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KONFLIKT 94 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Rossi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Thornton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rossi comes to the cage accompanied by Burning Down the House. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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220 lbs
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217 lbs
7 - 4 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Rossi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shawn Thornton!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Thornton.
Thornton throws a hook to the side of Rossi's head but Rossi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thornton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rossi throws a series of punches but Thornton avoids them all with ease.
Thornton throws an overhand right that lands on Rossi's shoulder, as Rossi tries to avoid the shot.
A combination from Rossi does no damage.
Rossi scores with a nice strike.
Rossi digs a good body shot into Thornton's ribs.
Rossi scores with a jab to the head.
Thornton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rossi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thornton blocks the elbow strike.
Thornton dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rossi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Shawn Thornton has been cut.
Thornton avoiding damage.
Rossi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thornton.
Thornton wants to stall.
Rossi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thornton avoiding damage as Rossi throws knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Thornton.
Thornton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thornton blocks an elbow strike from Rossi.
Thornton works on Rossi's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rossi throws an elbow but misses.
Thornton prevents a body shot from Rossi.
Thornton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rossi up against the cage.
Rossi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thornton avoids it.
Thornton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rossi letting Thornton take a breather here.
Rossi tries to land a knee to the head but Thornton blocks with his arms.
Thornton blocks the elbow strike.
Rossi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thornton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thornton lands with a short shot to the head.
Thornton slows down the pace here.
Rossi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thornton dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rossi misses with a knee strike.
Thornton avoiding damage as Rossi throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Thornton as the two fighters clinch.
Thornton effectively controlling the action here.
Rossi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thornton blocks it with crossed arms.
Rossi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rossi looking to throw knees to the head but Thornton is blocking nicely.
Rossi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rossi is breathing heavily.
Thornton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rossi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Rossi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rossi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thornton lands a nice shot to the body.
Rossi jumps guard but Thornton stands there with Rossi around his waist. Rossi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Thornton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rossi looking to throw knees to the head but Thornton is blocking nicely.
Rossi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thornton.
Thornton's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Thornton lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thornton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rossi up against the cage.
Thornton gets underhooks to prevent Rossi's takedown attempt.
Thornton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rossi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thornton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rossi looking to slow down the pace here.
Rossi tries to land knees in the clinch but Thornton avoids the damage to the body.
Rossi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A body shot lands from Thornton.
Thornton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thornton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rossi.
Thornton is pressed up against the cage. Rossi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thornton down to the mat. Thornton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shawn Thornton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rossi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thornton.
Thornton lands a big right hand that sends Rossi crashing to the mat! Thornton stays standing though and waves Rossi back to his feet!
It looks like Michael Rossi has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thornton lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Rossi falls backwards - clearly groggy! Thornton dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shawn Thornton!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Crosby Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shibukawa Gouki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Oh Canada. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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144 lbs
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140 lbs
7 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Inexperienced |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crosby Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shibukawa Gouki!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Davis.
Davis swinging wildly here.
Davis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gouki as he avoids it easily.
Davis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Davis.
Davis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis throws a jab but it's blocked by Gouki.
Gouki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Davis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gouki avoids the head kick by Davis.
Crosby Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gouki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Davis.
Gouki misses with a takedown attempt
and Davis counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gouki is holding on to half guard well.
Gouki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gouki regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Davis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gouki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Davis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Davis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Davis scoring with some ground and pound.
Gouki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Davis throwing strikes from guard but Gouki blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Davis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Davis throwing strikes but missing.
Davis throws and elbow that misses. Gouki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Davis's guard. Nice move by Gouki!
Davis trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gouki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Davis is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gouki, into his guard.
Davisis looking to pass into half guard but Gouki pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gouki is in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crosby Davis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Davis misses with a head kick.
Gouki tries to clinch up but Davis circles away and keeps his distance.
Davis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gouki circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Davis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gouki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gouki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Davis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gouki is taking a breather. Davis says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Davis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gouki on the ground.
Davis looking for subs from the bottom but Gouki mounts him!
Gouki jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Davis manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gouki tries for a kimura but Davis is defending well.
Gouki is breathing heavily.
Davis tries to bench press Gouki off him but Gouki keeps the position.
Davis is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis is not content to let Gouki control the position.
Davis is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis is trying to work for a sweep but Gouki has mounted him!
Gouki looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Davis is trying desperately to improve position.
Davis is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Davis is trying to escape the mount but Gouki keeps good control and instead manages to take Davis's back.
Gouki looking to break Davis's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Davis remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gouki will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Davis is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gouki is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Davis is defending well though. Gouki let's go of the attempt for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gouki's guard. Nice work there by Davis.
Davis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gouki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Davis throws a strike but Gouki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Davis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shibukawa Gouki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Davis as Gouki shoots in.
Gouki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Davis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Davis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gouki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gouki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Davis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis wants to pass the guard but Gouki is keeping the position.
Gouki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Davis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gouki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Davis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gouki trying to control the position.
Davis has gone for a leg lock! Gouki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Davis's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gouki stopping the sweep attempt from Davis.
Gouki wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
Gouki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Davis's guard.
Davis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Davis tries to get to full guard but Gouki has control of the leg.
Gouki wants to take a breather but Davis is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gouki pulls his head out easily.
Gouki maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Davis could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gouki has cracked it and Davis is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gouki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shibukawa Gouki!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Konstantin Kalyagin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bony Phony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalyagin comes to the cage accompanied by Show Me Your Genitals. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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224 lbs
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215 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Konstantin Kalyagin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bony Phony!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalyagin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kalyagin tries to land a front kick but Phony steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Phony scores with a nice head shot.
Kalyagin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kalyagin misses with an uppercut. Phony saw that one coming.
Kalyagin thows a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Phony misses its intended target.
Phony avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phony fails to land with a series of punches.
Phony wants to clinch up but Kalyagin keeps it at a distance.
Kalyagin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Phony avoids a kick to the body.
Kalyagin slips a straight right by Phony.
Phony throws a series of punches but Kalyagin avoids them all with ease.
Phony lands with a shot to the body.
Kalyagin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phony lands a jab.
Kalyagin looks to throw the jab but Phony is out of range.
Phony misses with a jab to the body
and Kalyagin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kalyagin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kalyagin blocks a low kick nicely.
Kalyagin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Phony takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Phony tries a low kick but Kalyagin avoids it.
Kalyagin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Phony avoids the body shot from Kalyagin.
Phony misses with a shot to the body
and Kalyagin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kalyagin misses with an uppercut. Phony saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalyagin dips to his left and cracks Phony with an uppercut!
Kalyagin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Phony momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalyagin takes a swing at Phony's ribcage but misses.
Phony wants to land a leg kick but Kalyagin is out of range.
Phony misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalyagin.
Phony takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kalyagin avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheers as Kalyagin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Phony doesn't seem phased though.
Kalyagin misses with a combination
and Phony cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phony swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kalyagin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phony scores with the left hand. Kalyagin knows he should have avoided that one.
Phony throws a leg kick
and Kalyagin counters with a two punch combo.
Kalyagin misses with a hook. Phony ducked under it nicely.
Kalyagin thows a body kick. Phony tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Phony connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kalyagin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Phony slips a jab and a cross from Kalyagin.
Phony misses with a combination
and Kalyagin counters with a solid body kick.
A big right from Kalyagin misses.
Phony misses with a shot to the body
and Kalyagin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phony misses with a series of wild punches.
Phony throws a leg kick
and Kalyagin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phony tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalyagin was well out of range. Poor timing from Phony.
Phony moves out of range as Kalyagin strikes.
Kalyagin misses with a leg kick
and Phony counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kalyagin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phony misses with a double jab
enabling Kalyagin to counter with a crisp jab.
Kalyagin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Phony uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kalyagin.
Kalyagin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phony lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kalyagin at a distance.
Phony moves out of range as Kalyagin strikes.
Kalyagin misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Kalyagin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kalyagin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Phony counters with a right hand to the body.
A shot to the body from Phony misses
and Kalyagin makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Phony really felt that one!
Phony misses with a wild combination.
Konstantin Kalyagin is winning the standup battle so far.
Phony pushes Kalyagin up against the cage in a clinch.
Kalyagin misses with a punch on the inside.
Phony blocking some punches.
Kalyagin swings wildly with an uppercut but Phony uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalyagin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Phony swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kalyagin tests Phony's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Konstantin Kalyagin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phony scores with a jab. Kalyagin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Phony 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.
A punch combination from Phony misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalyagin ducks under a wild hook from Phony.
Kalyagin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kalyagin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An inside leg kick lands from Kalyagin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kalyagin. Phony does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Kalyagin misses the target.
Phony slips a jab and a cross from Kalyagin.
Kalyagin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phony sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phony pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kalyagin tries to land a leg kick but Phony saw it coming and moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Phony.
Phony looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalyagin blocks a leg kick.
Phony scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kalyagin doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Phony misses with a double jab.
Phony falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kalyagin counters with a right hand to the body.
Phony is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Phony throws a front kick aimed at Kalyagin's knee but Kalyagin avoids it well.
Kalyagin throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Kalyagin finds it's way through Phony's defenses.
Kalyagin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phony.
Kalyagin slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phony drops his hands momentarily and Kalyagin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big left from Phony misses.
Kalyagin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Phony lands with a right hand.
Phony tries to clinch there but Kalyagin circles away.
Kalyagin defending well as Phony loads up on a big left hand.
Phony scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Phony moves out of range as Kalyagin strikes.
Kalyagin wants to land a leg kick but Phony is out of range.
Phony works the jab nicely.
A big right from Kalyagin misses.
Kalyagin throws an overhand right that lands on Phony's shoulder, as Phony tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalyagin blocks a jab.
Kalyagin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Phony misses with a series of wild punches.
Kalyagin throws the left hand but Phony avoids the punch easily.
Kalyagin misses with a double jab
and Phony counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kalyagin thinking.
Kalyagin thows a leg kick but Phony checks it
letting Phony counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Phony misses the target.
Phony misses the body punch
and Kalyagin counters with a nice body shot.
Phony throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kalyagin misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bony Phony showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Phony is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Phony lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kalyagin lands with a nice combination. Phony backs away looking to recover.
Kalyagin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phony sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phony throws a jab but it's blocked by Kalyagin.
Kalyagin swinging wildly here.
Kalyagin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Phony to score with a decent uppercut.
Phony swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kalyagin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Kalyagin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phony connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kalyagin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Phony misses
and Kalyagin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kalyagin moves away from the strike by Phony.
Phony throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kalyagin counters with a three punch combo that has Phony backing up. Phony nods at Kalyagin to acknowledge the strikes.
Phony swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kalyagin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Phony counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phony misses with a body shot.
Nice body kick there by Kalyagin.
Kalyagin connects with a crisp jab.
A combination from Phony does no damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kalyagin.
Phony has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phony comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kalyagin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phony.
Kalyagin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kalyagin counters with a stiff right hand.
Phony misses with a body shot
and Kalyagin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phony throws a body punch but Kalyagin moves out of range.
Kalyagin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kalyagin with a hook.
Kalyagin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kalyagin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalyagin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Phony's sensitive parts.
Phony chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Phony scores with a nice head shot.
Phony misses with a straight left.
Kalyagin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kalyagin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Phony circles away quickly and effectively.
Kalyagin misses with a straight right.
Phony throws a hook but Kalyagin avoids it easily.
Kalyagin circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kalyagin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kalyagin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phony blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalyagin misses with the head strike.
Kalyagin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phony throws an overhand right that lands on Kalyagin's shoulder, as Kalyagin tries to avoid the shot.
Kalyagin misses the shot to the body.
Kalyagin moves forwards but Phony connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Phony avoids the body shot from Kalyagin.
Kalyagin cracks Phony with a right hand to the side of the head.
Phony throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kalyagin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Phony counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phony throws a big shot that misses.
Kalyagin misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phony takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Phony misses with a combination
letting Kalyagin counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konstantin Kalyagin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kalyagin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konstantin Kalyagin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Henke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giril Kovalenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kovalenko comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Judas Priest - Grinder kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Giril Kovalenko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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23
202 lbs
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195 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class 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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Henke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Giril Kovalenko!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henke looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovalenko is just out of range.
Kovalenko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Henke did well to prevent Kovalenko getting side control.
Kovalenko seems to be working for a kimura but Henke defends the submission attempt.
Henke blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Henke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kovalenko trying to mount his opponent but Henke defends it.
Kovalenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Henke defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalenko controlling the pace.
Henke is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kovalenko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kovalenko's back!
Kovalenko rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kovalenko tries to roll over but Henke keeps him under control.
Kovalenko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kovalenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Henke preventing the sweep.
Kovalenko wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kovalenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko seems keen to control Henke's posture.
Kovalenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Henke postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Henke looks to land a body kick but Kovalenko moved away.
Henke throws a looping overhand right but Kovalenko ducks down to avoid it.
Kovalenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Henke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kovalenko manages to avoid it.
Kovalenko avoids the body shot from Henke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Henke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovalenko moves away.
A big right from Henke misses.
Henke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Henke misses with an uppercut.
Henke looks to land a left hand but Kovalenko moved out of range nicely.
Kovalenko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Henke was covering up waiting for the punch and Kovalenko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kovalenko throwing strikes but missing.
Henke is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kovalenko throws and elbow that misses. Henke uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kovalenko's guard. Nice move by Henke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giril Kovalenko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kovalenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kovalenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Kovalenko slips under a jab from Henke.
Henke looks to land a left hand but Kovalenko moved out of range nicely.
Kovalenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Henke keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kovalenko prevents Henke from improving his position.
Kovalenko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henke kicks off Kovalenko and gets to his feet.
Henke misses with a body kick.
Kovalenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Henke is just out of range.
Henke throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Kovalenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Henke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Henke throws an overhand right that lands on Kovalenko's shoulder, as Kovalenko tries to avoid the shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kovalenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big right from Henke misses.
Kovalenko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kovalenko fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kovalenko working the head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Kovalenko seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kovalenko in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kovalenko throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kovalenko postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Henke dodges the ground and pound from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Henke to see if he's OK.
Henke is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Henke is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An elbow from Kovalenko crashes against the mat.
Kovalenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kovalenko tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Oh Henke is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kovalenko landing a few strikes.
Henke avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kovalenko.
Henke seems to have got his legs back now.
Henke taking a bit of punishment here - Kovalenko scoring with strikes.
Kovalenko working the ground and pound.
Henke avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kovalenko.
Kovalenko taking a break here but Henke is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kovalenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kovalenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kovalenko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovalenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kovalenko slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giril Kovalenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Henke.
Nice defenses there by Henke.
Kovalenko slips under a jab.
Henke misses with a hook.
Kovalenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Henke misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kovalenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Henke thinking.
Kovalenko slips a straight right by Henke.
Kovalenko blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henke throws a body punch but Kovalenko moves out of range.
Kovalenko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Tom Henke has been cut.
Kovalenko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Henke in his tracks.
Henke throws a looping overhand right but Kovalenko ducks down to avoid it.
Henke misses with a hook to the body
and Kovalenko counters with a nice low kick that buckles Henke's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kovalenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Henke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kovalenko.
Kovalenko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Henke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kovalenko cracks Henke with a solid left hand.
Kovalenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kovalenko working some strikes from top position.
Kovalenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kovalenko slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Kovalenko there.
Kovalenko throwing shots but Henke is blocking nicely.
Kovalenko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovalenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kovalenko is keen to just control but Henke is a slippery customer.
Henke avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko wants to control but Henke is keeping him busy.
Kovalenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kovalenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Giril Kovalenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kovalenko slows the pace down in half guard.
Tom Henke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kovalenko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kovalenko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Henke is trying to defend but Kovalenko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kovalenko slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giril Kovalenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kovalenko 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giril Kovalenko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vit Kana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Harwinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vit Kana has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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22
275 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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273 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vit Kana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jan Harwinger!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harwinger.
Harwinger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kana throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Harwinger to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Vit Kana has been cut.
Harwinger blocks a jab.
Harwinger is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kana throws a big shot that misses.
Harwinger connects with the punch.
Harwinger doesn't manage to clinch there - Kana circles away.
Harwinger connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harwinger wants to clinch up but Kana keeps it at a distance.
Harwinger wants to clinch.
Kana slips a jab and a cross from Harwinger.
Harwinger falls off balance throwing a combination
so Kana counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Harwinger looking for a sweep. Not yet Harwinger, not yet.
Kana looking to pass the guard.
Harwinger looking for a sweep. Not yet Harwinger, not yet.
Kana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harwinger is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kana is working hard here to advance position.
Kana drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Harwinger dives on top into guard.
Kana is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harwinger is aware though and is defending well.
Harwinger trying to control but Kana is working from the bottom.
Harwinger drops back looking for a leg! Kana is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kana manages to kick Harwinger off! Harwinger jumps back into Kana's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Harwinger is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kana is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Harwinger has his hands clasped together but Kana extends an breaks Harwinger's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kana.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vit Kana!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcello Sosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sosa's choice of entrance music: HELLUVA LIFE. Vladimir Putin has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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26
148 lbs
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25
147 lbs
14 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimir Putin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcello Sosa!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sosa, right into the meat.
Sosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Putin.
Sosa misses with a straight left.
Putin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Putin lands in his opponent's guard.
Putin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Putin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Putin throwing strikes but missing.
Sosa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Putin is one step ahead there.
Putin tries to free his leg and advance position but Sosa is retaining full guard.
Putin with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin looking to pass the guard.
Putin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sosa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sosa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sosa!
Sosa decides to stand up, so the ref orders Putin to his feet.
Putin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sosa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Putin.
A combination from Putin does no damage.
Putin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sosa defends it nicely.
Putin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sosa throws a push kick but Putin slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sosa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Putin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Putin is breathing heavily.
Putin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sosa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sosa holds on and takes a little breather.
Putin postures up in Sosa's guard and throws a big left but Sosa blocks it.
Putin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Putin trying to control but Sosa is working from the bottom.
Sosa pulls Putin in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosa keeping moving, preventing Putin from controlling successfully.
Putin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Putin thows a big elbow that misses.
Sosa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sosa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sosa moves away from the strike by Putin.
Sosa lands with a straight right. Putin didn't see that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Sosa.
Sosa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sosa throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sosa misses with a series of wild punches.
Sosa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Putin fails to land with a series of punches.
Sosa misses with a hook to the body
and Putin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Putin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sosa tries to avoid it but Putin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sosa to the ground. Sosa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Putin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sosa misses the shot to the body.
Sosa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Putin looks for a takedown but Sosa sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Putin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Putin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sosa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Putin misses with a double jab
and Sosa counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sosa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Putin's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcello Sosa will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Putin.
Sosa catches Putin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Putin misses with a double jab.
Sosa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The fighters circle momentarily. Sosa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sosa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Putin throws a hook to the side of Sosa's head but Sosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Putin is just out of range.
Putin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sosa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Putin somewhat.
Sosa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Putin rather than just go for the knockout.
Sosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sosa, as that shot connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sosa works the jab nicely.
Sosa leaves Putin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sosa slips a straight right by Putin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Putin.
Sosa slips a straight right by Putin.
Sosa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sosa connects with the punch.
Sosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Putin throws out the jab.
Vladimir Putin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sosa ducks under a wild hook from Putin.
Putin throws a right hand that Sosa ducks under and follows up with a left that Sosa also avoids with ease.
Sosa takes a swing at Putin's ribcage but misses.
Sosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Putin.
Putin misses with a few strikes there.
Sosa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Putin.
Sosa throws out a powerful jab.
Sosa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sosa cracks a nice hook into Putin's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sosa's waist but Sosa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Putin off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Putin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sosa lands a nice looking body shot.
Sosa moves away from the strike by Putin.
Sosa lands a jab.
Sosa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jab from Sosa.
Putin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sosa tries to avoid it but Putin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sosa to the ground. Sosa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sosa works Putin's body with a nice hook.
Sosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Sosa.
Putin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sosa to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sosa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sosa throws a good cross that connects.
Putin is rocked!
Sosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Putin.
Sosa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oh Putin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosa Rushes Putin and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Putin is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Sosa Piles on the pressure and Putin crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcello Sosa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Develen Elvington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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27
152 lbs
10 - 2 - 1 |
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27
153 lbs
14 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Develen Elvington!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zack Miller!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elvington moves out of range of the leg kick from Miller.
Miller thuds a left hand into Elvington's body.
Elvington is trying hard to land a takedown here. Miller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Elvington gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Miller has Elvington pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Miller pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Elvington tumbling to the mat - Miller dives into Elvington's guard.
Miller connects with a couple of short punches.
Elvington pulls Miller in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Elvington is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Miller, into his guard.
Miller is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller controlling the position.
Elvington works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Elvington stops Miller from getting back to his feet.
Elvington is nestled in close to Miller, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Elvington sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Miller defending well though.
Miller tries to kick Elvington off but Elvington keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Miller keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Miller kicks Elvington off and gets back to his feet.
Miller throws out a loose jab but Elvington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elvington scores with a push kick.
Miller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Elvington is out of range and Miller settles back down.
Miller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Miller thows a body shot but no joy.
Miller is looking to clinch but Elvington is avoiding it.
Elvington throws a quick inside leg kick.
Miller tries to keep at a distance but Elvington has taken the fight into the clinch.
Elvington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is trying to break free.
Elvington lands an uppercut.
Elvington has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
Elvington keeps control of Miller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Elvington.
Elvington lands a body punch in the clinch.
Miller drops down looking for an ankle pick but Elvington pulls his leg out and moves away.
Elvington fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Elvington. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Elvington chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Elvington shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Elvington was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Miller tries to hold on but Elvington postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to buck Elvington off but he can't manage it.
Miller working to try and regain half guard.
Miller is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Develen Elvington 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.
Elvington displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Miller throws a hook but Elvington avoids it easily.
Elvington misses with a hook to the body
and Miller counters with a series of strikes. Elvington will be more careful next time no doubt.
Miller tries for a takedown but Elvington sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Elvington lands a body shot.
Miller misses with a series of wild punches.
Elvington doesn't manage to clinch there - Miller circles away.
Miller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Elvington.
Elvington keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller throws a right and a left that Elvington avoids nicely.
A good leg kick by Elvington.
Miller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miller avoids the head kick by Elvington.
Elvington misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Miller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miller blocks a head kick by Elvington.
Elvington shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miller as he jumps to the side.
Miller misses with a hook to the body
and Elvington counters with a head kick. That will keep Miller thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Elvington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elvington scores with the left hand. Miller knows he should have avoided that one.
Miller misses with a two punch combination.
Develen Elvington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Elvington fails in his attempt to clinch.
A good leg kick by Elvington.
Elvington takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Miller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Miller misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Miller missing with a left hand there. Elvington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elvington avoids a punch combination nicely.
Elvington scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheers as Elvington lands an impressive looking overhand right. Miller doesn't seem phased though.
Miller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Elvington counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Develen Elvington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zack Miller.
Elvington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Miller finds it's way through Elvington's defenses.
Miller scores with a hook to the body. Elvington takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Elvington blocks the low kick.
Elvington avoids the body shot from Miller.
Miller misses with a body punch
and Elvington counters with a nice uppercut.
Elvington stalks Miller and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Miller's face. Miller staggers backwards, shaken.
Develen Elvington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller defending well as Elvington loads up on a big left hand.
Miller doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Elvington counters with a nice body kick.
Elvington tries to clinch there but Miller circles away.
Miller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Develen Elvington dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A solid leg kick lands there for Elvington.
Miller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Elvington counters with a slapping leg kick.
Elvington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Elvington.
Miller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Elvington as Miller shoots in.
Miller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Elvington will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Elvington, right into the meat.
Elvington scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Elvington.
Elvington moves forwards but Miller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Elvington. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Elvington buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Miller doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Elvington makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Develen Elvington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zack Miller.
Elvington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miller.
Miller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Miller misses with a combination
and Elvington counters with a left to the body.
Miller misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Elvington can pounce on him.
Elvington misses the jab.
Miller changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Elvington looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Elvington is trying to escape the position but Miller is controlling the position.
Miller tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Miller throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Elvington misses with a strike from the bottom.
Miller controls the position from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elvington wants to control but Miller postures up.
Miller working the strikes but Elvington uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Miller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Elvington is looking for a sweep. Miller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Elvington tries to close the distance and clinch but Miller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miller slips under a jab from Elvington.
Miller staying out of range there.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Elvington moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miller.
Miller shoots and misses
and Elvington makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Miller really felt that one!
Miller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Elvington throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An inside leg kick lands from Elvington.
Elvington closes the distance and clinches.
Elvington works on Miller's body with a couple of short punches.
Miller pulls guard successfully.
Elvington throwing strikes from guard but Miller blocks nicely.
Miller is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Develen Elvington clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Miller avoids the head kick by Elvington.
Miller scores with a jab. Elvington acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Miller looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Elvington scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Elvington defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Miller.
No joy there for Miller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elvington fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick
and Elvington counters with a body kick.
Miller moves forwards but Elvington connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Elvington lands with a kick to the ribs.
Miller misses with a double jab
and Elvington counters with a three punch combo that has Miller backing up. Miller nods at Elvington to acknowledge the strikes.
Elvington fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miller.
Elvington does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Elvington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Elvington.
Elvington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miller takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Miller misses
and Elvington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miller misses with a hook. Elvington ducked under it nicely.
Elvington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miller throws out the jab.
Miller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Elvington lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miller circles away quickly and effectively.
Elvington misses with a double jab.
Miller has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Elvington.
Elvington misses with a series of wild punches.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt - Elvington sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Develen Elvington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zack Miller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a nice looking combination but Elvington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Elvington lands with a kick to the temple. Miller shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elvington was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Elvington tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Miller counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Elvington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Elvington throws a body kick that misses.
Elvington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Elvington throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Miller cracks Elvington with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Miller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Elvington throws a shot from downtown. Miller moves away and avoids it.
Elvington circles away from the clinch attempt.
Elvington throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Elvington lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Develen Elvington had his way with Zack Miller in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Elvington moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Elvington misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Miller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Elvington lands a jab.
Elvington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Elvington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elvington takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Elvington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miller shoots in looking for a takedown. Elvington tries to sprawl out of it but Miller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Elvington manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elvington lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Elvington goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Miller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A right-left combo lands from Miller.
Elvington paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Elvington does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miller misses with a series of wild punches.
Elvington connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Elvington chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Elvington looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Elvington swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Zack Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miller with a lazy takedown attempt
and Miller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Develen Elvington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zack Miller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elvington.
Elvington blocks a low kick nicely.
Elvington fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miller.
Miller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Elvington makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Miller really felt that one!
Miller is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Miller throws a series of strikes that have Elvington backpedaling.
Elvington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Elvington looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Elvington misses with a jab to the body
and Miller decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Elvington's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller won't allow Elvington to get back to his feet.
Miller distracts Elvington with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Elvington lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Miller!
Elvington has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Miller's face.
Develen Elvington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Elvington controlling his opponent.
Miller is squirming around, avoiding Elvington's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Develen Elvington.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Elvington, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Develen Elvington!
Develen Elvington is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarkko Jyrays (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cee Digits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Digits is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: C.$krilla ft. SpeShul eD - Cueballs wreck. 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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281 lbs
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Great elbows
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jarkko Jyrays!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cee Digits!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jyrays throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jyrays lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Digits scoring well with a low kick there.
Cee Digits seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jyrays throws a leg kick
and Digits counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Digits throws a leg kick
and Jyrays counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Digits misses with an uppercut. Jyrays saw that one coming.
Digits lands a head kick. Jyrays smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Digits throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jyrays tries to close the distance and clinch but Digits swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jyrays misses with a low kick.
Digits throws an overhand right that lands on Jyrays's shoulder, as Jyrays tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Digits thows a leg kick but Jyrays checks it
and Jyrays makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A low kick from Digits misses
and Digits takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jyrays wants to clinch
and Digits counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jyrays won't be happy with that.
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.
Jyrays wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Digits staying calm.
Jyrays tries to bench press Digits off him but Digits keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Digits working away.
Digits has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Digits throws a leg kick that misses.
Digits chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jyrays can pounce on him.
Digits throws a leg kick but Jyrays sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Digits lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Digits throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jyrays ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Digits moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jyrays fails to land with a series of punches.
A lazy body kick from Jyrays
and Digits counters with a low kick, right behind Jyrays 's knee.
Digits misses with a low kick as Jyrays jumps back.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jyrays lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Digits has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Digits and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Digits motions for Jyrays to come forward. Digits throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Digits throws a leg kick
and Jyrays counters with a nice leg kick.
Digits throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Digits throws a leg kick
and Jyrays counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Digits keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jyrays.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Digits slips a jab and a cross from Jyrays.
Jyrays takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Digits throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Digits misses with a jab to the body
and Jyrays counters with an outside leg kick.
Digits will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jyrays takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jyrays tries to land a leg kick but Digits saw it coming and moves away.
Jyrays takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Digits wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cee Digits dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A low kick from Digits misses
and Jyrays counters with a straight right hand.
Digits lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jyrays misses with a leg kick
and Digits counters with a thumping low kick.
Digits rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jyrays moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Digits throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jyrays counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A low kick from Jyrays misses
and Digits counters with a big head kick but Jyrays shrugs it off.
Jyrays closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jyrays takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Digits fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jyrays is out of range.
Jyrays tries to clinch
and Digits counters with a thumping low kick.
Jyrays bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Digits is predictable there
and Jyrays counters with a nice leg kick.
Jyrays swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Digits counters with a leg kick.
Digits tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jyrays is able to avoid easily.
Jyrays throws a leg kick
and Digits counters with a nice leg kick.
Digits throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Digits throws a quick inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Digits chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cee Digits seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Digits tries a head kick but it misses.
Jyrays looks to clinch
and Digits counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jyrays's knee momentarily.
A low kick from Digits is predictable there
and Jyrays counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Digits working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Digits throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Digits digs a right hand into Jyrays's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jyrays's gas tank.
Digits digs a right hand underneath Jyrays's ribcage. Jyrays let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Digits.
Digits manages to break the clinch.
Digits throws a solid leg kick but Jyrays takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Digits.
Digits thumps Jyrays with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jyrays on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Digits. Digits obviously looking to wear him down.
Digits feints and then cracks Jyrays's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jyrays down.
Jyrays checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jyrays takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jyrays misses with a leg kick
and Digits counters with a good low kick that Jyrays was not able to check.
Digits goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jyrays takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Digits connects with a high kick.
Digits drops Jyrays with a beautiful combination! Jyrays stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Digits is looking for the KO!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Digits will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Digits lands with a cross.
Digits misses with a double jab.
Digits looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Digits throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Digits lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Digits lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jyrays tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Digits counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cee Digits showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A head kick misses from Digits.
Digits scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jyrays tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Digits counters with a head kick that drops Jyrays to the mat! Jyrays scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Digits shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Digits was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Digits tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Digits stands up from mount. Strange move.
A head kick misses from Digits.
Digits throws a sloppy head kick and Jyrays moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Digits misses.
Jyrays checks the leg kick nicely there.
Digits blocks a low kick nicely.
Digits throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jyrays makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Digits really felt that one!
Jyrays throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Digits to counter with a crisp jab.
Jyrays thows a left - swing and a miss!
Digits tests Jyrays's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jyrays looks to clinch
and Digits counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Jyrays checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jyrays misses with a body shot.
Digits attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jyrays fails with an attempt to clinch.
A low kick from Jyrays misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Digits misses with a hook. Jyrays ducked under it nicely.
Jyrays tries to clinch
and Digits counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cee Digits is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Digits throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Digits thows a leg kick but Jyrays checks it
and Jyrays counters with a low kick, right behind Digits 's knee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jyrays closes the distance looking to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jyrays throws a leg kick
and Digits counters with a good low kick that Jyrays was not able to check.
Jyrays takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Digits has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Digits works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jyrays misses with a wild body shot.
Digits throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jyrays throws a leg kick
and Digits counters with a one-two to the body.
Jyrays is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Digits lands a brutal head kick. Jyrays looks out on his feet and Digits throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Cee Digits! Cee Digits retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Boom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boom is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fedor Entrance Song. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Black!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Boom!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Black did well to prevent Boom getting side control.
Black won't allow Boom to pass to mount.
Boom throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Black makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Black.
Boom trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Black manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Black sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Black content to stall in guard here.
Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boom is keeping the position for now.
Black pushing down on Boom's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Black tries to pass to full mount but Boom defends it.
Black is taking a breather. Boom says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Black prevents Boom from improving his position.
Well, if Black is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Boom is not content to let Black control the position.
Black knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boom on the ground.
Boom moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Black sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boom is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Black defends well.
Boom had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Black defends it easily.
Boom looks gassed!
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Boom is retaining full guard.
Black has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boom keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Boom has his foot on Black's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Black works his way back into a safe position though.
Black trying to control but Boom is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Michael Black.
Black lands a lovely overhand right.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Black.
Black walks into a straight right hand from Boom.
Boom misses the shot to the body.
Black throws a jab but it's blocked by Boom.
Michael Black is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom defending well as Black loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Black misses with a looping right.
Black closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Boom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boom uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Black.
Black takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Black misses.
Black connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Black dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Boom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Black.
Boom slips under a jab.
Boom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boom shoots in but Black avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Black swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Boom counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Boom is trying to work for a kimura but Black is defending well.
Black gets back to full guard.
Boom sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Black's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Boom is thwarting Black's attempts to control the position.
Boom is working for a kimura but Black is defending it quite comfortably.
Boom is breathing heavily.
Black has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boom is working away from the top position though.
Black is defending against the submission attempts here by Boom.
Black is defending against the submission attempts here by Boom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Black tries to get to full guard but Boom has control of the leg.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Black misses with a hook. Boom ducked under it nicely.
Black throws a hook but Boom blocks it.
Black swings for the body but Boom moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Boom there.
Boom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Black throws out the jab.
Black misses with a body shot
and Boom counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Boom is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black wants to control but Boom is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boom seems to be working for a kimura but Black defends the submission attempt.
Black is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom is stalling here. Black is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Boom seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Black has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Boom tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Black advances to mount.
Black wants to control the pace but Boom is squirming around nicely.
Black content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Boom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Black is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boom.
Boom will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boom staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Black.
Boom shoots in looking for a takedown. Black tries to sprawl out of it but Boom keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Black manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boom misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black misses the jab.
Black clobbers Boom with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Boom will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Michael Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Boom.
A big right from Black misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boom tries to score a power double leg takedown but Black sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boom somewhat.
Boom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Black misses the body punch
and Boom counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Black controlling the position for now.
Boom wants to work for an arm triangle but Black is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Black tries to roll over but Boom keeps him under control.
Black is looking to control Boom's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Black avoid being mounted?
Black is defending against the submission attempts here by Boom.
Black is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boom's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boom's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black tries to get the hooks in deep but Boom pushed the leg off.
Black slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Black doesn't have the hooks in and Boom manages to turn into his guard.
Boom won't allow Black to sweep him here.
Boom wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Bobby Boom has got the better of the ground game so far.
Black can't keep his opponent in guard - Boom advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black wants to control but Boom is keeping busy.
Black is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boom wants to pass the guard but Black is defending well.
Boom is trying to work for a kimura but Black is defending well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Black throws a combination that misses
and Boom counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Black's guard now.
Boom preventing the sweep.
Black not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Black preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boom wants to pass the guard but Black is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Boom really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Boom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Black.
Black misses with a straight right.
Black misses with a hook.
Black bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boom's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black jabs Boom right on the nose. Boom blinks but takes it well.
The fighters circling - Boom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Black swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom throws a left and a right that both miss
and Black makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boom takes one on the button.
Black slips under a jab from Boom.
Boom closes the distance and clinches up with Black, looking for a takedown. Boom pushes Black against the cage but Black circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boom is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Black listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Boom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boom moves forwards but Black connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom misses the jab.
Boom misses with an uppercut. Black saw that one coming.
Black throws a hook but Boom blocks it.
Boom takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boom swings for the body but Black moves out of range.
Boom throws a head kick but Black moves out of range.
Boom fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boom misses with a two punch combination.
Boom moves away from the strike by Black.
Boom takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Black. Boom does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nice body punch from Boom.
Black lands with an overhand left.
Black fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boom throws a head kick that misses.
Black throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom scores with a decent looking hook.
Black swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Black misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Black had his way with Bobby Boom in 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Black looks to land a right hand but Boom moved out of range.
Boom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Black misses with a two punch combination.
Black misses with a series of wild punches.
Boom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Black.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black moves out of range as Boom strikes.
Black throws an overhand right that lands on Boom's shoulder, as Boom tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Black. Boom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boom throws a hook to the side of Black's head but Black sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Black misses with a looping left.
Black lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Black swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black staying out of range there.
Nice sprawl there from Black as Boom shoots in.
Black scores with a nice right hand.
Black misses with a shot to the body
and Boom counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom moves out of range as Black strikes.
Boom walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Black misses with a body punch
and Boom counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Black manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Boom has Black in his guard.
Boom is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Black is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boom has his foot on Black's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Black works his way back into a safe position though.
Black wants to control from the top but Boom keeps moving.
Boom is looking for a triangle here but Black uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Black is looking to take a break and control but Boom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Black is staying tight to Boom's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom tries to buck Black off but Black is having none of it.
Black stands up and beckons Boom to his feet.
Boom shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Black but Black pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Black changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Black showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Black has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Black!
Michael Black retains his welterweight title!
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