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ICC CN 3: Maltsev v Monotowa 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ken Blanchard (ranked 6020 p4p, 547 weight class) and Sean Shurk (ranked 3136 p4p, 380 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Shurk's choice of entrance music: The Unforgiving by Metallica. Shurk has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ken Blanchard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sean Shurk!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blanchard misses with a left hand
and Shurk counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shurk looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Blanchard prevents a body shot from Shurk.
Shurk looks winded!
Blanchard comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A shot in the inside from Blanchard.
A right handed body shot lands from Blanchard.
Blanchard tries to throw a body punch but Shurk avoids it by throwing Blanchard back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shurk throws an elbow but misses.
Blanchard tries a body shot but Shurk blocks it.
A body shot lands from Blanchard.
Blanchard misses with an elbow over the top.
Blanchard lands an elbow inside that Shurk shrugs off.
Blanchard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanchard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blanchard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Blanchard is leaning against Shurk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Blanchard stalling the fight.
Blanchard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blanchard struggles to land a body shot inside as Shurk controls his hands.
Blanchard presses Shurk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Blanchard as the two fighters clinch.
Blanchard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Blanchard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shurk backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Blanchard.
Blanchard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Blanchard.
Shurk blocks an elbow strike from Blanchard.
Blanchard presses Shurk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Blanchard breaks the clinch.
Shurk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Blanchard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shurk, pushing him back against the cage.
Blanchard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Blanchard can't find room to land a body shot as Shurk controls the action.
Good body shot from Blanchard.
Blanchard lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blanchard misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanchard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shurk's elbow.
A short right from Blanchard on the inside.
Blanchard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blanchard breaks the clinch.
Blanchard misses with an uppercut.
Blanchard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shurk. Shurk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Blanchard cracks Shurk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shurk walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Blanchard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Blanchard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blanchard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Blanchard lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Blanchard dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Blanchard darts in and clinches Shurk up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blanchard.
A short left from Blanchard.
Blanchard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Blanchard blocks an elbow strike.
Blanchard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shurk can do to turn this around?
Shurk blocks an elbow strike from Blanchard.
Blanchard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blanchard slowing the pace effectively.
Blanchard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shurk pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Blanchard lands a body shot.
Blanchard 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.
Blanchard scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Blanchard.
Blanchard lands a body punch.
Blanchard pushes Shurk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shurk is breathing heavily.
Blanchard slows down the pace here.
Blanchard lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blanchard.
Blanchard misses with a punch to the body.
Blanchard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blanchard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shurk.
Shurk ducks under a wild hook from Blanchard.
Blanchard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blanchard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shurk in his tracks.
Blanchard clinches.
Blanchard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shurk.
Blanchard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanchard just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Blanchard misses.
Shurk throws out a counter right but Blanchard avoids it with no problem.
Blanchard clinches up with Shurk and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Blanchard.
Ken Blanchard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shurk blocks a body shot from Blanchard.
Blanchard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Blanchard is working Shurk over against the cage.
Blanchard lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shurk blocks an elbow strike.
Shurk blocks a body shot from Blanchard.
Shurk takes an elbow to the forehead.
Blanchard lands a shoulder strike.
Blanchard holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Blanchard cracks Shurk with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Blanchard 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!
Shurk walks into a jab.
Shurk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Blanchard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shurk blocks a jab.
Shurk throws out a counter right but Blanchard avoids it with no problem.
Blanchard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shurk manages to avoid it.
Shurk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Shurk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanchard rushes Shurk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Blanchard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shurk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blanchard digs a right hand underneath Shurk's ribcage. Shurk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Blanchard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shurk walks into a jab.
Shurk 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.
Shurk dodges the punch combination from Blanchard.
Shurk ducks under a wild hook from Blanchard.
Blanchard clinches.
Blanchard comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Blanchard lands an elbow inside that Shurk shrugs off.
Shurk takes an elbow to the forehead.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Blanchard pushes Shurk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Blanchard as the two fighters clinch.
Blanchard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice elbow from Blanchard.
Blanchard lands a body punch.
Blanchard tries to work over Shurk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blanchard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shurk backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bit of stalling here from Blanchard.
Shurk avoids the elbow strike from Blanchard, against the cage.
Blanchard lands a damaging elbow.
Blanchard lands a hook that snaps the head of Shurk backwards.
Blanchard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blanchard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blanchard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blanchard lands a nice elbow.
Blanchard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shurk's elbow.
Sean Shurk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blanchard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ken Blanchard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good body shot from Blanchard.
Blanchard lands a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Blanchard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blanchard 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Ken Blanchard!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Ken Blanchard!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Ken Blanchard!
Ken Blanchard wins by unanimous decision!
In defeat, Sean Shurk stepped up to the mic, saying 'What can I say he's got my number. Back to the drawing board.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Carvaleho (ranked 5406 p4p, 479 weight class) and Ursher Baby (ranked 2497 p4p, 268 weight class). Jose Carvaleho has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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159 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jose Carvaleho!
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, Ursher Baby!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carvaleho tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Baby counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Carvaleho.
Despite the aggression on Baby's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Carvaleho misses with a looping right.
Despite the aggression on Baby's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Carvaleho shoots in for a double leg but Baby sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvaleho throws an off balance right hand
and Baby counters with a one-two to the body.
Carvaleho has his takedown stuffed
and Baby counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Carvaleho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baby slips a straight right by Carvaleho.
Baby lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice defenses there by Baby.
Baby lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Baby keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carvaleho misses with a straight left.
Carvaleho wants to clinch but Baby slips to the side
and Baby counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvaleho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Baby counters with a left and a right that stings Carvaleho.
Baby circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carvaleho shoots in looking for a takedown but Baby manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Carvaleho's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Baby moves out of range of the strikes.
Carvaleho throws a right hand that misses
and Baby counters with a right hand to the body.
Carvaleho swings widly with a right hand
and Baby counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ursher Baby 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.
Baby slips a jab from Carvaleho.
Baby unleashes a big counter combination but Carvaleho bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Carvaleho closes the distance and clinches up with Baby, looking for a takedown. Carvaleho pushes Baby against the cage but Baby circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Baby is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ursher Baby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carvaleho throws an off balance right hand
and Baby counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Carvaleho thinking.
Carvaleho shoots in looking for a takedown but Baby manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Carvaleho's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Baby shapes to counter with a head kick.
Jose Carvaleho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carvaleho wants to clinch
and Baby counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvaleho misses with an uppercut
and Baby counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvaleho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baby counters with a left to the body.
Carvaleho throws a lazy uppercut
and Baby counters with a one-two to the body.
Carvaleho misses the jab.
Ursher Baby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carvaleho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Carvaleho backs off Baby throws a huge counter combo but Carvaleho manages to avoid it all.
Carvaleho fails with a takedown attempt.
Baby is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Carvaleho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvaleho shoots and misses
and Baby counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Carvaleho doesn't manage to clinch there - Baby circles away.
Baby unleashes a big counter combination but Carvaleho bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Carvaleho misses with a wild body shot.
Carvaleho looks to clinch
and Baby counters with a nice body shot.
We've been informed that Baby has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Carvaleho swings widly with a right hand
and Baby counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carvaleho shoots for a double leg takedown but Baby sprawls well. He's pushed Carvaleho's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Baby throws a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ursher Baby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Carvaleho moves in looking to clinch but Baby pushes him off.
Carvaleho throws a poor cross that misses
and Baby counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Carvaleho misses with an uppercut
and Baby counters with a nice body shot.
Carvaleho is looking to clinch.
Baby unleashes a big counter combination but Carvaleho bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Carvaleho swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Baby counters with a series of strikes. Carvaleho will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvaleho moves in looking to clinch but Baby pushes him off.
Carvaleho looks to score with a jab to the body but Baby is just out of range.
Baby lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Carvaleho looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvaleho misses with an uppercut. Baby saw that one coming.
Baby is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Carvaleho fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Despite the aggression on Baby's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Carvaleho throws a hook but Baby avoids it easily.
Baby thinks about the counter body kick.
Carvaleho wants to clinch up but Baby keeps it at a distance.
Carvaleho misses with a takedown
and Baby counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvaleho drives through with a takedown into Baby's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Carvaleho won't allow Baby to get back to his feet.
Carvaleho 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.
Carvaleho looking to pass the guard.
Baby scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Carvaleho throws an off balance right hand
and Baby counters with a nice uppercut.
Baby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carvaleho misses with a takedown
and Baby counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Carvaleho thinking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ursher Baby comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Baby 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Ursher Baby!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Ursher Baby!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Ursher Baby!
Ursher Baby wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Ursher Baby 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Pereira (ranked 3759 p4p, 396 weight class) and Evgeni Kozlov (ranked 2100 p4p, 264 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Counter fighter
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alex Pereira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Evgeni Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pereira misses with a straight left.
Pereira moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kozlov throws out a powerful jab.
Pereira scores with a punch to the head.
Kozlov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kozlov lunges at Pereira with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pereira's hand.
Pereira is rocked!
Kozlov connects with a superb combination that knocks Pereira out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Kozlov before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Pereira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Evgeni Kozlov!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Peterson (ranked 4368 p4p, 370 weight class) and Shawn VanDam (ranked 4176 p4p, 363 weight class). Mike Peterson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shawn VanDam!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
VanDam will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Peterson drives through and clinches with VanDam against the cage.
VanDam is trying to break the clinch but Peterson is controlling him.
VanDam is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Peterson can't fight it off and eventually VanDam manages to take the fight to the floor. Peterson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Peterson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but VanDam is defending well. Peterson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! VanDam has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Peterson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Peterson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Twan Lark (ranked 5719 p4p, 540 weight class) and El Caca (ranked 4690 p4p, 494 weight class). El Caca will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Twan Lark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of The Island, El Caca!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lark doesn't manage to clinch there - Caca circles away.
Lark moves into the clinch successfully.
Caca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lark.
Caca throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lark's waist but Lark gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Caca off to one side.
Caca looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lark throws an off balance right hand
and Caca counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Twan Lark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Caca moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lark is defended easily by Caca.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caca throws a series of punches but Lark moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Caca.
Lark shoots for a double leg takedown but Caca sprawls well. He's pushed Lark's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Caca is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Twan Lark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lark fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Caca avoids it really well and circles away.
Caca displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lark.
Despite the aggression on Caca's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lark is breathing heavily.
Lark shoots for a takedown but Caca saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lark throws a head kick that misses.
Lark tries to move into range but Caca moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Twan Lark has been cut.
Caca checks a low kick from Lark.
Caca lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lark has his takedown stuffed
and Caca counters with a left and a right that stings Lark.
Caca goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lark goes for a double leg but Caca avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Caca continues to drive forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caca looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caca in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Lark tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Caca!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). El Caca!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronny Limmerick (ranked 4208 p4p, 463 weight class) and Jamie Porter (ranked 2268 p4p, 282 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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217 lbs
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217 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ronny Limmerick!
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, Jamie Porter!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Porter throws a combination that misses
and Limmerick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Limmerick throws an overhand right that lands on Porter's shoulder, as Porter tries to avoid the shot.
Porter throws a lazy body kick
and Limmerick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Jamie Porter has been cut.
Porter slips a straight right by Limmerick.
Jamie Porter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Porter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Limmerick throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porter throws a combination that misses
and Limmerick counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Limmerick.
Limmerick gets underhooks to prevent Porter's takedown attempt.
Limmerick lands a hook that snaps the head of Porter backwards.
Limmerick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Limmerick checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Limmerick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Porter misses with a wild combination.
Porter shoots for a takedown but Limmerick saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Porter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Porter slips a jab from Limmerick.
Porter changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Limmerick looks to throw the jab but Porter is out of range.
Porter swings widly with a right hand
and Limmerick counters with a straight right hand.
Porter shoots and misses
and Limmerick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ronny Limmerick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Porter.
Limmerick moves out of range of the body kick from Porter.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Limmerick checks a leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Porter walks into a straight right hand from Limmerick.
Porter misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronny Limmerick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jamie Porter's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Limmerick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Porter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Some bone on bone action there as Limmerick checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Limmerick throws the left hand but Porter avoids the punch easily.
Porter throws a low kick, looking for Limmerick's leg but Limmerick calmly moves out of range.
Limmerick has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porter swinging wildly here.
Limmerick is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Limmerick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Porter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Limmerick misses with an uppercut. Porter saw that one coming.
Porter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Limmerick is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Limmerick swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Porter.
Limmerick definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Porter shoots for a takedown but Limmerick saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Limmerick throwing a counter right hand but Porter manages to avoid it.
Porter stalks Limmerick and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Limmerick's face. Limmerick staggers backwards, shaken.
Limmerick misses with a hook. Porter ducked under it nicely.
And Porter tries to counter it with a takedown but Limmerick pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Limmerick connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Limmerick. No joy for Porter on that attempt.
Limmerick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Porter.
Porter is looking for the big counter here.
Jamie Porter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Limmerick drops Porter with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Porter looks back up at him and smiles so Limmerick waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Porter is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Porter scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Limmerick tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Porter misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Porter is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Limmerick has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ronny Limmerick will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jamie Porter's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Porter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Limmerick circles away quickly and effectively.
Porter blocks a jab.
Porter feints the counter takedown.
Limmerick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Porter throws a combination. Limmerick tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Limmerick circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Limmerick throws a hook but Porter avoids it easily.
Limmerick takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Porter throws a one two combo.
Porter throws a right and a left that Limmerick avoids nicely.
Limmerick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jamie Porter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice sprawl there from Limmerick as Porter shoots in.
As Porter looks to move away, Limmerick throws a big counter combo but Porter just gets out of the way.
Porter throws a solid leg kick but Limmerick takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Porter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porter lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Porter moves out of range of the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Porter's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ronny Limmerick is winning the standup battle so far.
Limmerick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick from Porter misses.
Porter thows a leg kick but Limmerick checks it
and Limmerick counters by clinching up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Porter is working for takedown but Limmerick is calmly controlling the position for now.
Porter tries to circle away but Limmerick has him pinned against the cage.
Porter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Limmerick gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Porter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Limmerick 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Ronny Limmerick!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Ronny Limmerick!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Ronny Limmerick!
Ronny Limmerick wins by unanimous decision!
Ronny Limmerick seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Jamie Porter had this to say: 'This won't be the end of me, I'll be back better.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Freddie Money (ranked 2992 p4p, 365 weight class) and Ronald Mcdonald (ranked 3137 p4p, 381 weight class). Money's entrance music is Eric B. & Rakim - Paid In Full . A fine choice. Freddie Money had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Freddie Money!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ronald Mcdonald!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcdonald moves in looking to clinch but Money pushes him off.
Money lands a nice shot that snaps Mcdonald's head back.
Money stuffs the takedown attempt from Mcdonald. Mcdonald gets slowly back to his feet.
Mcdonald misses with a wild body shot.
Mcdonald takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Money thuds a left hand into Mcdonald's body.
Money jabs Mcdonald to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Money looks to land a left hand but Mcdonald moved out of range nicely.
Money feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mcdonalds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Money connects with a single shot there.
Mcdonald takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Money jabs at Mcdonald's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Money scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice jab there from Money.
Money moves out of range as Mcdonald strikes.
Money uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mcdonald.
Money scores with a nice right hand.
Money works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Money.
Mcdonald shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Money throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Money misses the target.
Mcdonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Money throws out the jab.
Money looks to land a left hand but Mcdonald moved out of range nicely.
Good exchange - Money coming out on top.
Money scores with a decent looking hook.
Mcdonald is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Money! Mcdonald is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freddie Money!
Freddie Money gave a mention to The Glue Factory in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sarvar Yuldashev (ranked 1934 p4p, 217 weight class) and Javier Lopez (ranked 2293 p4p, 240 weight class). Lopez has chosen Pump it up as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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254 lbs
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278 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sarvar Yuldashev !
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, Javier Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yuldashev scores with a jab to the body.
Yuldashev checks a leg kick.
Yuldashev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Yuldashev misses the target.
Yuldashev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yuldashev works Lopez's body with a nice hook.
Lopez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lopez slips under a jab from Yuldashev .
Lopez shapes to counter with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yuldashev sizes up Lopez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lopez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuldashev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lopez counters with a body kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Yuldashev misses with a straight left.
Yuldashev misses with an uppercut. Lopez saw that one coming.
Lopez throws a sloppy head kick and Yuldashev moves out of range easily.
Yuldashev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lopez throws a sloppy head kick
and Yuldashev counters with a nice uppercut.
Lopez tries a head kick but it misses.
Yuldashev is looking to counter the offense by Lopez and move into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuldashev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lopez misses with a low kick as Yuldashev jumps back.
Yuldashev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yuldashev throws a body punch but Lopez moves out of range.
Yuldashev connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yuldashev scores with a shot to the body.
Yuldashev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lopez manages to avoid it.
Lopez looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarvar Yuldashev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lopez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yuldashev .
Lopez throws a fast counter high kick but Yuldashev manages to duck under it in time.
Lopez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yuldashev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lopez scrambles back to his feet.
Yuldashev scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lopez.
Yuldashev misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuldashev digs a good hook to Lopez's body.
Lopez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yuldashev .
Lopez throws a big counter head kick but Yuldashev avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez misses with a head kick.
Yuldashev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lopez throws a sloppy head kick
and Yuldashev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yuldashev .
Yuldashev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yuldashev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yuldashev presses Lopez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lopez is breathing heavily.
Yuldashev lands a left hand.
Yuldashev misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yuldashev .
Yuldashev misses with a body punch.
Lopez tries to land knees in the clinch but Yuldashev avoids the damage to the body.
Lopez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez landing knees to the head.
It looks like Sarvar Yuldashev has been cut.
Yuldashev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lopez looking to throw knees to the head but Yuldashev is blocking nicely.
Yuldashev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lopez or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yuldashev .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yuldashev lands a nice uppercut.
Yuldashev tries to work over Lopez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yuldashev pushes Lopez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yuldashev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yuldashev misses with a punch to the body.
Yuldashev lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yuldashev misses with a body punch.
Yuldashev misses with a body punch.
Yuldashev can't find room to land a body shot as Lopez controls the action.
Yuldashev is leaning against Lopez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Yuldashev .
A shot in the inside from Yuldashev .
Sarvar Yuldashev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lopez blocks a body shot from Yuldashev .
Yuldashev tries a body shot but Lopez blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yuldashev .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarvar Yuldashev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sarvar Yuldashev 's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Yuldashev lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Yuldashev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lopez at a distance.
Yuldashev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yuldashev . Lopez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lopez throws a push kick but Yuldashev slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez throws the kick towards the body but Yuldashev avoids it.
Yuldashev 's corner calls for a 1-2. Yuldashev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuldashev moves out of range of the body kick from Lopez.
Nice cross by Yuldashev .
Nice shot lands for Yuldashev .
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Yuldashev here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Yuldashev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yuldashev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lopez can do to turn this around?
Lopez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yuldashev .
Yuldashev moves out of range as Lopez throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuldashev lands with a shot to the body.
Yuldashev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lopez counters with a solid body kick.
Yuldashev lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lopez throws a lazy head kick
and Yuldashev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yuldashev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lopez scrambles back to his feet.
Javier Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sarvar Yuldashev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lopez misses with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sarvar Yuldashev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yuldashev 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Sarvar Yuldashev !
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Sarvar Yuldashev !
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Sarvar Yuldashev !
Sarvar Yuldashev wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Jiro (ranked 1874 p4p, 211 weight class) and Kieran Thompson (ranked 1904 p4p, 213 weight class). Thompson has chosen Sabotage as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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25
269 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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25
272 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ken Jiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kieran Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jiro misses with an uppercut. Thompson saw that one coming.
Thompson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice shot by Jiro.
Thompson missing with a left hand there. Jiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thompson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thompson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jiro in his tracks.
Jiro takes the fight into the clinch.
Jiro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jiro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Jiro on the inside.
Nice body punch from Jiro.
Thompson looks winded!
Jiro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jiro lands a nice shot to the body.
Jiro gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Jiro.
Jiro is leaning against Thompson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jiro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Jiro as the two fighters clinch.
Jiro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jiro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jiro trying to land knees to the body.
Jiro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jiro scores with a shoulder strike.
Jiro lands with a left to the head.
Jiro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jiro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jiro lands a hook that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Jiro digs a right hand into Thompson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thompson's gas tank.
Jiro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jiro pushes Thompson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thompson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jiro tries a knee to the head but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson is still on wobbly legs! Can Jiro finish him?
Jiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thompson seems to have recovered his senses.
Jiro lands a big right hand that drops Thompson! The killer instinct kicks in and Jiro finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Jiro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ken Jiro!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Maltsev (ranked 973 p4p, 135 weight class) and Miliki Monotowa (ranked 2041 p4p, 252 weight class). Monotowa has chosen Somewhere over the rainbow as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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211 lbs
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210 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yuri Maltsev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Miliki Monotowa!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maltsev misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Monotowa.
Monotowa tries to keep at a distance but Maltsev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maltsev tries to throw a body punch but Monotowa avoids it by throwing Maltsev back against the cage.
Monotowa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Maltsev to keep the fight standing.
Monotowa tries to land knees in the clinch but Maltsev avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from Maltsev - that landed with a thud.
Maltsev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Maltsev.
Monotowa missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maltsev is working Monotowa over against the cage.
Monotowa misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Maltsev.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maltsev.
Maltsev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maltsev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Maltsev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Monotowa backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maltsev lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maltsev blocks a body shot from Monotowa.
Maltsev lands a nice uppercut.
Monotowa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Monotowa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maltsev lands a body punch in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Monotowa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maltsev is leaning against Monotowa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Monotowa looks winded!
Maltsev slows down the pace here.
Monotowa trying to stall but Maltsev improves his position.
Maltsev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Maltsev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Monotowa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maltsev's elbow.
Maltsev stalling against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Maltsev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Monotowa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maltsev lands with a light punch inside.
Maltsev works on Monotowa's body with a couple of short punches.
Maltsev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monotowa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maltsev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Monotowa has a couple of punches blocked by Maltsev.
Maltsev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Maltsev on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maltsev.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maltsev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maltsev just leaning against Monotowa, taking a breather.
Maltsev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Monotowa backwards.
Maltsev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Monotowas head.
Maltsev pushes Monotowa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Maltsev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Maltsev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maltsev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maltsev.
Maltsev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Maltsev.
A bit of stalling here from Maltsev.
Maltsev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Monotowa backwards.
Maltsev lands a body punch.
Maltsev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Maltsev dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Maltsev forces Monotowa back against the cage and clinches.
Monotowa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maltsev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Monotowa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maltsev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maltsev has Monotowa pushed against the cage.
Maltsev managing to block the knees to the body from Monotowa.
Maltsev managing to block the knees to the body from Monotowa.
Monotowa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maltsev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Maltsev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maltsev lands a body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Maltsev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Maltsev.
The referee calls for Maltsev to work.
Monotowa is breathing heavily.
Maltsev lands a body punch.
Maltsev presses Monotowa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Maltsev.
Maltsev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Monotowa backwards.
We've been informed that Monotowa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maltsev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Maltsev.
A short right from Maltsev.
A body shot lands from Maltsev.
Good body shot from Maltsev.
Monotowa tries to break the clinch but Maltsev is controlling the position.
Maltsev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Monotowa backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Maltsev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maltsev works on Monotowa's body with a couple of short punches.
Monotowa takes a shot to the head.
Maltsev working hard to break the clinch.
Monotowa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yuri Maltsev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maltsev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A hook to the body from Maltsev.
Maltsev blocks an uppercut.
Monotowa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maltsev lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maltsev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monotowa.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maltsev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maltsev sizes up Monotowa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Monotowa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maltsev misses with a wild body shot.
Maltsev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maltsev forces Monotowa back against the cage and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Maltsev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Maltsev blocks a body shot from Monotowa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Maltsev dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Maltsev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Monotowa under the eye.
Monotowa misses with a head kick.
Maltsev drives through and clinches with Monotowa against the cage.
Maltsev can't break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Maltsev.
Nice body punch from Maltsev - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Maltsev.
Monotowa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice body punch from Maltsev.
Monotowa takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maltsev lands a right hand.
Maltsev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maltsev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monotowa can do to turn this around?
Maltsev is working Monotowa over against the cage.
Monotowa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maltsev lands with a left to the head.
Maltsev lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Maltsev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maltsev lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maltsev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Maltsev.
A short right from Maltsev on the inside.
Maltsev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maltsev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maltsev lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Maltsev.
Maltsev lands a left hand.
Maltsev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maltsev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Monotowa is rocked!
Maltsev lands with a right to the head.
Monotowa is still on wobbly legs! Can Maltsev finish him?
Maltsev lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Maltsev.
Maltsev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maltsev breaks from the clinch.
Maltsev drops Monotowa with a straight right hand, right on the button! Maltsev follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuri Maltsev!
Yuri Maltsev retains his light heavyweight title!
Yuri Maltsev made sure to mention his sponsor, The Glue Factory in his post fight interview.
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