
Togo wants to take the fight to the mat but Ambe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Togo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ambe avoiding damage.
A short left from Ambe.
Togo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ambe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Togo is predictable there
and Ambe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ambe lunges at Togo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Togo's hand.
Togo lands a head kick!
Togo misses with a double jab
and Ambe counters with a stiff right hand.
Togo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Decent striking displayed by Ambe there.
Ambe takes a swing at Togo's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ambe blocks a low kick nicely.
Ambe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Togo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ambe. Togo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ambe lands a head shot.
Togo throws a series of punches but Ambe moves out of range.
Ambe jabs Togo right on the nose. Togo blinks but takes it well.
Ambe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Togo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ambe Ambe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ambe lands with a cross.
Ambe has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Togo wants to clinch.
Togo throws out a leg kick but Ambe moves out of range and Togo only half commits.
Ambe throws the left hand but Togo avoids the punch easily.
Ambe Ambe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ambe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Togo.
Togo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab lands there for Ambe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Togo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Togo throws a leg kick
and Ambe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Richard Togo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Togo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ambe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Togo has time to react.
Togo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ambe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Togo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Togo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ambe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Togo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ambe's knee momentarily.
Ambe throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Ambe.
Togo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ambe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Togo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ambe is out of range.
Togo tries to clinch there but Ambe circles away.
Togo shoots in for a takedown but Ambe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Togo.
Togo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ambe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ambe has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Togo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Richard Togo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ambe lands a glancing blow to the side of Togo's head.
Ambe scores with a sloppy right hand. Togo should have avoided that one.
Togo walks into a stiff left hand from Ambe.
Togo throws a hook but Ambe blocks it.
Ambe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Togo with a body shot.
Ambe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Togo walks into a left hand.
Ambe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ambe lands with a hook. Togo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Togo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Togo throws a leg kick that misses.
Ambe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Togo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ambe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ambe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Togo misses with an uppercut. Ambe saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ambe Ambe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ambe has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Ambe Ambe!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Ambe Ambe!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Ambe Ambe!
Ambe Ambe wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Ambe Ambe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jason Behar (ranked 1922 p4p, 113 weight class) and Ray Reaper (ranked 5628 p4p, 217 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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140 lbs
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130 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jason Behar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ray Reaper!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reaper swinging wildly here.
Behar seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Reaper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Behar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reaper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Behar misses the target.
Reaper throws a nice looking combination but Behar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reaper scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Behar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Reaper swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Behar moves into the clinch.
Behar lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Behar tries a body shot but Reaper blocks it.
Reaper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Behar digs a right hand underneath Reaper's ribcage. Reaper let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Reaper looks winded!
Behar digs a right hand underneath Reaper's ribcage. Reaper let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Behar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Behar struggles to land a body shot inside as Reaper controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Behar.
Behar gets through Reaper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reaper prevents a body shot from Behar.
Behar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Behar content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Reaper prevents a body shot from Behar.
Reaper is trying to break the clinch but Behar is controlling him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Behar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Behar struggles to land a body shot inside as Reaper controls his hands.
Behar lands a body shot.
Behar lands a shot to the body.
Behar gets through Reaper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Behar presses Reaper against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Behar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reaper being controlled against the cage.
Behar gets through Reaper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Behar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Behar controlling the action here for a moment.
Behar lands with a light punch inside.
Behar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Behar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Behar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Behar moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Behar.
A short uppercut from Behar.
Behar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Behar gets through Reaper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Behar controlling the action here for a moment.
Reaper wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Behar scores with a shot to the side of Reaper's head.
Behar lands a body shot.
Behar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Behar leaning against his opponent.
Behar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Behar lands a hook that snaps the head of Reaper backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Behar tries to work over Reaper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Behar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reaper can do to turn this around?
Behar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Behar avoiding damage.
Behar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Behar digs a right hand into Reaper's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reaper's gas tank.
Reaper is breathing heavily.
A short right from Behar on the inside.
Behar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reaper or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Behar.
Reaper is rocked!
Behar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reaper is still on wobbly legs! Can Behar finish him?
Jason Behar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Behar unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Reaper! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Behar is unloading with more strikes now! Reaper drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Behar!
Jason Behar retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ferguso Bambangan (ranked 1367 p4p, 188 weight class) and Sean Shurk (ranked 2744 p4p, 343 weight class). Shurk is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Unforgiving by Metallica. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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181 lbs
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178 lbs
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Granite chin |
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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
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Ferguso Bambangan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sean Shurk!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shurk is looking to clinch.
Shurk is looking to clinch.
Bambangan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shurk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bambangan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shurk moves in looking to clinch but Bambangan pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shurk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shurk takes the fight into the clinch.
Shurk prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bambangan takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bambangan takes an elbow to the temple.
A short body shot lands from Shurk as the two fighters clinch.
Shurk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bambangan is defending well for now.
Shurk lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Ferguso Bambangan has been cut.
Shurk blocks an uppercut.
Shurk misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shurk comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bambangan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Good body shot from Shurk.
Bambangan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shurk lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shurk gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shurk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bambangan avoiding damage as Shurk throws knees to the body.
Bambangan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shurk creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shurk tries to land knees in the clinch but Bambangan avoids the damage to the body.
Shurk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bambangan.
Shurk lands an elbow just above Bambangan 's eye.
Shurk lands an elbow that stopped Bambangan in his tracks for a moment.
Bambangan takes an elbow to the forehead.
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!
Shurk controlling the action here for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bambangan blocks a body shot from Shurk.
Shurk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shurk lands an elbow inside that Bambangan shrugs off.
Shurk lands an elbow inside.
Bambangan managing to block the knees to the body from Shurk.
Shurk lands an elbow inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Shurk.
Shurk struggles to land a body shot inside as Bambangan controls his hands.
Shurk gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shurk comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shurk missing with knees to the body.
Shurk gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bambangan avoids a wild elbow strike from Shurk.
Shurk lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Shurk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ferguso Bambangan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bambangan misses with an uppercut. Shurk saw that one coming.
Shurk tries to counter with a clinch but Bambangan shakes him off and moves away.
Shurk tries to clinch but Bambangan moves out of range.
Shurk wants to clinch up but Bambangan keeps it at a distance.
Shurk closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bambangan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bambangan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Bambangan is standing up over Shurk. Shurk looks to escape but Bambangan dives into side control.
Bambangan cracks Shurk with a big elbow.
Bambangan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Shurk bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Shurk moves away from the strike by Bambangan.
Shurk moves in looking to clinch but Bambangan pushes him off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shurk looks to clinch
so Bambangan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bambangan prevents Shurk from getting back to his feet.
Bambangan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shurk wants to stand and escape but Bambangan is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bambangan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bambangan is standing up over Shurk. Shurk looks to escape but Bambangan dives into side control.
Shurk is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bambangan is controlling him well.
Bambangan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Shurk down.
Shurk is trying to get back to his feet.
Ferguso Bambangan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bambangan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Shurk some visible discomfort.
Shurk is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bambangan is controlling him well.
Bambangan 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.
Bambangan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Shurk to see if he's OK.
Bambangan is putting a hurting on Shurk here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bambangan working the head and body with strikes.
Bambangan cracks Shurk with a big elbow.
Bambangan working the ground and pound.
Bambangan working the head and body with strikes.
Shurk taking a bit of punishment here - Bambangan scoring with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shurk is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bambangan has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bambangan controls the position.
Bambangan working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bambangan is staying tight to Shurk's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bambangan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Shurk is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bambangan has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Shurk on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Shurk takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bambangan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shurk keeps working.
Bambangan lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bambangan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bambangan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Shurk some visible discomfort.
Shurk is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bambangan working the ground and pound from side control.
Shurk is still in real trouble! Can Bambangan finish him?
Bambangan lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Shurk! Bambangan senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Shurk out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ferguso Bambangan!
The defeated Sean Shurk had this to say: 'What can I say he's got my number. Back to the drawing board.'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miliki Monotowa (ranked 1619 p4p, 212 weight class) and Yuri Maltsev (ranked 1426 p4p, 194 weight class). Monotowa comes to the cage accompanied by Somewhere over the rainbow. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
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211 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Miliki Monotowa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yuri Maltsev!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monotowa dives in and grabs Maltsev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maltsev pushes down on Monotowa's head and hops out.
Monotowa fails with a takedown attempt.
Monotowa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maltsev.
Nice jab there from Maltsev.
Monotowa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maltsev defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miliki Monotowa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monotowa tries to clinch but Maltsev moves out of range.
Maltsev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Monotowa tries to clinch but Maltsev moves away
and Maltsev counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monotowa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maltsev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Monotowa tries to clinch there but Maltsev circles away.
Monotowa tries to clinch up but Maltsev circles away and keeps his distance.
Monotowa tries to close the distance and clinch but Maltsev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Monotowa fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monotowa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Monotowa.
Monotowa fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maltsev! But no joy.
Monotowa fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Maltsev as Monotowa shoots in.
The fight stays on the outside here - Monotowa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Monotowa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A nice side step and Maltsev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maltsev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Monotowa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maltsev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Monotowa thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monotowa looks for a takedown but Maltsev sprawls well.
Monotowa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maltsev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Monotowa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Monotowa has a takedown stuffed.
Maltsev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Monotowa is breathing heavily.
Monotowa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maltsev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Monotowa tries to clinch up
and Maltsev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Maltsev dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Monotowa closes the distance but Maltsev moves to the side
and Maltsev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yuri Maltsev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monotowa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Maltsev's head.
Maltsev lands a jab to Monotowa's midsection.
Nice takedown defense from Maltsev. No joy for Monotowa on that attempt.
Monotowa wants to clinch.
Monotowa throws a head kick that misses.
Monotowa tries to close the distance and clinch but Maltsev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maltsev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monotowa wants to clinch but Maltsev slips to the side
and Maltsev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Monotowa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Monotowa dives in for a single leg takedown but Maltsev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A nice side step and Maltsev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Monotowa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maltsev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maltsev looks to throw the jab but Monotowa is out of range.
Monotowa throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Maltsev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maltsev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monotowa manages to avoid it.
Monotowa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Monotowa throws a head kick that misses.
Maltsev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Monotowa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Monotowa closes the distance and clinches.
Monotowa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maltsev stalling against the cage.
Monotowa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maltsev smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miliki Monotowa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Maltsev as Monotowa shoots in.
Maltsev is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Monotowa rather than just go for the knockout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maltsev's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Maltsev duly obliges.
It looks like Miliki Monotowa has been cut.
Maltsev throws a lazy right hand but Monotowa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Monotowa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maltsev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Monotowa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monotowa with a poor takedown
letting Maltsev counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monotowa walks into a straight right hand from Maltsev.
Maltsev throws out a loose jab but Monotowa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monotowa moves to clinch but Maltsev breaks away
and Monotowa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maltsev throws a body punch but Monotowa moves out of range.
Maltsev leaves Monotowa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A cross from Maltsev lands.
Monotowa shoots in but Maltsev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Monotowa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Monotowa tries to clinch
and Maltsev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maltsev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maltsev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Maltsev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Miliki Monotowa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Monotowa wants to clinch up but Maltsev keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Maltsev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Monotowa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maltsev counters with a nice uppercut.
Miliki Monotowa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monotowa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maltsev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maltsev misses with a shot to the body
and Monotowa counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Maltsev connects with a body shot that sends Monotowa's belly button to the back.
Monotowa tries to clinch
and Maltsev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Monotowa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Monotowa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice jab there from Maltsev.
Monotowa darts in trying to clinch
and Maltsev counters with a crisp one two that drops Monotowa! Maltsev thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Monotowa to his feet! Monotowa is in big trouble!
Monotowa is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maltsev drops Monotowa with a huge uppercut! Monotowa drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Maltsev is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuri Maltsev!
Yuri Maltsev is the new light heavyweight champion!
Yuri Maltsev took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, The Glue Factory for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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