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PL MMA 8 Huchko vs Joe PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Kowalski (ranked 4705 p4p, 160 weight class) and Pan Poraszka (ranked 4025 p4p, 96 weight class). Pan Poraszka acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Piotr Kowalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pan Poraszka!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kowalski working away.
Kowalski lands a few punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kowalski remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Poraszka is looking to reverse the position.
Poraszka striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Poraszka trying his best to control but Kowalski has mounted him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poraszka sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kowalski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kowalski working Poraszka over with strikes.
Kowalski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poraszka manages to get to full guard.
Kowalski lands a couple of digs.
Poraszka wants to get back to his feet but Kowalski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Poraszka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kowalski stopping the sweep attempt from Poraszka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Poraszka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Poraszka can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kowalski controls the pace.
Poraszka will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Poraszka thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kowalski clinches up against the cage.
Poraszka is trying to maintain a safe position but Kowalski gets an underhook and turns Poraszka into the cage.
Kowalski gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Poraszka regains guard.
Kowalski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Poraszka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kowalski tries to free his leg and advance position but Poraszka is retaining full guard.
Poraszka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Poraszka is looking to stand up but Kowalski isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Poraszka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Poraszka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kowalski drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kowalski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poraszka trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Kowalski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kowalski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Poraszka manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Poraszka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Poraszka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kowalski defends it easily.
Poraszka is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kowalski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Poraszka is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Poraszka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kowalski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kowalski pushes Poraszka up against the cage in a clinch.
Kowalski jumps into guard, dragging Poraszka to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poraszka showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Poraszka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Poraszka trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kowalski's guard.
Poraszka trying to control the position from guard on top but Kowalski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kowalski pulls Poraszka in to control the position.
Poraszka won't allow Kowalski to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poraszka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kowalski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski is pulling down on Poraszka's head to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kowalski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kowalski lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Poraszka is looking to control Kowalski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Poraszka avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Poraszka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kowalski pulls his head out easily.
Poraszka is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Kowalski seems content to control.
Poraszka gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Kowalski dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Poraszka tries to keep at a distance but Kowalski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Poraszka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Poraszka is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kowalski pulls guard.
Kowalski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kowalski keeping moving, preventing Poraszka from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poraszka pushing down on Kowalski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kowalski is trying is best to control the position here.
Kowalski is staying active underneath Poraszka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Poraszka gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Poraszka with a poor takedown
and Kowalski counters with a crisp one two that drops Poraszka! Kowalski thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Poraszka to his feet! Poraszka is in big trouble!
Poraszka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Poraszka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kowalski circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Poraszka drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Kowalski follows Poraszka to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Piotr Kowalski!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Utred Kinghtfall (ranked 6147 p4p, 176 weight class) and Somalas Pusilla (ranked 25111 p4p, 197 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Utred Kinghtfall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Somalas Pusilla!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Kinghtfall dives in and scores a takedown into Pusilla's guard.
Kinghtfall postures up.
Kinghtfall not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kinghtfall makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kinghtfall is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinghtfall drops back looking for a leg! Pusilla is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pusilla manages to kick Kinghtfall off! Kinghtfall jumps back into Pusilla's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinghtfall slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kinghtfall distracts Pusilla with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kinghtfall content to stall in guard here.
Kinghtfall is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kinghtfall drops back looking for a leg! Pusilla is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pusilla manages to kick Kinghtfall off! Kinghtfall jumps back into Pusilla's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kinghtfall passes Pusilla's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kinghtfall in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Pusilla tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kinghtfall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Utred Kinghtfall!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zack Rogers (ranked 6922 p4p, 532 weight class) and Francesco Barraca (ranked 4762 p4p, 453 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zack Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francesco Barraca!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barraca tries to keep at a distance but Rogers has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rogers stalling against the cage.
Rogers breaks from the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barraca.
Rogers shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Barraca manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rogers drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rogers jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rogers stands up and waves to Barraca to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Barraca. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barraca.
Rogers drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barraca tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rogers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rogers looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rogers postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rogers remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rogers wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barraca, who protects the arm well.
Rogers landing strikes.
Rogers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rogers in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers in side control lands a decent elbow.
Barraca is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Barraca's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rogers is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barraca knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rogers in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Barraca is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zack Rogers!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yoshihiro Kondo (ranked 4841 p4p, 415 weight class) and Roman Grzmot (ranked 3170 p4p, 326 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yoshihiro Kondo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roman Grzmot!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kondo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grzmot closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Grzmot is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
It looks like Grzmot might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Kondo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grzmot performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Grzmot looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Grzmot tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kondo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grzmot is still trying to improve position.
Grzmot is taking a breather. Kondo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kondo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grzmot pulls his head out easily.
Kondo gets full guard.
Grzmot gets to his feet. Kondo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kondo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kondo with a nice cross.
Kondo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yoshihiro Kondo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kondo scores with a decent looking hook.
Kondo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grzmot has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grzmot there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yoshihiro Kondo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kondo scores with a jab. Grzmot acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Grzmot is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kondo sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Grzmot's defenses. It connects perfectly with Grzmot's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yoshihiro Kondo!
Yoshihiro Kondo very nearly forgot to thank Kore Fight Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tek Dog (ranked 6203 p4p, 436 weight class) and World Wonderland (ranked 25113 p4p, 506 weight class). 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tek Dog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, World Wonderland!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dog shoots in but no luck this time.
Dog looks for a takedown but Wonderland sprawls well.
Wonderland tries a low kick but Dog avoids it.
Dog closes the distance and pushes Wonderland back into the cage.
Wonderland fails to pull guard.
Wonderland tries to score a body lock takedown but Dog shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dog creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dog pulls guard.
Wonderland looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wonderland wants to control from the top but Dog keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonderland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wonderland wants to control from the top but Dog keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wonderland tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dog swivels and escapes.
Tek Dog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of World Wonderland.
Wonderland throws a hook to the side of Dog's head but Dog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dog throws a right hand that Wonderland ducks under and follows up with a left that Wonderland also avoids with ease.
Dog fails with a takedown attempt.
Dog could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dog keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dog dives in and grabs Wonderland's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wonderland pushes down on Dog's head and hops out.
Wonderland misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dog pushes Wonderland up against the cage in a clinch.
Dog breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wonderland tries to clinch up but Dog circles away and keeps his distance.
Dog shoots in looking for a takedown. Wonderland tries to sprawl out of it but Dog keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wonderland manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonderland fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck for Dog with that takedown attempt.
Wonderland moves forwards but Dog connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wonderland tries to clinch up.
Dog seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wonderland looks for a takedown but Dog sprawls well.
Dog looks for a takedown but Wonderland sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wonderland.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wonderland moves in looking to clinch but Dog pushes him off.
Dog fakes the leg kick and cracks Wonderland in the body.
Dog keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dog fails with a takedown attempt.
Wonderland tries to clinch but Dog moves out of range.
Dog fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wonderland, pushing him back against the cage.
Wonderland tries to work over Dog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wonderland tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wonderland can't get the takedown.
Dog stops a takedown attempt from Wonderland.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tek Dog dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wonderland stuffs the takedown.
Dog gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dog breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dog shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wonderland sprawls well. Wonderland wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dog gets slowly back to his feet.
Wonderland throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dog's waist but Dog gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wonderland off to one side.
Dog misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tek Dog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wonderland shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dog sprawls well. Dog wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wonderland gets slowly back to his feet.
Wonderland tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dog swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog throws a sloppy head kick and Wonderland moves out of range easily.
Dog fails with the takedown.
Tek Dog is winning the standup battle so far.
Dog connects with a solid leg kick.
Wonderland takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dog shoots in but no luck this time.
Dog goes for a double leg but Wonderland avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wonderland continues to drive forward.
Wonderland replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dog blocks it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A punch combination from Dog misses.
Dog moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWonderland.
Wonderland shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dog as he avoids it easily.
Wonderland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dog throws a big counter combination but Wonderland scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog rushes Wonderland and presses him up against the cage.
Dog avoids the elbow strike from Wonderland, against the cage.
Wonderland wants to break free but Dog has control.
Wonderland tries to break free but Dog pushes him back against the cage.
Wonderland fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dog is working for takedown but Wonderland is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dog breaks from the clinch.
Tek Dog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dog looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wonderland throws a fast counter high kick but Dog manages to duck under it in time.
Dog tries to clinch up.
Wonderland fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dog avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog goes for a double leg but Wonderland avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wonderland continues to drive forward.
Dog tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wonderland swivels and escapes.
Wonderland swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wonderland keeps the fight on the outside.
Dog displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wonderland.
Wonderland misses with a series of wild punches.
Dog has Wonderland up against the cage in a clinch.
Dog changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wonderland fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wonderland tries to clinch but Dog moves out of range.
Wonderland has a takedown stuffed.
Wonderland misses with a double jab.
Dog defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wonderland.
Nice sprawl there from Wonderland as Dog shoots in.
Dog closes the distance and clinches.
Dog tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wonderland wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dog is trying to drag Wonderland to the mat but Wonderland just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dog is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tek Dog dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Dog drives through and clinches with Wonderland against the cage.
Dog breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wonderland fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Wonderland as Dog shoots in.
Dog is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wonderland can do to turn this around?
Dog shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wonderland as he jumps to the side.
Dog throws a series of punches but Wonderland moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wonderland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wonderland keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tek Dog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dog circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wonderland.
Dog avoids the head kick by Wonderland.
Wonderland tries a head kick but it misses.
Dog drives through and clinches with Wonderland against the cage.
Dog jumps guard.
Wonderland would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dog throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Dog wants to control the position but Wonderland says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Wonderland is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dog is just riding it out for now. Wonderland eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog trying to control from the bottom.
Dog with the active half guard here but Wonderland passes nicely into side control.
Dog is not content to let Wonderland control the position.
Wonderland is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonderland tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dog is trying to get back to his feet.
That's four 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.
Dog regains half guard, as Wonderland was trying to land strikes.
Dog is trying to stand up here but Wonderland is controlling him well.
Wonderland content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wonderland is trying to control. Dog wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dog moves into the clinch.
Dog breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
World Wonderland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tek Dog is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wonderland throws a push kick but Dog slaps the foot to one side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tek Dog showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dog, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tek Dog!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pascala Oaza (ranked 3693 p4p, 382 weight class) and Jacob Spirit (ranked 23803 p4p, 522 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pascala Oaza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jacob Spirit!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oaza doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Spirit counters with a two punch combo.
Oaza has a takedown stuffed.
Oaza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spirit defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pascala Oaza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spirit looks for a takedown but Oaza sprawls well.
Spirit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oaza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spirit shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Oaza as he avoids it easily.
Spirit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Oaza connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spirit scrambles back to his feet.
Spirit has a takedown stuffed.
A counter left hand to the body from Oaza misses its target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oaza blocks a head kick by Spirit.
Spirit misses with a low kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Spirit or perhaps it was just good defense by Oaza, which made it look bad.
Spirit shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oaza pinned against the cage. Oaza gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Oaza attempts a counter takedown but Spirit avoids it well and moves away.
Spirit tries a head kick but it misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spirit.
Oaza shoots in for a takedown but Spirit shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Spirit shoots in for a takedown but Oaza shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spirit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oaza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spirit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oaza.
Spirit has his takedown stuffed
and Oaza counters with a left and a right that stings Spirit.
Spirit looks winded!
Oaza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spirit is fending him off so far but Oaza persists. Nope, Spirit circles away and we're back to standing.
Spirit steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Oaza.
Oaza fails with the takedown
and Spirit counters with a series of strikes. Oaza will be more careful next time no doubt.
Spirit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spirit tries for a takedown but Oaza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Spirit. No joy for Oaza on that attempt.
Oaza tries for a takedown but Spirit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oaza forces Spirit back against the cage and clinches.
Spirit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spirit stuffs the takedown attempt from Oaza. Oaza gets slowly back to his feet.
Oaza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oaza displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spirit.
Nice takedown defense from Spirit. No joy for Oaza on that attempt.
Spirit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oaza moves away.
Spirit tries to clinch but Oaza moves out of range.
Oaza is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spirit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oaza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spirit sprawls well. Spirit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Oaza gets slowly back to his feet.
Spirit is looking for the big counter here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Spirit as Oaza shoots in.
Spirit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spirit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Spirit slowing the pace effectively.
Spirit is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Oaza is defending well.
Oaza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spirit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spirit fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Oaza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oaza shoots in for a takedown but Spirit shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oaza keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Spirit dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Oaza clinches up with Spirit and pushes him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Spirit drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Oaza gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Oaza jumps guard.
Oaza is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spirit fails to pull guard.
Oaza jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Spirit walks away with a smile on his face. Oaza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jacob Spirit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spirit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oaza.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oaza fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pascala Oaza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spirit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Oaza tries to clinch but Spirit moves out of range.
Spirit lands a slapping body shot.
Oaza fails to land the takedown.
Spirit is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Spirit shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oaza sprawls well. Oaza wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Spirit gets slowly back to his feet.
Oaza fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oaza changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spirit tries to avoid it but Oaza manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spirit to the ground. Spirit escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spirit is looking to clinch but Oaza is avoiding it.
Oaza tries to counter by clinching up but Spirit breaks away and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oaza tries to sprawl but Spirit drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Spirit seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
My spies in GYM inform me that Spirit has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Oaza is looking to improve his position.
Spirit is just content to waste time from the top position. Oaza takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Oaza trying to strike off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Spirit tries to stand but Oaza is controlling from the bottom.
Spirit passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Spirit tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Spirit is looking to take a break and control but Oaza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oaza wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Spirit wants to control but Oaza is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Oaza keeping his opponent close.
Spirit working away.
Spirit in side control, throwing shots but Oaza defends.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spirit has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Spirit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Oaza counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jacob Spirit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Spirit tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Oaza counters with a stiff right hand.
Oaza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spirit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oaza fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spirit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oaza.
Spirit shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Oaza as he avoids it easily.
Oaza moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Oaza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oaza shoots in and drives through. Spirit sprawls well.
Oaza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spirit swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pascala Oaza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oaza throws a head kick but Spirit moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spirit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spirit wants it to stay on the feet.
Spirit tries to clinch up but Oaza circles away and keeps his distance.
Spirit misses with a takedown attempt - Oaza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oaza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oaza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spirit is fending him off so far but Oaza persists. Nope, Spirit circles away and we're back to standing.
Spirit clinches up against the cage.
Spirit ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Spirit no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Spirit controls Oaza momentarily but Oaza frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spirit trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oaza sitting in guard here, content to control.
Spirit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Oaza's guard.
Spirit trying to control the position from guard on top but Oaza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spirit trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spirit throwing strikes but missing.
Oaza is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Oaza looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Oaza trying to control the action but Spirit is working from the bottom.
Oaza is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Spirit is looking to control Oaza's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Spirit avoid being mounted?
Spirit is looking for a sweep. Oaza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jacob Spirit has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spirit wants to get back to his feet.
Spirit is looking for a sweep. Oaza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oaza passes to side control.
Spirit is trying to control Oaza's posture but Oaza avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spirit tries to buck Oaza off but Oaza is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pascala Oaza.
I think Spirit 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jacob Spirit!
A determined Jacob Spirit didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Evgeny Popov (ranked 3518 p4p, 314 weight class) and Ktos Tam (ranked 3169 p4p, 284 weight class). Evgeny Popov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
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Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Evgeny Popov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ktos Tam!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tam throws a sloppy head kick
and Popov counters with a single leg into guard. Tam didn't expect that.
Tam should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tam tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Popov is in close to Tam's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Popov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tam is trying to keep Popov in close.
Popov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Popov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tam manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Popov has Tam in his guard.
Popov is pulling down on Tam's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tam trying to control the position from guard on top but Popov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Popov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tam passes into half guard.
Tam is looking to take a break and control but Popov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tam is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Tam has eaten all the pies!
Tam is just content to waste time from the top position. Popov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Popov seems keen to control Tam's posture.
Tam throws an elbow that misses. Popov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tam's guard. Nice move by Popov!
Tam wants to stand but Popov is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tam looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Popov lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tam is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Popov defends well.
Tam is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tam wants to stand but Popov is controlling the position.
Popov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Popov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Popov works over Tam with some ground and pound from guard.
Popov postures up.
Tam looking for a sweep. Not yet Tam, not yet.
Popov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Popov advances position into side control!
Tam trying to remain calm as Popov controls from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tam can't do much from the bottom here.
Popov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Popov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Popov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tam taking punishment in the form of punches.
Popov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Popov working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tam is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Popov wants to control but Tam is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeny Popov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Popov.
Tam swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Popov counters with a stiff right hand.
Popov clinches with his opponent.
Popov gets underhooks to prevent Tam's takedown attempt.
Popov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tam is trying to keep an underhook but Popov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Popov lands with a punch from half guard.
Popov is looking for a kimura but Tam is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Popov to get the leverage.
Popov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Popov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Popov lands a nice short elbow.
Tam is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Popov stops Tam from getting back to his feet.
Tam is still in real trouble! Can Popov finish him?
Tam is trying to get back to full guard.
Tam seems to have recovered his senses.
Tam wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Popov seems content to control.
Tam trying to hold on to Popov's head to control him but Popov postures up.
Popov is controlling the pace.
Popov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tam sees it coming and defends easily.
Popov is working for a submission of some sort.
Popov lands with a punch from half guard.
Tam trying to control but Popov postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tam wants to improve his position but Popov is controlling well.
Popov moves into full mount! Tam won't be happy about that!
Tam throwing hammer fists to the chest of Popov. What's that going to do exactly?
Popov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Popov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tam on the ground.
Tam keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Popov content just to control the position here.
Tam is trying to escape the mount.
Popov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tam hang on?
Popov controlling his opponent.
Tam is squirming around, avoiding Popov's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popov looking to secure an arm triangle but Tam defends it well.
Popov working for a guillotine from mount but Tam is in no mood to give up.
Popov controlling his opponent.
Tam keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Popov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tam can't escape the position.
Popov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tam can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tam tries to hold on but Popov pushes him away.
Popov lands a nice shot to the head.
Popov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Popov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tam's face.
Popov cracks Tam with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evgeny Popov!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Beltran (ranked 3183 p4p, 160 weight class) and Henry The Crab (ranked 2022 p4p, 117 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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145 lbs
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30
140 lbs
20 - 12 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Beltran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry The Crab!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beltran manages to get an easy takedown there - catching The Crab on his heels. He'll look to pass The Crab's guard now, I'm sure.
Beltran trying to control the position from guard on top but The Crab is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beltran in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Crab controlling the position.
The Crab working for a triangle but Beltran defends it easily.
Beltran wants to control from the top but The Crab keeps moving.
The Crab wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Crab looking for a guillotine here but Beltran defends easily.
The Crab has his foot on Beltran's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beltran works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Crab had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Beltran defends it easily.
Beltran has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The Crab is looking for a triangle here but Beltran uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The Crab is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on The Crab's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The Crab manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Beltran controlling the position well.
The Crab sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Beltran defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beltran tries to kick The Crab off but The Crab keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The Crab stalling.
Beltran landing a few short strikes.
The Crab is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Crab is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The Crab throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Crab seems to be working for a kimura but Beltran defends the submission attempt.
The Crab is working for a submission of some sort.
Beltran wants to get back to his feet.
The Crab looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The Crab is trying to work for a kimura but Beltran is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Beltran is trying to control but can't.
The Crab is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Beltran sees it coming and defends easily.
The Crab is working for a kimura but Beltran is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Crab seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beltran does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry The Crab dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beltran.
Beltran scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Beltran shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. The Crab manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The Crab is looking for a triangle but Beltran pushes his legs off easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beltran accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Crab looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Crab has his foot on Beltran's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beltran works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Crab managing to control the position.
Beltran got a little sloppy there for a moment and The Crab has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Beltran has managed to get both his arms back between The Crab's legs - danger averted.
The Crab trying to control the position.
The Crab has an active guard here but Beltran has managed to pass into half guard.
The Crab controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The Crab is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Beltran's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Beltran's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Crab is looking for the choke from the back position but Beltran is controlling his hands well.
Beltran can't escape the position.
The Crab is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Beltran wants to get back to his feet.
The Crab avoiding Beltran 's attempts to control his hands.
The Crab is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Beltran is defending well though. The Crab let's go of the attempt for now.
Beltran showing good submission defense here.
Well, with The Crab on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Beltran is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Crab has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The Crab has got his arm under Beltran's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Beltran has spun round into The Crab's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
The Crab is looking for a triangle here but Beltran uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Henry The Crab has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beltran decides to stand back up.
The Crab fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beltran lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Henry The Crab has been cut.
The Crab shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jab from Beltran.
The Crab will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Carlos Beltran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry The Crab.
Beltran tries to bum rush The Crab with a series of wild strikes but The Crab uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Crab looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Beltran!
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!
The Crab goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Beltran has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for The Crab but great work by Beltran.
The Crab is looking for a sweep.
The Crab is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Beltran off and has taken his back!
The Crab looking for the RNC.
The Crab looking for the choke but no joy.
The Crab is breathing heavily.
Beltran is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Beltran dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Henry The Crab's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
The Crab avoids the head kick by Beltran.
The Crab fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Beltran sprawls well initially but The Crab persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The Crab is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Beltran defends it well.
The Crab is pressing down on Beltran's thigh, looking to free his foot. Beltran is holding on for now.
Beltran regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from The Crab.
The Crab drops back, looking for a kneebar! Beltran looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Beltran looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Beltran!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Crab is looking to regain half guard here but Beltran keeps moving and retains side control.
The Crab felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beltran gets to mount! The Crab was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The Crab regains half guard.
The Crab trying to hold on to Beltran's head to control him but Beltran postures up.
The Crab is looking to improve his position.
The Crab actively working from the bottom here.
The Crab wants to control but Beltran is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Crab moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The Crab has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Beltran can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Beltran scoring with punches to the head and body.
The Crab had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Beltran defends it easily.
The Crab wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Crab working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beltran doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beltran manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The Crab pulls Beltran in close to prevent any damage.
Beltran stands and steps away. The Crab gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Beltran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Crab paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Crab displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beltran.
Beltran stuffs the takedown.
Beltran with a poor takedown
letting The Crab counter with a right hand.
The Crab closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Beltran quickly recovers to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beltran is looking to get back to is feet but The Crab passes into side control.
The Crab working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The Crab takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beltran dodges the ground and pound from The Crab.
Beltran pushes The Crab away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, The Crab gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The Crab works to advance to full mount. Beltran defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The Crab goes for an armbar but Beltran turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Beltran.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beltran trying to control the position from guard on top but The Crab is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Henry The Crab.
I think The Crab 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry The Crab!
Henry The Crab thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Beta Knox (ranked 1100 p4p, 135 weight class) and David McCarthy (ranked 2762 p4p, 299 weight class). Knox kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Anthrax | Fight Em Till You Can't. McCarthy is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Chamillionaire - Ridin' ft. Krayzie Bone. This should be a great matchup!
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161 lbs
16 - 16 - 0 |
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165 lbs
40 - 30 - 0 |
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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
16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Beta Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox dodges the punch combination from McCarthy.
Knox 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.
McCarthy misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox lands with a cross.
McCarthy misses with a combination
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Knox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McCarthy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
McCarthy thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCarthy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McCarthy doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
McCarthy takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCarthy is pressed up against the cage. Knox has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McCarthy down to the mat. McCarthy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Knox lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McCarthy takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox dodges the punch combination from McCarthy.
Knox was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McCarthy fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCarthy has his takedown stuffed
and McCarthy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beta Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McCarthy.
Knox jabs at McCarthy's body.
McCarthy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Knox.
McCarthy wants to clinch
and McCarthy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
David McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarthy tries to clinch
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
McCarthy swings widly with a right hand
and Knox counters with a nice right hand that sends McCarthy toppling to the canvas! McCarthy scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Knox finish him?!
McCarthy is rocked!
Beta Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox drops McCarthy with a huge uppercut! McCarthy drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Knox is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beta Knox!
During a confident post fight interview, Beta Knox 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Matel Huchkov (ranked 1150 p4p, 70 weight class) and Glass Joe (ranked 667 p4p, 35 weight class). Joe is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: La Marseillaise. 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 Glass Joe was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matel Huchkov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Glass Joe!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huchkov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Joe finds it's way round the side to connect with Huchkov's head.
Matel Huchkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Huchkov misses
and Joe counters with a stiff right hand.
Joe looks to land a left hand but Huchkov moved out of range nicely.
Huchkov tries to close the distance and clinch but Joe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Huchkov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Joe ducks under a wild hook from Huchkov.
Huchkov throws a hook to the side of Joe's head but Joe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Huchkov throws a head kick but Joe moves out of range.
Joe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Huchkov connects with an inside leg kick.
Huchkov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Joe misses.
Huchkov 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 telegraphed right hand from Joe misses the target.
Joe lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huchkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joe works Huchkov's body with a nice hook.
Huchkov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Huchkov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Huchkov throws a series of punches but Joe avoids them all with ease.
Huchkov lands a leg kick that knocks Joe off balance momentarily.
Joe lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Huchkov throws a leg kick
and Joe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Huchkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Huchkov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Huchkov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Joe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Joe slips a straight right by Huchkov.
A little jabbing left from Joe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Joe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Huchkov.
Huchkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joe! But no joy.
Huchkov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Joe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joe 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.
Joe with a nice cross.
Joe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Huchkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Joe.
Huchkov throwing a counter right hand but Joe manages to avoid it.
Joe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Huchkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A shot to the liver by Joe. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huchkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joe.
Huchkov works Joe's body with a nice hook.
Huchkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Huchkov throws a leg kick which misses Joe's front leg but catches the back leg as Joe tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huchkov is looking to clinch.
Huchkov takes a swing at Joe's ribcage but misses.
Joe misses with an uppercut. Huchkov saw that one coming.
Joe is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Huchkov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Joe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Joe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Huchkov fails to land.
Huchkov prevents a body shot from Joe.
Huchkov blocks an uppercut.
Huchkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joe 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.
Joe throws a hook but Huchkov avoids it easily.
Huchkov throws a leg kick but Joe moved away.
Huchkov throws out a leg kick but Joe moves out of range and Huchkov only half commits.
Joe swinging wildly here.
Joe slips under a jab.
Joe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Huchkov.
Huchkov missing with a left hand there. Joe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Huchkov throws a hook but Joe blocks it.
Huchkov looks to throw the jab but Joe is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huchkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joe.
Huchkov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Joe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Huchkov with a nice cross.
Huchkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Joe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Huchkov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Joe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Joe throws a hook to the side of Huchkov's head but Huchkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joe with a nice cross.
Huchkov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Huchkov misses with an uppercut. Joe saw that one coming.
Joe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Huchkov moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Joe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Huchkov breaks the clinch.
Joe clinches up with Huchkov and pushes him back against the cage.
Huchkov breaks from the clinch.
Joe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Joe.
Joe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Huchkov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe lands with a nice body punch.
Huchkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Huchkov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Huchkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Huchkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Joe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Joe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Huchkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Joe moves out of range as Huchkov strikes.
Huchkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joe lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Matel Huchkov has been cut.
Huchkov tries to close the distance and clinch but Joe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joe looks to land a left hand but Huchkov moved out of range nicely.
Huchkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joe.
A jab from Huchkov misses.
Joe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Huchkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glass Joe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matel Huchkov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Huchkov throws a hook but Joe avoids it easily.
Joe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joe misses with a looping right.
Huchkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Joe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Joe cracks Huchkov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Huchkov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Joe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Joe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Huchkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Huchkov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Joe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Huchkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joe throws out the jab.
Huchkov misses with an uppercut.
Huchkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joe.
The fighters circling - Huchkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huchkov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Joe.
Joe moves out of range of the strikes.
Joe throws out a counter right but Huchkov avoids it with no problem.
Joe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Huchkov's head backwards.
Huchkov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Huchkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huchkov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Joe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Huchkov.
Huchkov misses with an uppercut. Joe saw that one coming.
Huchkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joe manages to avoid it.
Joe avoids the head kick by Huchkov.
Nice shot by Joe.
Huchkov misses with an uppercut.
Huchkov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Joe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Huchkov.
Nice defenses there by Joe.
Huchkov misses with a hook
and Joe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joe throws an overhand right that lands on Huchkov's shoulder, as Huchkov tries to avoid the shot.
Joe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Huchkov.
Joe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Huchkov on the side of the head.
Joe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Huchkov.
Huchkov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huchkov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Joe misses with an uppercut. Huchkov saw that one coming.
Joe moves away from the strike by Huchkov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huchkov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Huchkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joe! But no joy.
Joe blocks a head kick by Huchkov.
Joe scores with the left hand. Huchkov knows he should have avoided that one.
Joe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Huchkov misses with a looping right.
Huchkov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Joe jabs Huchkov right on the nose. Huchkov blinks but takes it well.
Huchkov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Huchkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Joe misses the shot to the body.
Huchkov misses with a low kick.
Joe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Huchkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Joe pushes Huchkov up against the cage in a clinch.
Huchkov wants to get back to striking at distance but Joe won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Joe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Huchkov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short uppercut from Joe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe lands a hook that snaps the head of Huchkov backwards.
Huchkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Huchkov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fight stays on the outside here - Huchkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Glass Joe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Huchkov misses with an uppercut. Joe saw that one coming.
Joe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Huchkov's head backwards.
Joe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Joe - that landed with a thud.
Huchkov breaks the clinch.
Joe throws out a loose jab but Huchkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huchkov misses with a looping left.
Huchkov misses with a left hand
enabling Joe to counter with a crisp jab.
Joe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheers as Huchkov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Joe doesn't seem phased though.
Joe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Joe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joe moves in looking to clinch but Huchkov pushes him off.
Joe moves away from the strike by Huchkov.
Jab from Joe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Huchkov momentarily.
Joe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Huchkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joe manages to avoid it.
Joe is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Joe scores with a jab to the body.
Joe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Joe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Huchkov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Joe has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Huchkov breaks from the clinch.
Joe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Huchkov throws a big shot that misses.
Joe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Joe connects with the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Joe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Huchkov doesn't seem phased though.
Huchkov wants to clinch up but Joe keeps it at a distance.
Huchkov throws a low kick but Joe avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glass Joe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matel Huchkov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Joe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Huchkov manages to avoid it.
Huchkov misses with a straight left.
Huchkov misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joe! But no joy.
Huchkov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Joe.
Huchkov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Huchkov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Joe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Huchkov in his tracks.
Joe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Huchkov slips a jab from Joe.
Joe slips a straight right by Huchkov.
Joe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Joe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Huchkov throws a leg kick
enabling Joe to counter with a crisp jab.
Joe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Huchkov.
Huchkov misses with a head kick.
A cross from Joe lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joe throws a hook to the side of Huchkov's head but Huchkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joe looks to score with a jab to the body but Huchkov is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huchkov tries to clinch there but Joe circles away.
Good shot there by Joe.
Joe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Huchkov.
Huchkov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Joe walks into a straight right hand from Huchkov.
Joe blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Huchkov.
No joy there for Joe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Joe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Huchkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Joe.
Huchkov scoring well with a low kick there.
Huchkov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Joe is able to avoid easily.
Huchkov misses with a right hand
and Joe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Huchkov slips a straight right by Joe.
Huchkov throws a leg kick which misses Joe's front leg but catches the back leg as Joe tries to avoid it.
Huchkov throws a hook to the side of Joe's head but Joe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Huchkov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huchkov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Joe scores with the left hand. Huchkov knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huchkov throws a looping overhand right but Joe ducks down to avoid it.
Joe throws out a counter right but Huchkov avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Joe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Huchkov lands a nice hook to Joe's body. Joe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Huchkov connects with a nice looking jab.
Huchkov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Joe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A leg kick checked by Joe.
Huchkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joe.
Joe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Huchkov.
Huchkov ducks under a wild hook from Joe.
Joe blocks a jab.
That kick from Huchkov tenderised Joe's leg. Joe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Huchkov throws out a loose jab but Joe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Joe.
Huchkov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Joe moves into the clinch successfully.
Huchkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Huchkov can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Joe prevents Huchkov from breaking the clinch.
Joe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Huchkov's efforts to push away.
Huchkov is trying to force a seperation but Joe has the dominant position.
Joe throws a head punch that misses.
Huchkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Huchkov throws a lazy right hand but Joe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from Joe.
Joe checks a leg kick.
Huchkov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good shot there by Joe.
Joe tries to clinch but Huchkov is having none of it.
Huchkov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Joe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Huchkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joe.
Huchkov misses with a looping right.
Joe throws a hook to the side of Huchkov's head but Huchkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe lands a nice shot to the body.
Huchkov lands a nice shot that snaps Joe's head back.
Huchkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Joe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Huchkov thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joe just misses with a punch to the body.
Huchkov misses with a leg kick
and Huchkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Huchkov.
Huchkov misses with a body shot.
Joe moves out of range as Huchkov strikes.
Joe connects with a body shot.
Huchkov throws a leg kick
and Joe counters with a series of strikes. Huchkov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Joe lands with a straight right. Huchkov didn't see that one coming.
Joe catches Huchkov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Joe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Huchkov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Huchkov connects with a crisp jab.
Joe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Huchkov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Huchkov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glass Joe really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matel Huchkov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Huchkov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Joe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joe throws a looping overhand right but Huchkov ducks down to avoid it.
Huchkov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Huchkov misses with a body shot
letting Joe counter with a right hand.
Huchkov scores with a hook.
Huchkov tries a head kick but it misses.
Huchkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Huchkov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A shot to the liver by Huchkov. Beautiful body shot.
Joe slips a jab from Huchkov.
Joe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Joe looks to land a combination. Huchkov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Joe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huchkov misses with an uppercut
enabling Joe to counter with a crisp jab.
Huchkov cracks a nice hook into Joe's ribs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Joe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Huchkov misses with an uppercut.
Joe gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe pushes Huchkov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Huchkov is rocked!
Joe takes a shot to the head.
Joe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Huchkov is trying to force a seperation but Joe has the dominant position.
A short body shot lands from Huchkov as the two fighters clinch.
Huchkov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Huchkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Huchkov drops his hands momentarily and Joe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Huchkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Joe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Huchkov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Joe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oh Huchkov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Huchkov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Huchkov throws the left hand but Joe avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huchkov misses with a right hand
and Joe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Huchkov thinking.
Huchkov seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Huchkov under the eye.
Joe checks a leg kick.
Huchkov swings widly with a right hand
and Joe counters with a stiff right hand.
Joe defending well as Huchkov loads up on a big left hand.
Joe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Huchkov misses with a right hand
and Joe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Huchkov misses with a right hand
and Joe counters with a nice uppercut.
Joe scores with a body shot.
Joe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Huchkov throws a big shot that misses.
Huchkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joe.
Huchkov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Joe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Huchkov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Joe slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huchkov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Joe slips under a jab from Huchkov.
Huchkov takes a swing at Joe's ribcage but misses.
Joe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch combination from Joe misses.
Joe takes one on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joe. Huchkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joe jabs Huchkov right on the nose. Huchkov blinks but takes it well.
A big left from Huchkov misses.
Joe scores with a nice strike.
Huchkov ducks under a wild hook from Joe.
Huchkov misses with a leg kick
and Joe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Huchkov thinking.
Huchkov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Huchkov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Joe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Joe swings for the body but Huchkov moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Huchkov misses its intended target.
Joe ducks under a wild hook from Huchkov.
Huchkov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Huchkov misses with a straight right.
Huchkov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Joe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Huchkov.
Joe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Huchkov cracks Joe with a good jab.
Huchkov throws a front kick aimed at Joe's knee but Joe avoids it well.
A slow jab from Huchkov misses its intended target.
Joe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Joe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Joe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Huchkov's efforts to push away.
Joe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Glass Joe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Huchkov is trying to push Joe away but Joe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Huchkov lands with a short shot to the head.
Joe misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glass Joe dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Matel Huchkov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Huchkov works the jab nicely.
Joe scores with a jab. Huchkov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Huchkov misses.
Huchkov cracks Joe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Huchkov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice body punch from Joe.
A swing and a miss from Huchkov.
Huchkov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Joe lands with an uppercut that bounces Huchkov off the cage and back into range.
Huchkov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big left from Joe misses.
Joe works Huchkov's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huchkov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Huchkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joe.
Huchkov scores with a decent looking hook.
Joe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Joe looks to score with a jab to the body but Huchkov is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe throws the left hand but Huchkov avoids the punch easily.
Huchkov is looking for a counter combo.
Huchkov throws a hook but Joe blocks it.
Joe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Huchkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Joe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Huchkov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Joe on the side of the head.
Huchkov swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Joe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Joe scores with a jab. Huchkov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Huchkov swings for the body but Joe moves out of range.
Joe instigates a clinch.
Joe blocks a body shot from Huchkov.
Huchkov blocks a body shot from Joe.
Joe gets through Huchkov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Joe.
Huchkov is trying to break free.
Huchkov working hard to break the clinch.
Huchkov manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huchkov lands with an overhand left.
A left lands for Joe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Huchkov at a distance.
Huchkov throws the left hand but Joe avoids the punch easily.
Joe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Huchkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Joe is just out of range.
Huchkov misses with an uppercut
and Joe counters with a two punch combo.
Joe lands a nice hook to Huchkov's body. Huchkov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Joe throws out a powerful jab.
Huchkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Huchkov misses with a looping left.
Huchkov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Huchkov. That's going to slow Joe down.
Joe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Joe connects with a jab.
Huchkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Joe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Joe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Huchkov's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huchkov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Huchkov misses with a low kick.
Joe looks to land a right hand but Huchkov moved out of range.
Joe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Huchkov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Huchkov throws an overhand right that lands on Joe's shoulder, as Joe tries to avoid the shot.
Huchkov slips a jab from Joe.
Joe slips a jab from Huchkov.
Joe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Joe, as that shot connected.
Huchkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joe misses with a wild body shot.
Huchkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joe moves away.
Huchkov thows a leg kick but Joe checks it
letting Joe counter with a right hand.
Huchkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Joe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Huchkov connects with a jab.
Huchkov avoids the body shot from Joe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joe looks to land a left hand but Huchkov moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huchkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Huchkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huchkov.
Huchkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Huchkov throws a body punch but Joe moves out of range.
Matel Huchkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Huchkov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Huchkov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Joe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Huchkov tried to score with a low kick but Joe checks it.
A low kick from Huchkov misses
and Joe counters with a stiff right hand.
Huchkov misses with a looping left.
Glass Joe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Joe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Huchkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Huchkov takes a swing at Joe's ribcage but misses.
Huchkov misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Joe to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Glass Joe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Joe has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glass Joe!
Glass Joe is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Glass Joe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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