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CMMA 136 Skellington v Switzer PBP Commentary |
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Javier Martinez really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 188.9, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Vinny Baldelli was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sone Fujimaro (ranked 2669 p4p, 3704 weight class) and Matthew Albans (ranked 340 p4p, 434 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sone Fujimaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matthew Albans !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Albans slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fujimaro misses with a leg kick.
Albans throws a looping overhand right but Fujimaro ducks down to avoid it.
Fujimaro lands a head shot.
Albans steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fujimaro.
Albans tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fujimaro.
Albans dives in for a single leg takedown but Fujimaro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fujimaro looks to land a left hand but Albans moved out of range nicely.
Albans tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fujimaro cracks Albans with a good jab.
Fujimaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fujimaro throws a lazy right hand but Albans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fujimaro throws a big shot that misses.
Fujimaro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fujimaro wants to land a leg kick but Albans is out of range.
Fujimaro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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!
Albans fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fujimaro throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujimaro lands with a slapping head kick.
Sone Fujimaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fujimaro lands with a cross.
No luck for Albans with that takedown attempt.
Albans walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Albans throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fujimaro on the side of the head.
Albans moves out of range as Fujimaro strikes.
Albans tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fujimaro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fujimaro lands a nice shot that snaps Albans 's head back.
Fujimaro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Albans .
Albans feints the counter takedown.
Fujimaro misses with a lunging right hand
and Albans counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fujimaro!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Albans wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fujimaro keeps working.
Albans thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albans wants to control for a moment but Fujimaro uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Albans wants to free his trapped foot but Fujimaro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fujimaro is not content to let Albans control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujimaro is trying to stand up here but Albans is controlling him well.
Albans is trying to control. Fujimaro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fujimaro is defending against the submission attempts here by Albans .
Fujimaro is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Spartan Mixed Martial Arts that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Albans seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fujimaro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Albans takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Albans slips under a jab from Fujimaro.
Fujimaro lands an overhand right.
Albans shoots in but Fujimaro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sone Fujimaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Albans .
Albans ducks under a wild hook from Fujimaro.
Albans has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Albans there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fujimaro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Albans throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fujimaro takes a swing at Albans 's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from Fujimaro misses
and Albans counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fujimaro!
Albans taking a breather here.
Albans is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fujimaro has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sone Fujimaro dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fujimaro misses with a straight left.
Albans uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fujimaro.
Albans tries to clinch there but Fujimaro circles away.
A big left from Fujimaro misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fujimaro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fujimaro works the jab nicely.
Sone Fujimaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Fujimaro.
Fujimaro misses with a hook. Albans ducked under it nicely.
Fujimaro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Albans avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Albans takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fujimaro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Albans can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Fujimaro. No joy for Albans on that attempt.
Fujimaro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fujimaro throws a jab but it's blocked by Albans .
Albans takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Albans fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujimaro throws a low kick but Albans moves out of range easily.
Albans with the counter takedown but Fujimaro avoids it easily.
Fujimaro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Albans counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Albans stops Fujimaro from getting back to his feet.
Albans passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fujimaro!
Albans tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Albans tries to take Fujimaro's back but instead Fujimaro uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albans uses his free foot to push down on Fujimaro's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fujimaro.
Fujimaro tries to buck Albans off but he can't manage it.
Albans swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Fujimaro is now in Albans 's guard. A big mistake from Albans there, giving up the dominant position!
Sone Fujimaro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Albans controls Fujimaro momentarily but Fujimaro frees himself.
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!
Albans escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fujimaro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Albans controls Fujimaro momentarily but Fujimaro frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albans has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Matthew Albans has got the better of the ground game so far.
Albans looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Albans working for a triangle but Fujimaro defends it easily.
Albans looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fujimaro stands and steps away. Albans gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Albans throws the kick towards the body but Fujimaro avoids it.
Fujimaro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fujimaro lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Albans is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fujimaro.
Fujimaro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Albans darts in looking for a takedown but Fujimaro gets double underhooks and turns Albans into the cage.
Sone Fujimaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Albans .
Albans moves away from the strike by Fujimaro.
Fujimaro tries to land a leg kick but Albans saw it coming and moves away.
And Albans tries to counter it with a takedown but Fujimaro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sone Fujimaro dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Albans misses with an attempted mid kick.
Albans throws a jab but it's blocked by Fujimaro.
Fujimaro misses with a wild body shot.
Fujimaro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fujimaro.
Albans shoots in for a double leg but Fujimaro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A low kick from Fujimaro misses
and Albans counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fujimaro!
Fujimaro bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fujimaro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Albans 's hands.
Fujimaro misses with a leg kick
and Albans counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Albans is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fujimaro sees it coming and defends easily.
Albans looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujimaro looks like he's trying to stand up.
Albans wants to control but Fujimaro is keeping him busy.
Matthew Albans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Fujimaro is trying to stand up here but Albans is controlling him well.
Albans keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Albans is stalling here. Fujimaro is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Albans seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Fujimaro has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Albans trying to control but Fujimaro flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Fujimaro biding his time, looking for the opening.
Albans tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albans keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Albans is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fujimaro decides to stand up, even though he's got his opponent's back.
Fujimaro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fujimaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Albans feints the counter takedown.
Sone Fujimaro is winning the standup battle so far.
Albans slips under a jab.
Albans tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Albans tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fujimaro lands a leg kick that knocks Albans off balance momentarily.
Fujimaro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fujimaro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Albans takes one on the button.
Albans is looking to clinch but Fujimaro is avoiding it.
As Albans backs away, Fujimaro returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fujimaro is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fujimaro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Albans goes for a double leg but Fujimaro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fujimaro continues to drive forward.
Albans misses with a body shot.
Fujimaro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fujimaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Albans throws out the jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Albans .
It looked like Fujimaro was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Albans fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Albans on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fujimaro throws a head kick that Albans semi-blocks.
Albans stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fujimaro.
Albans darts in and clinches Fujimaro up against the cage.
Fujimaro blocking some punches.
Fujimaro prevents the takedown attempt.
Sone Fujimaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Albans .
Albans has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fujimaro after a bit of a struggle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sone Fujimaro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fujimaro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sone Fujimaro!
Sone Fujimaro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Henry Keaty (ranked 3938 p4p, 24137 weight class) and Shahram Sheikhan (ranked 213 p4p, 290 weight class). Keaty comes to the cage accompanied by Lazerpunk - Damage. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Henry Keaty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shahram Sheikhan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheikhan lands a jab to Keaty's midsection.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Keaty shoots in but Sheikhan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Keaty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Keaty will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Keaty cracks Sheikhan with a good jab.
Keaty throws a hook but Sheikhan blocks it.
Sheikhan scores with a hook.
Keaty takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Keaty takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sheikhan walks into a straight right hand from Keaty.
Sheikhan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sheikhan lands with a nice 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!
Sheikhan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sheikhan lands with a good body shot.
Keaty scores with a jab. Sheikhan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sheikhan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sheikhan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A left and a right from Sheikhan both land. Nice combination.
Sheikhan connects with a body shot.
Sheikhan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Keaty lands with a shot to the body.
Sheikhan tries to clinch but Keaty moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheikhan closes the distance and pushes Keaty back into the cage.
Sheikhan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Keaty gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sheikhan regains guard.
Sheikhan wants to get back to his feet but Keaty passes into half guard.
Sheikhan is trying to get back to full guard.
Keaty is trying to work for a kimura but Sheikhan is defending well.
Keaty seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Sheikhan is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Henry Keaty!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Henry Keaty made sure he mentioned ALPHA Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kosmodrom Baikonurov (ranked 3093 p4p, 2486 weight class) and Napoleon Panda (ranked 176 p4p, 142 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kosmodrom Baikonurov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Napoleon Panda!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panda closes the distance and clinches.
Panda jumps guard but Baikonurov stands there with Panda around his waist. Panda gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Baikonurov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Panda tries to pull guard but Baikonurov holds him up against the cage and eventually Panda drops back down to his feet.
Panda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kosmodrom Baikonurov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Napoleon Panda.
Panda tries to pull guard but Baikonurov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Baikonurov lands a shoulder strike.
Panda tries to pull guard but Baikonurov holds him up against the cage and eventually Panda drops back down to his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baikonurov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Panda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baikonurov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Baikonurov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Baikonurov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Panda wants to clinch
and Baikonurov counters with a three punch combo that has Panda backing up. Panda nods at Baikonurov to acknowledge the strikes.
Panda fails with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panda tries to clinch up.
Panda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Baikonurov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda tries to clinch but Baikonurov is having none of it.
Baikonurov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kosmodrom Baikonurov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Panda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Panda backs away, Baikonurov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Panda closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Panda lands in his opponent's guard.
Panda stops Baikonurov from standing up.
Baikonurov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Panda manages to get himself to full guard.
Baikonurov is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Beasties that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Panda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baikonurov defends well.
Baikonurov controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baikonurov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Panda looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Baikonurov has picked Panda up and slammed him! Panda can't keep hold of the triangle and Baikonurov manages to pass to side control!
Panda seems a little lost for a moment, as Baikonurov dominates the positioning.
You can see the frustration on Panda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Panda tries to bench press Baikonurov off him but Baikonurov keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baikonurov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Panda gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Panda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Panda actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Panda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Baikonurov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Baikonurov passes to side control.
Panda seems a little lost for a moment, as Baikonurov dominates the positioning.
Panda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Panda is still trying to improve position.
Baikonurov takes a little break here. Panda wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Panda struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kosmodrom Baikonurov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Baikonurov lands with a good body shot.
Baikonurov lands a slapping body shot.
Baikonurov cracks a nice hook into Panda's ribs.
Panda darts in looking for a takedown but Baikonurov gets double underhooks and turns Panda into the cage.
Panda is looking to clinch but Baikonurov is avoiding it.
Panda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Baikonurov tries to avoid it but Panda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Baikonurov to the ground. Baikonurov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Baikonurov jabs at Panda's body.
That kick from Baikonurov tenderised Panda's leg. Panda is trying to keep his angry face on.
Panda chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baikonurov can pounce on him.
Baikonurov lands a glancing blow to the side of Panda's head.
Baikonurov lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panda tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Baikonurov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baikonurov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Panda shoots in looking for a takedown. Baikonurov tries to sprawl out of it but Panda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Baikonurov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kosmodrom Baikonurov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Napoleon Panda.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Baikonurov.
Baikonurov swats away the attempt to clinch by Panda.
Baikonurov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Panda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters circling a little - Baikonurov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Panda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Baikonurov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Panda somewhat.
Panda tries for a takedown but Baikonurov circles away easily
and Baikonurov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Panda fails with the takedown
and Baikonurov counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Baikonurov.
Panda fails with the takedown
and Panda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Panda is breathing heavily.
Baikonurov keeps Panda at a distance using the push kick.
Baikonurov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Panda looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baikonurov lands with a shot to the body.
Baikonurov cracks Panda with a good jab.
Panda takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Baikonurov lands a jab to the head.
Baikonurov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
 Panda is rocked!
Baikonurov cracks Panda with a good jab.
Panda is still on wobbly legs! Can Baikonurov finish him?
Panda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Baikonurov counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Panda! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kosmodrom Baikonurov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vadik Koslov (ranked 1461 p4p, 1643 weight class) and Spencer Wright (ranked 225 p4p, 249 weight class). Spencer Wright has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vadik Koslov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Spencer Wright!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright scores with a nice right hand.
Koslov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Koslov avoids the body shot from Wright.
Koslov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Koslov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wright looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wright is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Koslov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Koslov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Koslov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wright makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Koslov takes the fight into the clinch.
Koslov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wright can't break the clinch.
Wright working hard to break the clinch.
Wright is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wright.
Wright looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Koslov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Koslov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koslov throws a punch but it's blocked by Wright.
Wright manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koslov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wright swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wright scores with a jab to the body.
Spencer Wright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wright turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wright throws a hook but Koslov blocks it.
Wright swinging wildly here.
Koslov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wright.
Wright fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Koslov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wright lands a nice shot to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wright - that will leave a mark!
Koslov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wright lands a nice leg kick that just misses Koslov's sensitive parts.
Koslov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wright avoids it really well and circles away.
Wright with the inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koslov moves in looking to clinch but Wright pushes him off.
Koslov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wright lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koslov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wright.
Koslov moves into the clinch.
Wright breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wright throws a hook but Koslov blocks it.
Koslov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wright manages to circle out of the way.
Wright lands with a right hand.
Wright connects with a nice looking jab.
Wright scores with a sloppy right hand. Koslov should have avoided that one.
Koslov moves into range and clinches up with Wright.
Wright manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koslov tries to clinch but Wright is having none of it.
Koslov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koslov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wright has time to react.
Wright feints and then cracks Koslov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Koslov down.
Koslov misses with a body shot.
Wright throws a shot from downtown. Koslov moves away and avoids it.
Koslov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wright fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Koslov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wright cracks Koslov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Koslov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Spencer Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright connects with a crisp jab.
Koslov darts in and clinches Wright up against the cage.
Koslov working aggressively here.
Wright's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wright fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koslov missing with a left hand there. Wright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koslov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koslov tries to move into range but Wright moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wright thumps Koslov with a low kick.
Wright fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Koslov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Koslov misses with the combination.
Wright lands a front kick.
Wright lands with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Koslov.
Koslov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wright throws a leg kick which misses Koslov's front leg but catches the back leg as Koslov tries to avoid it.
Wright is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Koslov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Wright dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koslov. That did some damage!
Koslov is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donk. Wright catches Koslov right on the button with a cross.
Koslov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Spencer Wright dominated that round.
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.
Koslov ducks right into an uppercut from Wright.
Wright lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wright thumps Koslov with a low kick.
Wright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wright lands a lovely overhand right.
A lazy left from Wright finds it's target.
Wright fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Koslov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wright scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Wright finds it's way through Koslov's defenses.
Wright with a nice calf kick.
Wright fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Koslov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koslov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Koslov needs to keep his hands up - Wright had a free shot at his head there.
Wright misses with a hook.
Wright scores with a nice head shot.
Koslov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wright manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Koslov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Koslov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wright.
Koslov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wright manages to circle out of the way.
Good standup being displayed there by Wright as he connects with a hook.
Wright avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wright lands with a hook. Koslov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Koslov walks into a stiff left hand from Wright.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wright.
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Koslov.
Koslov moves into the clinch successfully.
Wright blocking some punches.
Koslov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wright has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Koslov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Wright's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wright buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wright scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A cross from Wright lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright digs a good hook to Koslov's body.
Wright swats away the attempt to clinch by Koslov.
A low kick lands for Wright.
Wright uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Koslov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Koslov throws a hook but Wright blocks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Wright. That snapped Koslov's head back.
Koslov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wright throws out the jab.
Koslov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wright lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Koslov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wright works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wright cracks a nice hook into Koslov's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koslov. That did some damage!
A nice leg kick lands there from Wright.
Wright lands a nice shot to the body.
Koslov defending well as Wright loads up on a big left hand.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Wright tenderised Koslov's leg. Koslov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wright bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Koslov's head backwards.
Wright slips a straight right by Koslov.
Wright connects with a solid leg kick.
Koslov fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Koslov.
Koslov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koslov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wright throws a shot to the body.
Koslov is looking to clinch but Wright is avoiding it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koslov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wright lands a lovely overhand right.
Wright fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Koslov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wright with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A cross from Wright lands.
Wright lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wright thumps Koslov with a low kick.
Koslov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wright cracks Koslov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wright connects with a leg kick.
Koslov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wright swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wright missing with a left hand there. Koslov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Spencer Wright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Wright moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wright lands a jab to Koslov's midsection.
A big left from Wright misses.
Koslov throws a lazy right hand but Wright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wright lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Spencer Wright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koslov slips a jab from Wright.
The crowd cheers as Wright lands an impressive looking overhand right. Koslov doesn't seem phased though.
Wright fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wright lands a head shot.
Koslov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wright.
Koslov is looking to counter the offense by Wright and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koslov takes one to the side of the head.
Koslov staying out of range there.
Wright cracks Koslov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koslov wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright gets caught flat footed, as Koslov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Koslov throws a big elbow that misses.
Koslov looking to pass the guard.
Wright controlling the position.
Koslov working some strikes from top position.
Wright really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Koslov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Koslov throws a big elbow that misses.
Vadik Koslov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright looking to control.
Wright pulls Koslov in close to prevent any damage.
Koslov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wright is trying to control the position but Koslov postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wright swings for the body but Koslov moves out of range.
Wright lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Koslov tries to clinch there but Wright circles away.
Koslov doesn't manage to clinch there - Wright circles away.
Koslov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wright manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wright scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Koslov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A shot to the liver by Wright. Beautiful body shot.
Koslov wants to clinch.
A left lands for Wright.
Wright moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wright circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wright lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Koslov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wright's waist but Wright gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Koslov off to one side.
Wright swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Wright.
Wright throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wright lands a nice shot to the body.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koslov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koslov wants to clinch.
Wright stuffs the takedown.
Koslov rushes Wright and presses him up against the cage.
Wright's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by Wright.
Spencer Wright is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Koslov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wright sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Koslov somewhat.
Wright looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spencer Wright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wright winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spencer Wright!
Spencer Wright very nearly forgot to thank Conviction amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Blumreisinger (ranked 1774 p4p, 1931 weight class) and Samuel Clemens (ranked 241 p4p, 254 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Blumreisinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Clemens!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blumreisinger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clemens scores with a shot to the body.
Blumreisinger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Clemens throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blumreisinger changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Blumreisinger does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Blumreisinger tries a low kick but Clemens avoids it.
Clemens on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blumreisinger. Blumreisinger obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice uppercut lands for Clemens. That snapped Blumreisinger's head back.
Blumreisinger motions for Clemens to come forward. Blumreisinger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Clemens scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blumreisinger throws a leg kick
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Blumreisinger tries to close the distance and clinch but Clemens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Clemens throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blumreisinger wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clemens moves out of range of the leg kick from Blumreisinger.
Clemens lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Samuel Clemens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clemens lands a body shot.
Clemens lands a head shot.
Clemens fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Clemens scores with a shot to the body.
Clemens connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blumreisinger momentarily.
Blumreisinger misses with a low kick.
Clemens swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Clemens lands a nice shot to the body.
Blumreisinger looks to throw the jab but Clemens is out of range.
Blumreisinger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Clemens is able to avoid easily.
Clemens scores with a sloppy right hand. Blumreisinger should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blumreisinger tries to clinch there but Clemens circles away.
Clemens's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Clemens duly obliges.
Clemens feints and then cracks Blumreisinger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blumreisinger down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blumreisinger looks to land a body kick but Clemens moved away.
Blumreisinger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Clemens tries to clinch but Blumreisinger is having none of it.
Blumreisinger drops down looking for a counter takedown but Clemens sprawls and moves away.
Clemens 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.
Clemens checks a leg kick nicely.
Blumreisinger tries to work over Clemens's front leg with a kick but Clemens checks it.
Blumreisinger connects with an inside leg kick.
Clemens turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Clemens checks a low kick from Blumreisinger.
Blumreisinger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blumreisinger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A countering left hand to the body from Clemens misses.
Clemens scores with a nice body kick.
Clemens lands a leg kick that knocks Blumreisinger off balance momentarily.
Clemens tests Blumreisinger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clemens misses with a double jab.
Blumreisinger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blumreisinger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Blumreisinger throws a leg kick
and Clemens counters with a one-two to the body.
Blumreisinger drives through and clinches with Clemens against the cage.
Blumreisinger tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Blumreisinger takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Clemens.
Clemens scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blumreisinger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Clemens scores with a hook to the body.
Blumreisinger is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Clemens scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Clemens.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blumreisinger takes a knee right on the jaw!
Clemens breaks from the clinch.
Blumreisinger tries to clinch up but Clemens circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice side step and Clemens releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Clemens tests Blumreisinger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clemens lands the left hand.
Clemens clinches up with Blumreisinger and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clemens lands a hook to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Blumreisinger throws an elbow but it misses.
Clemens lands a nice shot to the body.
Blumreisinger jumps guard but Clemens turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Clemens throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Clemens lands an uppercut.
Clemens gets through Blumreisinger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Clemens softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Clemens lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Clemens.
A right handed body shot lands from Clemens.
Clemens working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Clemens lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clemens pushes Blumreisinger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
 Blumreisinger is rocked!
Clemens stalling against the cage.
A short right from Clemens on the inside.
Clemens lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Clemens dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Blumreisinger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Clemens.
Clemens tries to clinch up.
Clemens lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blumreisinger at a distance.
Blumreisinger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Clemens.
Clemens throws a right and a left that Blumreisinger avoids nicely.
A combination from Blumreisinger does no damage.
Blumreisinger fails to land with a series of punches.
Clemens cracks a nice hook into Blumreisinger's ribs.
Clemens lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Blumreisinger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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!
Blumreisinger throws a front kick aimed at Clemens's knee but Clemens avoids it well.
Clemens lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Clemens scores with a nice head shot.
Nice cross by Clemens.
Blumreisinger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oh Blumreisinger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blumreisinger throws a leg kick but Clemens checks it.
Blumreisinger seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blumreisinger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Clemens was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blumreisinger tries to clinch but Clemens moves out of range.
Blumreisinger misses with a hook. Clemens ducked under it nicely.
Clemens doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Clemens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blumreisinger appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Clemens jabs Blumreisinger right on the nose. Blumreisinger blinks but takes it well.
Blumreisinger throws a leg kick but Clemens moved away.
Clemens throws out a counter right but Blumreisinger avoids it with no problem.
Clemens jabs Blumreisinger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Clemens scores with a leg kick.
A left and a right from Clemens both land. Nice combination.
Clemens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clemens lands with a thumping leg kick.
Clemens displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clemens connects with a looping right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Clemens checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Clemens lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Blumreisinger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clemens sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clemens keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Clemens lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blumreisinger at a distance.
Clemens scores with a hook to the body. Blumreisinger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clemens ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blumreisinger closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Clemens did well to prevent Blumreisinger getting side control.
Blumreisinger is trying to control. Clemens wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Clemens is concentrating on defense, preventing Blumreisinger from advancing position.
Clemens moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Blumreisinger drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Blumreisinger jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Clemens controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blumreisinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Clemens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blumreisinger looking to pass the guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Clemens really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blumreisinger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blumreisinger is working hard here to advance position.
Blumreisinger drops back looking for a leg! Clemens is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Clemens manages to kick Blumreisinger off! Blumreisinger jumps back into Clemens's guard.
Clemens pulls Blumreisinger in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blumreisinger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Clemens is looking for the big counter here.
Clemens lands a nice shot that snaps Blumreisinger's head back.
Blumreisinger throws out a leg kick but Clemens moves out of range and Blumreisinger only half commits.
And Clemens responds with a good body kick, but Blumreisinger manages to step out the way in time.
Clemens listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Clemens throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Blumreisinger throws a body shot but no joy.
Clemens is looking to clinch.
Blumreisinger looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Clemens scores with a jab. Blumreisinger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blumreisinger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Clemens connects with a body shot.
Blumreisinger throws a leg kick
and Clemens counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Blumreisinger tries to clinch there but Clemens circles away.
Blumreisinger tries to land a leg kick but Clemens saw it coming and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Clemens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Blumreisinger closes the distance looking to clinch
and Clemens counters with a nice uppercut.
Clemens throws a series of punches but Blumreisinger moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Clemens blocks the leg kick.
And Clemens responds with a good body kick, but Blumreisinger manages to step out the way in time.
Blumreisinger fails with a takedown attempt.
Clemens scores with a nice head shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Clemens.
Clemens connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clemens with a nice calf kick.
Blumreisinger motions for Clemens to come forward. Blumreisinger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And Clemens responds with a good body kick, but Blumreisinger manages to step out the way in time.
Blumreisinger throws a right and a left that Clemens avoids nicely.
Clemens sends Blumreisinger crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Clemens is motioning to the referee to let Blumreisinger up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blumreisinger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clemens throws a head kick that misses.
Clemens moves into the clinch.
Clemens throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blumreisingers head.
Clemens lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Clemens lands a body punch.
Blumreisinger fails to pull guard.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Clemens.
Samuel Clemens seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Clemens drops Blumreisinger onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Blumreisinger is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clemens unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Blumreisinger! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Clemens is unloading with more strikes now! Blumreisinger drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Clemens!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Okafor (ranked 2295 p4p, 2358 weight class) and Patrick Turgeon (ranked 282 p4p, 288 weight class). Patrick Turgeon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Okafor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Patrick Turgeon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okafor misses with a hook
and Turgeon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Okafor thinking.
A nice combination there by Okafor.
 It looks like Patrick Turgeon has been cut.
Turgeon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Turgeon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Turgeon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Turgeon just misses with a punch to the body.
Turgeon connects with a body shot that sends Okafor's belly button to the back.
Okafor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turgeon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Turgeon lands a big right hand that sends Okafor crashing to the mat! Turgeon stays standing though and waves Okafor back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okafor throws out a loose jab but Turgeon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turgeon cracks Okafor with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Okafor tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Turgeon pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Okafor is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Turgeon!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charlie River (ranked 2851 p4p, 1416 weight class) and Caio Peieira (ranked 162 p4p, 83 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think River might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Waylon Jennings - I've Always Been Crazy. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charlie River!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Caio Peieira!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River with a jab.
It looks like Caio Peieira has been cut.
Peieira blocks a jab.
Peieira misses with a leg kick.
Peieira misses with a kick to the body.
River has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rivers Edge Gym in the buildup to the fight.
River misses with a kick to the body.
Peieira misses with a kick to the body
and River makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Peieira tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from River.
Peieira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
River checks the leg kick.
Caio Peieira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peieira defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
Peieira wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
River misses with a series of wild punches.
Peieira throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Peieira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A leg kick checked by Peieira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River thows a left - swing and a miss!
Peieira throws a leg kick but River moved away.
Peieira throws a lazy body kick
and River counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Peieira shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. River manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Peieira advances position into side control!
Peieira has worked his way into a potential kimura here. River is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Peieira yanks on the arm and River is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Peieira.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Caio Peieira!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Evan Duvernay (ranked 154 p4p, 803 weight class) and Damian Tonon (ranked 23 p4p, 104 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evan Duvernay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damian Tonon!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duvernay throws a series of punches but Tonon avoids them all with ease.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tonon has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Duvernay swings widly with a right hand
and Tonon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Duvernay wriggles free and stands up.
Duvernay goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tonon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tonon clinches up with Duvernay and pushes him back against the cage.
Tonon has picked Duvernay up - he's going for a ride! Tonon dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Duvernay keeps working.
Tonon is looking for a kimura here.
Tonon trying to control from half guard but Duvernay is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonon is looking for a kimura here.
Tonon wants to control but Duvernay is keeping him busy.
Duvernay wants to control but Tonon is keeping busy.
Tonon seems to be working for a kimura but Duvernay defends the submission attempt.
Tonon stalling away here and it's allowed Duvernay to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Duvernay can't keep his opponent in guard - Tonon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tonon is pressing down on Duvernay's thigh, looking to free his foot. Duvernay is holding on for now.
Tonon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tonon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonon seems to be working for a kimura but Duvernay defends the submission attempt.
Tonon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Duvernay doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tonon.
Tonon is trying to work for a kimura but Duvernay is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Duvernay has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tonon is working away from the top position though.
Tonon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tonon is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Duvernay reverses the position - he's now on top in Tonon's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tonon isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Duvernay stacks Tonon on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Duvernay!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Evan Duvernay will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tonon moves to clinch but Duvernay breaks away
enabling Duvernay to counter with a crisp jab.
Tonon tries to clinch but Duvernay is having none of it.
No luck for Tonon with that takedown attempt.
Tonon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Damian Tonon has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Duvernay misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Duvernay - that landed with a thud.
Duvernay creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tonon's defenses.
Tonon is looking for a takedown.
Duvernay lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tonon backwards.
Tonon can't get the takedown.
Evan Duvernay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Tonon.
A hook to the body from Duvernay.
Duvernay lands an elbow inside that Tonon shrugs off.
Tonon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Duvernay misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tonon tries to pull guard but Duvernay forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Duvernay lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Duvernay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tonon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Duvernay connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duvernay misses with a wild body shot.
Tonon darts in trying to clinch
and Duvernay counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tonon thinking.
Tonon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Duvernay. That one must have hurt.
Duvernay looks to score with a jab to the body but Tonon is just out of range.
Tonon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Duvernay defends it well.
Tonon tries to clinch up.
Duvernay lands a slapping body shot.
Tonon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duvernay misses with a kick to the body
and Tonon counters with a shoot takedown. Duvernay fights it but they end up in guard.
Tonon wants to pass the guard but Duvernay is keeping the position.
Duvernay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tonon can do to turn this around?
Tonon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Duvernay manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Tonon controlling Duvernay's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Duvernay is aware though and is defending well.
Duvernay has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tonon working for a triangle but Duvernay defends it easily.
Tonon is looking to sweep but instead, Duvernay has passed into half guard.
Tonon is looking to control Duvernay's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tonon avoid being mounted?
Tonon looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Duvernay dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Damian Tonon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Duvernay misses with a wild body shot.
Tonon feints the counter takedown.
Tonon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tonon wants to clinch.
Tonon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tonon tries for a takedown but Duvernay sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duvernay dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tonon staying out of range there.
Evan Duvernay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duvernay scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duvernay misses with a lunging right hand
and Tonon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Duvernay won't be happy with that.
Tonon working away.
Duvernay prevents Tonon from improving position.
Duvernay tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tonon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tonon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tonon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Duvernay, who protects the arm well.
Tonon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Duvernay, who protects the arm well.
Damian Tonon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Tonon goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Duvernay has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tonon but great work by Duvernay.
Duvernay is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tonon's shoulder. That is not cool.
Tonon looking for a sweep but Duvernay has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Tonon is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonon sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Duvernay is thwarting Tonon's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Duvernay is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tonon wants to control the action here but instead Duvernay manages to pass to full mount!
Duvernay looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonon is looking to get to half guard.
Tonon flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Duvernay tries to control but Tonon wriggling away.
Tonon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Duvernay utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duvernay is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Duvernay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Duvernay has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Duvernay!
Our winner, Evan Duvernay, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Skellington (ranked 828 p4p, 377 weight class) and Kyle Switzer (ranked 127 p4p, 55 weight class). Switzer has chosen The Rolling Stones - Street Fighting Man as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Skellington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Switzer!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skellington fails with the takedown
and Switzer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Skellington tries to score a power double leg takedown but Switzer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Skellington somewhat.
Skellington goes for a double leg but Switzer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Switzer continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Skellington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Switzer breaks from the clinch.
Skellington shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Switzer pinned against the cage. Switzer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Skellington gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Switzer counters with a head kick that drops Skellington to the mat! Skellington scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Skellington is rocked!
Skellington dives in for a single leg takedown but Switzer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Switzer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A right hook to the body lands for Switzer.
Skellington fails to pull guard.
Skellington is trying to pull guard but Switzer has him pressed against the cage.
Skellington jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Switzer walks away with a smile on his face. Skellington gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Switzer thuds a left hand into Skellington's body.
Skellington is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Switzer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Skellington takes a step back to recover.
Kyle Switzer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Switzer feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Skellington sprawling to the canvas! Skellington rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Switzer finish him?!
Oh Skellington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Switzer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Switzer measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Skellington! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Kyle Switzer!
Kyle Switzer was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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