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Pride FC 53 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edvard Grieg (ranked 1510 p4p, 172 weight class) and Khal Stark (ranked 3002 p4p, 323 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Stark's choice of entrance music: Gardenia by KYUSS. Khal Stark has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Edvard Grieg's chin.
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edvard Grieg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 31 - 2, fighting out of New York, Khal Stark!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark throws a head kick that misses.
Stark scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big right from Stark misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Grieg misses the target.
Stark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been informed that Stark has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Stark throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stark misses with a few strikes there.
Stark throws a body shot but no joy.
Stark lands a head shot.
Good shot there by Stark.
Stark uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Grieg misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grieg lands the left hand.
Grieg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stark misses with a looping right.
Stark throws a hook but Grieg blocks it.
Grieg instigates a clinch.
Grieg letting Stark take a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Stark.
Stark lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grieg struggles to land a body shot inside as Stark controls his hands.
Grieg lands an elbow inside.
Grieg misses with some punches.
Stark is pushing Grieg up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stark.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stark.
Grieg tries to work over Stark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stark's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grieg half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Grieg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stark.
Grieg drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stark sprawls and moves away.
Stark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grieg was well out of range. Poor timing from Stark.
Grieg looks to land a combination but Stark avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark looks to land a combination. Grieg sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stark has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
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!
A punch combination from Stark misses.
Khal Stark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stark fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Grieg wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grieg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stark.
Grieg takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sloppy strikes from Stark. Those never looked like landing.
Stark defending well as Grieg loads up on a big left hand.
Grieg slips a jab and a cross from Stark.
Stark throws out a loose jab but Grieg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grieg blocks a head kick by Stark.
Stark takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stark takes a swing at Grieg's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Grieg. Beautiful body shot.
Khal Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grieg closes the distance and clinches.
Stark taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grieg misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stark just misses with a elbow thrown towards Grieg's brow.
Grieg misses with an elbow strike.
Stark lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grieg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stark's elbow.
Stark breaks the clinch.
Stark connects with a single shot there.
Stark lands a head shot.
Grieg blocks a head kick by Stark.
Stark loads up on a big right hand but Grieg slips the punch.
Grieg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stark scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Grieg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Grieg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stark wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Grieg digs a right hand into Stark's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stark's gas tank.
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!
Grieg gets control of Stark's arms and successfully pulls guard. Grieg will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Grieg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark chips away with some ground and pound.
Grieg strikes from his own guard.
Grieg will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Grieg trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Grieg tries to strike from the bottom.
Stark wants to control from the top but Grieg keeps moving.
Grieg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stark works over Grieg with some ground and pound from guard.
Stark pushing down on Grieg's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nice strikes from Stark there.
Grieg is looking for a sweep. Stark is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stark is trying to control the action in half guard but Grieg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grieg misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grieg moves into full guard.
Grieg keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Stark preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khal Stark dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stark.
Stark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grieg manages to avoid it.
Grieg thuds his right hand into Stark's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stark takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A left lands for Stark.
Grieg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grieg swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stark throws a sloppy head kick and Grieg moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Grieg misses the target.
Stark throws a lazy uppercut
and Grieg counters with a nice leg kick.
Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Stark tries to get set, Grieg tries to push him back and clinch up but Stark manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice body punch from Stark.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Stark is predictable there
and Grieg counters with a nice uppercut.
Grieg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stark was well out of range. Poor timing from Grieg.
Grieg lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grieg manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark misses with a double jab.
Grieg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stark.
A little feinted left hand from Grieg on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Grieg.
Grieg with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stark pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stark ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grieg tries to close the distance and clinch but Stark swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stark lands a glancing blow to the side of Grieg's head.
Stark buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grieg.
Grieg shoots in looking for a takedown. Stark tries to sprawl out of it but Grieg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stark manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Grieg misses with a body shot.
Stark defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grieg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grieg cracks Stark with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stark throws a head kick that misses.
Stark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stark misses with a two punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grieg avoids the head kick by Stark.
Grieg ducks under a wild hook from Stark.
Stark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stark takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Grieg misses with a lunging right hand
and Stark counters with a straight right hand.
Grieg lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stark misses with a wild body shot.
Grieg throws an overhand right that lands on Stark's shoulder, as Stark tries to avoid the shot.
Grieg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Stark.
Grieg misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark is looking to score with low kicks.
Grieg throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Stark throws an off balance right hand
and Grieg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stark blocks the body kick.
Stark rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grieg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sloppy strikes from Stark. Those never looked like landing.
Grieg takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stark throws the left hand but Grieg avoids the punch easily.
Grieg feinted with a counter takedown.
Grieg avoids the body shot from Stark.
Grieg takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stark uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Khal Stark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grieg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stark throws a counter combo.
Stark slips a jab from Grieg.
A swing and a miss from Stark.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grieg ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Grieg.
A head kick misses from Stark.
Grieg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stark.
A combination from Grieg does no damage.
Grieg fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edvard Grieg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stark throws an overhand right that lands on Grieg's shoulder, as Grieg tries to avoid the shot.
Stark throws a wild body kick that Grieg sees coming a mile off.
Nice body punch from Stark.
Stark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stark lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stark misses with a head kick.
Stark swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khal Stark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Grieg works over Stark's head and body with a nice combination.
Stark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grieg.
Grieg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stark.
Grieg takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stark avoids the body shot from Grieg.
Stark moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stark takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grieg, as that shot connected.
Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grieg moves out of range as Stark strikes.
Grieg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grieg closes the distance and pushes Stark back into the cage.
Stark misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grieg misses with a punch to the body.
Grieg looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Grieg misses with a punch to the body.
Stark tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grieg's elbow.
Stark is trying to break the clinch but Grieg has him pressed against the cage.
Grieg misses with a knee strike.
Grieg blocks the elbow strike.
Grieg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stark blocks an uppercut.
Grieg misses with some punches.
Grieg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stark taking a breather.
Stark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stark scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stark misses with the combination.
Stark swinging wildly here.
Edvard Grieg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grieg.
Grieg throws a big counter combination but Stark scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Grieg explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Stark moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stark jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grieg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stark gets tackled into the cage by Grieg. Grieg maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grieg lands a takedown into guard.
Grieg passes into half guard.
Grieg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stark with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stark wants to improve his position but Grieg is controlling well.
Stark moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Grieg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Grieg working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grieg distracts Stark with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stark pulls Grieg in to control the position.
Stark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grieg landing with the ground and pound.
Khal Stark is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Grieg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grieg postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grieg working some strikes from top position.
Grieg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Grieg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stark looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Stark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stark trying to control the position.
Grieg is working Stark over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Grieg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grieg won't allow Stark to sweep him here.
Grieg scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grieg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stark looking for a guillotine here but Grieg defends easily.
Grieg is working Stark over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stark preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stark bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grieg's guard.
Stark won't allow Grieg to sweep him here.
Stark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stark slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stark landing strikes.
Grieg tries to buck Stark off but Stark is having none of it.
Stark landing a few strikes.
Edvard Grieg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grieg throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edvard Grieg showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stark 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khal Stark!
Our winner, Khal Stark, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philo Beddo (ranked 3374 p4p, 397 weight class) and Braulio Escobar (ranked 2206 p4p, 275 weight class). Beddo comes to the cage accompanied by https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeNtSPnvxWU&list=PL1CE5A4327AF04267&index=4. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
18 - 7 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Philo Beddo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Braulio Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beddo slips a jab from Escobar.
Escobar throws an overhand right that lands on Beddo's shoulder, as Beddo tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Beddo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Escobar misses with a lunging right hand
and Beddo counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Braulio Escobar has been cut.
Beddo ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
A little feinted left hand from Beddo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Escobar swings for the body but Beddo moves out of range.
Beddo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Escobar tries to avoid it but Beddo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Escobar to the ground. Escobar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Beddo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Beddo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Escobar staying out of range there.
Beddo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Escobar misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beddo throws an off balance right hand
and Beddo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been informed that Escobar has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Beddo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Escobar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Beddo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Escobar thinking.
Escobar throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Escobar scores with a shot to the body.
Beddo misses with a body shot
and Escobar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Beddo.
Escobar lands with a hook. Beddo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Escobar throws a looping overhand right but Beddo ducks down to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Escobar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Escobar.
Beddo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Escobar's hands.
Escobar misses with a wild body shot.
Escobar slips under a jab from Beddo.
Beddo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar.
A little feinted left hand from Beddo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Escobar misses.
Braulio Escobar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar missing with a left hand there. Beddo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beddo misses with a body shot.
Escobar ducks under a wild hook from Beddo.
Braulio Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beddo was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar.
Beddo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away.
Beddo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big left from Escobar misses.
Beddo lands the left hand.
Escobar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beddo ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Escobar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Escobar misses.
Escobar scores with a nice head shot.
Beddo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beddo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Escobar connects with a body shot.
Beddo is breathing heavily.
Beddo walks into a straight right hand from Escobar.
Escobar scores with a body shot.
Escobar cracks Beddo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Escobar throws a hook to the side of Beddo's head but Beddo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beddo is looking to counter punch.
Escobar waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Beddo. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Beddo to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Beddo is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beddo is trying to keep Escobar in close.
Oh Beddo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar wants to stand but Beddo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Beddo seems to have got his legs back now.
Beddo wants to sweep but no luck.
Beddo controls Escobar momentarily but Escobar frees himself.
Escobar stopping the sweep attempt from Beddo.
Beddo has a closed guard, preventing Escobar from standing up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Beddo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Escobar manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Braulio Escobar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Braulio Escobar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Beddo throws a sloppy body shot
and Beddo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beddo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Braulio Escobar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Escobar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Escobar lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Escobar does it's job there.
Escobar throws a nice looking combination but Beddo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Escobar moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Beddo goes down! Can Escobar finish him!?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beddo working for submissions but it's allowed Escobar to get to half guard.
Escobar is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Beddo wants to control but Escobar is keeping busy.
Beddo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Escobar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar stands up out of the half guard.
Beddo throws a hook but Escobar blocks it.
Escobar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Escobar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Beddo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beddo gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Beddo tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Escobar is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Beddo buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Beddo!! Beddo is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Escobar throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Braulio Escobar!
Braulio Escobar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Linus Akerman (ranked 1716 p4p, 233 weight class) and Matheo Rojas (ranked 2546 p4p, 329 weight class). Rojas has chosen Rodrigo Amarante - Tuyo (Narcos Theme Song) as his entrance music. Linus Akerman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
12 - 11 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Good gas tank |
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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
29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Linus Akerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matheo Rojas!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rojas throws a body punch but Akerman moves out of range.
Akerman tried to counter with a leg kick but Rojas avoided it.
Matheo Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rojas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Akerman.
Akerman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rojas lands with an uppercut that bounces Akerman off the cage and back into range.
Akerman defending well as Rojas loads up on a big left hand.
Akerman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akerman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Akerman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rojas.
Rojas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rojas misses with an uppercut. Akerman saw that one coming.
Rojas works Akerman's body with a nice hook.
Rojas avoids the body shot from Akerman.
Rojas lunges at Akerman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Akerman's hand.
Rojas misses with a looping right.
Rojas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rojas throws a good cross that connects.
A leg kick checked by Akerman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rojas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akerman.
Rojas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akerman was well out of range. Poor timing from Rojas.
Rojas lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Rojas does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojas throws a hook but Akerman avoids it easily.
Rojas just misses with a punch to the body.
Rojas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Akerman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rojas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Akerman scrambles back to his feet.
Rojas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akerman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Akerman throws a leg kick but Rojas moved away.
Akerman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Akerman misses with a jab to the body
and Rojas counters with a nice body shot.
Akerman walks into a stiff left hand from Rojas.
Rojas tries to bum rush Akerman with a series of wild strikes but Akerman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A lazy left from Rojas finds it's target.
Rojas misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akerman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Akerman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Akerman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A jab from Rojas finds it's way through Akerman's defenses.
Akerman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rojas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akerman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rojas.
A combination from Akerman does no damage.
Rojas slips under a jab.
Rojas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Akerman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Akerman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rojas.
Rojas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akerman.
Rojas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rojas staying out of range there.
Rojas cracks the inside of Akerman's front leg.
Rojas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Akerman's hands.
Rojas tries to work over Akerman's front leg with a kick but Akerman checks it.
Rojas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akerman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Akerman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rojas manages to avoid it.
Akerman looks to land a left hand but Rojas moved out of range nicely.
Rojas lands a jab to the head.
Akerman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akerman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rojas finds it's way round the side to connect with Akerman's head.
Rojas misses with an uppercut.
Rojas lands a leg kick that knocks Akerman off balance momentarily.
Rojas throws the left hand but Akerman avoids the punch easily.
Rojas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Akermans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Akerman ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Akerman throws a leg kick which misses Rojas's front leg but catches the back leg as Rojas tries to avoid it.
Rojas looks to score with a jab to the body but Akerman is just out of range.
Rojas throws a shot from downtown. Akerman moves away and avoids it.
Akerman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rojas.
Rojas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rojas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Akerman is able to avoid easily.
Akerman moves forwards but Rojas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rojas scores with a jab to the head.
Akerman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rojas. Rojas obviously looking to wear him down.
Rojas moves out of range of the leg kick from Akerman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rojas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Akerman in his tracks.
Akerman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rojas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rojas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good standup being displayed there by Rojas as he connects with a hook.
Akerman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Akerman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Akerman throws a leg kick but Rojas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rojas misses with a straight right.
Rojas tries to keep at a distance but Akerman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rojas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rojas lands a body shot.
Akerman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rojas's elbow.
Rojas tries to throw a body punch but Akerman avoids it by throwing Rojas back against the cage.
Rojas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akerman manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rojas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rojas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Akerman.
Rojas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Akerman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rojas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rojas lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matheo Rojas 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.
Rojas throws an off balance right hand
letting Akerman counter with a right hand.
Rojas lands a head shot.
Rojas looks to land a left hand but Akerman moved out of range nicely.
Rojas scores with a jab. Akerman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rojas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rojas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Akerman misses.
Rojas lands a nice shot that snaps Akerman's head back.
Rojas scores with a jab.
Akerman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rojas connects with a looping right hand.
Rojas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akerman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rojas works the jab nicely.
Akerman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Akerman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rojas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Akerman. Akerman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rojas throws out a powerful jab.
Rojas slips a jab from Akerman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akerman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rojas doesn't seem bothered though.
Rojas misses with a few strikes there.
As Rojas backs away, Akerman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Akerman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rojas avoids the body shot from Akerman.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Akerman, as that shot connected.
Rojas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akerman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rojas is rocked!
Akerman fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Rojas square on the jaw! Damn, Rojas is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Linus Akerman!
After winning the bout, Linus Akerman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Matheo Rojas was interviewed post fight and said 'Life is full of surprises, some
good, some not so good.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Earl Jeffries (ranked 1588 p4p, 211 weight class) and Floyd Maybetter (ranked 3495 p4p, 379 weight class). Maybetter has chosen Don't Stop The Funk as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
24 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Earl Jeffries !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Floyd Maybetter!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maybetter shoots in for a double leg but Jeffries sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A shot to the body from Jeffries misses
and Maybetter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jeffries steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maybetter.
Maybetter misses with an uppercut. Jeffries saw that one coming.
A big left from Maybetter misses.
Maybetter moves into the clinch successfully.
Maybetter tries to work over Jeffries 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jeffries comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Maybetter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maybetter misses with a punch on the inside.
Jeffries blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maybetter decides to pull guard.
Jeffries is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Maybetter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jeffries doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jeffries manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeffries won't allow Maybetter to sweep him here.
Jeffries sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maybetter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maybetter working for submissions but it's allowed Jeffries to get to half guard.
Maybetter is looking to get back to full guard here but Jeffries has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maybetter is trying to get back to half guard.
Maybetter is being controlled here.
Maybetter is looking for a sweep.
Jeffries slows the pace down.
Maybetter is looking to regain half guard here but Jeffries keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jeffries working away.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maybetter staying out of range there.
Maybetter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maybetter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jeffries 's hands.
Jeffries swings for the body but Maybetter moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maybetter throws a combination. Jeffries tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jeffries moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maybetter has his takedown stuffed
enabling Jeffries to counter with a crisp jab.
Maybetter is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jeffries . Maybetter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jeffries circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Jeffries was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maybetter.
Jeffries throws a series of strikes that have Maybetter backpedaling.
Maybetter is still on wobbly legs! Can Jeffries finish him?
Floyd Maybetter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maybetter scores with a hook.
Maybetter moves out of range of the strikes.
Maybetter seems to have recovered his senses.
Maybetter moves in looking to clinch but Jeffries pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Floyd Maybetter will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jeffries clinches.
Maybetter takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Jeffries .
Jeffries throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maybetter jumps guard but Jeffries turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jeffries stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jeffries gets through Maybetter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maybetter working aggressively here.
Jeffries doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maybetter throws a head punch that misses.
Jeffries throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maybetters head.
Maybetter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jeffries lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Floyd Maybetter has been cut.
Jeffries misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jeffries lands a nice elbow.
Jeffries cracks Maybetter with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jeffries comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jeffries gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Maybetter is breathing heavily.
Jeffries pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Maybetter! Jeffries unloads with more strikes and Maybetter sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Earl Jeffries !
A relieved looking Earl Jeffries 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between John Locke (ranked 1554 p4p, 213 weight class) and Argat Khan (ranked 1666 p4p, 226 weight class). Locke kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is What Makes a Good Man. Khan has chosen Can't be touched as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Argat Khan was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
30 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Locke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Argat Khan!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Khan's corner calls for a 1-2. Khan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Khan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Khan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Locke counters with a quick kick to the body but Khan blocks it.
Argat Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Locke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Locke takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Locke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Locke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Locke misses its target.
Khan lands a glancing blow to the side of Locke's head.
Locke is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Khan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khan blocks a head kick by Locke.
Khan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Locke lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Locke looks to land a combination but Khan avoids it well.
Locke scoring well with a low kick there.
Khan lands a head kick!
Locke tries to land a front kick but Khan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Locke throws out a loose jab but Khan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Locke backing away here, and Khan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Locke 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.
Khan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khan scores with a jab.
Khan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good exchange - Locke coming out on top.
Locke moves out of range as Khan strikes.
Khan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Locke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Khan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A lazy body kick from Locke
and Khan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Khan misses with a combination
and Locke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Locke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Locke throws a leg kick that misses.
Locke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Locke displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Locke slips a jab from Khan.
Khan scores with a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Khan.
Khan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Locke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Locke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Locke there as he acknowledges the shot.
Locke is rocked!
Khan scoring well with a low kick there.
Khan dances in with a quick combination. Locke is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Khan snaps Locke's head back. Locke stumbles backwards against the cage. Khan steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Locke's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Locke just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Argat Khan!
A very excited looking Argat Khan rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marat Magomedov (ranked 1001 p4p, 128 weight class) and Jack Wilder (ranked 855 p4p, 109 weight class). Magomedov comes to the cage accompanied by Evangelion OST - The Beast II. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
20 - 10 - 2, fighting out of London, Marat Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Wilder!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wilder's sensitive parts.
Wilder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wilder lands a nice hook to Magomedov's body. Magomedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Magomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilder misses with an uppercut.
Wilder throws a body kick that misses.
Wilder ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
Magomedov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Magomedov tries to clinch up.
Wilder looks to land a right hand but Magomedov moved out of range.
Magomedov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good work by Wilder as he checks the leg kick.
Wilder ducks right into an uppercut from Magomedov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomedov. Wilder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magomedov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wilder on the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Magomedov moves away from the strike by Wilder.
Wilder with a nice cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Magomedov misses the target.
Magomedov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wilder under the eye.
A jab from Wilder misses.
Magomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilder is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Wilder.
Nice defenses there by Magomedov.
Jack Wilder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilder lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Wilder.
Wilder ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
Wilder looks to throw a body kick
and Magomedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilder.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Magomedov.
Wilder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilder.
Wilder 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.
Wilder misses with a looping right.
Wilder has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Magomedov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marat Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Magomedov tenderised Wilder's leg. Wilder is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wilder defending well as Magomedov loads up on a big left hand.
Wilder throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Magomedov moves out of range as Wilder strikes.
Wilder scores with a nice head shot.
Wilder looks to land a left hand but Magomedov moved out of range nicely.
Magomedov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilder blocks a jab.
Magomedov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wilder defending well as Magomedov loads up on a big left hand.
A punch lands to the side of Magomedov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Magomedov throws a head kick but Wilder moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wilder! But no joy.
Magomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilder.
Wilder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magomedov cracks the inside of Wilder's front leg.
Magomedov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A swing and a miss from Wilder.
Wilder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Wilder tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Magomedov slips a straight right by Wilder.
Wilder throws the left hand but Magomedov avoids the punch easily.
Magomedov blocks a jab.
Magomedov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wilder on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Magomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilder.
Wilder connects with a jab.
Wilder lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov takes a swing at Wilder's ribcage but misses.
Wilder misses with a looping right.
Wilder throws an overhand right that lands on Magomedov's shoulder, as Magomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Magomedov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magomedov pushes Wilder away with a front kick.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wilder takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Magomedov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Magomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Wilder's shoulder, as Wilder tries to avoid the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magomedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Magomedov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wilder to the mat! Wilder manages to get full guard.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Wilder keeps moving.
Magomedov postures up and lands a big shot to Wilder's brow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Wilder is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilder keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov forces his way into half guard.
Magomedov throwing shots but Wilder is blocking nicely.
Magomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Magomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Magomedov is looking to advance position but Wilder won't allow it.
Wilder trying to control but Magomedov postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Wilder will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A slow jab from Magomedov misses its intended target.
Wilder stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Magomedov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Magomedov clinches.
Magomedov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Magomedov lands a right hand.
Magomedov lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Magomedov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wilder blocking some punches.
Magomedov digs a right hand underneath Wilder's ribcage. Wilder let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Magomedov lands a shot to the body.
Wilder misses with a body punch.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wilder's efforts to push away.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilder.
Wilder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Magomedov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wilder pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marat Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilder lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder lands an uppercut.
Wilder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wilder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magomedov throws a looping overhand right but Wilder ducks down to avoid it.
Wilder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Wilder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wilder 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.
Wilder throws a hook to the side of Magomedov's head but Magomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wilder moves out of range as Magomedov strikes.
Wilder throws out a counter right but Magomedov avoids it with no problem.
Wilder digs a good hook to Magomedov's body.
Magomedov connects with an inside leg kick.
Magomedov stuns Wilder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wilder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilder misses the shot to the body.
Wilder throws a head kick that misses.
Wilder missing with a left hand there. Magomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wilder misses with a hook. Magomedov ducked under it nicely.
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!
Wilder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but Wilder moved away.
Magomedov throws a solid leg kick but Wilder takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Magomedov.
Magomedov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wilder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilder bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Magomedov's head backwards.
Wilder misses the shot to the body.
Wilder throws out a loose jab but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov closes the distance and pushes Wilder back into the cage.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Magomedov as Wilder tries to tie him up.
Wilder breaks the clinch.
Wilder looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomedov is just out of range.
Wilder moves forwards but Magomedov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jack Wilder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magomedov throws a shot from downtown. Wilder moves away and avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Magomedov.
Magomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomedov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wilder misses with a straight right.
Wilder moves out of range of the body kick from Magomedov.
Wilder's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomedov cracks a nice hook into Wilder's ribs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomedov misses with a low kick.
Wilder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Magomedov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wilder is out of range.
Magomedov thumps Wilder with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Wilder.
Wilder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magomedov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wilder's guard.
Wilder working a defensive guard here.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilder is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wilder is pulling down on Magomedov's head to control his posture.
Magomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Magomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilder is controlling Magomedov's posture.
Wilder is trying to control the position but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov distracts Wilder with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Magomedov postures up.
Wilder has his hands on Magomedov's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marat Magomedov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Wilder clinches with his opponent.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilder takes a shot to the head.
Magomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Wilder shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Magomedov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wilder.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Wilder tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
Wilder is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wilder manages to break the clinch.
Magomedov throws a hook but Wilder blocks it.
Wilder needs to keep his hands up - Magomedov had a free shot at his head there.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilder misses the target.
Magomedov clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilder throws the left hand but Magomedov avoids the punch easily.
Wilder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Magomedov on the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Magomedov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Magomedov.
Wilder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomedov lands a leg kick that knocks Wilder off balance momentarily.
Magomedov throws a poor cross that misses
and Wilder counters with a right hand to the body.
Magomedov lands a nice hook to Wilder's body. Wilder takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but Wilder sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wilder misses with a hook. Magomedov ducked under it nicely.
Magomedov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wilder's calf.
Wilder throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov tests Wilder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Magomedov moves out of range as Wilder strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
Wilder looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomedov is just out of range.
Wilder lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Magomedov blocks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Magomedov does it's job there.
Magomedov scores with a jab. Wilder acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wilder misses with a looping left.
Wilder throws a head kick that misses.
Wilder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magomedov.
Wilder slips under a jab.
Wilder raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Magomedov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilder was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Wilder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wilder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice cross by Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wilder is able to avoid easily.
Wilder slips a jab from Magomedov.
Wilder gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Magomedov passes Wilder's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilder tries to get to full guard but Magomedov has control of the leg.
Magomedov working Wilder over with strikes.
Wilder is looking to improve his position.
Magomedov wants to work for an arm triangle but Wilder is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wilder makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wilder.
Magomedov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wilder working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magomedov.
Magomedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wilder's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Magomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magomedov passes Wilder's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Magomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wilder is looking to improve his position.
Wilder keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wilder on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wilder tries to get to full guard but Magomedov has control of the leg.
Magomedov is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marat Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Magomedov 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marat Magomedov!
A very excited looking Marat Magomedov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abner Applegate (ranked 163 p4p, 23 weight class) and Roderick Turnbull (ranked 470 p4p, 75 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abner Applegate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Roderick Turnbull!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turnbull fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Turnbull lands a jab.
Good work by Turnbull as he checks the leg kick.
Turnbull throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Applegate sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Applegate slips under a jab from Turnbull.
Turnbull throws an overhand right that lands on Applegate's shoulder, as Applegate tries to avoid the shot.
Applegate throwing a counter right hand but Turnbull manages to avoid it.
Applegate has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Applegate throws a leg kick that is checked
and Turnbull counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Applegate ducks under a wild hook from Turnbull.
Turnbull takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Applegate slips under a jab from Turnbull.
Turnbull sizes up Applegate with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by Applegate. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Applegate.
Applegate delivers a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Applegate throws a leg kick but Turnbull checks it.
Applegate is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Turnbull bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turnbull lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Applegate has closed the distance and engaged Turnbull in a clinch.
Turnbull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Applegate's elbow.
Turnbull misses with some punches.
Applegate tries a body shot but Turnbull blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Applegate pushes Turnbull back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Turnbull.
Turnbull tries to work over Applegate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turnbull lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by Turnbull.
A shot in the inside from Applegate.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Turnbull fails to land.
Turnbull misses with a hook to the ribs.
Applegate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turnbull misses with a punch on the inside.
Applegate's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Turnbull misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turnbull can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Turnbull goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Applegate.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Applegate prevents a body shot from Turnbull.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Applegate.
Turnbull lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Applegate fails to land.
Turnbull misses with the head strike.
Turnbull struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands.
Applegate lands a damaging elbow.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Applegate tries a body shot but Turnbull blocks it.
Applegate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turnbull's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turnbull.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Applegate.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Turnbull controls his hands.
Applegate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Turnbull misses its intended target.
Applegate throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Applegate misses with a straight left.
Applegate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Applegate throws a body shot but no joy.
Turnbull might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Turnbull blocks a head kick by Applegate.
Applegate motions for Turnbull to come forward. Applegate throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Applegate misses with a body shot.
Applegate uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turnbull.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Turnbull.
Turnbull gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Applegate.
Turnbull delivers a nice body kick.
Turnbull ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab from Applegate.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Applegate tries a head kick but it misses.
Applegate clobbers Turnbull with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Applegate cracks Turnbull with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Turnbull throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Applegate takes a swing at Turnbull's ribcage but misses.
Applegate fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheers as Applegate lands an impressive looking overhand right. Turnbull doesn't seem phased though.
Applegate digs a good body shot into Turnbull's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Applegate. Turnbull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turnbull jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Applegate throws a chopping leg kick but Turnbull manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Applegate has Turnbull up against the cage in a clinch.
Turnbull gets through Applegate's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turnbull swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate prevents a body shot from Turnbull.
Turnbull digs a right hand underneath Applegate's ribcage. Applegate let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Turnbull presses Applegate against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Turnbull gets through Applegate's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Abner Applegate will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Applegate slips a straight right by Turnbull.
Roderick Turnbull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Applegate connects with a body shot that sends Turnbull's belly button to the back.
Applegate moves into the clinch.
Applegate blocks a body shot from Turnbull.
Turnbull tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turnbull misses with a body punch.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Applegate takes a shot to the head.
Come on Applegate - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Turnbull tries a body shot but Applegate blocks it.
Applegate throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Turnbull.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Applegate.
Turnbull misses with a hook from the clinch.
Applegate lands with a short shot to the head.
Turnbull blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turnbull blocks a body shot from Applegate.
Turnbull goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turnbull tries to work over Applegate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Applegate lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turnbull.
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Turnbull uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turnbull.
Turnbull lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Turnbull can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Turnbull controls his hands.
Applegate lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Applegate throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Turnbull lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Applegate.
Roderick Turnbull seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Turnbull lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull working aggressively here.
Turnbull blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Turnbull fails to land.
Turnbull misses with a punch on the inside.
Turnbull swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Applegate throws an elbow but misses.
Turnbull has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
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!
A short left from Applegate.
Turnbull misses with the head strike.
Applegate lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turnbull blocks an uppercut.
Applegate lands a nice shot to the body.
Turnbull lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by Turnbull.
Applegate tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Turnbull lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Applegate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull lands a body punch.
Turnbull tries a body shot but Applegate blocks it.
Turnbull misses with a punch on the inside.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Turnbull misses with a punch to the body.
Turnbull fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turnbull prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Turnbull controls the action.
Applegate content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Applegate blocks a body shot from Turnbull.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by Turnbull.
Turnbull blocking some punches.
Applegate lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turnbull working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Turnbull is working Applegate over against the cage.
Applegate lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turnbull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Applegate's elbow.
Turnbull prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Turnbull misses with a body punch.
A short right from Applegate on the inside.
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turnbull misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Applegate.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turnbull working aggressively here.
A short right from Applegate on the inside.
Turnbull fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Turnbull goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Applegate scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Turnbull.
A head punch on the inside from Turnbull fails to land.
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 Abner Applegate will probably get the nod.
That's time! Applegate's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Applegate fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Turnbull, pushing him back against the cage.
Turnbull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Turnbull struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Applegate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Turnbull lands a hook that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Turnbull pushes Applegate back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turnbull lands a left hand that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Turnbull has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Turnbull misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turnbull lands a shoulder strike.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Applegate.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Applegate blocks a body shot from Turnbull.
Turnbull misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turnbull.
Turnbull lands a body shot.
Turnbull throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turnbull.
Turnbull is leaning against Applegate and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Turnbull swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turnbull misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Applegate on the inside.
Turnbull goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turnbull swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turnbull is working Applegate over against the cage.
Turnbull tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Applegate.
Turnbull misses with a punch on the inside.
Applegate throws a head punch that misses.
Turnbull throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Applegate pushes Turnbull back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turnbull throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
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!
Turnbull scores with a shoulder strike.
Turnbull tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate prevents a body shot from Turnbull.
Turnbull misses with the head strike.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Turnbull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Applegate's elbow.
Turnbull lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Applegate or not.
Applegate softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Turnbull pushes Applegate back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turnbull misses with a hook from the clinch.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abner Applegate is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turnbull.
A shot in the inside from Turnbull.
Turnbull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Applegate's elbow.
Applegate prevents a body shot from Turnbull.
Turnbull misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turnbull fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turnbull.
Turnbull misses with the head strike.
Turnbull lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turnbull misses with a punch on the inside.
Turnbull swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turnbull working aggressively here.
Applegate blocks a body shot from Turnbull.
Turnbull can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Turnbull misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turnbull lands a nice uppercut.
Turnbull lands a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roderick Turnbull comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Applegate 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Abner Applegate!
An out of breath and clearly excited Abner Applegate thanked Dark Knight Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Futoshi Matsunaga (ranked 332 p4p, 39 weight class) and Cole Reynolds (ranked 199 p4p, 26 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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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
19 - 10 - 2, fighting out of New York, Futoshi Matsunaga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Cole Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsunaga misses with a leg kick
and Reynolds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reynolds takes a kick to the side of the head.
Matsunaga throws an off balance right hand
and Reynolds counters with a nice uppercut.
Matsunaga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Matsunaga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reynolds checks a leg kick.
Reynolds slips a straight right by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands a right hook to the body.
Reynolds takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Reynolds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga misses with a low kick.
Reynolds doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Reynolds throws out a leg kick but Matsunaga moves out of range and Reynolds only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reynolds darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Matsunaga scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reynolds in his tracks.
Reynolds displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
Reynolds swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matsunaga with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reynolds gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Matsunaga counters with a slapping leg kick.
Matsunaga with a nice cross.
Good exchange - Matsunaga coming out on top.
Reynolds misses with a hook. Matsunaga ducked under it nicely.
Reynolds slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Reynolds.
Matsunaga scores with a jab.
Matsunaga throws a series of strikes that have Reynolds backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga lands a really nice looking cross but Reynolds seems unphased.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsunaga. Reynolds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsunaga cracks Reynolds with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga misses with a straight left.
Reynolds avoids the body shot from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga checks the leg kick.
Matsunaga pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reynolds is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reynolds avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reynolds was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Reynolds takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reynolds on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Reynolds misses.
Matsunaga throws a series of punches but Reynolds moves out of range.
Reynolds flicks out a counter leg kick but Matsunaga steps away.
Good standup being displayed there by Matsunaga as he connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsunaga lands with a straight right. Reynolds didn't see that one coming.
Matsunaga throws a wild body kick that Reynolds sees coming a mile off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reynolds! But no joy.
Matsunaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Reynolds.
Matsunaga stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice shot lands for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reynolds takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slow jab from Matsunaga misses its intended target.
Decent striking displayed by Reynolds there.
It looks like Futoshi Matsunaga has been cut.
A jab from Matsunaga does it's job there.
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. Reynolds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsunaga lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matsunaga.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds cracks the inside of Matsunaga's front leg.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands with a straight right. Reynolds didn't see that one coming.
Reynolds misses with a looping right.
Matsunaga lands a right hook to the body.
Reynolds slips under a jab.
Reynolds appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matsunaga misses with a looping left.
Matsunaga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reynolds's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matsunaga connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reynolds scrambles back to his feet.
Reynolds slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut. Reynolds saw that one coming.
Reynolds misses with an uppercut. Matsunaga saw that one coming.
Matsunaga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reynolds counters with a nice kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Futoshi Matsunaga's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Reynolds.
As Reynolds backs away, Matsunaga returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Reynolds blocks a jab.
Reynolds lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Reynolds ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands a lovely overhand right.
A big right from Reynolds misses.
Matsunaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reynolds can do to turn this around?
A jab from Matsunaga finds it's way through Reynolds's defenses.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Reynolds sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Reynolds.
Reynolds looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reynolds slips a jab from Matsunaga.
Reynolds takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Reynolds might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Matsunaga has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga connects with a crisp jab.
Matsunaga lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reynolds throws the kick towards the body but Matsunaga avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsunaga wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matsunaga throws a jab when Reynolds was well out of range.
Reynolds looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reynolds on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matsunaga turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reynolds slips a jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga is looking to land body kicks.
Reynolds looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matsunaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reynolds.
Matsunaga is looking to counter punch.
Matsunaga lands a head shot.
Matsunaga throws a lazy uppercut
and Reynolds counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reynolds has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Reynolds on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reynolds tries a head kick but it misses.
Matsunaga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reynolds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Futoshi Matsunaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga misses with a lunging right hand
and Reynolds counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds moves out of range of the strikes.
Reynolds steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Matsunaga scores with a sloppy right hand. Reynolds should have avoided that one.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut
and Reynolds counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matsunaga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matsunaga misses with a left hand
and Reynolds counters with a low kick, right behind Matsunaga 's knee.
Matsunaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Reynolds.
Matsunaga takes a swing at Reynolds's ribcage but misses.
Matsunaga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reynolds doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reynolds looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds drops his hands momentarily and Matsunaga takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matsunaga scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reynolds doesn't seem bothered though.
Reynolds throws a low kick, looking for Matsunaga's leg but Matsunaga calmly moves out of range.
Reynolds moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Matsunaga throws a jab when Reynolds was well out of range.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but Reynolds moved out of range nicely.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Reynolds avoids it easily.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsunaga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matsunaga moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Matsunaga scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matsunaga lands with an overhand left.
Reynolds doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matsunaga takes a swing at Reynolds's ribcage but misses.
Matsunaga with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick but Reynolds moved away.
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. Reynolds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Reynolds was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsunaga tests Reynolds's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut
enabling Reynolds to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsunaga catches Reynolds with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matsunaga lands a jab-cross combination.
Matsunaga throws a right hand that misses
and Reynolds counters with a good low kick that Matsunaga was not able to check.
Reynolds loads up on a big right hand but Matsunaga slips the punch.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Reynolds sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reynolds looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matsunaga loads up on a big right hand but Reynolds slips the punch.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut
and Reynolds counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reynolds stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick which misses Reynolds's front leg but catches the back leg as Reynolds tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Futoshi Matsunaga'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Reynolds misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Matsunaga.
Nice straight punches there by Matsunaga. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a hook
and Reynolds counters with a nice uppercut.
Matsunaga clinches up with Reynolds and pushes him back against the cage.
Reynolds lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Reynolds.
Reynolds lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matsunaga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matsunaga connects with a body shot.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut
and Reynolds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matsunaga throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matsunaga lands with a hook. Reynolds tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Matsunaga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reynolds raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Matsunaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Reynolds.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds checks a low kick from Matsunaga.
Reynolds takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Matsunaga swings widly with a right hand
and Reynolds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reynolds avoids the body shot from Matsunaga.
Reynolds needs to keep his hands up - Matsunaga had a free shot at his head there.
Reynolds throws an off balance right hand
enabling Matsunaga to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsunaga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reynolds circles away quickly and effectively.
Reynolds appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reynolds throws a hook but Matsunaga blocks it.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of Reynolds's head but Reynolds sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reynolds looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reynolds moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Reynolds moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matsunaga feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Reynolds's calf.
Reynolds's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole Reynolds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
Reynolds throws a wild body kick that Matsunaga sees coming a mile off.
Reynolds checks a low kick from Matsunaga.
Reynolds only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Matsunaga tries to clinch up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reynolds takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reynolds cracks Matsunaga with a good jab.
Matsunaga 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 cross from Matsunaga lands.
Matsunaga misses with a looping right.
Matsunaga cracks Reynolds with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matsunaga lands the left hand.
Reynolds ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands a jab to the nose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reynolds slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a looping right.
As Matsunaga backs off Reynolds throws a huge counter combo but Matsunaga manages to avoid it all.
Reynolds throws the left hand but Matsunaga avoids the punch easily.
Reynolds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsunaga fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reynolds on the side of the head.
Reynolds walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga fails to land with a series of punches.
Reynolds throws a counter combo.
Reynolds throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsunaga.
A big left from Reynolds misses.
Reynolds ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga swings for the body but Reynolds moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga lands with a straight right. Reynolds didn't see that one coming.
Futoshi Matsunaga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice defenses there by Reynolds.
Matsunaga connects with a leg kick. Reynolds looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reynolds misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Matsunaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsunaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reynolds.
Reynolds appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reynolds moves out of range of the leg kick from Matsunaga.
Reynolds moves out of range of the strikes.
Reynolds looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reynolds throws the left hand but Matsunaga avoids the punch easily.
Reynolds on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matsunaga. Matsunaga obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice uppercut lands for Matsunaga. That snapped Reynolds's head back.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Reynolds sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reynolds cracks Matsunaga with a good jab.
Matsunaga lands an overhand right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Futoshi Matsunaga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matsunaga, 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Futoshi Matsunaga!
A victorious Futoshi Matsunaga thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conor Daley (ranked 203 p4p, 29 weight class) and HL Mencken (ranked 303 p4p, 46 weight class). Daley's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dropkick Murphy's - Shipping Up To Boston. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Conor Daley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, HL Mencken!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daley motions for Mencken to come forward. Daley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Daley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mencken is trying to counter with his kicks.
Mencken drops his hands momentarily and Daley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mencken is looking to slow Daley down with leg kicks.
Daley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Daley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like HL Mencken has been cut.
Daley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mencken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Conor Daley has been cut.
Daley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Daley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mencken moves out of range of the strikes.
Mencken has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mencken misses with an uppercut.
Daley walks into a straight right hand from Mencken.
Daley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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!
Daley digs a good hook to Mencken's body.
A slow jab from Daley misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daley slips a jab from Mencken.
Daley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mencken. That did some damage!
Mencken tries to bum rush Daley with a series of wild strikes but Daley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A counter left hand to the body from Daley misses its target.
Daley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mencken.
Mencken avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mencken scores with a kick to the body.
Daley lands a nice hook to Mencken's body. Mencken takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Mencken misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Mencken.
Daley throws a solid leg kick but Mencken takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Daley.
Mencken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daley.
Mencken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mencken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Daley misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daley moves out of range of the body kick from Mencken.
Mencken staying out of range there.
Daley lands with a straight right. Mencken didn't see that one coming.
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!
Daley looks to land a left hand but Mencken moved out of range nicely.
Daley misses the shot to the body.
Daley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mencken takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Daley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Daley looks to throw the jab but Mencken is out of range.
Daley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mencken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daley.
Mencken doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Daley dips to his left and cracks Mencken with an uppercut!
Daley cracks Mencken with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Daley has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mencken to stand back up!
Mencken is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mencken throws a lazy uppercut
and Daley counters with a good low kick that Mencken was not able to check.
Mencken is still on wobbly legs! Can Daley finish him?
Daley throws a body punch but Mencken moves out of range.
Mencken seems to have recovered his senses.
Conor Daley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mencken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Daley lands a big uppercut and Mencken crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mencken looks OK. Daley waves Mencken back to his feet!
Daley scores with a leg kick.
Daley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Daley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mencken looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daley misses the shot to the body.
Mencken throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Daley tried to score with a low kick but Mencken checks it.
Daley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mencken staying out of range there.
Mencken raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Daley throws a leg kick
and Mencken counters with a big uppercut that knocks Daley off his feet! Mencken dives into side control looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daley being controlled for a moment.
Let's hope that Mencken has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mencken wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daley keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor Daley dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mencken fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Daley throws a wild body kick that Mencken sees coming a mile off.
Mencken throws a series of punches but Daley moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Daley, right into the meat.
Mencken lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Conor Daley's cut is getting worse.
Mencken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daley.
Conor Daley is winning the standup battle so far.
Daley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mencken at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daley connects with a body shot that sends Mencken's belly button to the back.
A jab from Daley misses.
Daley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mencken throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Daley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mencken thinking.
Daley throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Daley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Daley.
Daley misses with a two punch combination.
Mencken lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Daley misses with the body kick
and Mencken connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mencken misses the jab.
Mencken looks to score with a jab to the body but Daley is just out of range.
The crowd cheers as Daley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mencken doesn't seem phased though.
Mencken drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice uppercut lands for Daley. That snapped Mencken's head back.
Mencken misses with a shot to the body
and Daley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That has opened up HL Mencken's cut even more.
Daley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mencken moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daley throws out a loose jab but Mencken uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mencken! But no joy.
Mencken defending well as Daley loads up on a big left hand.
Mencken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Daley lands a nice hook to Mencken's body. Mencken takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Daley scores with a leg kick.
Daley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mencken has time to react.
Daley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mencken can do to turn this around?
Mencken moves out of range as Daley strikes.
Mencken keeps Daley at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mencken keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Conor Daley's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mencken throws a wild body kick that Daley sees coming a mile off.
Mencken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daley was well out of range. Poor timing from Mencken.
It looked like Daley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Daley misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mencken looks to land a left hand but Daley moved out of range nicely.
Daley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mencken momentarily.
A big right from Daley misses.
Mencken misses with a wild body shot.
Mencken's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mencken, right into the meat.
Mencken misses with a kick to the body.
Daley lands with a straight right. Mencken didn't see that one coming.
Mencken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mencken manages to avoid it.
Mencken looks to land a left hand but Daley moved out of range nicely.
Daley misses with a wild body shot.
Daley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daley missing with a left hand there. Mencken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mencken tries to land a front kick but Daley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mencken throws an off balance right hand
and Daley counters with a three punch combo that has Mencken backing up. Mencken nods at Daley to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mencken follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Daley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mencken.
Good leg kick by Daley there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Daley ducks under a wild hook from Mencken.
Mencken tries to move into range but Daley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Daley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mencken sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mencken misses with a few strikes there.
Oooooh!!! Daley has knocked Mencken down with a huge combo! Daley steps away and waves a wobbly Mencken back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Daley throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor Daley dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mencken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daley throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Daley misses the target.
Mencken unleashes a big counter combination but Daley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice defenses there by Mencken.
Mencken looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Daley looks to score with a jab to the body but Mencken is just out of range.
Mencken moves out of range of the leg kick from Daley.
Daley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mencken connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A nice leg kick lands there from Daley.
Daley misses with a shot to the body
and Mencken counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mencken slips under a jab from Daley.
And Mencken responds with a good body kick, but Daley manages to step out the way in time.
Mencken thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Daley if he has to take too many more of those.
A leg kick checked by Mencken.
Mencken throws a poor cross that misses
and Daley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mencken connects with a good right hand that stumbles Daley. Daley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mencken looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Daley avoids the body shot from Mencken.
Daley throws a body punch but Mencken moves out of range.
Mencken misses with a wild body shot.
Mencken digs a good body shot into Daley's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Daley.
Mencken doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mencken throws a hook to the side of Daley's head but Daley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Mencken.
Daley throwing a counter right hand but Mencken manages to avoid it.
Daley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
HL Mencken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mencken scores with a nice strike.
Jeez, Conor Daley's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Daley walks into a stiff left hand from Mencken.
Daley is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Conor Daley's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). HL Mencken!
During a confident post fight interview, HL Mencken thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harald Gormsson (ranked 87 p4p, 13 weight class) and Spencer Rubenstein (ranked 267 p4p, 39 weight class). Gormsson comes to the cage accompanied by Saor - Children of the Mist. Spencer Rubenstein has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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215 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
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harald Gormsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Spencer Rubenstein!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubenstein misses with a left hand
and Gormsson counters with a straight right hand.
Rubenstein smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gormsson slips under a jab.
Spencer Rubenstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Rubenstein misses.
Gormsson connects with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Rubenstein.
Gormsson throws a body punch but Rubenstein moves out of range.
Gormsson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gormsson throws a big shot that misses.
Gormsson works Rubenstein's body with a nice hook.
Gormsson misses with a hook. Rubenstein ducked under it nicely.
Rubenstein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gormsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Rubenstein.
Rubenstein looks to throw the jab but Gormsson is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gormsson moves into the clinch.
Gormsson can't find room to land a body shot as Rubenstein controls the action.
Gormsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gormsson tries to work over Rubenstein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rubenstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rubenstein scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rubenstein.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gormsson.
Rubenstein misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gormsson.
Gormsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rubenstein has a couple of punches blocked by Gormsson.
Gormsson tries to work over Rubenstein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rubenstein.
Rubenstein misses with a punch to the body.
Rubenstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rubenstein misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gormsson.
Gormsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Rubenstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rubenstein blocks an uppercut.
Rubenstein lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gormsson lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gormsson.
Gormsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rubenstein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gormsson blocking some punches.
Rubenstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubenstein misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rubenstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Gormsson.
A short body shot lands from Gormsson as the two fighters clinch.
Rubenstein throws a head punch that misses.
Gormsson pushes Rubenstein back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gormsson lands a right hand.
Gormsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gormsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gormsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gormsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rubenstein throws a head punch that misses.
Rubenstein working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gormsson.
Gormsson tries a body shot but Rubenstein blocks it.
Gormsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Rubenstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gormsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gormsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rubenstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Gormsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rubenstein backwards.
Gormsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubenstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rubenstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Gormsson.
A short right from Gormsson on the inside.
Rubenstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Gormsson.
Rubenstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rubenstein lands with a left to the head.
Rubenstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Gormsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rubenstein tries to work over Gormsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rubenstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Gormsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gormsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Rubenstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gormsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rubenstein backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gormsson.
Rubenstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gormsson has a couple of punches blocked by Rubenstein.
Rubenstein blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Gormsson.
Gormsson misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gormsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rubenstein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gormsson blocks a body shot from Rubenstein.
Gormsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rubenstein misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rubenstein.
Rubenstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rubenstein has a couple of punches blocked by Gormsson.
Gormsson blocking some punches.
Gormsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gormsson misses with some punches.
Rubenstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rubenstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rubenstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Gormsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rubenstein lands a shoulder strike.
Gormsson blocking some punches.
Rubenstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gormsson lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rubenstein misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gormsson.
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 Harald Gormsson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gormsson throws a lazy right hand but Rubenstein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rubenstein let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gormsson clinches up with Rubenstein and pushes him back against the cage.
Gormsson misses with some punches.
Rubenstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gormsson blocks an uppercut.
Gormsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rubenstein can't find room to land a body shot as Gormsson controls the action.
Gormsson lands a left hand.
Gormsson blocking some punches.
Rubenstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Gormsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rubenstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gormsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gormsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubenstein blocks an uppercut.
Gormsson tries a body shot but Rubenstein blocks it.
Rubenstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gormsson's elbow.
Gormsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Rubenstein controls his hands.
Rubenstein misses with the head strike.
Gormsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rubenstein's elbow.
Rubenstein misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gormsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rubenstein fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Rubenstein fails to land.
Gormsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gormsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Rubenstein controls his hands.
Gormsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rubenstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gormsson lands a left hand.
Gormsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gormsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rubenstein misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rubenstein.
Rubenstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Gormsson.
Gormsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rubenstein is breathing heavily.
Rubenstein prevents a body shot from Gormsson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gormsson.
Gormsson lands a nice uppercut.
Gormsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rubenstein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rubenstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Gormsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubenstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rubenstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Gormsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rubenstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Harald Gormsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rubenstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gormsson.
Gormsson tries to throw a body punch but Rubenstein avoids it by throwing Gormsson back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gormsson.
Rubenstein has a couple of punches blocked by Gormsson.
Gormsson lands a left hand.
Gormsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gormsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rubenstein's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Gormsson fails to land.
Gormsson tries to work over Rubenstein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gormsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Gormsson blocking some punches.
Rubenstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Gormsson controls his hands.
Rubenstein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rubenstein misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubenstein misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gormsson.
Rubenstein blocks a body shot from Gormsson.
A body shot lands from Gormsson.
Gormsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rubenstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gormsson blocks an uppercut.
Gormsson lands a left hand.
Rubenstein working aggressively here.
Rubenstein takes a shot to the head.
Gormsson misses with a body punch.
Gormsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rubenstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Rubenstein prevents a body shot from Gormsson.
Rubenstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rubenstein throws a head punch that misses.
Rubenstein misses with the head strike.
Rubenstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Gormsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gormsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gormsson blocking some punches.
Rubenstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gormsson digs a right hand underneath Rubenstein's ribcage. Rubenstein let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gormsson misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Gormsson - that landed with a thud.
Gormsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Rubenstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rubenstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gormsson misses with a punch to the body.
Gormsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rubenstein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gormsson lands a shot to the body.
Gormsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rubenstein prevents a body shot from Gormsson.
Gormsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Gormsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rubenstein or not.
Gormsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gormsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Rubenstein controls his hands.
Gormsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rubenstein can do to turn this around?
Gormsson scores with a hook to the body.
Gormsson digs a right hand into Rubenstein's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rubenstein's gas tank.
Gormsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harald Gormsson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gormsson drops Rubenstein with a beautiful combination! Rubenstein stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gormsson is looking for the KO!
Rubenstein is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Rubenstein cracks Gormsson with a good jab.
Gormsson cracks Rubenstein with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rubenstein looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gormsson finish him?
Rubenstein is still on wobbly legs! Can Gormsson finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rubenstein takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gormsson throws a pinpoint strike between Rubenstein's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Rubenstein crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Gormsson scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harald Gormsson!
Harald Gormsson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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