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CFC 218: Christmas PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Tree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Kermodian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kermodian is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Arctic Monkeys - Mardy Bum. Bruce Tree could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mark Kermodian's chin.
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215 lbs
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruce Tree!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Kermodian!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tree blocks a head kick by Kermodian.
A telegraphed right hand from Kermodian misses the target.
Tree throws a jab when Kermodian was well out of range.
Kermodian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kermodian takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tree blocks a head kick by Kermodian.
Kermodian tries a head kick but it misses.
Tree checks a leg kick.
Jab by Tree.
Kermodian misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tree lands with a shot to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kermodian crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tree - the referee stops the clock and Kermodian gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tree. Kermodian manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kermodian looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kermodian pushes Tree up against the cage in a clinch.
Tree misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tree tries to work over Kermodian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree blocking some punches.
Come on Tree - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tree tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tree breaks from the clinch.
Mark Kermodian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tree avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kermodian dives in and grabs Tree's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tree pushes down on Kermodian's head and hops out.
Some bone on bone action there as Tree checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Crunch! Tree slams his shin into Kermodian's torso.
Tree lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tree misses with a body kick.
Kermodian clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tree breaks from the clinch.
Tree avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree tries a head kick but it misses.
Tree blocks a head kick by Kermodian.
Kermodian moves out of range of the body kick.
Tree throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kermodian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tree manages to avoid it.
Kermodian misses with a low kick.
Tree throws a sloppy head kick and Kermodian moves out of range easily.
Tree plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kermodian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tree's sensitive parts.
Kermodian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tree checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kermodian throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kermodian just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kermodian misses with a hook. Tree ducked under it nicely.
Kermodian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kermodian avoids the head kick by Tree.
Kermodian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tree blocks the body kick.
Kermodian throws a push kick but Tree slaps the foot to one side.
Tree throws a looping overhand right but Kermodian ducks down to avoid it.
Tree throws a head kick that Kermodian semi-blocks.
Kermodian moves into the clinch successfully.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kermodian.
Tree tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kermodian connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tree's face.
Tree taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kermodian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tree backwards.
Kermodian controlling the action here for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tree manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kermodian throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kermodian stalling in the clinch but Tree improves position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kermodian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tree misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tree misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tree breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Tree dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tree throws a head kick that misses.
Tree avoids the head kick by Kermodian.
Kermodian feints and then cracks Tree's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tree down.
Tree blocks a jab.
Kermodian thows a body shot but no joy.
Tree connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kermodian. Kermodian circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kermodian looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice uppercut there from Kermodian.
Kermodian stuns Tree with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kermodian misses with a left hand
and Tree counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kermodian throws a head kick but Tree moves out of range.
Kermodian throws a lazy head kick
and Tree counters with a nice body kick.
Kermodian is breathing heavily.
Kermodian lands a really nice looking cross but Tree seems unphased.
Tree scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kermodian doesn't seem bothered though.
Bruce Tree is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kermodian 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.
Tree lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Crunch! Tree slams his shin into Kermodian's torso.
Tree lands a big head kick that sends Kermodian tumbling to the mat! Tree takes a step backwards and waves Kermodian back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kermodian is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tree lands a front kick.
Tree dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tree lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tree.
Kermodian has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tree.
Tree scores with a punch to the head.
Tree scores with a nice strike.
Kermodian is still on wobbly legs! Can Tree finish him?
Tree dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kermodian seems to have recovered his senses.
Tree moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tree is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kermodian blocks a head kick by Tree.
Tree connects with a body shot.
Tree throws a wild body kick that Kermodian sees coming a mile off.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tree.
Kermodian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tree jabs Kermodian to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tree scores with a head kick.
Kermodian throws an off balance right hand
and Tree counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Tree. That snapped Kermodian's head back.
Kermodian takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tree is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kermodian can do to turn this around?
Tree lands a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree looks to land a combination but Kermodian avoids it well.
Tree connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tree comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice cross by Tree.
Tree misses with a body kick.
Kermodian walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tree checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice body kick from Tree.
Tree lands a glancing blow to the side of Kermodian's head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tree. Kermodian shrugs it off though.
Tree connects with a body shot that sends Kermodian's belly button to the back.
Tree throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
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!
Kermodian avoids the head kick by Tree.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kermodian takes the fight into the clinch.
Kermodian misses with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Tree.
Tree tries a body shot but Kermodian blocks it.
Kermodian is trying to stall.
Tree is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tree is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kermodian is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tree misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tree misses with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tree as Kermodian tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Tree dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Tree lands with a nice body kick.
Tree ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kermodian clinches.
Kermodian has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tree after a bit of a struggle.
Tree lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kermodian.
Tree struggles to land a body shot inside as Kermodian controls his hands.
Kermodian slowing the pace effectively.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tree.
Kermodian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tree tries to land knees in the clinch but Kermodian avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree tries to circle away but Kermodian has him pinned against the cage.
Tree goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tree is trying to break the clinch but Kermodian is controlling him.
Tree cracks Kermodian with a nice body shot.
Tree tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kermodian's elbow.
Kermodian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kermodian tries to land a knee to the head but Tree blocks with his arms.
Kermodian is trying to maintain a safe position but Tree gets an underhook and turns Kermodian into the cage.
Kermodian prevents a body shot from Tree.
Kermodian with a knee to the head.
Tree unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tree is trying to break free.
Kermodian with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mark Kermodian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree tries to throw a body punch but Kermodian avoids it by throwing Tree back against the cage.
Tree misses with a punch to the body.
Tree misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tree lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kermodian trying to stall but Tree improves his position.
Tree misses with a body punch.
Kermodian tries to land a knee to the head but Tree blocks with his arms.
Tree wants to break free but Kermodian has control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tree lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tree breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kermodian walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tree.
Tree goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tree.
Kermodian throws a push kick but Tree slaps the foot to one side.
Tree explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tree plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kermodian takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tree lands a big head kick that sends Kermodian tumbling to the mat! Tree takes a step backwards and waves Kermodian back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kermodian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tree throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tree keeps Kermodian at a distance using the push kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tree.
Tree instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Come on Tree - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tree manages to break the clinch.
Tree throws a wild body kick that Kermodian sees coming a mile off.
Kermodian throws a leg kick but Tree sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kermodian throws a leg kick
and Tree counters with a solid body kick.
Kermodian throws a nice head kick!
Tree chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kermodian can pounce on him.
Crunch! Tree slams his shin into Kermodian's torso.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tree connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kermodian's hands.
Kermodian takes one to the side of the head.
Bruce Tree is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tree keeps Kermodian at a distance using the push kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Tree showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tree has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Tree!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nolan Kloss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drago's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, James Brown - Living In America. 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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220 lbs
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205 lbs
12 - 6 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ivan Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nolan Kloss!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Kloss.
Kloss dodges the punch combination from Drago.
Drago throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kloss throws a leg kick but Drago sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nolan Kloss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kloss shoots for a double leg takedown but Drago sprawls well. He's pushed Kloss's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Drago ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Drago.
Kloss wants to land a leg kick but Drago is out of range.
Kloss looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kloss avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Drago takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kloss misses with a series of wild punches.
Kloss fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Drago.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kloss shoots for a takedown but Drago saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kloss gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Nolan Kloss has been cut.
Kloss tries to land a leg kick but Drago saw it coming and moves away.
Kloss circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kloss counters with a two punch combo.
Kloss takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kloss fails to land with a series of punches.
Drago keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kloss.
Drago gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kloss can't find room to land a body shot as Drago controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago misses with a punch on the inside.
Kloss can't break the clinch.
Kloss misses with some punches.
Kloss tries to break the clinch but Drago is controlling the position.
Drago swings wildly with an uppercut but Kloss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kloss lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kloss misses with a knee to the head.
Kloss breaks the clinch.
Drago misses with a hook.
Drago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kloss walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Drago checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kloss scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kloss shoots in looking for a takedown but Drago manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kloss's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ivan Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nolan Kloss.
Kloss stalks Drago and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Drago's face. Drago staggers backwards, shaken.
Drago throws a shot from downtown. Kloss moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kloss.
Drago thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drago tries to clinch but Kloss moves out of range.
Kloss throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kloss throws a leg kick but Drago sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Drago throws a jab when Kloss was well out of range.
Drago throws a solid leg kick but Kloss takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Drago.
Kloss throws a leg kick that misses.
Drago connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ivan Drago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kloss throws a right hand that Drago ducks under and follows up with a left that Drago also avoids with ease.
Drago throws a leg kick
and Kloss counters with a stiff right hand.
Kloss attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kloss misses with a hook. Drago ducked under it nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kloss.
Kloss looks to throw a body kick
and Drago counters with a one-two to the body.
Drago thows a body shot but no joy.
Kloss throws a leg kick
and Drago counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Drago stalks Kloss and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kloss's face. Kloss staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
Drago avoids a punch combination nicely.
Drago misses with a jab, cross combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A punch combination from Kloss misses.
Kloss turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Drago, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ivan Drago will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nolan Kloss's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kloss fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Drago has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A bone on bone clash there as Drago blocks the leg kick.
Ivan Drago is winning the standup battle so far.
Kloss throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Drago counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That kick from Kloss tenderised Drago's leg. Drago is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kloss throws a sloppy head kick
and Drago counters with a stiff right hand.
Kloss walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Drago checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Drago tries to clinch up but Kloss circles away and keeps his distance.
Kloss's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kloss duly obliges.
Drago jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kloss.
Kloss slips under a jab.
Drago misses with a straight right.
Drago checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Kloss scores with a four punch combination!
Kloss loads up on a big right hand but Drago slips the punch.
Nice takedown defense from Drago. No joy for Kloss on that attempt.
Kloss misses with a low kick.
Drago slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nolan Kloss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drago uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kloss lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kloss falls off balance throwing a combination
and Drago counters with a low kick, right behind Kloss 's knee.
Drago wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kloss lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drago digs a good body shot into Kloss's ribs.
Kloss takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kloss is breathing heavily.
Drago throws out a powerful jab.
Kloss keeps the fight on the outside.
Drago scores with a jab to the body.
Kloss misses with a low kick as Drago jumps back.
Kloss will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Drago tries a head kick but it misses.
Drago scores with a jab. Kloss acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kloss moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kloss throws a big shot that misses.
Drago takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kloss throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Drago lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kloss shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kloss showed some decent athleticism there.
Drago tries to kick Kloss off but Kloss keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Drago moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kloss throwing strikes but missing.
Drago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kloss is defending well. Drago quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kloss has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Drago celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Drago!
Ivan Drago seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacoby Wilcox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russian Experiment I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilcox kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Danger: Wildman. Experiment I has chosen Dancing Queen as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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218 lbs
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222 lbs
23 - 10 - 0 |
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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
14 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Jacoby Wilcox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russian Experiment I!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilcox feints and as Experiment I raises his hands in defense, Wilcox changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wilcox throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Experiment I works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wilcox postures up and lands a big shot to Experiment I's brow.
Experiment I keeping moving, preventing Wilcox from controlling successfully.
Experiment I avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilcox 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.
Wilcox postures up in Experiment I's guard and throws a big left but Experiment I blocks it.
Wilcox throwing strikes but missing.
Wilcox pushes down on Experiment I's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment I avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilcox.
Wilcox is looking for a kimura but Experiment I is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wilcox to get the leverage.
Nice strikes from Wilcox there.
It looks like Russian Experiment I has been cut.
Wilcox is looking for a kimura here.
Wilcox 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.
Wilcox is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment I manages to get to full guard.
Experiment I keeping moving, preventing Wilcox from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilcox is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Experiment I is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Experiment I has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox looking to hit a scissor sweep but Experiment I is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Experiment I wants to pass the guard but Wilcox is keeping the position.
Wilcox lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Experiment I!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wilcox connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wilcox postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Experiment I looks a forlorn figure.
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!
Wilcox is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Experiment I is rocked!
The cut above Russian Experiment I's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilcox has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Experiment I's face.
Experiment I is still in real trouble! Can Wilcox finish him?
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Russian Experiment I's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jacoby Wilcox!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dwight Elkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Mirasty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elkins's entrance music is Care Bear Countdown. A fine choice. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dwight Elkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Mirasty!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Elkins misses.
Mirasty will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Elkins has his takedown stuffed
and Mirasty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mirasty connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jon Mirasty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Elkins closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mirasty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mirasty lands a nice hook to Elkins's body. Elkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mirasty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mirasty throws out a loose jab but Elkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mirasty looks to land a combination. Elkins sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mirasty moves out of range as Elkins throws a body kick.
Elkins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Elkins throws a front kick aimed at Mirasty's knee but Mirasty avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirasty lands a jab to the nose.
Mirasty misses the jab.
Elkins shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Elkins showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mirasty is trying to get back to full guard.
Elkins scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mirasty moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Elkins postures up in Mirasty's guard and throws a big left but Mirasty blocks it.
Elkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mirasty keeping moving, preventing Elkins from controlling successfully.
Elkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mirasty can do anything to dispel that myth.
Elkins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elkins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mirasty works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Elkins throws a big elbow that misses.
Mirasty is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Elkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Mirasty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elkins is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mirasty 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.
Elkins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mirasty avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Elkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mirasty is keeping the position for now.
Elkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Elkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elkins's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Elkins seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mirasty for as long as he can get away with.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dwight Elkins wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A nice combination there by Mirasty.
Elkins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mirasty looks to score with a jab to the body but Elkins is just out of range.
Elkins closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elkins cracks Mirasty with an elbow. That is naaassty.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Elkins tries to move to mount but Mirasty blocks the move with his legs.
Elkins is looking to take a break and control but Mirasty is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwight Elkins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Elkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Elkins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Elkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mirasty slips a straight right by Elkins.
Elkins moves forwards but Mirasty connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good work by Mirasty as he checks the leg kick.
Mirasty throws a shot from downtown. Elkins moves away and avoids it.
Elkins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Elkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mirasty misses with a straight right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Elkins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Elkins shoots in looking for a takedown but Mirasty manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Elkins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Elkins lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mirasty has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mirasty and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mirasty misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Elkins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Elkins checks a leg kick nicely.
Mirasty scores with a push kick.
Jon Mirasty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Elkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Elkins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Mirasty. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circling - Mirasty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mirasty moves out of range of the leg kick from Elkins.
Elkins fails with a takedown attempt.
A clash of legs there as Mirasty blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elkins throws a solid leg kick but Mirasty takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Elkins.
Mirasty takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Elkins wants to slow Mirasty down by chopping away at his legs.
Elkins ducks under a wild hook from Mirasty.
Elkins throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mirasty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elkins will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mirasty scores with a crisp jab that stopped Elkins in his tracks.
Elkins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwight Elkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mirasty wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mirasty misses with the combination.
Elkins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirasty checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Elkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mirasty manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Elkins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mirasty to score with a decent uppercut.
Elkins walks into a straight right hand from Mirasty.
Mirasty misses with an uppercut.
Elkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jon Mirasty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Elkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mirasty in his tracks.
Mirasty scores with a three punch combo!
Elkins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Elkins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Elkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mirasty takes a swing at Elkins's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elkins shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Elkins is looking to chop away at Mirasty's legs.
Mirasty throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Elkins on the side of the head.
Mirasty jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mirasty takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mirasty throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A right-left combo lands from Mirasty.
Elkins drops his hands momentarily and Mirasty takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Elkins throws a leg kick but Mirasty sees it coming and moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mirasty misses with an uppercut.
Mirasty lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Elkins tries to land a leg kick but Mirasty saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Mirasty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get 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.
Mirasty lunges at Elkins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Elkins's hand.
Mirasty throws a hook but Elkins blocks it.
Elkins lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mirasty takes a step back to recover.
Elkins moves out of range as Mirasty throws a body kick.
A lazy body kick from Elkins
and Mirasty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Elkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mirasty.
Mirasty misses the jab.
Mirasty gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Elkins postures up and lands a big shot to Mirasty's brow.
Mirasty 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mirasty can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Elkins controls the pace.
Mirasty lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Elkins!
Elkins is looking to improve his position but Mirasty isn't that keen on the idea.
Mirasty throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elkins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Elkins gets back to half guard.
Elkins wants to improve his position but Mirasty is controlling well.
Mirasty is thwarting Elkins's attempts to control the position.
Mirasty throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elkins trying to hold on to Mirasty's head to control him but Mirasty postures up.
Elkins is not content to let Mirasty control the position.
Mirasty lands with a punch from half guard.
Mirasty really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Elkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mirasty prevents Elkins from improving his position.
Elkins moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Elkins, not yet.
Mirasty wants to control from the top but Elkins keeps moving.
Mirasty postures up.
Mirasty preventing the sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Elkins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mirasty scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mirasty trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwight Elkins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Elkins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwight Elkins!
Dwight Elkins made sure to mention his sponsor, Milwaukee's Best 159's - $45 in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Amadeus Astra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quan Raiden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Astra comes to the cage accompanied by Once in a Lifetime. The crowd seem to be enjoying Raiden's choice of entrance music: Boss Battle. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
162 lbs
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167 lbs
23 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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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
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Amadeus Astra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quan Raiden!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raiden misses with a lunging right hand
and Astra counters with a right hand to the body.
Raiden gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Astra slips a jab from Raiden.
Astra checks a low kick from Raiden.
Raiden fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Astra is out of range.
Astra bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Raiden's head.
Astra lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice body punch from Astra.
Astra takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Astra on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Raiden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astra misses with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Raiden as Astra shoots in.
Astra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raiden misses with a hook. Astra ducked under it nicely.
Astra misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Astra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raiden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Astra.
Raiden slips under a jab.
Raiden walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raiden walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Astra checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Astra throws a shot to the body.
Raiden gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Astra.
Raiden clinches.
Raiden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Astra throws a looping overhand right but Raiden ducks down to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Raiden. No joy for Astra on that attempt.
Astra sizes up Raiden with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Astra throws a hook but Raiden blocks it.
Astra misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raiden pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Raiden moves forwards but Astra connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Astra displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Raiden blocks a jab.
Astra takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Astra fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Raiden avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amadeus Astra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Astra fails with a takedown attempt.
Astra on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astra throws a shot from downtown. Raiden moves away and avoids it.
Astra changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Raiden looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The strikes coming from Astra are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Raiden defending against the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Astra are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sloppy strikes there by Astra.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Raiden can't do much from the bottom here.
Raiden tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amadeus Astra dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Astra fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Astra uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Raiden has time to react.
Astra moves out of range as Raiden strikes.
Astra fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Astra fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Astra slips under a jab.
Raiden stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Astra changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Raiden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Astra.
Raiden defending well as Astra loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astra falls off balance throwing a combination
and Raiden counters with a series of strikes. Astra will be more careful next time no doubt.
Raiden misses with a jab to the body
and Astra counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Astra lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Astra connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Raiden connects with a right hand. Astra shakes it off.
Raiden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raiden misses with a looping left.
Quan Raiden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raiden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Astra manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raiden.
Raiden slips under a jab from Astra.
Astra has his takedown stuffed
and Raiden counters with a stiff right hand.
Raiden avoids the body shot from Astra.
Raiden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Astra keeps the fight on the outside.
Astra throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Raiden.
Raiden cracks Astra with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Astra scores with a crisp jab that stopped Raiden in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astra shoots in and drives through. Raiden sprawls well.
Astra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raiden was well out of range. Poor timing from Astra.
Raiden tried to score with a low kick but Astra checks it.
Astra misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amadeus Astra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Astra paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A punch combination from Raiden misses.
Raiden throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Astra on the side of the head.
Raiden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Astra.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raiden.
Astra scores with the left hand. Raiden knows he should have avoided that one.
Astra fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Raiden on the side of the head.
Astra looks to land a left hand but Raiden moved out of range nicely.
Raiden slips under a jab.
Astra scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raiden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Astra sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raiden misses with an uppercut.
Astra connects with a right hand. Raiden shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Amadeus Astra will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Astra moves away from the strike by Raiden.
Astra slips a jab and a cross from Raiden.
Astra avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Astra closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Raiden to the mat! Raiden manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Astra throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Raiden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Raiden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Astra throws a strike but Raiden rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Astra had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Raiden defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astra pulls Raiden in close to his closed guard and prevents Raiden from doing any damage or advancing position.
Raiden has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Astra is proving hard to escape from.
Raiden is sitting in close to Astra's body. Astra has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Raiden is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Raiden is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Astra.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Amadeus Astra!
Amadeus Astra really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evan Pike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivanov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Step Into A World (Rapture's Delight). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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275 lbs
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250 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aleksander Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Evan Pike!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Pike.
Pike showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ivanov.
Pike dodges the punch combination from Ivanov.
Ivanov misses with a body shot.
Pike throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pike misses with a hook. Ivanov ducked under it nicely.
Ivanov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ivanov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pike keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ivanov seems to be working for a kimura but Pike defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pike is looking to improve his position.
Ivanov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pike has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ivanov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pike is looking for a sweep. Ivanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ivanov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov thows a huge punch but Pike dodges it nicely.
Pike gets full guard.
Ivanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Pike is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pike is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ivanov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ivanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pike is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pike is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ivanov drops back looking for a leg! Pike is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pike manages to kick Ivanov off! Ivanov jumps back into Pike's guard.
Ivanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pike is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pike is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ivanov, into his guard.
Ivanov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pike has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ivanov is proving hard to escape from.
Pike pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ivanov is keeping the position for now.
Ivanov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Ivanov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ivanov checks a leg kick.
Pike staying out of range there.
Pike comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ivanov throws a right and a left that Pike avoids nicely.
Aleksander Ivanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pike scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ivanov in his tracks.
Ivanov throws a series of punches but Pike moves out of range.
Ivanov checks the leg kick.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ivanov looks for a takedown but Pike sprawls well.
Ivanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pike avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ivanov scores with a nice strike.
Some bone on bone action there as Ivanov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ivanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Pike.
Ivanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ivanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pike manages to avoid it.
Pike ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov digs a good hook to Pike's body.
Ivanov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pike cracks Ivanov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ivanov misses with an uppercut. Pike saw that one coming.
Evan Pike is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pike takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ivanov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pike takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ivanov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pike's head.
Ivanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ivanov lands a glancing blow to the side of Pike's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pike walks into a stiff left hand from Ivanov.
Pike fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ivanov on the side of the head.
Ivanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Ivanov misses.
Ivanov looks to land a combination. Pike sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ivanov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pike manages to avoid it.
Ivanov cracks Pike with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pike slips under a jab.
Pike misses the shot to the body.
Ivanov scores with a sloppy right hand. Pike should have avoided that one.
Pike changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pike thows a body shot but no joy.
Ivanov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pike sizes up Ivanov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pike throws a hook to the side of Ivanov's head but Ivanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice straight punches there by Pike. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pike.
Pike throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ivanov.
Ivanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pike tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ivanov is able to avoid easily.
Evan Pike seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pike thuds his right hand into Ivanov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ivanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pike.
Ivanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Pike is just out of range.
Ivanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov misses with a two punch combination.
Ivanov misses with a wild body shot.
Ivanov dives in and scores a takedown into Pike's guard.
Ivanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pike is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Pike. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pike looking for a sweep. Not yet Pike, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Aleksander Ivanov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ivanov misses with a body shot.
Pike blocks a jab.
Ivanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pike moves away.
Ivanov throws a jab when Pike was well out of range.
Pike connects with a single shot there.
Ivanov lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanov feints a jab promting Pike to slip. Ivanov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pike slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pike misses with a hook.
Ivanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Pike.
Ivanov misses the shot to the body.
Ivanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pike moves away.
A big right from Ivanov misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ivanov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ivanov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pike. Ivanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ivanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Pike showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! 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.
Pike works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pike bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ivanov's head backwards.
Ivanov throws out a loose jab but Pike uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pike just misses with a punch to the body.
Pike throws a good cross that connects.
Pike gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ivanov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pike had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ivanov defends it easily.
Pike wants to stand but Ivanov is controlling the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivanov wants to control from the top but Pike keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pike looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pike is trying to keep Ivanov in close.
Ivanov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pike is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ivanov, into his guard.
Pike gets to his feet - Ivanov follows without any prompting.
A telegraphed right hand from Ivanov misses the target.
Ivanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ivanov thows a body shot but no joy.
Ivanov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pike. Pike circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ivanov misses with a body shot.
Ivanov shoots in and drives through. Pike sprawls well.
Pike throws a low kick but Ivanov avoids it.
Ivanov misses with a hook.
Pike fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Pike misses.
Pike is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ivanov.
Ivanov defending well as Pike loads up on a big left hand.
Pike is looking to chop away at Ivanov's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pike looks to throw the jab but Ivanov is out of range.
Ivanov moves out of range of the leg kick from Pike.
A slow jab from Ivanov misses its intended target.
Ivanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov checks a leg kick.
Pike misses with an uppercut.
Ivanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Pike throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ivanov throws a looping overhand right but Pike ducks down to avoid it.
Pike throws a chopping leg kick but Ivanov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ivanov's corner calls for a 1-2. Ivanov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ivanov swings for the body but Pike moves out of range.
Pike throws the left hand but Ivanov avoids the punch easily.
Pike looks to land a body kick but Ivanov moved away.
Ivanov avoids the head kick by Pike.
Pike misses the jab.
Ivanov shoots in and drives through. Pike sprawls well.
Pike throws a hook but Ivanov blocks it.
Pike swings widly with a right hand
and Ivanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ivanov throws a shot from downtown. Pike moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov misses with a wild combination.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pike as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivanov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pike counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ivanov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pike. Pike circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pike ducks right into an uppercut from Ivanov.
Ivanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pike steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ivanov.
Pike ducks under a wild hook from Ivanov.
Ivanov scores with a punch to the head.
Ivanov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pike.
Pike looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pike missing with a left hand there. Ivanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ivanov ducks under a wild hook from Pike.
Pike moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ivanov. Pike does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ivanov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Pike comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pike has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Pike!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Christian Slaughter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slaughter comes to the cage accompanied by The Crown - World Below. Escobar is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Brujeria by La Coka Nostra. Christian Slaughter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christian Slaughter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Juan Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slaughter throws a body punch but Escobar moves out of range.
Escobar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Escobar throws a leg kick which misses Slaughter's front leg but catches the back leg as Slaughter tries to avoid it.
Escobar loads up on a big right hand but Slaughter slips the punch.
Escobar avoids the body shot from Slaughter.
Escobar misses with a low kick.
Slaughter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Slaughter misses with a hook.
Slaughter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd cheers as Slaughter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Escobar doesn't seem phased though.
Escobar scores with a jab.
Slaughter wants to land a leg kick but Escobar is out of range.
Slaughter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Escobar in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar closes the distance and clinches.
Escobar breaks the clinch.
Escobar misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Escobar.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar.
Slaughter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobar misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slaughter.
Escobar tries to circle away but Slaughter has him pinned against the cage.
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slaughter's elbow.
Escobar lands with a light punch inside.
Escobar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Escobar checks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Slaughter.
Slaughter misses with a low kick.
Slaughter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escobar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Escobar fails with the takedown.
Escobar tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Slaughter tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Escobar is in Slaughter's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Slaughter is on top in guard.
Slaughter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Slaughter wants to control from the top but Escobar keeps moving.
Slaughter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Escobar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Escobar looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Slaughter passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Slaughter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Escobar keeps working.
Escobar is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Slaughter is looking to take a break and control but Escobar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slaughter lands with a punch from half guard.
Slaughter is looking to take a break and control but Escobar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Escobar is trying to control but can't.
Escobar punching from the bottom.
Escobar is not content to let Slaughter control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Slaughter trying to control the action but Escobar is working from the bottom.
Escobar is looking to improve his position.
Escobar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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!
Slaughter with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Escobar looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Slaughter passes into half guard.
Slaughter content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Christian Slaughter will probably get the nod.
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.
Escobar walks into a straight right hand from Slaughter.
Escobar defending well as Slaughter loads up on a big left hand.
Slaughter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Slaughter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Escobar is out of range and Slaughter settles back down.
Juan Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar misses with the combination.
Escobar looks to score with a jab to the body but Slaughter is just out of range.
Escobar gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Slaughter to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Slaughter postures up in Escobar's guard and throws a big left but Escobar blocks it.
Escobar is trying to control the position but Slaughter postures up.
Slaughter lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaughter trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom.
Slaughter distracts Escobar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Escobar trying to strike off his back.
Escobar looking for a guillotine here but Slaughter defends easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slaughter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Slaughter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Escobar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Slaughter trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom.
Escobar throws his legs up looking for a submission but Slaughter uses it to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Escobar regains half guard.
Escobar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Slaughter pulls his head out easily.
Escobar is staying active underneath Slaughter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Slaughter is really struggling to control Escobar but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slaughter working Escobar over with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slaughter controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar looking for submissions off his back.
Slaughter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Escobar keeps working.
Slaughter with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Escobar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Slaughter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Escobar keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is looking to control Slaughter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Escobar avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slaughter wants to control but Escobar is keeping him busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Christian Slaughter wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Escobar shoots in but Slaughter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Slaughter cracks a nice hook into Escobar's ribs.
Escobar is breathing heavily.
Slaughter takes a swing at Escobar's ribcage but misses.
Slaughter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Slaughter works Escobar's body with a nice hook.
Christian Slaughter is winning the standup battle so far.
Escobar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Juan Escobar has been cut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slaughter lands with a cross.
Escobar throws a lazy uppercut
and Slaughter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Slaughter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Slaughter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juan Escobar's cut.
That's time! Slaughter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Slaughter feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Escobars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Slaughter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Escobar's calf.
Slaughter with a nice cross.
Escobar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Escobar is rocked!
Slaughter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Escobar is still on wobbly legs! Can Slaughter finish him?
Nice uppercut lands for Slaughter. That snapped Escobar's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slaughter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Slaughter lands a nice hook to Escobar's body. Escobar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Slaughter cracks Escobar with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Escobar tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Slaughter pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Escobar is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christian Slaughter!
Christian Slaughter retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugh G Rection (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimitry McFarlen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rection might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Symphony of Destruction by Megadeth. Hugh G Rection has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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279 lbs
18 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
22 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Hugh G Rection!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dimitry McFarlen!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFarlen throws a hook to the side of Rection's head but Rection sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McFarlen cracks Rection with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Hugh G Rection has been cut.
Rection looks to land a right hand but McFarlen moved out of range.
McFarlen is looking to clinch but Rection is avoiding it.
A jab lands there for Rection.
It looks like Dimitry McFarlen has been cut.
McFarlen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good work by Rection as he checks the leg kick.
McFarlen throws a sloppy head kick and Rection moves out of range easily.
Rection keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McFarlen missing with a left hand there. Rection was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McFarlen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rection's head.
McFarlen misses with a head kick.
Rection moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McFarlen throws a hook but Rection avoids it easily.
McFarlen throws a right hand that misses
and Rection counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McFarlen looks gassed!
McFarlen wants to clinch.
Rection connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFarlen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rection.
Rection drops McFarlen with a big left hand and mounts him. McFarlen is in big trouble!
McFarlen is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rection content just to control the position here.
McFarlen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rection 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 two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Hugh G Rection wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Rection just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rection throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McFarlen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rection throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McFarlen swings for the body but Rection moves out of range.
McFarlen fails in his attempt to clinch.
McFarlen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rection tries a head kick but it misses.
McFarlen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rection throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McFarlen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McFarlen wants to clinch up but Rection keeps it at a distance.
McFarlen throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McFarlen misses the body punch
and Rection counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rection throws out a loose jab but McFarlen uses good head movement to avoid it.
McFarlen checks the leg kick.
McFarlen tries to close the distance and clinch but Rection swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rection lands a jab.
McFarlen throws a leg kick but Rection checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rection scores with a nice strike.
A thudding body kick lands there by McFarlen!
Nice cross by McFarlen.
Dimitry McFarlen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rection misses with a low kick.
Rection takes a swing at McFarlen's ribcage but misses.
Rection keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick by McFarlen misses
and Rection counters with a stiff right hand.
Rection throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Rection as he connects with a hook.
Rection throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. McFarlen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McFarlen gets a clinch.
McFarlen misses with a knee strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh G Rection dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McFarlen tries to clinch there but Rection circles away.
Rection misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rection staying out of range there.
McFarlen thows a body shot but no joy.
Hugh G Rection is winning the standup battle so far.
McFarlen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rection manages to avoid it.
McFarlen with a jab.
McFarlen misses the shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rection.
McFarlen is looking to land body kicks.
Rection dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rection throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McFarlen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McFarlen is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McFarlen misses with an uppercut.
Rection scores with a nice body kick.
McFarlen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McFarlen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whack! Rection lands a heavy head kick that drops McFarlen. The ref tackles Rection to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because McFarlen was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Hugh G Rection!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bomb Squad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manu Okoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Squad kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tonal i know you goin duck me.. Okoro has chosen Jungle Ugly as his entrance music. Manu Okoro has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bomb Squad's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bomb Squad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manu Okoro!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okoro throws a jab but it's blocked by Squad.
Okoro moves out of range of the body kick.
Squad moves away from the strike by Okoro.
Squad lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Squad throws a shot from downtown. Okoro moves away and avoids it.
Squad fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Squad connects with a leg kick. Okoro looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Okoro swings for the body but Squad moves out of range.
Okoro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Okoro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okoro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Squad checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Okoro, right into the meat.
Squad scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Okoro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Squad tries to land a front kick but Okoro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Okoro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Squad throws a predictable looking body shot
and Okoro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Squad misses with a leg kick.
Squad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Squad throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Squad lands a jab to Okoro's midsection.
Squad changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Okoro looks gassed!
Squad cracks Okoro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okoro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okoro throws a leg kick but Squad moved away.
Okoro thuds his right hand into Squad's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Squad throws an overhand right that lands on Okoro's shoulder, as Okoro tries to avoid the shot.
Squad digs a good body shot into Okoro's ribs.
Squad tries to land a leg kick but Okoro saw it coming and moves away.
Squad lands a nice leg kick that just misses Okoro's sensitive parts.
Okoro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okoro blocks the body kick.
Okoro lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Squad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Squad thows a body kick. Okoro tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Squad works over Okoro's head and body with a nice combination.
Squad dips to his left and cracks Okoro with an uppercut!
A jab from Squad does it's job there.
Squad looks to land a body kick but Okoro moved away.
Squad lands a slapping body shot.
Squad lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Squad lands with a shot to the body.
Squad ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Squad works Okoro's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okoro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Okoro 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.
A slapping body kick lands there for Squad.
Okoro misses with a low kick.
Squad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Okoro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Squad counters with a body kick that stops Okoro in his tracks momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Squad thuds a left hand into Okoro's body.
A jab from Squad finds it's way through Okoro's defenses.
Squad throws a push kick but Okoro slaps the foot to one side.
Okoro misses with a leg kick
and Squad counters with a low kick, right behind Okoro 's knee.
Squad chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Squad is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Squad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Squad cracks Okoro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Squad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okoro moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Squad.
Okoro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okoro throws a leg kick but Squad sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Squad lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Squad cracks the inside of Okoro's front leg.
Squad scores with a nice head shot.
Squad works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Squad lands with an uppercut that bounces Okoro off the cage and back into range.
Okoro is rocked!
Squad walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Okoro drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Squad swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Okoro's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bomb Squad!
In his post fight interview, Bomb Squad gave a big smile as he said 'Where at you Tonal? I know you ducking me.Don t be scared homie.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abayo Bokhari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxim Dragunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragunov has chosen Soviet National Anthem as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abayo Bokhari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maxim Dragunov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bokhari throws a hook to the side of Dragunov's head but Dragunov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dragunov thows a body shot but no joy.
Bokhari throws a right and a left that Dragunov avoids nicely.
Dragunov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bokhari throws a body kick that misses.
Dragunov tries a head kick but it misses.
Dragunov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bokhari is out of range and Dragunov settles back down.
Bokhari misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dragunov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bokhari misses with a looping right.
Dragunov lands a big head kick that sends Bokhari tumbling to the mat! Dragunov takes a step backwards and waves Bokhari back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bokhari is rocked!
It looks like Abayo Bokhari has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bokhari tries to land a front kick but Dragunov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Oh Bokhari is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dragunov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bokhari seems to have got his legs back now.
Bokhari misses with a body kick.
Bokhari checks a leg kick.
Bokhari misses the jab.
Dragunov connects with a solid leg kick.
Bokhari throws a sloppy head kick and Dragunov moves out of range easily.
Bokhari misses with an uppercut
and Dragunov counters with a nice body kick.
Bokhari is breathing heavily.
Dragunov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bokhari gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Maxim Dragunov!
Post fight, Maxim Dragunov took to the microphone: 'ВЫ НЕ трахаться с МАТЕРИ РОССИИ! Слышишь?!'.
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