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RFC Sydney April 11th PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Riley Pierce (ranked 2539 p4p, 306 weight class) and Nathaniel Syndicate (ranked 3291 p4p, 381 weight class). Pierce comes to the cage accompanied by The Thunder Rolls. Nathaniel Syndicate is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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190 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
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Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Riley Pierce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathaniel Syndicate!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Ben Hemmingworth and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierce throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Syndicate sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pierce dives in and grabs Syndicate's left leg, looking for a takedown. Syndicate pushes down on Pierce's head and hops out.
Syndicate closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pierce's guard.
Syndicate looking to pass the guard.
Syndicate postures up.
Syndicate wants to control from the top but Pierce keeps moving.
Pierce throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pierce will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Syndicate stands up from Pierce's guard - Syndicate perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierce clobbers Syndicate with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pierce thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pierce changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pierce closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierce is looking for a takedown.
Pierce misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pierce tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pierce misses with some punches.
Pierce wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riley Pierce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still in the clinch, Pierce scores with a nice short uppercut.
Syndicate blocks a body shot from Pierce.
Pierce scores with a shot to the side of Syndicate's head.
Syndicate blocking some punches.
Pierce gets control of Syndicate's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pierce will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Syndicate wants to stand but Pierce is controlling his posture from full guard.
Syndicate sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pierce's guard.
Pierce is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Syndicate scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierce keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pierce is looking to improve his position.
Syndicate is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Syndicate is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pierce moves into full guard.
Pierce is trying to control the position but Syndicate postures up.
Pierce looking to hit a scissor sweep but Syndicate is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syndicate drops back looking for a leg! Pierce is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pierce manages to kick Syndicate off! Syndicate jumps back into Pierce's guard.
Pierce throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pierce keeping moving, preventing Syndicate from controlling successfully.
Pierce had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Syndicate defends it easily.
Pierce looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Syndicate decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pierce takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Syndicate wants to clinch up but Pierce keeps it at a distance.
Pierce looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Syndicate stuffs the takedown.
Pierce takes a swing at Syndicate's ribcage but misses.
Syndicate tries to clinch but Pierce moves out of range.
Syndicate cracks Pierce with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Syndicate misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Syndicate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pierce tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Syndicate paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pierce shoots for a double leg takedown but Syndicate sprawls well. He's pushed Pierce's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Riley Pierce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Syndicate is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pierce sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pierce sizes up Syndicate with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pierce shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Syndicate napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Syndicate stops Pierce from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Pierce dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Pierce connects with a looping right hand.
Syndicate misses with a body kick.
Pierce swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
No luck for Pierce with that takedown attempt.
Syndicate misses with a double jab.
Syndicate wants to clinch.
Pierce has Syndicate up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierce working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Pierce.
Syndicate is breathing heavily.
Syndicate gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pierce.
Pierce is trying to pull guard but Syndicate turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riley Pierce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierce misses with some punches.
Pierce tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Syndicate's elbow.
Pierce is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Syndicate pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Syndicate is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pierce lands an uppercut.
Pierce lands a shot to the body.
Syndicate has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pierce seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Syndicate can turn it around.
Pierce lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pierce is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Syndicate can do to turn this around?
Pierce swings wildly with an uppercut but Syndicate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pierce misses with some punches.
Syndicate looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Syndicate takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierce tries a body shot but Syndicate blocks it.
Pierce leaning his opponent against the cage.
Syndicate prevents a body shot from Pierce.
Riley Pierce has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pierce doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pierce.
Pierce makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pierce misses with a body punch.
Pierce pushes Syndicate back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pierce stalling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pierce misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pierce.
Pierce lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierce throws a head punch that misses.
Syndicate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pierce pushes Syndicate back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Syndicate blocks an uppercut.
Syndicate blocks a body shot from Pierce.
Nice body punch from Pierce.
Pierce throws a punch but it's blocked by Syndicate.
Pierce lands a right hand.
Pierce working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pierce tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Syndicate's elbow.
Pierce throws a head punch that misses.
Pierce swings wildly with an uppercut but Syndicate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pierce swings wildly with an uppercut but Syndicate uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syndicate is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pierce working aggressively here.
Pierce lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pierce misses with a body punch.
Pierce lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Syndicate blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Syndicate wants to get back to striking at distance but Pierce won't allow it.
Pierce swings wildly with an uppercut but Syndicate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pierce trying to stall but Syndicate improves his position.
Syndicate can't break the clinch.
Syndicate blocks a body shot from Pierce.
Pierce misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Pierce dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Syndicate misses with a body shot.
Pierce drives through and clinches with Syndicate against the cage.
Syndicate can't get the takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Pierce fails to land.
Pierce working aggressively here.
Pierce presses Syndicate against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pierce tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Syndicate's elbow.
Pierce swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pierce tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pierce can't find room to land a body shot as Syndicate controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syndicate is trying to break the clinch but Pierce is controlling him.
Pierce swings wildly with an uppercut but Syndicate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pierce tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pierce goes for a takedown attempt but Syndicate pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierce catches Syndicate with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pierce tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Syndicate was well out of range. Poor timing from Pierce.
Syndicate takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pierce shoots in looking for a takedown but Syndicate manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pierce's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riley Pierce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Syndicate shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pierce as he avoids it easily.
Syndicate avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pierce lands with a nice body punch.
Syndicate looks to land a left hand but Pierce moved out of range nicely.
Pierce closes this distance looking for a takedown but Syndicate circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pierce, as that shot connected.
Syndicate takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pierce rushes Syndicate and presses him up against the cage.
Pierce misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syndicate tries to break the clinch but Pierce is controlling the position.
Pierce can't get the takedown.
Pierce doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Syndicate working hard to break the clinch.
Pierce misses with a short punch on the inside.
Syndicate wants to break the clinch but can't.
Syndicate is trying to trip Pierce. He has hold of a leg but Pierce is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Syndicate persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pierce looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pierce has a closed guard, preventing Syndicate from standing up.
Pierce looking for a sweep. Not yet Pierce, not yet.
Syndicate stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pierce swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierce working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Syndicate doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Syndicate manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pierce looking for a sweep. Not yet Pierce, not yet.
Pierce working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Syndicate.
Pierce keeping moving, preventing Syndicate from controlling successfully.
Syndicate content to stall in guard here.
Syndicate trying to control but Pierce is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pierce looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nathaniel Syndicate has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pierce keeping moving, preventing Syndicate from controlling successfully.
Pierce is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Syndicate stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pierce swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Riley Pierce is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Syndicate throws a big right hand that misses.
Nathaniel Syndicate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pierce is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Syndicate defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pierce looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pierce looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Riley Pierce showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pierce, 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riley Pierce!
Riley Pierce took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angelica Nugulagamba (ranked 4168 p4p, 441 weight class) and Martin Kabara (ranked 6400 p4p, 545 weight class). Nugulagamba comes to the cage accompanied by Bartolito. Angelica Nugulagamba has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Angelica Nugulagamba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Martin Kabara!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nugulagamba dives in and grabs Kabara's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kabara pushes down on Nugulagamba's head and hops out.
Kabara throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nugulagamba.
Nugulagamba throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kabara was covering up waiting for the punch and Nugulagamba finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nugulagamba controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nugulagamba lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nugulagamba throwing strikes from guard but Kabara blocks nicely.
Nugulagamba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nugulagamba trying to control but Kabara is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nugulagamba lands a couple of elbows.
Nugulagamba stands and throws Kabara's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nugulagamba is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kabara's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nugulagamba working the ground and pound.
Nugulagamba lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kabara down.
Nugulagamba controlling the position.
Nugulagamba has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nugulagamba working the strikes but Kabara uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Nugulagamba looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nugulagamba winds up and cracks Kabara with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nugulagamba missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nugulagamba moves into full mount! Kabara won't be happy about that!
Nugulagamba controlling his opponent.
Poor strikes thrown by Nugulagamba there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nugulagamba lands with some strikes.
Nugulagamba in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nugulagamba landing strikes from the mount and Kabara is in trouble!
Nugulagamba landing punches.
Kabara blocking the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BOOM! Nugulagamba connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nugulagamba breaks from Kabara's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
BOOM! Nugulagamba connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nugulagamba putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nugulagamba throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angelica Nugulagamba dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nugulagamba moves away from the strike by Kabara.
Nugulagamba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kabara can do to turn this around?
Nugulagamba slips under a jab from Kabara.
Martin Kabara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kabara throws a nice looking combination but Nugulagamba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nugulagamba throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kabara was covering up waiting for the punch and Nugulagamba finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kabara wriggles free and stands up.
Kabara lands a nice looking body shot.
Kabara misses with a lunging right hand
and Nugulagamba counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kabara!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nugulagamba throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Nugulagamba tries to score with some ground and pound. Kabara controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Nugulagamba working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nugulagamba throwing strikes but Kabara manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Nugulagamba tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kabara easily slips into full mount!
Nugulagamba 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.
Nugulagamba is looking to improve his position.
Nugulagamba with the active half guard here but Kabara passes nicely into side control.
Nugulagamba regains half guard.
Nugulagamba keeping control of the position.
Nugulagamba wants to control but Kabara is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nugulagamba trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kabara manages to pass to mount!
Nugulagamba wants to hold on but Kabara pushes him away.
Nugulagamba keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nugulagamba is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Kabara avoids the attempt from Nugulagamba to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nugulagamba keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kabara wants to control the pace but Nugulagamba is squirming around nicely.
Nugulagamba is trying to escape the mount.
Nugulagamba wants to control but Kabara is having none of it.
Nugulagamba is looking to improve his position but Kabara isn't that keen on the idea.
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.
Nugulagamba wants to hold on but Kabara pushes him away.
Nugulagamba gets back to half guard.
Nugulagamba tries to roll over but Kabara keeps him under control.
Nugulagamba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kabara moves into full mount! Nugulagamba won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Kabara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nugulagamba will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kabara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nugulagamba.
Nugulagamba misses with an uppercut. Kabara saw that one coming.
Nugulagamba looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kabara is fending him off so far but Nugulagamba persists. Nope, Kabara circles away and we're back to standing.
Nugulagamba takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kabara leaves Nugulagamba with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kabara's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kabara's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angelica Nugulagamba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Kabara does no damage.
Nugulagamba drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kabara sprawls and moves away.
Kabara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nugulagamba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kabara.
Kabara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nugulagamba moves away from the strike by Kabara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Kabara. Those never looked like landing.
Kabara lands a really nice looking cross but Nugulagamba seems unphased.
Nugulagamba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kabara circles away.
A jab from Nugulagamba finds it's way through Kabara's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nugulagamba shoots for a double leg takedown but Kabara sprawls well. He's pushed Nugulagamba's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nugulagamba shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nugulagamba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kabara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kabara throws a lazy right hand but Nugulagamba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kabara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kabara throws a jab when Nugulagamba was well out of range.
Nugulagamba shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kabara sprawls well. Kabara wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nugulagamba gets slowly back to his feet.
Kabara ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kabara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Kabara misses the target.
Nugulagamba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nugulagamba drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nugulagamba throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nugulagamba trying to control the position from guard on top but Kabara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nugulagamba throws a strike but Kabara rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kabara must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nugulagamba is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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!
Ground and pound from Nugulagamba.
Nugulagamba scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nugulagamba is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nugulagamba uses his free foot to push down on Kabara's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kabara.
Angelica Nugulagamba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nugulagamba sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nugulagamba landing punches.
Nugulagamba postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kabara looks a forlorn figure.
Nugulagamba fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nugulagamba controlling his opponent.
Nugulagamba lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Nugulagamba breaks from Kabara's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Nugulagamba lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kabara is rocked!
Nugulagamba content just to control the position here.
Kabara is still in real trouble! Can Nugulagamba finish him?
Nugulagamba postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Kabara badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Nugulagamba around the waist but Nugulagamba pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Nugulagamba is the winner by TKO! Nugulagamba jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angelica Nugulagamba!
Angelica Nugulagamba spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Morgan (ranked 2766 p4p, 345 weight class) and Earle Nelson (ranked 3051 p4p, 379 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dexter Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Earle Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson throws a right and a left that Morgan avoids nicely.
A cross from Nelson lands.
Nelson throws a hook to the side of Morgan's head but Morgan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been informed that Nelson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nelson tries to land a body kick
and Morgan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Earle Nelson has been cut.
Nelson misses with a hook.
Morgan thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nelson swings for the body but Morgan moves out of range.
Nelson misses with a head kick.
Nelson throws a hook but Morgan blocks it.
Nelson misses with an uppercut. Morgan saw that one coming.
Nelson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Morgan counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nelson! Morgan lets Nelson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Nelson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morgan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morgan throws a lazy right hand but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circle, before Morgan throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Nelson's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Morgan lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Dexter Morgan!
In his post fight interview, Dexter Morgan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Apolinario Mabini (ranked 983 p4p, 136 weight class) and Dom Severini (ranked 470 p4p, 70 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mabini might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Noypi by Bamboo. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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210 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Apolinario Mabini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dom Severini!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Ron Honeybunn and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Severini throws a good cross that connects.
Severini misses the jab.
Mabini tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Severini paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mabini tries to close the distance and clinch but Severini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mabini misses with a looping left.
Severini lands with a nice body punch.
Severini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mabini moves in looking to clinch but Severini pushes him off.
Mabini tries to clinch but Severini moves away
and Severini counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Mabini! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Severini!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dom Severini!
A relieved looking Dom Severini thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Apolinario Mabini stepped up to the mic, saying 'A man can be destroyed but not defeated... I will pickup the pieces that I learned today and will grow from it.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Jackson (ranked 2383 p4p, 303 weight class) and Stanislaw Cheba (ranked 7205 p4p, 594 weight class). Stanislaw Cheba will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stanislaw Cheba!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Damien Edna and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cheba.
Jimmy Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson slips a straight right by Cheba.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Cheba avoids it well and moves away.
Cheba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cheba is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jackson with a body shot.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Cheba.
Jackson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cheba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cheba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson connects with the punch.
It looks like Stanislaw Cheba has been cut.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cheba jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Cheba needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Cheba.
Jackson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cheba throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Cheba avoids it well.
We've been informed that Cheba has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Cheba scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Cheba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A left lands for Cheba.
Cheba lands with a good body shot.
Cheba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Cheba lands with a cross.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Cheba counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cheba scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Jimmy Jackson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Cheba ducks down to avoid it.
Cheba throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Cheba ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson shoots in and bounces Cheba off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson advances position into side control!
Cheba tries to improve position but can't.
Cheba struggling a bit here.
Cheba seems a little lost for a moment, as Jackson dominates the positioning.
Check out the look on Jackson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Cheba tries to bench press Jackson off him but Jackson keeps the position.
The referee asks Jackson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jackson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Cheba taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheba tries to bench press Jackson off him but Jackson keeps the position.
Jackson working away.
Cheba really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson is working to tighten his grip on Cheba's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Cheba has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Jackson is really squeezing tight and eventually Cheba passes out! Jackson breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jimmy Jackson!
During a confident post fight interview, Jimmy Jackson 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Cobra (ranked 668 p4p, 85 weight class) and Rex The Leviathan (ranked 2490 p4p, 251 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Cobra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rex The Leviathan!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, John Mangel and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Leviathan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cobra forces The Leviathan back against the cage and clinches.
Cobra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobra swings wildly with an uppercut but The Leviathan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobra lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cobra.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Cobra.
Cobra throws a head punch that misses.
The Leviathan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Leviathan throws a head punch that misses.
Cobra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobra blocks a body shot from The Leviathan.
The Leviathan slows down the pace here.
The Leviathan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobra.
The Leviathan misses with a punch to the body.
Cobra working hard to break the clinch.
Cobra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Leviathan's elbow.
The referee calls for The Leviathan to work.
The Leviathan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobra's elbow.
The Leviathan breaks the clinch.
The Leviathan tries to keep at a distance but Cobra has taken the fight into the clinch.
The Leviathan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cobra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cobra manages to break the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by The Leviathan there.
The Leviathan works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobra tries to clinch up but The Leviathan circles away and keeps his distance.
Cobra darts in and clinches The Leviathan up against the cage.
Cobra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Leviathan's elbow.
The Leviathan leaning against his opponent.
A short left from The Leviathan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobra can't find room to land a body shot as The Leviathan controls the action.
Cobra can't find room to land a body shot as The Leviathan controls the action.
Cobra misses with some punches.
The Leviathan has a couple of punches blocked by Cobra.
The Leviathan lands a damaging elbow.
Cobra is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cobra misses with some punches.
The referee calls for Cobra to work.
A head punch on the inside from Cobra fails to land.
Cobra looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Leviathan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Leviathan swats away the attempt to clinch by Cobra.
The Leviathan throws out a counter right but Cobra avoids it with no problem.
Cobra is looking to clinch.
Cobra misses with a left hand
and The Leviathan counters with a straight right hand.
Cobra moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Leviathan.
Cobra wants to break the clinch but can't.
The Leviathan lands a nice shot to the body.
Cobra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Leviathan leaning his opponent against the cage.
The Leviathan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cobra is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobra lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Leviathan.
The Leviathan trying to control the position but instead, Cobra has worked for underhooks and has pushed The Leviathan into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The Leviathan is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Cobra has denied him.
Cobra misses with the head strike.
Cobra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Leviathan swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobra lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Leviathan backwards.
The Leviathan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The Leviathan digs a right hand into Cobra's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cobra's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Cobra scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Leviathan prevents a body shot from Cobra.
Cobra breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kyle Cobra will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cobra takes a swing at The Leviathan's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cobra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Leviathan! But no joy.
The Leviathan swats away the attempt to clinch by Cobra.
Cobra falls off balance throwing a combination
and The Leviathan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cobra lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Rex The Leviathan has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - The Leviathan coming out on top.
Kyle Cobra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cobra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Leviathan! But no joy.
Cobra throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Leviathan.
The Leviathan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cobra with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobra tries to clinch there but The Leviathan circles away.
The Leviathan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The Leviathan dodges the punch combination from Cobra.
Cobra misses with a right hand
and The Leviathan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cobra looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The Leviathan throws a hook but Cobra blocks it.
Cobra fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cobra is looking to clinch.
Cobra closes the distance but The Leviathan moves to the side
and The Leviathan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cobra closes the distance but The Leviathan moves to the side
and The Leviathan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Leviathan scores with a body shot.
Cobra is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The Leviathan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Leviathan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rex The Leviathan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cobra wants to clinch
and The Leviathan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cobra throws a combination that misses
letting The Leviathan counter with a right hand.
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!
Cobra tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cobra fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kyle Cobra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobra has The Leviathan up against the cage in a clinch.
Cobra lands a hook that snaps the head of The Leviathan backwards.
The Leviathan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Leviathan cracks Cobra with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Leviathan.
Cobra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cobra breaks the clinch.
Cobra closes the distance looking to clinch
and The Leviathan counters with a nice right hand that sends Cobra toppling to the canvas! Cobra scrambles and gets back to his feet - can The Leviathan finish him?!
It looks like Kyle Cobra has been cut.
The Leviathan connects with a nice cross there... Cobra is looking wobbly and The Leviathan recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Cobra to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - The Leviathan jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rex The Leviathan!
During a confident post fight interview, Rex The Leviathan 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Twisty Kneereaper (ranked 661 p4p, 90 weight class) and Athos Knox (ranked 663 p4p, 91 weight class). Knox has chosen Click Click Boom | Saliva as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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188 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Twisty Kneereaper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Athos Knox!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Chris Dean and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox cracks Kneereaper with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Knox with a jab.
Kneereaper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
A little feinted left hand from Kneereaper on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knox blocks a jab.
Kneereaper throws a lazy uppercut
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Knox has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kneereaper is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Knox scores with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kneereaper. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kneereaper moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kneereaper under the eye.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kneereaper manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Kneereaper.
Knox lands a really nice looking cross but Kneereaper seems unphased.
Nice defenses there by Kneereaper.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Athos Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kneereaper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneereaper shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Knox takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kneereaper scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Athos Knox has been cut.
Knox swings widly with a right hand
and Kneereaper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox scores with a nice strike.
Knox lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kneereaper throws out the jab.
Knox doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Kneereaper.
Knox lands a jab to the head.
Kneereaper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneereaper throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kneereaper jabs at Knox's body.
Knox clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knox throws a hook but Kneereaper avoids it easily.
Kneereaper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Kneereaper misses.
Knox throws a hook but Kneereaper avoids it easily.
Knox takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kneereaper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Kneereaper.
Knox avoids the body shot from Kneereaper.
Kneereaper takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knox jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big left from Knox misses.
Knox is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kneereaper had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Knox shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kneereaper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knox stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Kneereaper.
Knox just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKneereaper.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kneereaper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot lands for Knox.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kneereaper throws a head kick that Knox semi-blocks.
Kneereaper connects with a jab.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Kneereaper.
Knox throws an off balance right hand
and Kneereaper counters with a straight right hand.
Knox is rocked!
Knox throws the left hand but Kneereaper avoids the punch easily.
Knox lands a jab to Kneereaper's midsection.
Kneereaper ducks right into an uppercut from Knox.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kneereaper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Knox is looking to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Knox. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knox.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kneereaper throwing a counter right hand but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kneereaper throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Kneereaper takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch but Kneereaper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knox fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Knox misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox swings for the body but Kneereaper moves out of range.
Kneereaper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Athos Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Athos Knox's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A big right from Knox misses.
Kneereaper takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kneereaper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Kneereaper misses with a body shot
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kneereaper moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kneereaper avoids the body shot from Knox.
Knox tries to move into range but Kneereaper moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Knox throws a body punch but Kneereaper moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kneereaper.
Knox lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Knox as he connects with a hook.
Knox has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Kneereaper saw that one coming.
Kneereaper walks into a stiff left hand from Knox.
Kneereaper misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kneereaper looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kneereaper misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kneereaper walks into a left hand.
Kneereaper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Kneereaper darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice shot by Knox.
Kneereaper looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kneereaper scores with a head kick. Knox tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That has opened up Athos Knox's cut even more.
Knox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knox cracks Kneereaper with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Kneereaper on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kneereaper drops his hands momentarily and Knox takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Kneereaper coming out on top.
Kneereaper just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Kneereaper misses its intended target.
Kneereaper avoids the body shot from Knox.
Kneereaper loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Knox cracks Kneereaper with an open hand slap.
Knox avoids the body shot from Kneereaper.
A punch lands to the side of Kneereaper 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kneereaper closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kneereaper misses with a wild body shot.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kneereaper was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Kneereaper throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kneereaper is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Knox.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox throws a body punch but Kneereaper moves out of range.
Knox misses with a hook.
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kneereaper throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Kneereaper throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Kneereaper tries a head kick but it misses.
Kneereaper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Knox throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kneereaper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Kneereaper tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kneereaper scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Knox. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knox.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Kneereaper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Knox with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kneereaper to score with a decent uppercut.
Knox misses with a lunging right hand
and Kneereaper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kneereaper throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Knox lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Knox.
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kneereaper back to the cage. Knox follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kneereaper looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Athos Knox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Athos Knox's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Knox getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Knox blocks the body kick.
Knox takes one to the chin there.
Knox jabs Kneereaper to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Knox moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Knox avoids the head kick by Kneereaper.
Knox lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Knox.
Kneereaper takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kneereaper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox slips a jab from Kneereaper.
Kneereaper misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knox takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kneereaper connects with a right hand. Knox shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneereaper swings widly with a right hand
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Athos Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from Knox does no damage.
Knox fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Knox misses with a looping left.
Kneereaper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kneereaper walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice defenses there by Kneereaper.
Kneereaper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kneereaper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Twisty Kneereaper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kneereaper on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kneereaper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kneereaper throws a lazy head kick
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kneereaper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Knox blocks a head kick by Kneereaper.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kneereaper.
Knox works over Kneereaper's head and body with a nice combination.
Knox throws the left hand but Kneereaper avoids the punch easily.
Knox lands a really nice looking cross but Kneereaper seems unphased.
Knox scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kneereaper misses with an uppercut.
Kneereaper looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kneereaper moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Kneereaper saw that one coming.
Knox blocks a head kick by Kneereaper.
Kneereaper throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Kneereaper is just out of range.
Kneereaper misses with a body shot
and Kneereaper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kneereaper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Athos Knox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Knox slips under a jab.
Kneereaper scores with a shot to the body.
Knox lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Knox lands a jab.
Knox lands with a hook. Kneereaper tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kneereaper doesn't seem bothered though.
Kneereaper loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Knox lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kneereaper counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kneereaper takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Knox connects with a body shot that sends Kneereaper's belly button to the back.
Kneereaper blocks a jab.
A cross from Knox lands.
Knox paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kneereaper manages to avoid it.
Kneereaper throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Athos Knox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Knox has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Athos Knox!
Our winner, Athos Knox, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gok Won Khun (ranked 1193 p4p, 169 weight class) and Satchmo Knox (ranked 1349 p4p, 194 weight class). Knox has chosen Riot | Three Days Grace as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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210 lbs
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218 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gok Won Khun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Satchmo Knox!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khun moves into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Khun.
Khun tries to land knees in the clinch but Knox avoids the damage to the body.
Knox dodges an elbow strike from Khun.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox working aggressively here.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Knox is trying to force a seperation but Khun has the dominant position.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khun throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khun lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knox tries to work over Khun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Khun.
A short right from Khun.
Khun prevents a body shot from Knox.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Knox on the inside.
Khun displaying some good clinch control by pressing Knox up against the cage.
Knox wants to break the clinch but can't.
Khun lands a nice uppercut.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Khun tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khun manages to break the clinch.
Khun has taken the fight to the clinch.
Khun keeps control of Knox as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Khun avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Knox wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knox is looking to break free of the clinch but Khun has double underhooks.
Khun is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Khun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khun keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Knox's efforts to push away.
Knox dodges an elbow strike from Khun.
Khun blocks a body shot from Knox.
Knox lands a right hand.
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khun takes a jab right on the kisser.
Khun wants to clinch but Knox slips to the side
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
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!
Khun avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khun shoots in looking for a takedown but Knox manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Khun's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox misses with a hook.
Khun went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Knox scores with a jab.
Khun tries for a takedown but Knox sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Knox has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Knox throws the left hand but Khun avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Khun was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Khun tries to close the distance and clinch but Knox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khun tries for a takedown but Knox circles away easily
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gok Won Khun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Khun moved out of range.
Khun steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Khun went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Khun tries to clinch up.
A big left from Knox misses.
Knox misses with a right hand
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Khun moved out of range nicely.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox 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.
Knox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Khun is looking to counter with head kicks.
Knox lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Khun shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Knox defends it nicely.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Khun's head but Khun sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khun is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Knox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Satchmo Knox dominated that round.
That's time! Khun's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Khun uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
It looked like Khun was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Knox throws a hook but Khun blocks it.
Khun moves in looking to clinch but Knox pushes him off.
Knox takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Khun goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Satchmo Knox has been cut.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khun fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knox avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khun swings away with a body shot that misses
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Khun tries to clinch but Knox moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Khun does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khun was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Knox misses with a right hand
and Khun makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Knox misses with a lunging right hand
and Khun counters with a body kick that stops Knox in his tracks momentarily.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khun manages to avoid it.
Knox throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Khun on the side of the head.
Gok Won Khun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khun closes the distance and pushes Knox back into the cage.
Khun leaning against his opponent.
Knox lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khun.
Khun lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khun lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Khun holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Khun slows down the pace here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Khun just misses with a elbow thrown towards Knox's brow.
Knox is trying to force a seperation but Khun has the dominant position.
Knox is trying to break the clinch but Khun is controlling him.
Khun blocks an uppercut.
Gok Won Khun has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Khun stalls.
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khun creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Knox's defenses.
Khun with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knox tries to circle away but Khun has him pinned against the cage.
Knox breaks the clinch.
Khun throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily.
Khun tries to clinch but Knox moves away
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Knox. No joy for Khun on that attempt.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Khun drives through and clinches with Knox against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Khun controls his hands.
Knox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khun's elbow.
Khun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Khun avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Khun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khun slips a straight right by Knox.
Khun tries a head kick but it misses.
Knox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Khun wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Satchmo Knox will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Satchmo Knox's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Khun moves away and avoids it.
Khun swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Khun throws a big counter combination but Knox scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khun is looking to counter with head kicks.
Khun tries to move into range but Knox moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Khun tries to move into range but Knox moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Khun is rocked!
Khun takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oh Khun is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knox connects with a body shot that sends Khun's belly button to the back.
Satchmo Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox cracks Khun on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Khun falls backwards against the cage. Knox follows up with more strikes that drop Khun to his knees. Knox keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Khun! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Satchmo Knox!
Our winner, Satchmo Knox, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cochise Harris (ranked 1149 p4p, 161 weight class) and Krsto Vujić (ranked 799 p4p, 116 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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206 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cochise Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Krsto Vujić!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Francis DeMontford and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vujić on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Krsto Vujić has been cut.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vujić moves away.
Harris lunges at Vujić with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vujić's hand.
Vujić uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harris.
Despite the aggression on Vujić's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vujić 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.
Vujić staying out of range there.
Harris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've been told by Harris's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vujić looks to land a left hand but Harris moved out of range nicely.
Harris catches Vujić with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A decent looking cross lands there for Harris.
Harris throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vujić counters with a straight right hand.
Harris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vujić waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harris.
Harris throws an off balance right hand
and Vujić connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Cochise Harris has been cut.
Harris misses with a hook to the body
and Vujić counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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.
Harris kicks off Vujić and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vujić counters with a left to the body.
Harris swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vujić counters with a straight right hand.
Vujić moves out of range as Harris strikes.
Harris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harris misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Vujić to counter with a crisp jab.
Vujić uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harris.
Vujić unleashes a big counter combination but Harris bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A slow jab from Harris misses its intended target.
Vujić is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A jab from Harris finds it's way through Vujić's defenses.
Harris throws a leg kick
letting Vujić counter with a right hand.
Harris looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vujić swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harris misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Harris.
Vujić moves out of range of the strikes.
Harris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vujić.
Harris slips a jab and a cross from Vujić.
Harris sizes up Vujić with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vujić uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harris.
Vujić showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harris.
Vujić unleashes a big counter combination but Harris bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Harris throws a body shot but no joy.
Harris swinging wildly here.
Harris with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris throws a body punch but Vujić moves out of range.
Harris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vujić circles away quickly and effectively.
As Harris backs off Vujić throws a huge counter combo but Harris manages to avoid it all.
Harris misses with a hook.
Harris comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Harris throws a body punch but Vujić moves out of range.
Harris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vujić drops Harris with a left and a right! Oh, Harris is hurt - Vujić dives into side control looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vujić scores with a couple of short elbows.
Harris tries to improve position but can't.
Vujić trying to control the action but Harris is working from the bottom.
Vujić in side control, throwing shots but Harris defends.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Vujić.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vujić misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Vujić misses with the ground and pound.
Harris pushes Vujić away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Vujić gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Harris is trying to control Vujić's posture but Vujić avoids it.
Vujić advances nicely into full mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vujić cracks Harris with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Vujić scoring with strikes but Harris is staying in there.
Harris is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Krsto Vujić will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Harris lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vujić takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vujić chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Harris can pounce on him.
Vujić misses with a double jab.
Harris fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vujić checks it well.
Despite the aggression on Vujić's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vujić moves out of range of the body kick from Harris.
Harris scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cochise Harris is winning the standup battle so far.
Harris just misses with a punch to the body.
Vujić unleashes a big counter combination but Harris bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Harris.
Vujić ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vujić swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harris punishes Vujić's body with a nice straight punch.
Harris throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vujić counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Harris! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krsto Vujić!
Krsto Vujić thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kilo Maluga (ranked 178 p4p, 27 weight class) and Grant Alyoshin (ranked 288 p4p, 43 weight class). Maluga's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, JUNGLE. Alyoshin has chosen Video killed the radio star as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kilo Maluga!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grant Alyoshin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Summer Carpenter and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alyoshin throws a shot from downtown. Maluga moves away and avoids it.
Maluga is looking to counter punch.
Maluga cracks Alyoshin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alyoshin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maluga is looking to counter with a body kick.
Maluga definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maluga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alyoshin.
Alyoshin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alyoshin throws a push kick but Maluga slaps the foot to one side.
Alyoshin throws a right hand that misses
and Maluga counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Alyoshin does it's job there.
Maluga swings for the body but Alyoshin moves out of range.
Maluga ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maluga misses with a few strikes there.
Alyoshin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maluga.
Maluga throws a body punch but Alyoshin moves out of range.
Maluga misses with a kick to the body.
Alyoshin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maluga moves away.
Maluga swings for the body but Alyoshin moves out of range.
Alyoshin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alyoshin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Maluga lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Maluga lands a nice looking body shot.
Maluga on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maluga slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Maluga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maluga misses with a hook.
Alyoshin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alyoshin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maluga.
Jab by Maluga.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maluga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alyoshin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Alyoshin connects with a body shot that sends Maluga's belly button to the back.
Alyoshin avoids the body shot from Maluga.
Alyoshin throws out a counter right but Maluga avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Maluga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alyoshin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Maluga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alyoshin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alyoshin blocks a jab.
Maluga takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Alyoshin throws a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Maluga misses the target.
Kilo Maluga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maluga connects with a single shot there.
Alyoshin scores with a hook to the body. Maluga takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maluga throws a body punch but Alyoshin moves out of range.
Maluga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maluga swinging wildly here.
Maluga blocks a head kick by Alyoshin.
Maluga checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Alyoshin tries to score with a low kick but Maluga moves his leg out of the way.
Alyoshin misses with a left hand
and Maluga counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maluga lands a jab.
Alyoshin swings widly with a right hand
and Maluga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alyoshin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maluga moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kilo Maluga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kilo Maluga's cut.
That's time! Maluga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Maluga swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alyoshin counters with a straight right hand.
Alyoshin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maluga misses with a wild body shot.
Maluga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alyoshin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maluga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good exchange - Maluga coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maluga throws an off balance right hand
and Alyoshin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alyoshin misses with a shot to the body
and Maluga counters with a left and a right that stings Alyoshin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Alyoshin.
Kilo Maluga's cut is getting worse.
Maluga misses with a hook. Alyoshin ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Alyoshin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alyoshin just misses with a punch to the body.
Alyoshin throws a nice looking combination but Maluga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Maluga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maluga lands with a cross.
Maluga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alyoshin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maluga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alyoshin moves away.
Kilo Maluga is winning the standup battle so far.
Maluga lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maluga blocks a low kick nicely.
Maluga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alyoshin moves away.
A nice side step and Alyoshin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Alyoshin misses with a straight left.
As Alyoshin backs away, Maluga returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Alyoshin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alyoshin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maluga moves away from the strike by Alyoshin.
Maluga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
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!
Alyoshin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maluga lands a nice shot to the body.
Maluga throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maluga throws a shot to the body.
Alyoshin throws a right hand that misses
and Maluga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maluga jabs at Alyoshin's body.
Alyoshin is breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut there from Maluga.
Alyoshin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maluga just misses with a punch to the body.
Maluga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maluga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maluga moves into range and clinches up with Alyoshin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alyoshin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Alyoshin tries to work over Maluga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Maluga.
Maluga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alyoshin avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maluga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alyoshin backwards.
Alyoshin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Maluga obliges.
Maluga landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Maluga throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maluga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alyoshins head.
Maluga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alyoshin can do to turn this around?
Alyoshin tries to break free but Maluga pushes him back against the cage.
Maluga digs a right hand into Alyoshin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alyoshin's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Maluga.
Maluga lands a right hand.
Maluga using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alyoshin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Alyoshin in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Maluga lands a big knee! That's hurt Alyoshin! Oh, he's all over the place! Maluga lands another knee that sends Alyoshin to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga retains his heavyweight title!
As Kilo Maluga got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Nobody makes me bleed my own blood, nobody!'.
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