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DMMA 226 Makkonen vs Drake 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fidelity Castro (ranked 3096 p4p, 3598 weight class) and Chris Jarvis (ranked 352 p4p, 417 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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201
23 - 15 - 0 |
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187 cm
25
197
3 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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 23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fidelity Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Jarvis!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jarvis clinches up against the cage.
Jarvis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jarvis misses with a body punch.
Jarvis misses with some punches.
Jarvis tries to throw a body punch but Castro avoids it by throwing Jarvis back against the cage.
Jarvis struggles to land a body shot inside as Castro controls his hands.
Jarvis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jarvis lands a hook that snaps the head of Castro backwards.
Jarvis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jarvis letting Castro take a breather here.
Castro has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jarvis prevents a body shot from Castro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Castro misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro has Jarvis pressed against the cage.
Castro being controlled against the cage.
Castro stalling.
Jarvis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jarvis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Castro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jarvis digs a right hand underneath Castro's ribcage. Castro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jarvis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castro's elbow.
Jarvis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
 It looks like Fidelity Castro has been cut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch on the inside from Jarvis fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarvis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Castro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Castro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jarvis tries to clinch up but Castro circles away and keeps his distance.
Jarvis rushes Castro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Castro controlling the action here for a moment.
Jarvis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Castro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jarvis cracks Castro with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarvis lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jarvis.
Jarvis misses with some punches.
Jarvis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Castro just leaning against Jarvis, taking a breather.
Castro misses with a body punch.
Jarvis can't find room to land a body shot as Castro controls the action.
Jarvis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jarvis misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Jarvis.
The referee is keeping an eye on Castro - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Castro is looking to control Jarvis's arms but Jarvis gets an underhook and turns him. Now Castro has his back to the cage.
Castro blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarvis struggles to land a body shot inside as Castro controls his hands.
Jarvis has a couple of punches blocked by Castro.
Jarvis swings wildly with an uppercut but Castro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jarvis pushes Castro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Castro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Castro breaks from the clinch.
Jarvis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jarvis closes the distance and pushes Castro back into the cage.
Jarvis lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castro blocks a body shot from Jarvis.
Castro tries to circle away but Jarvis has him pinned against the cage.
Jarvis throws a punch but it's blocked by Castro.
Jarvis misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Jarvis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fidelity Castro's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jarvis moves into range and clinches up with Castro.
Jarvis misses with a punch on the inside.
Jarvis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Castro backwards.
Castro can't find room to land a body shot as Jarvis controls the action.
Jarvis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jarvis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jarvis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jarvis working aggressively here.
Jarvis working aggressively here.
Jarvis stalling in the clinch but Castro improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarvis misses with a body punch.
Castro throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Jarvis fails to land.
Jarvis tries a body shot but Castro blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jarvis.
Castro can't find room to land a body shot as Jarvis controls the action.
Jarvis can't find room to land a body shot as Castro controls the action.
Jarvis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jarvis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castro's elbow.
Jarvis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jarvis throws a punch but it's blocked by Castro.
Jarvis prevents a body shot from Castro.
Jarvis scores with a shoulder strike.
Castro scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Jarvis fails to land.
Jarvis lands with a right to the head.
Jarvis throws a punch but it's blocked by Castro.
Jarvis can't find room to land a body shot as Castro controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarvis can't find room to land a body shot as Castro controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jarvis.
Castro tries to work over Jarvis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Jarvis as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jarvis fails to land.
Castro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jarvis tries to throw a body punch but Castro avoids it by throwing Jarvis back against the cage.
Castro blocks a body shot from Jarvis.
Jarvis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jarvis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Castro backwards.
Jarvis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jarvis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jarvis is trying to break the clinch but Castro has him pressed against the cage.
Jarvis misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Jarvis. No joy for Castro on that attempt.
Jarvis cracks a nice hook into Castro's ribs.
Castro looks to score with a jab to the body but Jarvis is just out of range.
Castro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Castro counters with a straight right hand.
Castro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Jarvis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Castro doesn't seem phased though.
Jarvis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Castro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jarvis tries to clinch up.
Jarvis tries to clinch up.
Castro throwing a counter right hand but Jarvis manages to avoid it.
Jarvis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarvis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jarvis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jarvis tries to clinch up but Castro circles away and keeps his distance.
Jarvis tries to clinch there but Castro circles away.
Jarvis lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jarvis misses with the combination.
Jarvis has managed to clinch.
Jarvis misses with a punch on the inside.
Jarvis tries to throw a body punch but Castro avoids it by throwing Jarvis back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Jarvis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fidelity Castro's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jarvis works Castro's body with a nice hook.
A shot to the liver by Jarvis. Beautiful body shot.
Jarvis tries to clinch up
and Castro counters with a straight right hand.
Jarvis scores with a jab to the body.
Jarvis moves into range and clinches up with Castro.
Jarvis lands a shot to the body.
Castro trying to stall but Jarvis improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarvis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jarvis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jarvis.
Still in the clinch, Jarvis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jarvis digs a right hand underneath Castro's ribcage. Castro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro blocking some punches.
Castro prevents a body shot from Jarvis.
Jarvis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Castro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jarvis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jarvis tries to throw a body punch but Castro avoids it by throwing Jarvis back against the cage.
Jarvis is leaning against Castro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Jarvis.
Jarvis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Castros head.
Jarvis misses with a punch on the inside.
Jarvis misses with the head strike.
Jarvis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarvis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jarvis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chris Jarvis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jarvis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jarvis throws a punch but it's blocked by Castro.
Jarvis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fidelity Castro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jarvis throws a punch but it's blocked by Castro.
Castro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jarvis has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Jarvis.
Jarvis tries to work over Castro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jarvis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Castro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Castro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jarvis clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jarvis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro prevents a body shot from Jarvis.
Jarvis is leaning against Castro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Castro blocking some punches.
Castro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jarvis moves into the clinch.
Jarvis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Jarvis.
Jarvis scores with a shot to the side of Castro's head.
Jarvis scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castro.
Castro wants to break free but Jarvis has control.
Jarvis swings wildly with an uppercut but Castro uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarvis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jarvis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jarvis fails to land.
Chris Jarvis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Castro leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jarvis misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Jarvis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jarvis 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Jarvis!
Chris Jarvis 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Khru Jako (ranked 2219 p4p, 3038 weight class) and Oswaldo Fadda Jr (ranked 300 p4p, 388 weight class). Jako comes into the arena with Catch a Fire blaring out of the sound system. Oswaldo Fadda Jr will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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175
6 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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 29 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Khru Jako!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oswaldo Fadda Jr!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jako swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fadda Jr cracks Jako with an open hand slap.
Jako stuns Fadda Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jako takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jako throws a body punch but Fadda Jr moves out of range.
Fadda Jr throws a lazy right hand but Jako sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fadda Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jako misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jako throws a solid leg kick but Fadda Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jako.
Jako misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fadda Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jakos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fadda Jr looks to clinch
and Jako counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fadda Jr cracks Jako with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oswaldo Fadda Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jako throws a head kick but Fadda Jr moves out of range.
Fadda Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jako uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jako shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fadda Jr takes one to the side of the head.
We've been told by Jako's head coaches at Vancouver Island Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fadda Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jako throws a head kick that half lands.
Fadda Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jako darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jako takes a swing at Fadda Jr's ribcage but misses.
Fadda Jr swings for the body but Jako moves out of range.
Fadda Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jako keeps the fight on the outside.
Fadda Jr misses with a wild body shot.
A left lands for Fadda Jr.
Jako drops his hands momentarily and Fadda Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fadda Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Jako throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fadda Jr on the side of the head.
Fadda Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jako is looking to counter with a body kick.
Fadda Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Jako off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jako just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Fadda Jr misses the target.
Jako tried to counter with a leg kick but Fadda Jr avoided it.
Nice uppercut there from Fadda Jr.
A head kick misses from Jako.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fadda Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Fadda Jr misses the target.
Jako fails to land with a series of punches.
Fadda Jr lands the left hand.
Fadda Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Khru Jako is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fadda Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jako scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fadda Jr in his tracks.
Jako drops his hands momentarily and Fadda Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fadda Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Decent striking displayed by Jako there.
Fadda Jr misses with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jako looks to land a right hand but Fadda Jr moved out of range.
Fadda Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fadda Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jako.
Jako throws a body kick that misses.
Fadda Jr shoots in for a takedown but Jako shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jako moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A punch lands to the side of Jako 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jako moves out of range of the strikes.
Jako tries a head kick but it misses.
Fadda Jr misses with a hook
and Jako counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fadda Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jako manages to avoid it.
Fadda Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Fadda Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jako pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jako needs to keep his hands up - Fadda Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Fadda Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jako's head backwards.
Fadda Jr lands with a straight right. Jako didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fadda Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Jako is just out of range.
Fadda Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jako looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jako throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fadda Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jako misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fadda Jr! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fadda Jr lands with a good body shot.
Fadda Jr lands a jab.
Jako looks to land a right hand but Fadda Jr moved out of range.
Jako lands a high kick!
Jako takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fadda Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jako.
A little jabbing left from Fadda Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jako waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fadda Jr.
Jako misses with an uppercut. Fadda Jr saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Fadda Jr misses.
Fadda Jr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jako had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Fadda Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Jako is just out of range.
Jako shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jab from Jako.
Fadda Jr avoids the head kick by Jako.
Fadda Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Jako counters with a low kick, right behind Fadda Jr 's knee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jako swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jako misses with a kick to the body.
Fadda Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jako has time to react.
Jako fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oswaldo Fadda Jr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jako lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fadda Jr's sensitive parts.
Jako tests Fadda Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fadda Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fadda Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fadda Jr lands an overhand right.
Fadda Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fadda Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fadda Jr connects with a jab.
Jako ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jako throws a head kick that misses
and Fadda Jr counters with a single leg into guard. Jako didn't expect that.
Jako is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fadda Jr is working Jako over against the cage.
Jako pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jako throws a sloppy head kick and Fadda Jr moves out of range easily.
Fadda Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fadda Jr connects with a body shot that sends Jako's belly button to the back.
Fadda Jr has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fadda Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oswaldo Fadda Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jako keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Jako was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fadda Jr.
A good leg kick by Jako.
Crunch! Jako slams his shin into Fadda Jr's torso.
Fadda Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Fadda Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fadda Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Fadda Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fadda Jr lands a jab.
Fadda Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Jako is just out of range.
Jako lands with a good body shot.
Fadda Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jako misses the shot to the body.
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!
Fadda Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fadda Jr cracks Jako with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fadda Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jako throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fadda Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fadda Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Fadda Jr does it's job there.
Jako throws a series of punches but Fadda Jr moves out of range.
Jako throws a right hand that misses
enabling Fadda Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Fadda Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
A head kick misses from Jako.
A head kick misses from Jako.
Fadda Jr tries for a takedown but Jako sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fadda Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fadda Jr swings for the body but Jako moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Fadda Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jako doesn't seem phased though.
Fadda Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jako counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fadda Jr tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jako counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fadda Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jako doesn't seem bothered though.
Fadda Jr misses with a body shot.
Jako takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jako swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jako tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fadda Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Jako.
Jako throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fadda Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jako throws a sloppy head kick and Fadda Jr moves out of range easily.
Jako throws a head kick but Fadda Jr moves out of range.
Fadda Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fadda Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Jako thuds his shin into the meat of Fadda Jr's side.
Jako is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fadda Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fadda Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jako under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fadda Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fadda Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jako looks to land a combination but Fadda Jr avoids it well.
Jako throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fadda Jr throws a counter combo.
Jako misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr lands a head shot.
Fadda Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Jako off the cage and back into range.
Jako steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr misses with a straight right.
Fadda Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Jako.
Fadda Jr catches Jako with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
An inside leg kick from Jako misses.
Fadda Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jako.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oswaldo Fadda Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Fadda Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jako under the eye.
Jako misses with a head kick.
Donk. Fadda Jr catches Jako right on the button with a cross.
Fadda Jr lands a jab.
Jako takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jako misses with a wild body shot.
Jako swats away the attempt to clinch by Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr throws a series of punches but Jako avoids them all with ease.
Jako takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fadda Jr avoids the body shot from Jako.
Fadda Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Jako circles away.
Fadda Jr looks to land a left hand but Jako moved out of range nicely.
Fadda Jr stuns Jako with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jako just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fadda Jr drives through and clinches with Jako against the cage.
Fadda Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Jako controls his hands.
Fadda Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jako manages to break the clinch.
Jako misses with a wild body shot.
Jako tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jako misses with a head kick.
A cross from Fadda Jr lands.
Fadda Jr connects with a single shot there.
The fighters circling - Fadda Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jako looks to land a right hand but Fadda Jr moved out of range.
Fadda Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jako under the eye.
Fadda Jr throws a body punch but Jako moves out of range.
Jako walks into a straight right hand from Fadda Jr.
Jako is looking to wear down Fadda Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jako pushes Fadda Jr away with a front 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!
Nice cross by Fadda Jr.
Khru Jako has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jako rushes Fadda Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fadda Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fadda Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jako.
Jako blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fadda Jr gets through Jako's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fadda Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Fadda Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fadda Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fadda Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Jako controls the action.
Jako prevents the takedown attempt.
Fadda Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jako misses with a punch to the body.
Fadda Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fadda Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jako blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Fadda Jr as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fadda Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Jako controls his hands.
Fadda Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Jako is trying to break free.
Fadda Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Jako controls the action.
Fadda Jr tries a body shot but Jako blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jako.
Jako looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jako blocks an uppercut.
Jako is trying to stall.
Fadda Jr digs a right hand into Jako's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jako's gas tank.
Fadda Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jako has had enough of the clinch but Fadda Jr keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fadda Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fadda Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fadda Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jako blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fadda Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Jako wants to break free but Fadda Jr has control.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr tries to pull guard but Jako holds him up against the cage and eventually Fadda Jr drops back down to his feet.
Fadda Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fadda Jr digs a right hand into Jako's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jako's gas tank.
Fadda Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jako has had enough of the clinch but Fadda Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Jako lands an elbow just above Fadda Jr 's eye.
Jako tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fadda Jr's elbow.
Nice body punch from Fadda Jr.
Jako breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jako swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jako takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fadda Jr scores with a jab. Jako acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fadda Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oswaldo Fadda Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fadda Jr 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 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oswaldo Fadda Jr!
Oswaldo Fadda Jr spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Koba Dvalishvili (ranked 1626 p4p, 1803 weight class) and Rich Voss (ranked 209 p4p, 232 weight class). Rich Voss has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Koba Dvalishvili's chin.
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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 20 - 13 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Koba Dvalishvili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rich Voss!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Voss misses.
Voss ducks under a wild hook from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dvalishvili throws a looping overhand right but Voss ducks down to avoid it.
Dvalishvili moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dvalishvili throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dvalishvili looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dvalishvili throws a shot to the body.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dvalishvili throws a nice outside leg kick.
Voss closes the distance and clinches.
Voss gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Voss postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Voss in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Voss stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dvalishvili swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voss has gone for a leg lock! Dvalishvili slips out almost immediately though and dives into Voss's guard.
Voss looking for a sweep. Not yet Voss, not yet.
Voss is pulling down on Dvalishvili's head. It's preventing any offense from Dvalishvili, at least for the moment.
Dvalishvili sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dvalishvili'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.
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.
Dvalishvili is looking to stand up but Voss won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Voss is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Voss has a closed guard, preventing Dvalishvili from standing up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A nice leg kick from Dvalishvili, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick that is checked
and Voss counters by clinching up.
Voss lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dvalishvili backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili throws a head punch that misses.
Dvalishvili working aggressively here.
Voss misses with a punch to the body.
Dvalishvili tries a body shot but Voss blocks it.
Voss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dvalishvili prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dvalishvili swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dvalishvili lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Voss backwards.
Nice body punch from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dvalishvili throws a head punch that misses.
Dvalishvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Voss's elbow.
Dvalishvili blocking some punches.
Voss tries to score a body lock takedown but Dvalishvili shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dvalishvili is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Koba Dvalishvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Voss.
Dvalishvili working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Voss.
A head punch on the inside from Dvalishvili fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voss throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Dvalishvili scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili pushes Voss back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dvalishvili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dvalishvili misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili scores with a shot to the side of Voss's head.
Voss presses Dvalishvili against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Voss wants a takedown but no success here.
Voss throws a head punch that misses.
Voss blocking some punches.
Dvalishvili working aggressively here.
Dvalishvili swings wildly with an uppercut but Voss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dvalishvili lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dvalishvili creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dvalishvili works on Voss's body with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koba Dvalishvili dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dvalishvili bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Voss gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dvalishvili connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Voss's hands.
Dvalishvili scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dvalishvili tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Voss was well out of range. Poor timing from Dvalishvili.
Voss tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dvalishvili ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Voss moves away.
Voss wants to counter with a clinch but Dvalishvili pushes him away.
Voss is looking to clinch but Dvalishvili is avoiding it.
Voss slips a jab and a cross from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands a lovely overhand right.
Dvalishvili misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Voss tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voss wants to clinch.
Voss moves away from the strike by Dvalishvili.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dvalishvili lands a nice shot that snaps Voss's head back.
Koba Dvalishvili is winning the standup battle so far.
Dvalishvili moves away from the strike by Voss.
Voss slips under a jab.
Voss moves away from the strike by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands a nice looking body shot.
Voss throws a right hand that misses
and Dvalishvili counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Voss misses with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dvalishvili.
Voss is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili gets tackled into the cage by Voss. Voss maintains the clinch.
Dvalishvili misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dvalishvili.
Voss is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dvalishvili pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dvalishvili working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Voss has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dvalishvili after a bit of a struggle.
Dvalishvili lands with a short shot to the head.
Voss tries to stall but Dvalishvili uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dvalishvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Voss's elbow.
Voss throws a head punch that misses.
Dvalishvili tries to work over Voss's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Voss creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dvalishvili prevents the takedown attempt.
Koba Dvalishvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Voss.
Dvalishvili lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dvalishvili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dvalishvili tries a body shot but Voss blocks it.
Voss wants a takedown.
Dvalishvili lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dvalishvili lands a body punch.
Voss is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dvalishvili is defending well.
Voss misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dvalishvili lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Voss lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dvalishvili scores with a shot to the side of Voss's head.
Dvalishvili digs a right hand into Voss's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Voss's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Dvalishvili.
Voss lands with a right to the head.
Dvalishvili throws a head punch that misses.
Dvalishvili digs a right hand underneath Voss's ribcage. Voss let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Voss is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dvalishvili prevents the takedown attempt.
Voss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Voss has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dvalishvili seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Voss can turn it around.
Dvalishvili can't find room to land a body shot as Voss controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Voss lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dvalishvili backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili gets underhooks to prevent Voss's takedown attempt.
Dvalishvili throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili swings wildly with an uppercut but Voss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dvalishvili lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Voss backwards.
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Voss controls his hands.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook from the clinch.
Voss is pushing Dvalishvili up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dvalishvili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Voss drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Voss misses with some punches.
Voss has Dvalishvili pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Voss pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dvalishvili tumbling to the mat - Voss dives into Dvalishvili's guard.
Voss looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koba Dvalishvili 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!
Voss tries to move into range but Dvalishvili moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A combination from Dvalishvili does no damage.
Dvalishvili will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Voss wants to counter the offense by Dvalishvili and move into the clinch position.
Dvalishvili looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Voss misses with a right hand
and Dvalishvili counters with a stiff right hand.
Voss throws a shot from downtown. Dvalishvili moves away and avoids it.
Voss on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Voss takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dvalishvili scores with a hook to the body. Voss takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dvalishvili lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Voss backs up against the cage.
Dvalishvili scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dvalishvili takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dvalishvili throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Voss stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Koba Dvalishvili is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voss takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dvalishvili stuns Voss with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Voss cracks Dvalishvili with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dvalishvili throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dvalishvili fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Voss has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dvalishvili stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dvalishvili wants it to stay on the feet.
Dvalishvili lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Voss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili catches Voss with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dvalishvili throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Dvalishvili as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voss throws a looping overhand right but Dvalishvili ducks down to avoid it.
Rich Voss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koba Dvalishvili is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili scores with a jab to the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Dvalishvili 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dvalishvili looks to score with a jab to the body but Voss is just out of range.
Dvalishvili is looking to slow Voss down with leg kicks.
Voss shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dvalishvili sprawls well. Dvalishvili wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Voss gets slowly back to his feet.
Voss lands a jab to the head.
Voss's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Voss throws a poor cross that misses
and Voss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dvalishvili throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Voss sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dvalishvili throws a shot from downtown. Voss moves away and avoids it.
Voss tries to counter by closing the distance.
Voss might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voss on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dvalishvili fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jab by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dvalishvili. Voss does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dvalishvili is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Voss can do to turn this around?
Voss avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dvalishvili bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Voss's head backwards.
Dvalishvili scores with the left hand. Voss knows he should have avoided that one.
Dvalishvili with a nice cross.
Dvalishvili throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dvalishvili misses the shot to the body.
Dvalishvili misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dvalishvili. Voss does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voss keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili cracks a nice hook into Voss's ribs.
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!
Voss on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Voss has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dvalishvili throws the left hand but Voss avoids the punch easily.
Voss avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dvalishvili swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Voss.
Dvalishvili connects with a body shot that sends Voss's belly button to the back.
Nice defenses there by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Voss.
Voss steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick which misses Voss's front leg but catches the back leg as Voss tries to avoid it.
Dvalishvili moves out of range of the strikes.
Dvalishvili is looking for a counter combo.
Dvalishvili scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koba Dvalishvili showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dvalishvili, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koba Dvalishvili!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shu Fang Tzeng (ranked 1227 p4p, 22160 weight class) and Micro Aggression (ranked 85 p4p, 302 weight class). Tzeng comes to the cage accompanied by Mantra Chant. Aggression comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mo Money Mo Problems kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 31 - 11 - 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 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Micro Aggression!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aggression scores with a hook.
Tzeng goes for a double leg but Aggression avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Aggression continues to drive forward.
Aggression looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tzeng goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aggression tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aggression escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aggression. Tzeng does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tzeng drops down looking for a counter takedown but Aggression sprawls and moves away.
Tzeng clinches up with Aggression and pushes him back against the cage.
Aggression misses with the head strike.
Tzeng has a couple of punches blocked by Aggression.
Aggression is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Aggression misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tzeng blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aggression misses with a punch on the inside.
Tzeng gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Aggression regains guard.
Tzeng has gone for a leg lock! Aggression slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tzeng's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aggression trying to control the position from guard on top but Tzeng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tzeng is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tzeng is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aggression throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tzeng throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tzeng is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Aggression rolls with it to try and escape but Tzeng cranks on the arm and Aggression is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shu Fang Tzeng!
After winning the bout, Shu Fang Tzeng thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Micro Aggression stepped up to the mic, saying 'I don’t know if it was the referee or the judges, but bad call.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Mercer (ranked 2137 p4p, 3010 weight class) and Reginald Budgiehandler (ranked 185 p4p, 246 weight class). Mercer's entrance music is Why Can't We Be Friends by WAR. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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31
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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 15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Mercer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reginald Budgiehandler!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Mercer.
Mercer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mercer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Budgiehandler! But no joy.
Mercer lands the left hand.
 It looks like Reginald Budgiehandler has been cut.
Budgiehandler moves away from the strike by Mercer.
Mercer lands a jab to Budgiehandler's midsection.
A slow jab from Budgiehandler misses its intended target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mercer.
Mercer misses with a body kick.
Budgiehandler with a hook.
Budgiehandler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mercer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mercer lands with a kick to the temple. Budgiehandler shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mercer tries to bum rush Budgiehandler with a series of wild strikes but Budgiehandler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bobby Mercer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mercer throws a jab when Budgiehandler was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Budgiehandler lands.
Budgiehandler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mercer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 Budgiehandler is rocked!
Look low, kick high! Mercer uses the oldest trick in the book to send Budgiehandler tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Mercer is absolutely delighted - when Budgiehandler wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bobby Mercer!
Bobby Mercer bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lou Valentine (ranked 1230 p4p, 2106 weight class) and Bobby Brawler (ranked 161 p4p, 287 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lou Valentine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bobby Brawler!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentine tries a head kick but it misses.
Valentine misses with a looping right.
Valentine with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Valentine misses with a takedown attempt - Brawler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine throws a right hand that misses
letting Brawler counter with a right hand.
Valentine fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brawler sprawls well initially but Valentine persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Brawler is trying to stand up here but Valentine is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine is looking to take a break and control but Brawler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Valentine is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brawler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Valentine.
Valentine is working for a submission of some sort.
Brawler pushes Valentine off looking to stand but Valentine dives back in and keeps control.
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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Valentine 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.
Valentine trying to mount his opponent but Brawler defends it.
Valentine is trying to control the action in half guard but Brawler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Valentine is looking for a kimura but Brawler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Valentine to get the leverage.
Brawler pushes Valentine off looking to stand but Valentine dives back in and keeps control.
Brawler manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine lands a nice hook to Brawler's body. Brawler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Valentine closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Brawler quickly recovers to half guard.
Valentine prevents Brawler from standing back up.
Valentine has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Brawler is trying to escape the mount.
Valentine avoids the attempt from Brawler to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brawler wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brawler is squirming around, avoiding Valentine's attempts to control the action.
Brawler taking shots to the head.
Valentine has control of Brawler's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Brawler regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Brawler wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Valentine.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valentine looking to control but Brawler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valentine landing punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Valentine dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Valentine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brawler is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brawler has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Valentine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brawler can do to turn this around?
Valentine tries to clinch but Brawler moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Brawler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Valentine cracks a nice hook into Brawler's ribs.
Valentine lands with a nice body punch.
Brawler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine tries to clinch
enabling Brawler to counter with a crisp jab.
Valentine shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brawler but Brawler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Valentine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valentine thumps Brawler with a low kick.
Valentine lands with an overhand left.
Lou Valentine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentine darts in trying to clinch
and Brawler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brawler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Valentine misses with a shot to the body
and Brawler counters with a nice uppercut.
Valentine with a hook.
Brawler is rocked!
Valentine tries to clinch but Brawler moves out of range.
Brawler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Valentine drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brawler is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Valentine is controlling him well.
Lou Valentine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Valentine is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brawler has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brawler wants to get back to his feet but Valentine drags him back down.
Brawler struggling a bit here.
Valentine is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brawler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brawler is not content to let Valentine control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Valentine working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brawler is pushing Valentine's head away, looking to escape. Valentine manages to hold on to the position though.
Valentine looks up at the clock and then as Brawler takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Valentine smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brawler is trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Valentine dominated that second round.
That's time! Valentine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Brawler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Valentine scores with a nice body kick.
Lou Valentine is winning the standup battle so far.
Valentine lands a big head kick that sends Brawler tumbling to the mat! Valentine takes a step backwards and waves Brawler back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Brawler is still on wobbly legs! Can Valentine finish him?
It looks like Bobby Brawler has been cut.
Valentine blocks a head kick by Brawler.
Valentine is looking to counter punch.
Valentine lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Brawler head around and knocks him out cold! Valentine hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lou Valentine!
Our winner, Lou Valentine, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Humors Lacplesis (ranked 675 p4p, 1320 weight class) and Gerrad Skolz (ranked 90 p4p, 177 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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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 46 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Humors Lacplesis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerrad Skolz!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skolz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Skolz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Skolz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skolz scores with a nice strike.
Lacplesis tries to clinch but Skolz moves away
and Lacplesis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Lacplesis misses.
It seemed like Skolz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lacplesis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lacplesis misses with an uppercut. Skolz saw that one coming.
Despite the aggression on Skolz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lacplesis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Skolz checks a leg kick.
Skolz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skolz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skolz misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skolz lands a jab to the head.
Lacplesis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies in the buildup to the fight.
Skolz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Skolz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Skolz throws a chopping leg kick but Lacplesis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skolz is looking to land body kicks.
Skolz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice jab there from Lacplesis.
Skolz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lacplesis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lacplesis avoiding damage.
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skolz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skolz tries to break free but Lacplesis pushes him back against the cage.
Lacplesis can't find room to land a body shot as Skolz controls the action.
Lacplesis tries to throw a body punch but Skolz avoids it by throwing Lacplesis back against the cage.
Lacplesis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Skolz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Skolz avoids the elbow strike from Lacplesis, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Lacplesis.
Skolz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skolz working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skolz working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Skolz.
Skolz lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skolz misses with the head strike.
Lacplesis lands an elbow that stopped Skolz in his tracks for a moment.
Lacplesis is looking to control Skolz's arms but Skolz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lacplesis has his back to the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skolz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lacplesis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skolz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lacplesis swings for the body but Skolz moves out of range.
Lacplesis misses with a left hand
letting Skolz counter with a right hand.
A lazy left from Lacplesis finds it's target.
Lacplesis takes a kick to the side of the head.
Skolz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lacplesis with a hook.
Lacplesis throws a big shot that misses.
Skolz slips a jab from Lacplesis.
As Lacplesis backs off Skolz throws a huge counter combo but Lacplesis manages to avoid it all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lacplesis. That's going to slow Skolz down.
Skolz has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Skolz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lacplesis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lacplesis 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.
Skolz misses with an uppercut. Lacplesis saw that one coming.
Lacplesis's corner calls for a 1-2. Lacplesis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Lacplesis misses.
And Skolz responds with a good body kick, but Lacplesis manages to step out the way in time.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lacplesis.
A nice leg kick from Skolz, right into the meat of the thigh.
Skolz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lacplesis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Skolz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Skolz takes one to the side of the head.
Skolz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lacplesis.
As Skolz backs away, Lacplesis returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lacplesis staying out of range there.
Lacplesis tried to counter with a leg kick but Skolz avoided it.
Skolz scores with a jab.
A head kick misses from Skolz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skolz misses with a looping right.
Skolz with a jab.
Lacplesis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Skolz.
Skolz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Lacplesis misses.
Lacplesis swinging wildly here.
Skolz misses with a looping right.
Skolz checks a leg kick nicely.
Skolz slips under a jab from Lacplesis.
Skolz blocks a jab.
Lacplesis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacplesis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lacplesis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lacplesis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gerrad Skolz 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.
Lacplesis misses with a leg kick.
Lacplesis lands with a nice body punch.
Skolz avoids the head kick by Lacplesis.
Skolz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lacplesis at a distance.
Skolz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lacplesis misses with a double jab.
Skolz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lacplesis has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Skolz throws a wild body kick that Lacplesis sees coming a mile off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Skolz.
A swing and a miss from Lacplesis.
Skolz lands a big head kick that sends Lacplesis tumbling to the mat! Skolz takes a step backwards and waves Lacplesis back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Humors Lacplesis has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lacplesis ducks under a wild hook from Skolz.
Gerrad Skolz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lacplesis connects with a leg kick.
Lacplesis throws out a powerful jab.
Lacplesis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Skolz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Skolz - just one landing.
Skolz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Skolz! But no joy.
Skolz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lacplesis's head.
Skolz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lacplesis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Skolz tests Lacplesis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lacplesis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skolz cracks Lacplesis with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lacplesis looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Skolz finish him?
 Lacplesis is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lacplesis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Skolz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Oh Lacplesis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lacplesis throws a body punch but Skolz moves out of range.
Skolz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Skolz throws a jab when Lacplesis was well out of range.
Lacplesis seems to have got his legs back now.
Lacplesis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
An inside leg kick from Lacplesis misses.
That kick from Skolz tenderised Lacplesis's leg. Lacplesis is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skolz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lacplesis throws a leg kick
and Skolz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lacplesis scores with a leg kick.
Lacplesis lands a nice looking body shot.
A cross from Skolz lands.
Skolz lands with a shot to the body.
Skolz cracks Lacplesis with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Skolz has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lacplesis to stand back up!
Lacplesis blocks a head kick by Skolz.
Skolz misses with a few strikes there.
Skolz throws a body punch but Lacplesis moves out of range.
Skolz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Skolz misses.
Lacplesis lands an overhand right.
Skolz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skolz with a nice cross.
Skolz defending well as Lacplesis loads up on a big left hand.
Skolz lands a jab-cross combination.
Lacplesis throws a hook to the side of Skolz's head but Skolz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skolz is looking to slow Lacplesis down with leg kicks.
Skolz missing with a left hand there. Lacplesis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Lacplesis misses the target.
Skolz misses the shot to the body.
Skolz misses with a few strikes there.
Lacplesis throws a series of punches but Skolz moves out of range.
Lacplesis with a nice calf kick.
Lacplesis blocks a jab.
Skolz lands with a kick to the temple. Lacplesis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lacplesis scores with a jab. Skolz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Skolz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skolz scores with a head kick. Lacplesis tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Skolz ducks under a wild hook from Lacplesis.
Skolz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands with a shot to the body.
Lacplesis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Skolz has time to react.
Skolz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lacplesis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lacplesis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lacplesis lands with a nice body punch.
Skolz stalks Lacplesis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lacplesis's face. Lacplesis staggers backwards, shaken.
Lacplesis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big right from Skolz misses.
Lacplesis throws a head kick but Skolz moves out of range.
Lacplesis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lacplesis moves out of range of the body kick.
Skolz lands a big right hand that sends Lacplesis crashing to the mat! Skolz stays standing though and waves Lacplesis back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gerrad Skolz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Humors Lacplesis's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Skolz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skolz lands a big right hand that sends Lacplesis crashing to the mat! Skolz stays standing though and waves Lacplesis back to his feet!
Skolz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slow jab from Lacplesis misses its intended target.
Skolz throws a fast counter high kick but Lacplesis manages to duck under it in time.
Skolz feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lacplesis sprawling to the canvas! Lacplesis rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Skolz finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Skolz has cracked Lacplesis with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Skolz lands another huge swinging hook and Lacplesis tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Lacplesis, before Skolz can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gerrad Skolz!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nord Licht (ranked 180 p4p, 683 weight class) and Roman Zhdanov (ranked 27 p4p, 42 weight class). Zhdanov has chosen ÐœÐ°Ð»Ð¸Ð½Ð¾Ð²Ð°Ñ Ð›Ð°Ð´Ð° (Raspberry Lada) by Gayazov$ Brother$ as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nord Licht!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Roman Zhdanov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhdanov lands with a nice body punch.
Zhdanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Licht swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zhdanov counters with a leg kick.
Licht throws a lazy right hand but Zhdanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roman Zhdanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhdanov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Licht sprawling to the canvas! Licht rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Zhdanov finish him?!
It looks like Nord Licht has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Licht does no damage.
Zhdanov cracks Licht with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Zhdanov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Licht to stand back up!
Licht is rocked!
Zhdanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Licht is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Licht is breathing heavily.
Zhdanov closes the distance and pushes Licht back into the cage.
Zhdanov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Licht's efforts to push away.
Licht seems to have got his legs back now.
Licht blocks a body shot from Zhdanov.
Licht tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zhdanov's elbow.
Zhdanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Licht backwards.
Nord Licht's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhdanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zhdanov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And Licht counters with a quick kick to the body but Zhdanov blocks it.
Zhdanov jabs at Licht's body.
Zhdanov lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Licht up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Zhdanov from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Licht's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roman Zhdanov!
A victorious Roman Zhdanov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Fisher (ranked 129 p4p, 370 weight class) and Ishmael Egyptian (ranked 14 p4p, 35 weight class). John Fisher could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ishmael Egyptian's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, John Fisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ishmael Egyptian!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Egyptian throws a poor cross that misses
and Fisher finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Egyptian tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fisher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Fisher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Egyptian scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fisher in his tracks.
Egyptian shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fisher as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Fisher.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egyptian blocks a jab.
Egyptian misses with a takedown attempt - Fisher sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Egyptian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've been told by Fisher's head coaches at Outlaw MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fisher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Egyptian.
A telegraphed right hand from Fisher misses the target.
Fisher lands a nice looking body shot.
Egyptian's coach down at The Infamous Duranto Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Egyptian's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fisher getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Egyptian connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher thows a left - swing and a miss!
Egyptian lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fisher ducks under a wild hook from Egyptian.
Egyptian looks for a takedown but Fisher sprawls well.
It looked like Fisher wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
John Fisher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ishmael Egyptian.
Egyptian misses with a takedown
and Fisher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Egyptian.
Egyptian thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Fisher misses.
Egyptian is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fisher shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Egyptian scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Egyptian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Egyptian's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fisher under the eye.
Egyptian tests Fisher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fisher is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A telegraphed right hand from Egyptian misses the target.
Nice uppercut lands for Egyptian. That snapped Fisher's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fisher. Egyptian does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fisher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Egyptian finds it's way through Fisher's defenses.
Egyptian misses with a hook to the body
and Fisher counters with a stiff right hand.
Egyptian is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fisher had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fisher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Egyptian manages to avoid it.
Egyptian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fisher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Egyptian closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Egyptian lands in his opponent's guard.
Fisher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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 John Fisher will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Egyptian shoots in but no luck this time.
Egyptian throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Fisher to counter with a crisp jab.
Fisher slips a jab from Egyptian.
Fisher slips a straight right by Egyptian.
Fisher was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Egyptian catches Fisher with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Egyptian misses with a takedown attempt
and Fisher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian has a takedown stuffed.
John Fisher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ishmael Egyptian.
Fisher lands a jab to the head.
Egyptian is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egyptian blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab from Egyptian finds it's way through Fisher's defenses.
Fisher feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Egyptian sprawling to the canvas! Egyptian rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Fisher finish him?!
Egyptian is still on wobbly legs! Can Fisher finish him?
Fisher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Egyptian can do to turn this around?
Fisher throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Egyptian stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Egyptian takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fisher missing with a left hand there. Egyptian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fisher looks to land a left hand but Egyptian moved out of range nicely.
Egyptian with the counter takedown but Fisher avoids it easily.
Egyptian takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Egyptian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fisher throws out the jab.
Egyptian seems to have recovered his senses.
Egyptian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fisher.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Fisher misses its intended target.
Egyptian cracks Fisher with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fisher staying out of range there.
Fisher stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fisher wants it to stay on the feet.
Fisher lands with a nice body punch.
Fisher slips under a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Egyptian.
John Fisher is winning the standup battle so far.
Egyptian scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Egyptian.
Fisher throws a hook but Egyptian avoids it easily.
Fisher misses with an uppercut.
Egyptian just misses with a punch to the body.
Fisher throws a hook but Egyptian avoids it easily.
Egyptian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fisher with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Egyptian to score with a decent uppercut.
Egyptian closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fisher quickly recovers to half guard.
Fisher makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Egyptian throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Egyptian swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fisher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Egyptian throws a right hand that misses
and Fisher counters with a nice uppercut.
Egyptian misses with a lunging right hand
and Fisher counters with a crisp right hand that drops Egyptian! Fisher lets Egyptian back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fisher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fisher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Egyptian.
Egyptian tries to clinch there but Fisher circles away.
Fisher fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Egyptian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Fisher dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Egyptian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Fisher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fisher defending well as Egyptian loads up on a big left hand.
Fisher throws out a loose jab but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Egyptian feints the counter takedown.
Fisher throws a big shot that misses.
Egyptian misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fisher moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Fisher misses the target.
A big right from Fisher misses.
Egyptian with the counter takedown but Fisher avoids it easily.
Egyptian stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egyptian looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Egyptian misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fisher scores with a counter punch that sends Egyptian to the canvas! Fisher smells blood - he's punishing Egyptian with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Egyptian has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Fisher!
During a confident post fight interview, John Fisher thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Ishmael Egyptian stepped up to the mic, saying 'What the hell was that?'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Make Makkonen (ranked 189 p4p, 916 weight class) and JD Drake (ranked 12 p4p, 54 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Makkonen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Epic Sax Guy - time to SMESH!. The crowd seem to be enjoying Drake's choice of entrance music: Born in the USA by - Bruce Springstein. 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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12 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Make Makkonen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, JD Drake!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Makkonen shoots in looking for a takedown but Drake manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Makkonen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Drake swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Drake displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Makkonen.
Drake looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Makkonen scores with a one two! Drake had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like JD Drake has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makkonen misses with a two punch combination.
Drake looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Makkonen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Drake swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Make Makkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makkonen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake struggling a bit here.
Drake is not content to let Makkonen control the position.
Drake can't do much from the bottom here.
Makkonen scoring with punches from side control.
Drake explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Makkonen shoots in but Drake avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makkonen shoots in looking for a takedown but Drake manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Makkonen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Despite the aggression on Drake's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Makkonen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Drake defends well and Makkonen ends up having to push Drake into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Drake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makkonen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake trying to stand up but can't free himself from Makkonen's guard.
Makkonen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Drake really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Makkonen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Drake tries to stand but Makkonen is controlling from the bottom.
Drake gets to his feet - Makkonen follows without any prompting.
Makkonen shoots in but no luck this time.
It seemed like Drake was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Make Makkonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makkonen shoots and misses
and Drake counters with a left to the body.
Makkonen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
JD Drake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drake avoids the body shot from Makkonen.
It seemed like Drake was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Makkonen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Drake throws a counter combo.
Drake has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Makkonen finds it's way round the side to connect with Drake's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makkonen fails with the takedown
and Drake counters with a series of strikes. Makkonen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Drake's coach down at Sprawl N Brawl was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Drake's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Makkonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Drake counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Makkonen badly! He tries to strike back but Drake puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Makkonen out cold! Oh man, Makkonen will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). JD Drake!
JD Drake is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking JD Drake thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Make Makkonen spoke after the fight, saying 'All in all, he was better tonight. Maybe i was slightly too confident with my boxing and it did not go that well... I had a perfect camp and preparation, but it is what it is. Congrats brotha, well played!'.
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