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WCF 78: Anderson vs Skystalker PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Kohler (ranked 1382 p4p, 2736 weight class) and Zeno Bathory (ranked 43 p4p, 83 weight class). Bathory is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Metallica: Battery . 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Andreas Kohler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zeno Bathory!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bathory stuffs the takedown.
As Kohler backs off Bathory throws a huge counter combo but Kohler manages to avoid it all.
Bathory shoots in for a double leg but Kohler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kohler closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kohler throwing shots but Bathory is blocking nicely.
Bathory is not content to let Kohler control the position.
Bathory is trying to stand back up but Kohler is controlling him
Kohler wants to control but Bathory is keeping him busy.
Kohler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bathory is refusing to be controlled, as Kohler sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kohler throwing shots but Bathory is blocking nicely.
Kohler throwing shots but Bathory is blocking nicely.
Kohler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kohler looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kohler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bathory defending well though.
Kohler working the head and body with strikes.
Bathory avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kohler.
Kohler drops an elbow to the side of Bathory's head.
Bathory keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bathory looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bathory keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bathory has hold of Kohler's hands but Kohler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bathory taking some punishment here, with Kohler in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kohler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bathory tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kohler has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Bathory really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bathory is bucking up trying to escape but Kohler cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
 Bathory is rocked!
Kohler softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Bathory is out cold! Kohler jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andreas Kohler!
A victorious Andreas Kohler thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Usko Unbelivable (ranked 3942 p4p, 23047 weight class) and Amos Burton (ranked 36 p4p, 77 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Usko Unbelivable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amos Burton!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burton connects with a body shot that sends Unbelivable's belly button to the back.
Amos Burton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Unbelivable gets a clinch.
Burton blocking some punches.
Unbelivable manages to pull guard.
Burton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Unbelivable is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unbelivable looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burton is one step ahead there.
Burton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Burton has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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.
Unbelivable throws a head kick that misses.
Burton throws out a counter right but Unbelivable avoids it with no problem.
Unbelivable ducks right into an uppercut from Burton.
Burton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Unbelivable doesn't seem bothered though.
Burton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Burton lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice body punch from Burton.
Burton misses with a shot to the body
and Unbelivable counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Unbelivable goes for a double leg but Burton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Burton continues to drive forward.
Burton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Burton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burton lands with a left to the head.
Burton pulls guard.
Unbelivable wants to pass the guard but Burton is keeping the position.
Burton controlling Unbelivable's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Burton.
Unbelivable trying to control but Burton is working from the bottom.
Burton has Unbelivable pulled in close to control his posture.
Unbelivable missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Burton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Burton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A left lands for Burton.
Burton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Burton.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burton.
Burton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Burton is pulling down on Unbelivable's head to control his posture.
Unbelivable has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amos Burton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Unbelivable is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Burton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Unbelivable pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Unbelivable 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Burton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Unbelivable was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Burton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Unbelivable manages to avoid it.
As Burton tries to get set, Unbelivable tries to push him back and clinch up but Burton manages to avoid the attempt.
Unbelivable on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Burton works the jab nicely.
Amos Burton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Unbelivable throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Burton tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Unbelivable is in Burton's guard.
Burton is controlling Unbelivable's posture.
Unbelivable trying to control but Burton is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unbelivable got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Unbelivable has managed to get both his arms back between Burton's legs - danger averted.
Unbelivable missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Burton trying to control the position here.
Burton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Yet more stalling tactics from Burton.
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.
Unbelivable trying to control but Burton is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Unbelivable fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Burton avoids it really well and circles away.
Unbelivable misses with a body kick.
Burton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Burton tests Unbelivable's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Burton slaps away a takedown attempt from Unbelivable, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Usko Unbelivable is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Unbelivable takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Unbelivable gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Burton misses with a hook.
Unbelivable throws a big counter combination but Burton scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Unbelivable takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Unbelivable misses with a takedown attempt - Burton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Usko Unbelivable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Unbelivable shoots for a takedown but Burton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burton clinches with his opponent.
Unbelivable wants to stall.
Unbelivable misses with a short punch on the inside.
Unbelivable trying to stall but Burton improves his position.
Unbelivable is trying to pull guard but Burton has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Burton is controlling Unbelivable's posture.
Unbelivable wants to stand but Burton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Burton controlling Unbelivable's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burton is continuing to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amos Burton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Burton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Unbelivable's hands.
Burton jabs Unbelivable to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Unbelivable blocks a jab.
Burton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Burton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Burton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Burton thuds a left hand into Unbelivable's body.
Burton throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Unbelivable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unbelivable fails to land with a series of punches.
Burton looks to land a left hand but Unbelivable moved out of range nicely.
Burton takes a swing at Unbelivable's ribcage but misses.
Burton throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burton connects with a body shot that sends Unbelivable's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton lands with a hook. Unbelivable tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Burton lands a nice hook to Unbelivable's body. Unbelivable takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Burton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burton throws a hook but Unbelivable blocks it.
Unbelivable shoots in and drives through. Burton sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burton just misses with a punch to the body.
Unbelivable shoots in but no luck this time.
A cross from Burton lands.
Burton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Unbelivable on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burton misses the shot to the body.
Unbelivable avoids the body shot from Burton.
Unbelivable takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Unbelivable needs to keep his hands up - Burton had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton drives through and clinches with Unbelivable against the cage.
Unbelivable's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burton pulls guard effortlessly.
Burton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
More stalling from Burton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Unbelivable has been working on his balance at whitey's gym , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Burton.
Unbelivable takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Unbelivable gets tackled into the cage by Burton. Burton maintains the clinch.
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.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Burton tries to throw a body punch but Unbelivable avoids it by throwing Burton back against the cage.
Usko Unbelivable has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burton pushes Unbelivable back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burton gets through Unbelivable's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
 Unbelivable is rocked!
Burton pushes Unbelivable against the cage. Burton is working some dirty boxing. Burton pushes off with a quick right hook! Unbelivable goes down! Unbelivable tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Burton moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amos Burton!
The defeated Usko Unbelivable had this to say: 'well he was a better man tonight'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chandler Tyson (ranked 2844 p4p, 2012 weight class) and Chris Coyle (ranked 356 p4p, 248 weight class). Chris Coyle will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chandler Tyson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Coyle!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coyle has Tyson up against the cage in a clinch.
Coyle successfully pulls guard.
Tyson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Coyle manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tyson has Coyle in his guard.
Tyson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Coyle manages to get himself to full guard.
Coyle keeping moving, preventing Tyson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson throwing strikes from guard but Coyle blocks nicely.
Coyle trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coyle doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Tyson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Coyle is looking to stand up but Tyson isn't so interested in that idea.
Tyson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Coyle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tyson has managed to get both his arms back between Coyle's legs - danger averted.
Tyson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tyson has gone for a leg lock! Coyle slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tyson 's guard.
Tyson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tyson keeping moving, preventing Coyle from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tyson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Coyle passes into side control.
Coyle is trying to get an arm triangle but Tyson is defending well.
Tyson struggling a bit here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Coyle working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Coyle working the ground and pound but Tyson is defending the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Coyle wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Coyle lands a decent elbow from side control.
Coyle lands a few punches from side control.
Coyle working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tyson is not content to let Coyle control the position.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tyson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tyson throws Coyle to one side and escapes!
Coyle manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tyson on his heels. He'll look to pass Tyson 's guard now, I'm sure.
Coyle controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coyle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tyson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Coyle has managed to get both his arms back between Tyson 's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Coyle dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tyson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Coyle's waist but Coyle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tyson off to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Coyle. No joy for Tyson on that attempt.
Coyle is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Tyson fails with the takedown
and Coyle counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chandler Tyson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coyle shoots in and gets a takedown into Tyson 's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coyle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tyson is looking for a triangle but Coyle pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coyle sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tyson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tyson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Coyle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Coyle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coyle slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Coyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coyle scoring with some ground and pound.
Coyle lands a couple of digs.
Tyson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tyson wants to stand and escape but Coyle is having none of it.
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.
Tyson keeping moving, preventing Coyle from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tyson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Coyle puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Coyle not doing much here.
Coyle slips a nice elbow through Tyson 's hands, connecting with Tyson 's forehead.
Tyson is trying to get back to full guard.
Coyle is keen to just control but Tyson is a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Coyle tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coyle stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Coyle wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Coyle as Tyson shoots in.
Coyle feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tyson wants to sweep here but Coyle controlling him for the moment.
Tyson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tyson keeping moving, preventing Coyle from controlling successfully.
Coyle is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Coyle sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tyson 's guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tyson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tyson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Coyle wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving.
Tyson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coyle wants to stand and escape but instead Tyson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Coyle 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! This is the final round!
Coyle shoots in and bounces Tyson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tyson kicks Coyle off and gets to his feet.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Coyle. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Coyle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyson moves away.
Tyson dives in for a single leg takedown but Coyle sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Coyle is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Coyle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coyle shoots in and bounces Tyson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coyle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coyle is looking to stand up but Tyson won't let him.
Coyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyson controls Coyle momentarily but Coyle frees himself.
Coyle trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tyson 's guard.
Coyle won't allow Tyson to sweep him here.
Tyson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Coyle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chris Coyle has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Tyson wants to sweep but no luck.
Chandler Tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyson keeping moving, preventing Coyle from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Coyle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tyson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Coyle walks away with a smile on his face. Tyson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tyson has his takedown stuffed
and Coyle holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chandler Tyson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson has Coyle pressed against the cage.
Tyson lands a takedown into guard.
Coyle is trying to keep Tyson in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coyle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Coyle is looking for submissions but instead, Tyson has regained full guard.
Tyson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Coyle wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving.
Tyson is looking to sweep but instead, Coyle has passed into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coyle tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Coyle prevents Tyson from improving his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Coyle connects with a nice short shot to Tyson 's temple.
Tyson looking for subs from the bottom but Coyle mounts him!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Coyle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Coyle 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Coyle!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Demarcus Jackson (ranked 1630 p4p, 1819 weight class) and Veljko Bakocevic (ranked 158 p4p, 179 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Demarcus Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Veljko Bakocevic!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Bakocevic's head but Bakocevic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A low kick lands for Jackson.
Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jackson duly obliges.
Bakocevic shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jackson is trying to stand back up but Bakocevic is controlling him
Bakocevic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jackson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bakocevic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson has an active guard here but Bakocevic has managed to pass into half guard.
Jackson is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Bakocevic is tapping! Great win for Jackson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Demarcus Jackson!
After winning the bout, Demarcus Jackson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Clark (ranked 1623 p4p, 4223 weight class) and Bender Mein Armbach (ranked 229 p4p, 512 weight class). Mein Armbach has chosen Enter Sandman, Metallica as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wesley Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bender Mein Armbach!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark shoots in and bounces Mein Armbach off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mein Armbach is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clark is aware though and is defending well.
Clark throwing strikes from guard but Mein Armbach blocks nicely.
Mein Armbach working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mein Armbach is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mein Armbach working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clark doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clark manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Clark throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mein Armbach works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mein Armbach is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clark is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark postures up in Mein Armbach's guard and throws a big left but Mein Armbach blocks it.
Mein Armbach is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Clark actively working from the bottom here.
Clark is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mein Armbach pulls his head out easily.
Clark looking for submissions off his back.
Clark's coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mein Armbach scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Clark looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Clark looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mein Armbach passes to side control.
Mein Armbach scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mein Armbach lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Clark manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mein Armbach's best efforts.
Mein Armbach seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mein Armbach slips a nice elbow through Clark's hands, connecting with Clark's forehead.
Clark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mein Armbach working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Clark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mein Armbach looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Clark with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Clark has hold of Mein Armbach's hands but Mein Armbach slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Clark is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mein Armbach pulls his head out easily.
Clark is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mein Armbach scores with a couple of nice shots.
Clark is rocked!
Mein Armbach passes to side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clark gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mein Armbach connects with a nice short shot to Clark's temple.
Mein Armbach prevents Clark from improving his position.
Mein Armbach is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Clark is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mein Armbach scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark looking for submissions off his back.
Clark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mein Armbach landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mein Armbach lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mein Armbach slips a nice elbow through Clark's hands, connecting with Clark's forehead.
Oh Clark is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mein Armbach lands a nice short elbow.
Mein Armbach lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Clark! More strikes land and this one is all over! Mein Armbach jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bender Mein Armbach!
In his post fight interview, Bender Mein Armbach gave a big smile as he said 'I Hiav vays of making you taap!!
You looze zen You Snooze...
Muahhhaahaaa!! '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Greg Fitzgerald (ranked 1085 p4p, 1347 weight class) and Efraim Turban (ranked 146 p4p, 186 weight class). Fitzgerald comes to the cage accompanied by It's Bedtime by Ninja Sex Party. Turban has chosen Nadav Guedj - Golden Boy as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Greg Fitzgerald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Efraim Turban!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzgerald tries a head kick but it misses.
Turban swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fitzgerald throws a lazy head kick
and Turban counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fitzgerald thinking.
Fitzgerald misses with a low kick.
Fitzgerald looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Turban misses with a series of wild punches.
Fitzgerald appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fitzgerald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzgerald cracks a nice hook into Turban's ribs.
Fitzgerald really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Turban moves into range and clinches up with Fitzgerald.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Turban breaks from the clinch.
Fitzgerald missing with a left hand there. Turban was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzgerald scores with a sloppy right hand. Turban should have avoided that one.
Fitzgerald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Turban closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fitzgerald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turban blocks a head kick by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fitzgerald throws an off balance right hand
enabling Turban to counter with a crisp jab.
Fitzgerald scores with a jab to the body.
Turban displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fitzgerald is rocked!
Turban swings for the body but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Fitzgerald on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oh Fitzgerald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fitzgerald avoids the body shot from Turban.
Turban is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fitzgerald.
Turban is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Turban.
Fitzgerald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzgerald wants to land a leg kick but Turban is out of range.
Turban follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Fitzgerald seems to have got his legs back now.
Fitzgerald misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turban closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fitzgerald circles away.
Turban closes the distance and clinches.
Turban's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fitzgerald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turbans head.
Turban tries to work over Fitzgerald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turban breaks the clinch.
Turban ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turban! But no joy.
Turban moves into the clinch.
Fitzgerald being controlled against the cage.
Fitzgerald lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turban backwards.
Fitzgerald lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Turban.
Turban pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzgerald lands a lovely overhand right.
Greg Fitzgerald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzgerald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turban feints a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turban takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fitzgerald throws a hook to the side of Turban's head but Turban sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fitzgerald misses the jab.
Turban ducks under a wild hook from Fitzgerald.
Turban takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fitzgerald misses with a double jab.
Turban throws a counter combo.
Turban throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fitzgerald will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Turban counters with a body kick.
Turban ducks under a wild hook from Fitzgerald.
Turban is looking for the big counter here.
Fitzgerald misses with a combination
and Turban counters with a nice body shot.
We've been informed that Turban has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Turban with the inside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fitzgerald crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Turban - the referee stops the clock and Fitzgerald gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Turban. Fitzgerald manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Turban uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzgerald.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald misses the jab.
Turban is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fitzgerald rather than just go for the knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turban. Fitzgerald does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turban ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turban blocks a jab.
Fitzgerald misses the shot to the body.
Turban bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Turban looks to land a combination but Fitzgerald avoids it well.
Greg Fitzgerald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fitzgerald takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big right from Fitzgerald misses.
Turban slips under a jab from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turban lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fitzgerald circles away quickly and effectively.
Turban moves forwards but Fitzgerald connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Turban slips under a jab from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turban.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Fitzgerald 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.
Fitzgerald throws a lazy right hand but Turban sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turban with the inside leg kick.
Turban is looking to clinch but Fitzgerald is avoiding it.
Efraim Turban is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fitzgerald lands with a straight right. Turban didn't see that one coming.
Fitzgerald is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Turban lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fitzgerald keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fitzgerald throws a combination that misses
and Turban counters with a left to the body.
Fitzgerald throws a head kick that misses.
Fitzgerald throws a shot from downtown. Turban moves away and avoids it.
Turban misses with a wild body shot.
Turban connects with a solid leg kick.
Turban misses with a body shot.
Fitzgerald is looking to counter punch.
Fitzgerald lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Turban.
Fitzgerald shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Greg Fitzgerald is winning the standup battle so far.
Turban is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fitzgerald.
Turban thumps Fitzgerald with a low kick.
Turban takes a swing at Fitzgerald's ribcage but misses.
Fitzgerald scores with a crisp jab that stopped Turban in his tracks.
Fitzgerald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fitzgerald will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fitzgerald throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzgerald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A right-left combo lands from Fitzgerald.
Turban is still on wobbly legs! Can Fitzgerald finish him?
Fitzgerald lands with a hook. Turban tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fitzgerald is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fitzgerald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turban throws out a counter right but Fitzgerald avoids it with no problem.
Fitzgerald swings for the body but Turban moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fitzgerald misses with a two punch combination.
Fitzgerald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Turban misses its intended target.
Turban tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzgerald was well out of range. Poor timing from Turban.
Fitzgerald appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fitzgerald scores with a decent looking hook.
Turban tries to clinch but Fitzgerald is having none of it.
Turban avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fitzgerald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turban.
A lazy left from Fitzgerald finds it's target.
Fitzgerald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turban checks a leg kick nicely.
Turban thinks about the counter body kick.
Turban on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald obviously looking to wear him down.
Turban gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A swing and a miss from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald looks to score with a jab to the body but Turban is just out of range.
Turban is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fitzgerald with a body shot.
Turban throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big left from Fitzgerald misses.
Turban scores with a jab.
Turban misses with a few strikes there.
Fitzgerald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fitzgerald throws a series of punches but Turban moves out of range.
Fitzgerald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turban can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fitzgerald throws a poor cross that misses
and Turban cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turban dodges the punch combination from Fitzgerald.
Turban looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turban fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
No joy there for Fitzgerald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fitzgerald scores with a nice head shot.
Turban swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzgerald was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turban looks to land a right hand but Fitzgerald moved out of range.
Fitzgerald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fitzgerald throws a shot from downtown. Turban moves away and avoids it.
Turban digs a good body shot into Fitzgerald's ribs.
Turban misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turban seems to have recovered his senses.
Fitzgerald throws a right hand that misses
and Turban makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Turban tries to clinch but Fitzgerald is having none of it.
A punch combination from Turban misses.
Turban fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fitzgerald.
Turban lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzgerald misses with a wild combination.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turban throws a nice looking combination but Fitzgerald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turban lands with a nice body kick.
Fitzgerald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turban sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitzgerald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turban checks the leg kick nicely there.
Turban throws out a counter right but Fitzgerald avoids it with no problem.
Fitzgerald looks to land a right hand but Turban moved out of range.
Turban's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fitzgerald under the eye.
Turban throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fitzgerald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turban.
Fitzgerald backing away here, and Turban unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fitzgerald misses with a left hand
and Turban counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzgerald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turban.
Turban fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fitzgerald, pushing him back against the cage.
Fitzgerald lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Greg Fitzgerald will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Fitzgerald misses with the combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turban.
Turban waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turban throws out the jab.
Turban keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Turban on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turban chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Turban is looking to score with low kicks.
Fitzgerald sizes up Turban with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald tries to bum rush Turban with a series of wild strikes but Turban uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fitzgerald checks a leg kick.
Turban slips under a jab from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fitzgerald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turban moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turban's corner calls for a 1-2. Turban obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fitzgerald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turban.
Turban shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fitzgerald takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fitzgerald on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fitzgerald throws a looping overhand right but Turban ducks down to avoid it.
Fitzgerald lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turban circles away quickly and effectively.
Turban showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fitzgerald.
Turban appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turban scores with a hook to the body. Fitzgerald takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Turban pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turban throws a body punch but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Turban lands with an uppercut that bounces Fitzgerald off the cage and back into range.
Turban lands a nice looking body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Turban misses the jab.
Fitzgerald takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turban tries to clinch up.
Turban keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turban closes the distance and clinches up with Fitzgerald, looking for a takedown. Turban pushes Fitzgerald against the cage but Fitzgerald circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fitzgerald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turban throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fitzgerald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donk. Turban catches Fitzgerald right on the button with a cross.
Fitzgerald buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fitzgerald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turban manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turban works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
No joy there for Fitzgerald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fitzgerald swings widly with a right hand
enabling Turban to counter with a crisp jab.
Turban avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turban! But no joy.
Fitzgerald throws a front kick aimed at Turban's knee but Turban avoids it well.
Turban fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fitzgerald circles away from the clinch attempt.
A swing and a miss from Fitzgerald.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turban. Fitzgerald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turban steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzgerald.
Turban wants to clinch up but Fitzgerald keeps it at a distance.
Fitzgerald has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Turban.
Fitzgerald lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turban paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Turban. Those never looked like landing.
Fitzgerald misses the shot to the body.
Fitzgerald scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzgerald swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turban swings for the body but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
As Turban looks to move away, Fitzgerald throws a big counter combo but Turban just gets out of the way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fitzgerald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turban drives through and clinches with Fitzgerald against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Fitzgerald.
Turban tries to work over Fitzgerald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Efraim Turban has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turban tries to work over Fitzgerald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzgerald lands with a left to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Efraim Turban.
I think Fitzgerald 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Fitzgerald!
Greg Fitzgerald made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I think I'm going to try & be humble for once. This might be the first match I wasn't 100% sure I could knock him out. He's a hall of famer with a hell of a chin. But now I'll just sit here with my finger up my ass wondering... Where the fook is my title shot?'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shu Fang Tzeng (ranked 986 p4p, 909 weight class) and Harti Kraus (ranked 66 p4p, 60 weight class). Tzeng's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mantra Chant. Kraus has chosen New World Symphony 4th Movement as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
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Good kicks
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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 16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shu Fang Tzeng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Harti Kraus!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kraus is looking to chop away at Tzeng's legs.
Tzeng half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kraus misses with the combination.
Tzeng feinted with a counter takedown.
Kraus circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kraus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Harti Kraus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Kraus misses.
Kraus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kraus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tzeng has a takedown stuffed.
Tzeng fails with the takedown
and Kraus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been hearing reports that Tzeng has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzeng showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kraus.
Tzeng gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kraus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraus misses with an uppercut.
Kraus tries to bum rush Tzeng with a series of wild strikes but Tzeng uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from Kraus misses the target.
Kraus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tzeng was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraus.
Kraus with a nice calf kick.
Kraus throws a nice looking combination but Tzeng bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kraus throws a series of punches but Tzeng moves out of range.
Tzeng tries to counter with a takedown but Kraus is quick to defend against it.
Tzeng shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kraus defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shu Fang Tzeng. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kraus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tzeng fails with a takedown attempt.
Kraus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tzeng moves out of range of the body kick from Kraus.
Kraus fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tzeng circles away quickly and effectively.
Kraus throws a body kick that misses
and Tzeng counters with a shoot takedown. Kraus fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tzeng slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tzeng postures up.
Tzeng works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tzeng looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tzeng is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kraus trying to control but Tzeng postures up.
Kraus is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraus is staying active underneath Tzeng, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kraus is looking to control Tzeng's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kraus avoid being mounted?
Tzeng is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kraus is staying active underneath Tzeng, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tzeng is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tzeng is looking for a kimura here.
Kraus actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tzeng works his way into full mount!
Tzeng is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kraus has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kraus gets back to half guard.
Kraus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tzeng wants to take a breather but Kraus is having none of it.
Tzeng prevents Kraus from improving his position.
Tzeng is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kraus has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harti Kraus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kraus misses with a double jab.
Tzeng feinted with a counter takedown.
A low kick from Kraus is predictable there
and Tzeng counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tzeng passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kraus!
Kraus can't escape the position.
Kraus keeps trying to improve his position.
Kraus tries to hold on but Tzeng pushes him away.
Kraus tries to improve his position but instead Tzeng has taken his back!
Tzeng is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Kraus won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Tzeng off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shu Fang Tzeng!
Shu Fang Tzeng seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Harti Kraus had this to say: 'Congratulations to Denisov. Not my night tonight, nothing more to add to that. The story isn't done, it's not even close. You'll see me soon.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cayden Abner (ranked 747 p4p, 347 weight class) and Mickey Garcia (ranked 112 p4p, 49 weight class). Abner's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bulls On Parade. Garcia is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by S.G. Sinnicks - St Patrick Battalion. Mickey Garcia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cayden Abner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mickey Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garcia throws an overhand right that lands on Abner's shoulder, as Abner tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Abner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Abner moves away from the strike by Garcia.
Garcia throws an overhand right that lands on Abner's shoulder, as Abner tries to avoid the shot.
Garcia misses with a hook
and Abner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab by Garcia.
Abner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Abner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garcia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Abner at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garcia.
Abner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Garcia staying out of range there.
Abner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A lazy left from Garcia finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia misses with a looping left.
Garcia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Garcia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Abner connects with a leg kick.
Garcia tries to clinch up.
Abner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Abner ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
The fight stays on the outside here - Garcia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garcia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Abner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Abner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Abner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Abner slips under a jab from Garcia.
Garcia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abner tries to keep at a distance but Garcia has taken the fight into the clinch.
Garcia lands a body punch in the clinch.
Abner fails to pull guard.
Abner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Garcia avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cayden Abner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Garcia.
Good body shot from Garcia.
Garcia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Garcia lands with a left to the head.
Garcia lands a shoulder strike.
Abner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abner tries to work over Garcia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garcia comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Abner tries to pull guard but Garcia forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Abner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Garcia after a bit of a struggle.
Abner is trying to force a seperation but Garcia has the dominant position.
Garcia throws a head punch that misses.
Abner has a couple of punches blocked by Garcia.
Abner prevents a body shot from Garcia.
Abner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia jabs Abner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A combination from Garcia does no damage.
Garcia just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAbner.
Garcia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Abners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Garcia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Abner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Garcia counters with a nice uppercut.
Garcia thuds a left hand into Abner's body.
Garcia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Abner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Garcia scores with a hook to the body. Abner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Abner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Abner appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Garcia takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Garcia lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abner moves out of range of the strikes.
Garcia looks to throw the jab but Abner is out of range.
Abner throwing a counter right hand but Garcia manages to avoid it.
Garcia misses with a left hand
and Abner counters with a good, hard body kick but Garcia shrugs it off.
Garcia moves out of range of the strikes.
Garcia wants to counter with a clinch but Abner pushes him away.
Abner swings away with a body shot that misses
and Garcia counters with a nice body shot.
Garcia tries to clinch but Abner moves out of range.
A left lands for Garcia.
Abner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Garcia throws a shot from downtown. Abner moves away and avoids it.
Abner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Abner tries to keep at a distance but Garcia has taken the fight into the clinch.
Abner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Garcia dominated that round.
That's time! Abner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Abner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Garcia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Abner misses with a body shot.
Abner gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Abner tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Garcia is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Abner buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Abner!! Abner is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Garcia throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Garcia!
During a confident post fight interview, Mickey Garcia thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Cayden Abner stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well that was fun, but the result was all wrong and kinda sucked. Let's do it again!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vicente Escalante (ranked 194 p4p, 600 weight class) and Konstantin Sogrin (ranked 25 p4p, 91 weight class). Sogrin has chosen Rammstein - Sonne as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vicente Escalante!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Konstantin Sogrin!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escalante takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Escalante throws a lazy head kick
and Sogrin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sogrin moves away from the strike by Escalante.
Escalante misses with a straight right.
Sogrin misses with a hook.
Escalante fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big right from Sogrin misses.
The fighters circling - Sogrin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Escalante misses with a hook. Sogrin ducked under it nicely.
Escalante tests Sogrin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sogrin misses with a body shot.
Escalante smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sogrin lands with a kick to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sogrin staying out of range there.
Sogrin lands a head shot.
Sogrin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Escalante at a distance.
Vicente Escalante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escalante throws a head kick but Sogrin moves out of range.
Escalante lands with an uppercut that bounces Sogrin off the cage and back into range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sogrin - that will leave a mark!
Escalante tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sogrin was well out of range. Poor timing from Escalante.
Sogrin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Escalante has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sogrin lands a jab.
Sogrin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Escalante takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Escalante misses the jab.
Sogrin avoids the body shot from Escalante.
Escalante throws a head kick that misses.
Sogrin moves away from the strike by Escalante.
Sogrin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escalante throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sogrin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Escalante ducks under a wild hook from Sogrin.
A nice leg kick from Escalante, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sogrin scores with a one two! Escalante had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Escalante throws a hook but Sogrin avoids it easily.
Sogrin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sogrin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escalante.
Sogrin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Escalante.
Sogrin looks for the body kick but Escalante saw that one coming.
Sogrin looks to score with a jab to the body but Escalante is just out of range.
Escalante fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Escalante misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Escalante misses with a head kick.
Nice shot by Sogrin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sogrin slips under a jab from Escalante.
Sogrin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch combination from Sogrin misses.
Escalante misses with an uppercut
and Sogrin counters with a good low kick that Escalante was not able to check.
Sogrin looks to land a combination but Escalante avoids it well.
Escalante is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sogrin swings for the body but Escalante moves out of range.
Escalante checks a leg kick.
Sogrin lands an overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Sogrin.
It seemed like Sogrin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sogrin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escalante.
Escalante throws a lazy head kick
and Sogrin counters with a stiff right hand.
Escalante throws a jab but it's blocked by Sogrin.
Escalante throws a lazy right hand but Sogrin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Escalante ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sogrin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escalante looks to land a left hand but Sogrin moved out of range nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Escalante.
A telegraphed right hand from Escalante misses the target.
Sogrin scoring well with a low kick there.
Escalante misses with a looping left.
Sogrin ducks under a wild hook from Escalante.
Sogrin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Escalante throws out a loose jab but Sogrin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Sogrin.
Sogrin tries a low kick but Escalante avoids it.
Escalante is looking to counter punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escalante tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sogrin is able to avoid easily.
Sogrin staying out of range there.
Escalante throws a jab but it's blocked by Sogrin.
Sogrin scores with a decent looking hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Konstantin Sogrin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sogrin misses with the combination.
Sogrin avoids the head kick by Escalante.
Sogrin lands with a cross.
Escalante misses with a hook.
Konstantin Sogrin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Escalante throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sogrin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Escalante. Escalante circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sogrin. Escalante does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sogrin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escalante feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sogrin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sogrin. Escalante does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sogrin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escalante.
Escalante moves away from the strike by Sogrin.
Sogrin blocks a low kick nicely.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Escalante might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Escalante tests Sogrin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Sogrin misses.
Sogrin slips a jab from Escalante.
Escalante blocks the body kick.
Escalante misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Escalante.
Escalante misses with a low kick.
Escalante shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sogrin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escalante moves away.
Sogrin fails to land with a series of punches.
Escalante thuds a left hand into Sogrin's body.
Escalante throws a shot from downtown. Sogrin moves away and avoids it.
Escalante lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sogrin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Escalante at a distance.
Escalante tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sogrin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've been told by Escalante's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escalante ducks under a wild hook from Sogrin.
Escalante ducks right into an uppercut from Sogrin.
That kick from Sogrin tenderised Escalante's leg. Escalante is trying to keep his angry face on.
Escalante misses the shot to the body.
Sogrin misses with a two punch combination.
Sogrin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Escalante at a distance.
Sogrin throws a hook but Escalante blocks it.
Escalante with the inside leg kick.
A big left from Sogrin misses.
Escalante throws a quick counter head kick but Sogrin was just out of range.
Escalante throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sogrin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Escalante uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sogrin.
Sogrin moves out of range as Escalante strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escalante throws a hook to the side of Sogrin's head but Sogrin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sogrin lands a really nice looking cross but Escalante seems unphased.
Sogrin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Escalante darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Escalante slips under a jab.
Escalante lands a nice looking body shot.
Sogrin walks into a straight right hand from Escalante.
Sogrin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Escalante momentarily.
Escalante connects with a jab.
Sogrin lands an overhand right.
Sogrin throws a nice looking combination but Escalante bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sogrin misses with a left hand
and Escalante counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Escalante loads up on a big right hand but Sogrin slips the punch.
Sogrin unleashes a big counter combination but Escalante bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sogrin misses with an uppercut
and Escalante counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That kick from Escalante tenderised Sogrin's leg. Sogrin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Escalante misses with a body punch
and Sogrin counters with a good, hard body kick but Escalante shrugs it off.
A nice combination there by Sogrin.
A punch combination from Sogrin misses.
Escalante half committed to a counter leg kick.
Escalante throws a nice inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Sogrin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sogrin.
Sogrin throws a nice looking combination but Escalante bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Escalante misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sogrin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sogrin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escalante misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escalante misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Konstantin Sogrin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sogrin misses with a leg kick
and Sogrin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Escalante looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Escalante misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Escalante tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sogrin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A nice combination there by Sogrin.
Escalante throws a front kick aimed at Sogrin's knee but Sogrin avoids it well.
Sogrin lands a jab-cross combination.
Sogrin throws a right hand that misses
enabling Escalante to counter with a crisp jab.
Escalante scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sogrin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Escalante thinks about countering with a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Escalante.
Sogrin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Escalante smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sogrin with a nice cross.
Sogrin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Escalante cracks Sogrin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice cross by Sogrin.
Escalante throws a shot from downtown. Sogrin moves away and avoids it.
Sogrin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sogrin with a nice cross.
Sogrin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sogrin slips under a jab.
Sogrin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Escalante with a body shot.
Sogrin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escalante.
Escalante misses with a right hand
and Escalante takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Escalante misses with a head kick.
Escalante throws a jab but it's blocked by Sogrin.
Sogrin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escalante.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escalante takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Sogrin misses.
Sogrin slips under a jab from Escalante.
Escalante lands with a thumping leg kick.
Escalante throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sogrin throws a low kick but Escalante moves out of range easily.
Sogrin misses with an uppercut. Escalante saw that one coming.
Sogrin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Escalante tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sogrin is able to avoid easily.
A good leg kick by Sogrin.
Sogrin slips under a jab.
Escalante defending well as Sogrin loads up on a big left hand.
Escalante misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sogrin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escalante misses with a leg kick
and Sogrin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sogrin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escalante.
Escalante lands a nice shot that snaps Sogrin's head back.
Escalante throws a head kick but Sogrin moves out of range.
Sogrin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Escalante looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Escalante has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Escalante there as he acknowledges the shot.
Escalante throws a quick inside leg kick.
Escalante loads up on a big right hand but Sogrin slips the punch.
Sogrin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sogrin lands a jab to Escalante's midsection.
Sogrin looks for the body kick but Escalante saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Sogrin, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escalante looks to throw the jab but Sogrin is out of range.
Sogrin feints a counter leg kick.
Sogrin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Escalante connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sogrin throws a leg kick but Escalante moved away.
Sogrin connects with a high kick.
Escalante misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sogrin throws a push kick but Escalante slaps the foot to one side.
Sogrin works over Escalante's head and body with a nice combination.
Escalante looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sogrin walks into a stiff left hand from Escalante.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab from Escalante.
Sogrin throws a series of punches but Escalante moves out of range.
Sogrin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Sogrin really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A big left from Escalante misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Escalante.
Sogrin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Escalante connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sogrin scrambles back to his feet.
Sogrin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Escalante misses with a wild combination.
Sogrin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Escalante connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escalante throws a hook but Sogrin blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Sogrin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Sogrin.
Sogrin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sogrin throws a nice looking combination but Escalante bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Escalante throwing a counter right hand but Sogrin manages to avoid it.
Escalante throws a looping overhand right but Sogrin ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sogrin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Escalante throws a looping overhand right but Sogrin ducks down to avoid it.
Sogrin ducks under a wild hook from Escalante.
Sogrin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sogrin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Escalante. That did some damage!
Sogrin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sogrin works the jab nicely.
Sogrin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sogrin throws the left hand but Escalante avoids the punch easily.
Escalante feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Escalante lands a left and a right that send Sogrin crashing to the mat, dazed. Escalante thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Sogrin is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escalante will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sogrin is still on wobbly legs! Can Escalante finish him?
Sogrin scores with a jab to the head.
Sogrin seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Escalante. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Escalante.
Escalante scoring well with a low kick there.
Escalante missing with a left hand there. Sogrin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sogrin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sogrin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice leg kick from Escalante, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sogrin swings for the body but Escalante moves out of range.
No joy there for Sogrin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Escalante misses with a low kick as Sogrin jumps back.
Sogrin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sogrin throws a jab but it's blocked by Escalante.
Sogrin throws a poor cross that misses
and Escalante counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Escalante connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escalante displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sogrin throws out the jab.
Escalante comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Donk. Escalante catches Sogrin right on the button with a cross.
Nice defenses there by Sogrin.
Sogrin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Escalante.
Escalante throws a hook but Sogrin avoids it easily.
Escalante connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Escalante drops Sogrin with a beautiful combination! Sogrin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Escalante is looking for the KO!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escalante throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Sogrin's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Escalante dives in looking to finish as Sogrin flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Escalante's strikes! Escalante is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Sogrin's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Sogrin was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vicente Escalante!
Vicente Escalante managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Anderson (ranked 253 p4p, 528 weight class) and Anni Skystalker (ranked 26 p4p, 58 weight class). Anderson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pop out . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anni Skystalker!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson misses with a two punch combination.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Skystalker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Skystalker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Anderson in his tracks.
Anderson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Skystalker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Skystalker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike.
Anderson trying to stall but Skystalker improves his position.
Skystalker trying to control the position but instead, Anderson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Skystalker into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Anderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Skystalker struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Anderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson tries to break free but Skystalker pushes him back against the cage.
Skystalker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Skystalker.
Anderson manages to break the clinch.
Anderson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Skystalker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Skystalker.
Anderson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Skystalker connects with a crisp jab.
Skystalker drops his hands momentarily and Anderson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Anderson jabs Skystalker right on the nose. Skystalker blinks but takes it well.
Nice shot by Anderson.
Skystalker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Skystalker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skystalker scores with a hook to the body. Anderson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skystalker slips under a jab.
Anderson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSkystalker.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Skystalker checks it.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finch Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
That kick from Skystalker tenderised Anderson's leg. Anderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Skystalker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anderson.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skystalker.
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick.
Skystalker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anderson at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skystalker shoots in but Anderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skystalker scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson digs a good hook to Skystalker's body.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Skystalker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Skystalker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Anderson misses with a hook. Skystalker ducked under it nicely.
Skystalker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Skystalker moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Anderson lands a big right hand that sends Skystalker crashing to the mat! Anderson stays standing though and waves Skystalker back to his feet!
Skystalker is rocked!
Anderson closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Skystalker out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryan Anderson!
Ryan Anderson retains his featherweight title!
Ryan Anderson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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