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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Phillip Ziskie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kendall Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kendall Alves is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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147 lbs
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140 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Phillip Ziskie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kendall Alves!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alves bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Alves is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ziskie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ziskie tries to escape but Alves is in control.
Alves moves into full mount!
Alves is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ziskie has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Alves takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziskie is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alves jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ziskie manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Alves is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ziskie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Alves swings around for an armbar but Ziskie sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Alves's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ziskie stands up from Alves's guard - Ziskie perhaps looking for a knockout.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Alves.
Ziskie is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Alves is controlling him well.
Alves taking a break here but Ziskie is having none of it and regains half guard.
Alves is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves trying to control the action but Ziskie is working from the bottom.
Ziskie is looking to escape.
Alves looking for a submission but Ziskie manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Alves looking to sit in guard and control but Ziskie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ziskie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alves is keeping the position for now.
Alves looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alves looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kendall Alves 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.
Alves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ziskie throws out the jab.
Alves fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Ziskie as Alves shoots in.
Ziskie stuffs the takedown attempt from Alves. Alves gets slowly back to his feet.
Phillip Ziskie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendall Alves.
Alves fails with a takedown attempt.
Alves closes the distance and clinches up with Ziskie, looking for a takedown. Alves pushes Ziskie against the cage but Ziskie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie sizes up Alves with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alves throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ziskie's waist but Ziskie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alves off to one side.
Ziskie works Alves's body with a nice hook.
Alves takes one to the chin there.
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!
Ziskie misses with an uppercut. Alves saw that one coming.
Alves is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziskie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ziskie gets a clinch.
Ziskie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alves fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ziskie cracks Alves with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Alves tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Ziskie pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Alves is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phillip Ziskie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nemean Athos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruben Escandon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Athos comes to the cage accompanied by Thundercats. Escandon has chosen Knock The Black Off Yo Ass by Three 6 Mafia as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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181 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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185 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nemean Athos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ruben Escandon!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escandon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Athos.
The fighters circling - Escandon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Escandon misses with a body kick.
Athos lands a left and a right that send Escandon crashing to the mat, dazed. Athos thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Escandon is rocked!
It looks like Ruben Escandon has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Athos clinches up with Escandon and pushes him back against the cage.
Escandon is still on wobbly legs! Can Athos finish him?
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Athos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Athos rushes Escandon and presses him up against the cage.
Escandon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Athos is keeping busy.
Escandon seems to have recovered his senses.
Athos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Athos slips a jab from Escandon.
Escandon misses with a head kick.
Escandon misses with a combination
and Athos counters with a low kick, right behind Escandon 's knee.
Escandon looks gassed!
Athos drops Escandon with a beautiful combination! Escandon stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Athos is looking for the KO!
Athos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escandon.
Crack! Athos connects with the perfect overhand right and Escandon falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Athos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nemean Athos!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between marcos martini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Calzaghe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, marcos martini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Calzaghe!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
martini swats away the attempt to clinch by Calzaghe.
martini gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Calzaghe blocking some punches.
martini with an attempt at a knee that misses.
martini utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Calzaghe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
martini landing some nice looking knees to the body.
martini tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Calzaghe's elbow.
martini lands an elbow that stopped Calzaghe in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Joe Calzaghe has been cut.
martini with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Calzaghe avoids a wild elbow strike from martini.
Calzaghe tries to break the clinch but martini is controlling the position.
martini trying to land knees to the body.
martini lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Calzaghe.
martini lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
martini makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Calzaghe avoiding damage as martini throws knees to the body.
Calzaghe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
martini has Calzaghe pushed against the cage.
martini tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
martini missing with knees to the body.
martini is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Calzaghe is defending well for now.
martini is trying to stall.
martini trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzaghe is trying to break the clinch but martini has him pressed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, martini just misses with a elbow thrown towards Calzaghe's brow.
Calzaghe wants to break free but martini has control.
martini misses with a punch to the body.
Calzaghe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Calzaghe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Calzaghe wants to get back to striking at distance but martini won't allow it.
martini scores a nice knee to the body.
Calzaghe looks gassed!
Calzaghe is trying to force a seperation but martini has the dominant position.
martini comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
martini has Calzaghe pushed against the cage.
martini misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Calzaghe.
martini using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Calzaghe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Calzaghe tries to break the clinch but martini is controlling the position.
martini lands a good knee to the midsection. Calzaghe won't want to take too many of those.
martini tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from martini fails to land.
Calzaghe lands with a light punch inside.
martini throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
martini landing knees to the head.
Calzaghe takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe prevents a body shot from martini.
martini throws an elbow but it's blocked.
martini with an attempt at a knee that misses.
martini lands a damaging elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Calzaghe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A quick uppercut on the inside from martini.
martini creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Calzaghe's defenses.
martini stalling in the clinch but Calzaghe improves position.
Calzaghe is looking to break free of the clinch but martini has double underhooks.
martini misses with a knee to the head.
martini lands a nice knee to the body.
Calzaghe avoids a wild elbow strike from martini.
Calzaghe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
martini trying to land knees to the body.
Calzaghe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Calzaghe misses with a body shot.
Calzaghe takes the fight into the clinch.
martini stalling in the clinch but Calzaghe improves position.
martini tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Calzaghe avoids it.
Calzaghe is trying to break the clinch but martini is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
martini using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
martini using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
martini looking to throw knees to the head but Calzaghe is blocking nicely.
martini prevents Calzaghe from breaking the clinch.
martini tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Calzaghe avoids it.
Calzaghe breaks from the clinch.
martini looks to clinch
and Calzaghe counters with an inside leg kick.
Calzaghe circles away from the clinch attempt.
martini wants to clinch but Calzaghe slips to the side
and Calzaghe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Calzaghe doesn't manage to clinch there - martini circles away.
martini gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
martini creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Calzaghe's defenses.
martini missing with knees to the body.
martini creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Calzaghe's defenses.
Calzaghe is trying to force a seperation but martini has the dominant position.
Calzaghe tries to break free but martini pushes him back against the cage.
Calzaghe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
martini misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Calzaghe.
martini lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That has opened up Joe Calzaghe's cut even more.
martini tries to land knees in the clinch but Calzaghe avoids the damage to the body.
martini lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
martini creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Calzaghe's defenses.
martini tries to land knees in the clinch but Calzaghe avoids the damage to the body.
Calzaghe is looking to break free of the clinch but martini has double underhooks.
martini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Calzaghe avoids a wild elbow strike from martini.
martini lands a nice knee to the body.
martini softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Calzaghe is trying to force a seperation but martini has the dominant position.
Calzaghe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but martini has him pressed against the cage.
martini tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
martini misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Calzaghe.
martini lands a nice elbow.
martini with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Calzaghe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
martini misses with an elbow strike.
martini putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Calzaghe in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
martini using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Calzaghe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Calzaghe is trying to force a seperation but martini has the dominant position.
Calzaghe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
martini works on Calzaghe's body with a couple of short punches.
Calzaghe wants to get back to striking at distance but martini won't allow it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
marcos martini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Calzaghe's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
martini pulls out of a head kick attempt.
martini looks to throw a body kick
and Calzaghe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
martini has closed the distance and engaged Calzaghe in a clinch.
Calzaghe is trying to break the clinch but martini has him pressed against the cage.
martini tries a body shot but Calzaghe blocks it.
martini lands a damaging elbow.
Calzaghe is trying to break free.
Calzaghe managing to block the knees to the body from martini.
martini is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
martini lands an elbow just above Calzaghe 's eye.
Calzaghe avoiding damage as martini throws knees to the body.
martini tries to land a knee to the head but Calzaghe blocks with his arms.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Calzaghe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
martini trying to land knees to the body.
martini with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Calzaghe breaks from the clinch.
Calzaghe scores with a hook to the body. martini takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
martini avoids the body shot from Calzaghe.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
martini misses with a leg kick.
Calzaghe tries a low kick but martini avoids it.
Calzaghe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
martini throws a front kick that sends Calzaghe stumbling back into the cage.
martini tries to clinch but Calzaghe moves away
and Calzaghe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Calzaghe closes the distance and clinches.
martini tries a knee to the head but Calzaghe blocks it.
Calzaghe managing to block the knees to the body from martini.
A frustrated look appears on Calzaghe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
martini working aggressively here.
Knees in the clinch landing for martini.
Calzaghe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Calzaghe avoiding damage as martini throws knees to the body.
Calzaghe can't break the clinch.
Calzaghe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
martini struggles to land a body shot inside as Calzaghe controls his hands.
Calzaghe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Calzaghe wants to break the clinch but can't.
martini pushes off an throws an elbow but Calzaghe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Calzaghe breaks the clinch.
martini fails in his attempt to clinch.
Calzaghe looks to land a left hand but martini moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe tries to close the distance and clinch up but martini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
martini wants to clinch up but Calzaghe keeps it at a distance.
martini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Calzaghe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but martini was well out of range. Poor timing from Calzaghe.
martini lands a two punch combo.
martini throws a head kick that misses.
Calzaghe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
martini gets a clinch.
Nice body punch from martini - that landed with a thud.
Calzaghe is trying to break the clinch but martini has him pressed against the cage.
Calzaghe avoiding damage as martini throws knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Calzaghe has had enough of the clinch but martini keeps him there for the moment.
martini misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Calzaghe.
Calzaghe manages to break the clinch.
martini keeps Calzaghe at a distance using the push kick.
A combination from Calzaghe does no damage.
martini pushes Calzaghe up against the cage in a clinch.
martini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
martini misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Calzaghe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
martini pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Calzaghe tries to break free but martini pushes him back against the cage.
Calzaghe breaks the clinch.
martini thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Calzaghe if he has to take too many more of those.
Calzaghe circles away from the clinch attempt
and Calzaghe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
martini connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
martini misses with a few strikes there.
Calzaghe tries to keep at a distance but martini has taken the fight into the clinch.
Calzaghe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but martini has him pressed against the cage.
martini is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Calzaghe is defending well for now.
Calzaghe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Calzaghe working hard to break the clinch.
martini holding his opponent close, against the cage.
martini lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
martini trying to land knees to the body.
Calzaghe is trying to break free.
martini tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
martini stalling in the clinch but Calzaghe improves position.
Calzaghe avoids the elbow strike from martini, against the cage.
martini is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Calzaghe is defending well for now.
martini tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
martini gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
martini throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Calzaghe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Calzaghe takes an elbow to the forehead.
Calzaghe managing to block the knees to the body from martini.
martini creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Calzaghe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
martini scores with a knee to the head.
Calzaghe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Calzaghe wants to clinch.
marcos martini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Calzaghe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
martini tries to land a leg kick but Calzaghe saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
marcos martini dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Calzaghe's cut.
That's time! martini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Calzaghe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Calzaghe circles away from the clinch attempt.
martini throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
martini tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Calzaghe is able to avoid easily.
martini wants to clinch but Calzaghe slips to the side
and Calzaghe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Calzaghe lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Calzaghe misses with a wild body shot.
Calzaghe tries to clinch but martini moves out of range.
martini scores with a punch to the head.
Calzaghe takes a kick to the side of the head.
martini tries to clinch there but Calzaghe circles away.
Calzaghe tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
martini clinches with his opponent.
martini misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for martini.
martini looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, martini throws an elbow but misses.
Calzaghe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
martini throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Calzaghe blocks it with crossed arms.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
martini trying to land knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Calzaghe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from martini - that landed with a thud.
martini swings wildly with an uppercut but Calzaghe uses good head movement to avoid it.
martini missing with knees to the body.
Calzaghe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
martini is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Calzaghe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but martini has him pressed against the cage.
martini unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Calzaghe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Calzaghe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Calzaghe takes a swing at martini's ribcage but misses.
martini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Calzaghe.
Calzaghe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but martini was well out of range. Poor timing from Calzaghe.
martini cracks Calzaghe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
martini moves into range and clinches up with Calzaghe.
martini lands an elbow inside.
martini unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe has had enough of the clinch but martini keeps him there for the moment.
martini leaning against his opponent.
Calzaghe is trying to break the clinch but martini is controlling him.
martini misses with a knee strike.
Calzaghe tries to break free but martini pushes him back against the cage.
martini throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Calzaghe blocks it with crossed arms.
martini lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
martini landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
martini misses with a knee strike.
Calzaghe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Calzaghe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
martini tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Calzaghe avoids it.
martini lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
martini trying to land knees to the body.
Calzaghe manages to break the clinch.
martini throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Calzaghe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Calzaghe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
martini closes the distance but Calzaghe moves to the side
and Calzaghe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A slapping leg kick lands for martini.
Calzaghe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but martini is out of range.
Calzaghe throws a hook to the side of martini's head but martini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
martini pushes Calzaghe up against the cage in a clinch.
martini landing knees to the body.
Calzaghe takes an elbow to the temple.
martini lands a knee to the head.
marcos martini has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, martini just misses with a elbow thrown towards Calzaghe's brow.
Calzaghe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
martini trying to land knees to the body.
martini keeps control of Calzaghe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
martini misses with a knee strike.
Calzaghe working hard to break the clinch.
Calzaghe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Calzaghe avoids a kick to the body.
Calzaghe wants to clinch but martini slips to the side
and martini counters by clinching up.
martini utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
marcos martini is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
martini throws an elbow but it misses.
martini with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Calzaghe blocks an elbow strike.
Calzaghe is trying to break the clinch but martini has him pressed against the cage.
martini prevents Calzaghe from breaking the clinch.
martini throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Calzaghe blocks it with crossed arms.
Calzaghe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
martini moves into the clinch.
Calzaghe has had enough of the clinch but martini keeps him there for the moment.
martini tries to land knees in the clinch but Calzaghe avoids the damage to the body.
Calzaghe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Calzaghe is trying to break free.
Calzaghe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joe Calzaghe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
martini tries to close the distance and clinch but Calzaghe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Calzaghe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down martini rather than just go for the knockout.
Calzaghe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
marcos martini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for martini, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... marcos martini!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorn Ironside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis comes to the cage accompanied by Who's Your Daddy?. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bryan Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bjorn Ironside!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Ironside.
Lewis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ironside sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lewis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ironside.
Lewis looks to land a right hand but Ironside moved out of range.
Nice body punch from Ironside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lewis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ironside drops Lewis with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lewis looks back up at him and smiles so Ironside waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Lewis is rocked!
Lewis bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Ironside comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Lewis falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Lewis was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bjorn Ironside!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Horner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Horner has chosen The Deftones as his entrance music. Jack Morris has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Morris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kurt Horner!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horner shoots in for a takedown but Morris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Horner looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Morris!
Horner prevents Morris from getting the reversal.
Horner looking for a guillotine from mount but Morris is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morris tries to hold on but Horner postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Horner with good strikes from the mount here!
Morris is trying to escape the mount.
Morris wants to hold on but Horner pushes him away.
Horner working Morris over with strikes here.
Horner has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Morris's face.
Morris is in all sorts of trouble here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Morris is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Horner goes for an armbar but Morris turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Morris.
Morris drops back looking for a leg! Horner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Horner manages to kick Morris off! Morris jumps back into Horner's guard.
Horner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Morris tries to free his leg and advance position but Horner is retaining full guard.
Morris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Horner is trying to control the position but Morris postures up.
Morris trying to control but Horner is working from the bottom.
Horner looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Horner has his foot on Morris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morris works his way back into a safe position though.
Horner looks gassed!
Morris drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Morris jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Horner wants to clinch up but Morris keeps it at a distance.
Morris lands a nice hook to Horner's body. Horner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Horner fails with a takedown attempt.
Morris scores with a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Morris. That's going to slow Horner down.
Horner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Morris shoots in but Horner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Morris fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Horner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Morris throws a shot to the body.
Morris fails with the takedown.
Morris lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Horner backs up against the cage.
Horner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Morris sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Horner somewhat.
Jack Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Horner.
Nice uppercut there from Morris.
Morris fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice sprawl there from Horner as Morris shoots in.
Morris scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheers as Morris lands an impressive looking overhand right. Horner doesn't seem phased though.
Morris works Horner's body with a nice hook.
Morris scores with a one two! Horner had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Morris scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Morris tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Horner tries to bench press Morris off him but Morris keeps the position.
Morris is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Horner looks calm but he's in trouble here. Morris gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Horner is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Morris lets go of the hold and Horner can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Morris!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Richard Pleaser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chihiro Ogino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pleaser comes to the cage accompanied by Brainpool - We Aim to Please. Richard Pleaser has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard Pleaser!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chihiro Ogino!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ogino shoots in looking for a takedown. Pleaser tries to sprawl out of it but Ogino keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pleaser manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pleaser lands a slapping body shot.
Pleaser connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pleaser shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Pleaser was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pleaser is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ogino is surviving well by controlling Pleaser's body position as best he can.
Ogino is trying desperately to improve position.
Pleaser is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ogino is surviving well by controlling Pleaser's body position as best he can.
Ogino tries to reverse the position but Pleaser maintains control.
Ogino is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pleaser working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ogino is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Pleaser has taken his back.
Ogino rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ogino works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ogino looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pleaser trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pleaser trying to control but Ogino is working from the bottom.
Ogino keeping full guard, as Pleaser tries to pass.
Ogino thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ogino 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.
Ogino working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pleaser doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pleaser manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ogino wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pleaser cracks Ogino with a good jab.
A solid body kick from Pleaser.
Pleaser scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ogino misses with a takedown
and Pleaser counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ogino!
Ogino is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ogino is in a horrible position here. Pleaser smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ogino really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pleaser takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
I really don't envy Ogino right now.
Ogino is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Pleaser gets his way!
Pleaser has the hooks in. Ogino is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pleaser has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Ogino fending off the submission attempt from Pleaser.
Ogino tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ogino manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ogino is trying to get back to full guard.
Pleaser is pressing down on Ogino's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ogino is holding on for now.
Pleaser missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ogino wants to improve his position but Pleaser is controlling well.
Pleaser working over Ogino with some ground and pound. Ogino looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ogino is trying to get back to full guard.
Ogino makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ogino.
Pleaser trying to control the position from guard on top but Ogino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pleaser scores with a one two! Ogino had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Pleaser dominated that round.
That's time! Pleaser's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pleaser throws a series of punches but Ogino moves out of range.
Pleaser throws a nice head kick!
Pleaser shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pleaser working the head and body with strikes.
Pleaser thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ogino's head.
Ogino wants to get back to full guard.
Ogino looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ogino looking for submissions off his back.
Pleaser moves into full mount! Ogino won't be happy about that!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ogino keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pleaser looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pleaser raining down shots from the mount!
Ogino is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ogino slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Pleaser seems content to control.
Pleaser moves nicely into side control.
Ogino is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ogino being controlled for a moment.
Ogino is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pleaser works to advance to full mount. Ogino defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ogino is looking to get to half guard.
Pleaser tries to control but Ogino wriggling away.
Ogino is desperately trying to improve his position but Pleaser has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ogino wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Ogino can't escape the position.
Pleaser wants to control but Ogino is keeping busy.
Ogino is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ogino looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pleaser.
Pleaser is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ogino is defending well though. Pleaser let's go of the attempt for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pleaser trying to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pleaser is trying to stick to Ogino's back but Ogino is turning into Pleaser. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pleaser's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ogino.
Pleaser will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ogino landing with the ground and pound.
Ogino postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ogino connects with a couple of short punches.
Pleaser looking for a sweep. Not yet Pleaser, not yet.
Ogino throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pleaser works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ogino throws a big right hand that misses.
Ogino postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Richard Pleaser overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ogino is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ogino in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jab by Pleaser.
Ogino closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pleaser counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Pleaser dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pleaser lands a high kick!
A head kick from Pleaser lands but Ogino takes it in his stride.
Pleaser lands a with a good body shot.
Pleaser jabs at Ogino's body.
Pleaser is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pleaser lands a nice hook to Ogino's body. Ogino takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pleaser lands with a shot to the body.
Ogino steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pleaser. That one must have hurt.
Pleaser scores with a hook to the body. Ogino takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pleaser jabs at Ogino's body.
Pleaser looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pleaser drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ogino keeping moving, preventing Pleaser from controlling successfully.
Ogino is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ogino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pleaser forces his way into half guard.
Pleaser is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ogino is trying to get back to full guard.
Pleaser trying to control the action but Ogino is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ogino tries to get to full guard but Pleaser has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ogino with a poor takedown
and Pleaser counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pleaser scores with a jab. Ogino acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pleaser lands a glancing blow to the side of Ogino's head.
Pleaser scores with a nice strike.
Richard Pleaser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Pleaser.
Pleaser cracks Ogino with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pleaser lands with a cross.
Pleaser cracks the inside of Ogino's front leg.
Pleaser lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pleaser misses with a two punch combination.
Ogino fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pleaser sprawls well initially but Ogino persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pleaser wants to improve his position but Ogino is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Ogino.
Pleaser moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ogino throws and elbow that misses. Pleaser uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ogino's guard. Nice move by Pleaser!
Pleaser throws a big right hand that misses.
Pleaser trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pleaser pushing down on Ogino's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ground and pound from Pleaser.
Ogino wants to improve his position but Pleaser is controlling well.
Ogino slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pleaser is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pleaser stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ogino swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ogino has his foot on Pleaser's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pleaser works his way back into a safe position though.
Pleaser looking to pass the guard.
Pleaser stopping the sweep attempt from Ogino.
Pleaser wants to control from the top but Ogino keeps moving.
Ogino working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pleaser doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pleaser manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ogino keeping moving, preventing Pleaser from controlling successfully.
Pleaser got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ogino has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pleaser has managed to get both his arms back between Ogino's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Pleaser clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pleaser wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ogino will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Good leg kick by Pleaser there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pleaser is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ogino takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ogino takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pleaser lands a nice hook to Ogino's body. Ogino takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pleaser scores with a three punch combo!
A thudding body kick lands there by Pleaser!
Ogino slips a jab and a cross from Pleaser.
Pleaser turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ogino is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Pleaser misses with the combination.
Pleaser shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pleaser trying to mount his opponent but Ogino defends it.
Ogino looking for submissions off his back.
Ogino looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pleaser slows the pace down in half guard.
Ogino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Ogino is staying active underneath Pleaser, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pleaser is pressing down on Ogino's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ogino is holding on for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ogino takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pleaser circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pleaser counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ogino thinking.
Ogino doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pleaser counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pleaser wants to pass the guard but Ogino is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pleaser wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ogino keeps working.
Ogino wants to improve his position but Pleaser is controlling well.
Ogino looking for submissions off his back.
Pleaser seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pleaser trying to control the action but Ogino is working from the bottom.
Ogino tries to roll over but Pleaser keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pleaser lands a nice hook to Ogino's body. Ogino takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pleaser buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ogino fails to land the takedown.
Richard Pleaser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chihiro Ogino.
Pleaser closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ogino is looking for a sweep. Pleaser is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ogino is not content to let Pleaser control the position.
Ogino wants to get back to full guard.
Ogino makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ogino.
Ogino trying to strike off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Pleaser had his way with Chihiro Ogino in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Pleaser lands a jab.
Richard Pleaser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ogino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pleaser swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Danga de danga de dang - Pleaser scores with a four punch combination!
Ogino is looking to clinch.
Pleaser scores with a one two! Ogino had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pleaser shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Pleaser with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ogino really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ogino sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pleaser wants to free his trapped foot but Ogino is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ogino is looking for a sweep. Pleaser is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ogino moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pleaser stopping the sweep attempt from Ogino.
Pleaser avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pleaser slips nicely into half guard.
Pleaser is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pleaser wants to control but Ogino is keeping him busy.
Chihiro Ogino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Ogino manages to get to full guard.
Pleaser drops back looking for a leg! Ogino is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ogino manages to kick Pleaser off! Pleaser jumps back into Ogino's guard.
Ogino looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ogino looking for a guillotine here but Pleaser defends easily.
Pleaser postures up in Ogino's guard and throws a big left but Ogino blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ogino working for a triangle but Pleaser defends it easily.
Ogino tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ogino keeping full guard, as Pleaser tries to pass.
Pleaser got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ogino has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pleaser has managed to get both his arms back between Ogino's legs - danger averted.
Pleaser scoring with some ground and pound.
Ogino is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pleaser defends well.
Pleaser trying to control but Ogino is working from the bottom.
Richard Pleaser is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pleaser not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ogino keeping moving, preventing Pleaser from controlling successfully.
Pleaser wants to pass the guard but Ogino is keeping the position.
Pleaser slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ogino throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pleaser throws a push kick but Ogino slaps the foot to one side.
Ogino misses with an uppercut. Pleaser saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Richard Pleaser.
Well Pleaser has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Pleaser!
Richard Pleaser retains his bantamweight title!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Adama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adama is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Welcome to the Jungle. 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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209 lbs
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221 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charles Manson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lee Adama!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manson moves out of range of the body kick from Adama.
Adama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manson throws out the jab.
A shot to de liver by Manson. Beautiful body shot.
Manson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Adama avoids a punch combination nicely.
Manson lands an overhand right.
It looks like Lee Adama has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Adama.
Adama tries a head kick but it misses.
Manson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Adama on the side of the head.
Adama blocks a jab.
Manson sends Adama crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Manson is motioning to the referee to let Adama up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Adama is rocked!
Manson cracks Adama with a hook to the temple - Adama is on wobbly legs here! Manson swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Adama falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Manson wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Charles Manson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Partlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Partlow has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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179 lbs
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180 lbs
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Good 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
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Partlow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Watson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Partlow as he checks the leg kick.
Watson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Watson throws a series of punches but Partlow moves out of range.
Partlow tries for a takedown but Watson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Watson slips under a jab.
Watson stuffs the takedown.
Watson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Watson in particular looking to stall.
Partlow is staying active underneath Watson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Watson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Partlow doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Watson.
Partlow looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson controlling the action here.
Watson wants to pass to mount but Partlow is defending the position.
Watson prevents Partlow from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Partlow makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Watson clinches.
Watson breaks from the clinch.
Partlow throws a right and a left that both miss.
Partlow walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Partlow looks to score with a jab to the body but Watson is just out of range.
Watson moves out of range of the strikes.
Partlow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Partlow throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Watson counters with a single leg into guard. Partlow didn't expect that.
Watson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partlow is trying to keep Watson in close.
Watson gets to his feet. Partlow looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A slow jab from Partlow misses its intended target.
Partlow swinging wilding here.
Partlow throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Watson on the side of the head.
Watson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Partlow misses the target.
Watson is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Partlow takes a swing at Watson's ribcage but misses.
Watson connects with a jab.
Partlow waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Watson.
Good standup being displayed there by Partlow as he connects with a hook.
Watson pushes Partlow up against the cage in a clinch.
Partlow wants to break the clinch but can't.
Watson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Watson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Watson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Partlow throws a shot from downtown. Watson moves away and avoids it.
Partlow walks into a jab.
Watson cracks Partlow with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Partlow throws a nice looking combination but Watson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Watson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Partlow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Partlow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Watson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Watson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Watson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Watson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Partlow throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Watson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Partlow throws a hook but Watson avoids it easily.
Watson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Partlow smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Partlow throws a right and a left that Watson avoids nicely.
Watson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Watson staying out of range there.
Watson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Partlow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partlow drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Partlow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Partlow misses with a double jab
and Watson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Partlow throws a hook but Watson blocks it.
Watson just misses with a punch to the body.
Partlow misses with a straight right.
Partlow shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Watson wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson won't allow Partlow to pass to mount.
Watson is trying to stand back up but Partlow is controlling him
Partlow seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watson is trying to stand up here but Partlow is controlling him well.
Partlow is thwarting Watson's attempts to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Partlow misses with a looping left.
A shot to de liver by Watson. Beautiful body shot.
Partlow lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Watson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Partlow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson has his takedown stuffed
and Partlow counters with a straight right hand.
Partlow throws an overhand right that lands on Watson's shoulder, as Watson tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Partlow misses.
Watson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Watson blocks a jab.
Watson cracks Partlow with an open hand slap.
Watson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Watson connects with a looping right hand.
Watson staying out of range there.
Watson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partlow swats away the attempt to clinch by Watson.
Watson scores with a hook to the body. Partlow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Watson staying out of range there.
Watson looks to score with a jab to the body but Partlow is just out of range.
Partlow takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Partlow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Watson moves away.
Brian Watson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Watson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Partlow counters with a good, hard body kick but Watson shrugs it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Watson misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Watson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Watson digs a good hook to Partlow's body.
Watson moves out of range as Partlow strikes.
Watson moves into range and clinches up with Partlow.
Watson is looking to break free of the clinch but Partlow has double underhooks.
Watson tries to circle away but Partlow has him pinned against the cage.
Watson is trying to break the clinch but Partlow is controlling him.
Watson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Partlow has Watson pressed against the cage, preventing Watson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Partlow manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Partlow tries to avoid it but Watson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Partlow to the ground. Partlow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Partlow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Watson defends it nicely.
Watson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson connects with a right hand. Partlow shakes it off.
Partlow throws a right and a left that both miss.
Watson slips a jab from Partlow.
Watson slips under a jab from Partlow.
Partlow misses the jab.
Watson throws a body kick that misses.
Watson moves out of range as Partlow strikes.
Watson works Partlow's body with a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Partlow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Watson misses with a takedown attempt - Partlow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partlow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Watson cracks Partlow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Watson throws a leg kick
and Partlow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good work by Partlow as he checks the leg kick.
Watson just misses with a punch to the body.
Watson throws an overhand right that lands on Partlow's shoulder, as Partlow tries to avoid the shot.
Partlow avoids the body shot from Watson.
Watson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Watson showed some decent athleticism there.
Partlow wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson controlling the action here.
Partlow is controlling Watson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Partlow is staying active underneath Watson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chris Partlow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Watson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Partlow moves into full guard.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Partlow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brian Watson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Partlow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Watson trying to control but Partlow is working from the bottom.
Partlow tries to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Watson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Watson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Watson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexandr Suvorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Valquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suvorov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, World in Conflict - Polyushko-Pole.. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Ed Valquez enters the cage!
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200 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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186 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexandr Suvorov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ed Valquez!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suvorov cracks Valquez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Ed Valquez has been cut.
Suvorov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valquez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valquez misses with a takedown attempt - Suvorov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Suvorov misses with a straight left.
Valquez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Suvorov swivels and escapes.
Suvorov punishes Valquez's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suvorov misses with a two punch combination.
Valquez throws a big shot that misses.
Suvorov stuffs the takedown.
Alexandr Suvorov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Valquez.
Suvorov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valquez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Suvorov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Valquez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Suvorov counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valquez looks to land a left hand but Suvorov moved out of range nicely.
Suvorov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Suvorov throws a series of strikes that have Valquez backpedaling.
Valquez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Suvorov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alexandr Suvorov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suvorov misses with a body shot
and Valquez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suvorov wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Suvorov is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valquez has his foot on Suvorov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Suvorov works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suvorov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Valquez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Suvorov has managed to get both his arms back between Valquez's legs - danger averted.
Suvorov is stalling in the full guard.
Valquez 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! Suvorov rolls with it to try and escape but Valquez cranks on the arm and Suvorov is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ed Valquez!
Ed Valquez is the new middleweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Smif (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Kalyagin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smif's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Run This Town. Kalyagin has chosen Show Me Your Genitals as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Konstantin Kalyagin is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Smif!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Konstantin Kalyagin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalyagin misses with a looping left.
Kalyagin loads up on a big right hand but Smif slips the punch.
Smif tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalyagin was well out of range. Poor timing from Smif.
Smif blocks a leg kick.
Smif pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kalyagin misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalyagin looks to land a left hand but Smif moved out of range nicely.
Kalyagin looks to land a combination but Smif avoids it well.
Good shot there by Kalyagin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalyagin looks to land a body kick but Smif moved away.
A swing and a miss from Kalyagin.
Kalyagin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smif fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smif is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smif with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kalyagin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smif looks to throw the jab but Kalyagin is out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kalyagin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smif throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kalyagin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kalyagin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kalyagin misses with an uppercut. Smif saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smif thows a leg kick but Kalyagin checks it
and Kalyagin counters with a left to the body.
Kalyagin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smif uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kalyagin.
Kalyagin throws a jab but it's blocked by Smif.
Smif looks to score with a jab to the body but Kalyagin is just out of range.
Kalyagin throws out a loose jab but Smif uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalyagin misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kalyagin.
A head kick misses from Kalyagin.
Kalyagin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smif throws out the jab.
Smif moves out of range of the strikes.
A cross from Kalyagin lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalyagin misses with a leg kick
and Smif counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Smif dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kalyagin moves away from the strike by Smif.
Smif lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kalyagin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kalyagin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smif throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kalyagin counters with a nice leg kick.
A big right from Kalyagin misses.
Bill Smif is winning the standup battle so far.
Kalyagin lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalyagin throws a lazy right hand but Smif sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kalyagin scores with a kick to the body.
Smif throws the left hand but Kalyagin avoids the punch easily.
Smif scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kalyagin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smif on the side of the head.
Kalyagin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smif is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kalyagin.
Kalyagin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smif.
Smif darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smif checks the leg kick.
Kalyagin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kalyagin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smif throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smif falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kalyagin counters with an inside leg kick.
Smif throws a jab when Kalyagin was well out of range.
Kalyagin lands a slapping body shot.
Smif misses with a wild combination.
Kalyagin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smif moves away from the strike by Kalyagin.
Kalyagin moves out of range of the leg kick from Smif.
Smif swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kalyagin counters with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kalyagin, right into the meat.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smif dips to his left and cracks Kalyagin with an uppercut!
Smif takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Kalyagin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smif gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kalyagin.
It looks like Bill Smif has been cut.
Smif misses with a wild body shot.
Smif misses with a double jab
and Kalyagin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kalyagin is looking to slow Smif down with leg kicks.
Kalyagin throws a hook but Smif avoids it easily.
Kalyagin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Kalyagin misses the target.
Smif slips under a jab.
Kalyagin slips a jab and a cross from Smif.
Kalyagin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smif.
Kalyagin staying out of range there.
Kalyagin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smif moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kalyagin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kalyagin misses with a head kick.
Smif thows a leg kick but Kalyagin checks it
and Kalyagin counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kalyagin punishes Smif's body with a nice straight punch.
Kalyagin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kalyagin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalyagin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kalyagin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smif stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kalyagin dips to his left and cracks Smif with an uppercut!
Kalyagin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kalyagin throws a hook but Smif avoids it easily.
Smif takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalyagin cracks Smif with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Smif falls to his knees and Kalyagin doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konstantin Kalyagin!
Konstantin Kalyagin is the new light heavyweight champion!
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