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Syn' 125: Respawn PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Bruens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniele Fuschini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruens comes to the cage accompanied by River Below. Fuschini is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by We No Speak Americano. Daniele Fuschini will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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200 lbs
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200 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Bruens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daniele Fuschini!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruens shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fuschini lands an overhand right.
It looks like Paul Bruens has been cut.
Fuschini throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fuschini misses with a hook.
Bruens clobbers Fuschini with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Daniele Fuschini has been cut.
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!
A chopping leg kick lands by Fuschini.
Fuschini steps into range and cracks Bruens with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Bruens flops backwards and Fuschini dives into his guard looking to finish!
Fuschini looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bruens wants to sweep here but Fuschini controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuschini wants to stand but Bruens has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fuschini 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.
Fuschini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bruens is keeping the position for now.
Bruens wants to sweep but no luck.
Bruens controls Fuschini momentarily but Fuschini frees himself.
Fuschini content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fuschini trying to control the position from guard on top but Bruens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuschini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fuschini misses the jab.
Bruens staying out of range there.
Fuschini throws a lazy right hand but Bruens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bruens shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fuschini pinned against the cage. Fuschini gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fuschini lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bruens circles away quickly and effectively.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fuschini.
Fuschini defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bruens.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Bruens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bruens drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fuschini pulls Bruens in close to prevent any damage.
Fuschini wants to get back to his feet but Bruens passes into half guard.
Fuschini is not content to let Bruens control the position.
Fuschini is trying to maintain the position but Bruens is very close to passing his half guard.
Bruens trying to control from half guard but Fuschini is working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bruens moves into full mount! Fuschini won't be happy about that!
Fuschini sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniele Fuschini dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fuschini looks to land a combination but Bruens avoids it well.
Bruens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fuschini swings for the body but Bruens moves out of range.
Fuschini throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bruens gets the takedown into side control.
Bruens trying to control the position but Fuschini is working away.
Fuschini tries to buck Bruens off but Bruens is having none of it.
Fuschini is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fuschini wants to control but Bruens postures up.
Fuschini is looking for a sweep.
Fuschini is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuschini is letting Bruens control him for a moment.
Bruens is looking to take a break and control but Fuschini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fuschini regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuschini is looking to improve his position.
Fuschini has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bruens is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bruens is controlling the pace.
Bruens wants to take a breather but Fuschini is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fuschini wants to control but Bruens is keeping busy.
Bruens prevents Fuschini from standing back up.
Bruens seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fuschini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Fuschini as Bruens shoots in.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fuschini 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 Bruens has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bruens and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fuschini lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bruens fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuschini attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bruens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fuschini.
Bruens tries to bum rush Fuschini with a series of wild strikes but Fuschini uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Daniele Fuschini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bruens fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Bruens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fuschini throws a hook to the side of Bruens's head but Bruens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fuschini looks to throw the jab but Bruens is out of range.
Bruens changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fuschini tries to avoid it but Bruens manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fuschini to the ground. Fuschini escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bruens slips a jab from Fuschini.
Bruens ducks under a wild hook from Fuschini.
Fuschini with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruens shoots in for a double leg but Fuschini sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fuschini 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 Bruens has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bruens and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fuschini throws a series of punches but Bruens moves out of range.
Daniele Fuschini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bruens.
Fuschini throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fuschini throws a hook but Bruens avoids it easily.
Fuschini keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bruens defending well as Fuschini loads up on a big left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fuschini.
Bruens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fuschini.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniele Fuschini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Bruens avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bruens walks into a stiff left hand from Fuschini.
A combination from Bruens does no damage.
Fuschini lands a body shot.
Fuschini slips a jab from Bruens.
Fuschini missing with a left hand there. Bruens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bruens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fuschini digs a good body shot into Bruens's ribs.
Fuschini thumps Bruens with a low kick.
Bruens takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fuschini does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fuschini swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bruens counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bruens.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fuschini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fuschini wants to get back to his feet but Bruens is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bruens wants to control from the top but Fuschini keeps moving.
Fuschini wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fuschini trying to keep a closed guard but Bruens is proving a slippery customer.
Fuschini is looking to stand up but Bruens isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bruens advances to half guard.
Bruens working Fuschini over with strikes.
Bruens wants to pass to mount but Fuschini is defending the position.
Fuschini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bruens in particular looking to stall.
Bruens wants to control but Fuschini is keeping him busy.
Bruens prevents Fuschini from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuschini gets full guard.
Fuschini has control of Bruens's left arm, preventing Bruens from doing any damage.
Fuschini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bruens can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bruens got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fuschini has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bruens has managed to get both his arms back between Fuschini's legs - danger averted.
Bruens 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.
Bruens might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bruens works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fuschini is looking to escape.
Bruens content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fuschini manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Paul Bruens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bruens not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bruens seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fuschini for as long as he can get away with.
Bruens passes Fuschini's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniele Fuschini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fuschini winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Daniele Fuschini!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Daniele Fuschini!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Daniele Fuschini!
Daniele Fuschini wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bolodenka Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artiom Nevar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Artiom Nevar was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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181 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bolodenka Kharitonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Artiom Nevar!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kharitonov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nevar dodges the punch combination from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov tries to clinch up but Nevar circles away and keeps his distance.
Nevar fails with a takedown attempt.
Kharitonov moves in looking to clinch but Nevar pushes him off.
Kharitonov cracks Nevar with an open hand slap.
Nevar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nevar cracks the inside of Kharitonov's front leg.
Nevar dodges the punch combination from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov throws out a loose jab but Nevar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kharitonov slaps away a takedown attempt from Nevar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kharitonov is looking to clinch but Nevar is avoiding it.
Nevar fails to land the takedown.
Bolodenka Kharitonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artiom Nevar.
Nevar scores a takedown into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevar has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kharitonov's face.
Kharitonov tries to hold on but Nevar pushes him away.
Kharitonov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kharitonov really wants to buck Nevar off and get back to his feet.
Nevar looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kharitonov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kharitonov tries to hold on but Nevar pushes him away.
Kharitonov wants to try and get back to his feet.
Kharitonov working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov wants to control but Nevar is having none of it.
Kharitonov is desperately trying to improve his position but Nevar has a good base and remains in mount.
Nevar looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kharitonov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nevar lands a heavy elbow.
Kharitonov tries to hold on but Nevar pushes him away.
Nevar with good strikes from the mount here!
Nevar controlling the position easily from mount.
Kharitonov is looking to improve his position but Nevar isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nevar with a couple of short strikes.
Kharitonov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nevar tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A nice elbow there by Nevar.
Nevar is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kharitonov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kharitonov shrugs it off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kharitonov working to try and regain half guard.
Kharitonov is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Nevar looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kharitonov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov wants to control but Nevar is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nevar wants to control the pace but Kharitonov is squirming around nicely.
Kharitonov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Nevar prevents Kharitonov from improving his position.
Kharitonov tries to kick Nevar off but Nevar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kharitonov is breathing heavily.
Nevar passes the guard and advances to mount!
Nevar controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artiom Nevar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nevar swats away the attempt to clinch by Kharitonov.
Nevar closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kharitonov did well to prevent Nevar getting side control.
Nevar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nevar thows a huge punch but Kharitonov dodges it nicely.
Kharitonov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nevar preventing the sweep.
Kharitonov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nevar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kharitonov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nevar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevar trying to control but Kharitonov is working from the bottom.
Nevar prevents Kharitonov from getting back to his feet.
Kharitonov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kharitonov wants to clinch up but Nevar keeps it at a distance.
Nevar wants to slow Kharitonov down by chopping away at his legs.
Nevar rushes Kharitonov and presses him up against the cage.
Nevar tries to score a body lock takedown but Kharitonov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nevar goes for a takedown attempt but Kharitonov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nevar is breathing heavily.
Nevar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kharitonov swivels and escapes.
Bolodenka Kharitonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artiom Nevar.
Nevar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kharitonov throws a series of strikes that have Nevar backpedaling.
Nevar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kharitonov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kharitonov connects with a right hand. Nevar shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov moves in looking to clinch but Nevar pushes him off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nevar. That's going to slow Kharitonov down.
Kharitonov moves into the clinch.
Kharitonov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nevar has him pressed against the cage.
Nevar is trying to maintain a safe position but Kharitonov gets an underhook and turns Nevar into the cage.
Nevar swings wildly with an uppercut but Kharitonov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nevar fails to pull guard.
Nevar is trying to drag Kharitonov to the mat but Kharitonov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nevar swings wildly with an uppercut but Kharitonov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kharitonov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nevar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nevar wants to clinch.
Kharitonov rushes Nevar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov leaning against his opponent.
Kharitonov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kharitonov is trying to force a seperation but Nevar has the dominant position.
Kharitonov blocking some punches.
Kharitonov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nevar wants a takedown.
Nevar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kharitonov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kharitonov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bolodenka Kharitonov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kharitonov forces Nevar back against the cage and clinches.
Kharitonov manages to break the clinch.
Kharitonov moves into the clinch.
Kharitonov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kharitonov tries to close the distance and clinch but Nevar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nevar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kharitonov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nevar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kharitonov closes the distance but Nevar moves to the side
and Nevar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nevar is thwarting Kharitonov's attempts to control the position.
Kharitonov pushes Nevar off and gets back to his feet.
Kharitonov is looking to clinch.
Kharitonov clinches up with Nevar and pushes him back against the cage.
Kharitonov prevents the takedown attempt.
Nevar taking a breather.
Kharitonov is trying to break the clinch but Nevar has him pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kharitonov manages to break the clinch.
Kharitonov darts in and clinches Nevar up against the cage.
Kharitonov blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Kharitonov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nevar fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bolodenka Kharitonov dominated that second round.
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!
Nevar closes the distance but Kharitonov moves to the side
and Kharitonov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nevar.
Nevar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nevar has a couple of punches blocked by Kharitonov.
Nevar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kharitonov breaks from the clinch.
Kharitonov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nevar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nevar looks for a takedown but Kharitonov sprawls well.
Nevar misses with a takedown
and Kharitonov counters by moving into the clinch.
Nevar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bolodenka Kharitonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artiom Nevar.
Nevar is trying to drag Kharitonov to the mat but Kharitonov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nevar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kharitonov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kharitonov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nevar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov working hard to break the clinch.
Kharitonov wants to get back to striking at distance but Nevar won't allow it.
Kharitonov breaks the clinch.
Kharitonov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nevar tries a body shot but Kharitonov blocks it.
Kharitonov tries to break the clinch but Nevar is controlling the position.
Nevar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nevar has Kharitonov pressed against the cage, preventing Kharitonov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nevar misses with a punch to the body.
Kharitonov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nevar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kharitonov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kharitonov tries to clinch up.
Nevar tries for a takedown but Kharitonov circles away easily
and Kharitonov counters with a stiff right hand.
Nevar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nevar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kharitonov rushes Nevar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nevar tries to score a body lock takedown but Kharitonov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov stalling the fight.
Kharitonov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kharitonov moves in looking to clinch but Nevar pushes him off.
Kharitonov closes the distance and clinches.
Kharitonov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nevar tries to clinch
and Kharitonov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kharitonov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kharitonov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nevar closes the distance and clinches.
Kharitonov breaks from the clinch.
Nevar keeps the fight on the outside.
Kharitonov moves into the clinch successfully.
Nevar stalling in the clinch but Kharitonov improves position.
Nevar throws a punch but it's blocked by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov working hard to break the clinch.
Kharitonov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov wants to clinch
and Nevar counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nevar.
Kharitonov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nevar backwards.
Kharitonov breaks the clinch.
Kharitonov closes the distance and pushes Nevar back into the cage.
Nevar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nevar taking a breather.
Nevar tries a body shot but Kharitonov blocks it.
Nevar has Kharitonov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kharitonov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kharitonov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kharitonov has Nevar up against the cage in a clinch.
Kharitonov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bolodenka Kharitonov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kharitonov tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kharitonov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov pushes Nevar up against the cage in a clinch.
Nevar is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kharitonov wants to break free but Nevar has control.
Stalling in the clinch from Kharitonov.
Nevar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kharitonov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nevar tries to throw a body punch but Kharitonov avoids it by throwing Nevar back against the cage.
Nevar has picked Kharitonov up - he's going for a ride! Nevar dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kharitonov is looking for a sweep. Nevar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kharitonov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nevar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kharitonov gets full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nevar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kharitonov trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bolodenka Kharitonov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kharitonov 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Bolodenka Kharitonov!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Bolodenka Kharitonov!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Bolodenka Kharitonov!
Bolodenka Kharitonov wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Gun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gun comes to the cage accompanied by Georgia- Field Mob, Ludacris Ft. Jamie Fox. Jackson has chosen Ace Hood - Get em as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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20
163 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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26
164 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Gun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Travis Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gun misses the jab.
Gun dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Jackson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gun's hands.
Gun throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gun moves away.
Jackson tries to bum rush Gun with a series of wild strikes but Gun uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gun.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Gun slips a straight right by Jackson.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Gun shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Gun as Jackson shoots in.
Gun looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jackson!
Gun has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jackson's face.
Jackson is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Gun.
Gun has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gun raining down shots from the mount!
Jackson wants to control but Gun is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is looking to get to half guard.
Jackson wants to control but Gun is having none of it.
Jackson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gun sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jackson is bucking up trying to escape but Gun cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gun prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.
Gun with shots to the head and body - Jackson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gun landing punches.
Gun avoids the attempt from Jackson to control.
Gun with good strikes from the mount here!
Gun dominating with strikes here.
Gun landing strikes, looking to finish!
The referee warns Jackson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jackson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Gun. What's that going to do exactly?
Gun with a couple of short strikes.
Jackson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks gassed!
Jackson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gun controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Jackson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Gun with a couple of short strikes.
Gun with shots to the head and body - Jackson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gun has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jackson's face.
Gun putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gun wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
Jackson can't escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson wants to control but Gun is having none of it.
Gun will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jackson can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gun dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gun swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jackson fails with the takedown
and Gun counters with a takedown into side control.
Jackson throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
A lull in the action here.
Jackson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gun is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Gun lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Gun maintains control.
Jackson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
BOOM! Gun connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Gun controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gun lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jackson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gun preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is fighting to break Gun's control of his arms but Gun is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jackson won't allow Gun to sweep him here.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gun has his hands on Jackson's head, controlling the position.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson distracts Gun with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jackson throws and elbow that misses. Gun uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Gun!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gun stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
Gun thows a big elbow that misses.
Jackson is striking off his back. Gun thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gun is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jackson striking off his back but it's not causing Gun any problems.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jackson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gun works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gun is one step ahead there.
Tommy Gun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gun working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gun sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Gun lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gun dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
Gun misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Gun counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jackson!
Jackson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gun pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jackson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gun controlling from the full mount.
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Gun isn't that keen on the idea.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gun controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to hold on but Gun pushes him away.
Jackson is working to get back to half guard.
Gun sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jackson is desperately trying to improve his position but Gun has a good base and remains in mount.
Gun lands a nice shot to the head.
Gun scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jackson?
Jackson wants to control but Gun is having none of it.
Jackson is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Jackson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jackson is desperately trying to improve his position but Gun has a good base and remains in mount.
Gun sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jackson regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jackson throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Gun manages to pass to side control.
Jackson looks to move to half guard but instead Gun has passed into mount! Damn!
BOOM! Gun connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gun working the ground and pound effectively.
Gun sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Travis Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tommy Gun is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gun putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gun with the ground and pound from mount.
Jackson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Gun showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gun, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Tommy Gun!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Tommy Gun!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Tommy Gun!
Tommy Gun wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Omar Salcedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Gluhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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22
271 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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23
243 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Great elbows
Experienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Omar Salcedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Konstantin Gluhov!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salcedo lands a nice hook to Gluhov's body. Gluhov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gluhov tries to clinch up but Salcedo circles away and keeps his distance.
Gluhov is looking to clinch.
Salcedo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gluhov.
An inside leg kick from Salcedo misses.
Salcedo throws a hook but Gluhov blocks it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Salcedo - that will leave a mark!
Salcedo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gluhov tries to clinch there but Salcedo circles away.
Salcedo throws a front kick aimed at Gluhov's knee but Gluhov avoids it well.
Gluhov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gluhov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gluhov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A shot to de liver by Salcedo. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salcedo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gluhov was well out of range. Poor timing from Salcedo.
Salcedo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Salcedo scores with a kick to the body.
Gluhov tries to close the distance and clinch but Salcedo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Salcedo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salcedo throws a head kick that Gluhov semi-blocks.
Salcedo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Salcedo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Salcedo is looking to land body kicks.
Salcedo throws a leg kick but Gluhov checks it.
Salcedo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gluhov manages to avoid it.
Gluhov wants to clinch.
Salcedo punishes Gluhov's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gluhov moves out of range of the body kick.
A head kick misses from Gluhov.
Gluhov slips a jab from Salcedo.
Omar Salcedo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Salcedo.
Salcedo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gluhov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Salcedo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gluhov. Gluhov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A chopping leg kick lands by Salcedo.
Salcedo throws a body kick that misses.
Salcedo throws a series of punches but Gluhov moves out of range.
Salcedo lands a nice hook to Gluhov's body. Gluhov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gluhov looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salcedo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Salcedo just misses with a punch to the body.
Salcedo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Salcedo takes a swing at Gluhov's ribcage but misses.
Gluhov is looking to clinch but Salcedo is avoiding it.
Salcedo lands a body shot.
Salcedo misses the shot to the body.
Gluhov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Salcedo.
Gluhov doesn't manage to clinch there - Salcedo circles away.
Salcedo tries to land a front kick but Gluhov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Salcedo throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo connects with a body shot.
Gluhov tries to clinch up.
Salcedo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Salcedo.
Gluhov is looking to clinch.
Salcedo takes a swing at Gluhov's ribcage but misses.
A good leg kick by Salcedo.
Salcedo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Salcedo is looking to wear down Gluhov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Salcedo misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salcedo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gluhov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gluhov checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Salcedo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Salcedo throws a push kick but Gluhov slaps the foot to one side.
Gluhov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Salcedo, right into the meat.
Salcedo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Salcedo throws a front kick aimed at Gluhov's knee but Gluhov avoids it well.
Salcedo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gluhov doesn't seem bothered though.
Gluhov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Salcedo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Salcedo is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salcedo takes a swing at Gluhov's ribcage but misses.
Salcedo misses with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gluhov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Salcedo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gluhov is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salcedo throws a leg kick but Gluhov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Salcedo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gluhov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Salcedo can pounce on him.
Salcedo misses with a body kick.
Salcedo scores with a nice body kick.
Salcedo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Omar Salcedo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gluhov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Salcedo stalks Gluhov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gluhov's face. Gluhov staggers backwards, shaken.
Salcedo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Salcedo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Salcedo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gluhov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salcedo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Salcedo throws a wild body kick that Gluhov sees coming a mile off.
Nice body punch from Salcedo.
Salcedo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gluhov doesn't seem bothered though.
Salcedo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Salcedo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gluhov's sensitive parts.
Salcedo tries a head kick but it misses.
Salcedo lands a jab to Gluhov's midsection.
Salcedo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Salcedo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo is looking to score with low kicks.
Omar Salcedo is winning the standup battle so far.
Salcedo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Salcedo.
Salcedo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gluhov.
Gluhov blocks a head kick by Salcedo.
Salcedo fakes the leg kick and cracks Gluhov in the body.
Jab by Salcedo.
Gluhov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Salcedo.
Salcedo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gluhov can do to turn this around?
Nice body kick from Salcedo.
Gluhov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Salcedo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Salcedo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gluhov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Salcedo.
Salcedo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salcedo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gluhov's head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Salcedo.
Gluhov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Salcedo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Salcedo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salcedo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Salcedo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Salcedo scores with a hook to the body. Gluhov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Salcedo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
Salcedo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Salcedo swings for the body but Gluhov moves out of range.
Salcedo scores with a spinning back kick!
Salcedo looks to score with a jab to the body but Gluhov is just out of range.
Salcedo works over Gluhov's head and body with a nice combination.
Salcedo throws a head kick that Gluhov semi-blocks.
Salcedo misses with a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gluhov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gluhov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Salcedo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gluhov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Salcedo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gluhov at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gluhov tries to clinch but Salcedo moves out of range.
Salcedo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Salcedo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Salcedo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to de liver by Salcedo. Beautiful body shot.
Salcedo misses with a body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Salcedo, right into the meat.
Salcedo throws a body punch but Gluhov moves out of range.
Salcedo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Salcedo takes a swing at Gluhov's ribcage but misses.
Salcedo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Omar Salcedo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gluhov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gluhov doesn't manage to clinch there - Salcedo circles away.
Salcedo scores with a push kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Salcedo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Salcedo.
Salcedo lands with a hook. Gluhov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Salcedo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gluhov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Salcedo throws a leg kick but Gluhov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Salcedo jabs at Gluhov's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Salcedo misses with a looping left.
Salcedo just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Salcedo.
Salcedo wants to slow Gluhov down by chopping away at his legs.
Konstantin Gluhov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Salcedo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Salcedo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Salcedo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salcedo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Salcedo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gluhov takes a step back to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gluhov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Salcedo.
Gluhov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gluhov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Salcedo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gluhov's sensitive parts.
Gluhov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Salcedo scoring well with a low kick there.
Gluhov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Salcedo lands a head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Salcedo.
Salcedo punishes Gluhov's body with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Omar Salcedo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Salcedo 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight for Omar Salcedo!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Omar Salcedo!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Omar Salcedo!
Omar Salcedo wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mikio Okita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Alarcon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oscar Alarcon is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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177 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
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180 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikio Okita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Alarcon!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alarcon misses with a hook.
Okita misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Okita gets a takedown into half guard.
Okita is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alarcon defends it well.
Alarcon trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okita missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Okita is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Alarcon regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Okita.
Alarcon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Okita is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okita drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Alarcon dives on top into guard.
Alarcon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Okita is keeping the position for now.
Okita keeping moving, preventing Alarcon from controlling successfully.
Alarcon wants to pass the guard but Okita is keeping the position.
Okita being controlled here, momentarily.
Okita tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Okita being controlled here, momentarily.
Alarcon pushing down on Okita's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Okita actively working from the bottom here.
Alarcon trying to control from half guard but Okita is working away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alarcon trying to control the pace.
Okita wants to improve his position but Alarcon is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alarcon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Okita is looking to get back to is feet but Alarcon passes into side control.
Okita looking for a sweep but Alarcon has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Alarcon looking to control but Okita is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Okita tries to improve his position but instead Alarcon has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alarcon looking for the RNC.
Okita tries to break free.
Alarcon is trying to stick to Okita's back but Okita is turning into Alarcon. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Alarcon's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Okita.
Okita drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alarcon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Okita has Alarcon in his guard.
Alarcon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okita is looking for a triangle but Alarcon pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Alarcon dominated that round.
That's time! Okita's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Okita shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okita is pressing down on Alarcon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alarcon is holding on for now.
Alarcon moves into full guard.
Alarcon looking for a sweep. Not yet Alarcon, not yet.
Okita tries to free his leg and advance position but Alarcon is retaining full guard.
Alarcon is controlling Okita's posture.
Okita is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Alarcon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Alarcon has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alarcon trying to control but Okita is working from the bottom.
Alarcon 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.
Okita looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Alarcon passes into side control.
Alarcon works to advance to full mount. Okita defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alarcon wants to control the pace but Okita is squirming around nicely.
Alarcon wants to take Okita's back here but Okita is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Alarcon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Okita is looking to escape.
Okita tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alarcon controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okita tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alarcon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Okita can't escape the position.
Okita prevents Alarcon from taking his back.
Alarcon controlling the pace for now.
Okita regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alarcon is controlling the pace.
Despite being in the dominant position, Oscar Alarcon just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alarcon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Okita jabs Alarcon right on the nose. Alarcon blinks but takes it well.
Mikio Okita is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alarcon slips a jab and a cross from Okita.
Alarcon is looking to clinch.
Okita looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alarcon is fending him off so far but Okita persists. Nope, Alarcon circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alarcon throws a hook but Okita avoids it easily.
Alarcon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Okita closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alarcon circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Alarcon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Alarcon tries a head kick but it misses.
Alarcon jabs Okita right on the nose. Okita blinks but takes it well.
Oscar Alarcon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okita misses with an uppercut. Alarcon saw that one coming.
Alarcon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alarcon misses with an uppercut.
Alarcon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Okita, pushing him back against the cage.
Alarcon misses with a knee strike.
Okita tries to score a body lock takedown but Alarcon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alarcon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Alarcon on the inside.
Alarcon cracks Okita with a nice body shot.
Alarcon throws an elbow that misses.
Alarcon lands with a left to the head.
Okita tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alarcon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okita backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Alarcon - that landed with a thud.
Okita tries to pull guard but Alarcon won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikio Okita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alarcon lands a knee to the head.
Alarcon lands an elbow inside that Okita shrugs off.
Good body shot from Alarcon.
Alarcon lands a shot to the body.
Okita jumps guard but Alarcon stands there with Okita around his waist. Okita gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Okita wants a takedown.
Alarcon digs a right hand into Okita's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Okita's gas tank.
Okita wants to break free but Alarcon has control.
A bit of stalling here from Alarcon.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alarcon throws an elbow but misses.
Still in the clinch, Alarcon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Okita fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Alarcon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alarcon lands a shoulder strike.
Alarcon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Alarcon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Okita backwards.
Okita tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alarcon misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Alarcon.
Alarcon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Okita's efforts to push away.
Alarcon has a couple of punches blocked by Okita.
Alarcon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alarcon.
Okita blocks a body shot from Alarcon.
Okita fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Alarcon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Alarcon lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alarcon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alarcon.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alarcon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okitas head.
Alarcon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okita backwards.
Alarcon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Alarcon pushes Okita back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Okita jumps guard.
Alarcon tries to free his leg and advance position but Okita is retaining full guard.
Alarcon advances position into side control!
Alarcon is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Okita's shoulder. That is not cool.
Okita tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alarcon takes a little break here. Okita wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okita manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Okita is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Alarcon has control of Okita's left arm, preventing Okita from doing any damage.
Okita wants to pass the guard but Alarcon is keeping the position.
Okita drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Alarcon dives on top into guard.
Alarcon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Alarcon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alarcon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Oscar Alarcon!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Oscar Alarcon!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Oscar Alarcon!
Oscar Alarcon wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Heymen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lombardo Limba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heymen comes to the cage accompanied by Straight Outta Compton- NWA. Limba has chosen The Prodigy - Voodoo People as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. On his way into the cage it seems that Jonathan Heymen has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jonathan Heymen seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Heymen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lombardo Limba!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Limba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Heymen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Heymen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Jonathan Heymen has been cut.
Limba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Limba throws a hook but Heymen avoids it easily.
Heymen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Limba.
Limba throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Heymen.
Heymen blocks a head kick by Limba.
Heymen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Limba.
Lombardo Limba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Heymen blocks the body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Limba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Heymen throws a shot from downtown. Limba moves away and avoids it.
Heymen blocks a head kick by Limba.
A slow jab from Heymen misses its intended target.
Heymen moves out of range of the body kick.
A nice combination there by Limba.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Limba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Limba throws a lazy right hand but Heymen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Heymen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Heymen throws a shot from downtown. Limba moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot by Heymen.
Limba throws a series of punches but Heymen moves out of range.
A jab from Heymen finds it's way through Limba's defenses.
Heymen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Heymen as he connects with a hook.
Heymen keeps the fight on the outside.
Heymen blocks a jab.
Heymen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Heymen looks to land a left hand but Limba moved out of range nicely.
Limba fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Limba is looking to clinch but Heymen is avoiding it.
Limba lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Heymen moves out of range of the leg kick from Limba.
Limba takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A punch combination from Limba misses.
Limba throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heymen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Heymen leaning against his opponent.
Limba lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heymen backwards.
Heymen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Heymen looking to stall.
Limba stalling in the clinch but Heymen improves position.
Limba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Limba scores with a nice hook to the head.
Limba misses with a knee strike.
Heymen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Limba working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Limba lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heymen backwards.
Heymen tries to land knees in the clinch but Limba avoids the damage to the body.
Heymen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Limba misses with a knee to the head.
Limba gets through Heymen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Limba throws a punch but it's blocked by Heymen.
Heymen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Heymen blocks a body shot from Limba.
Limba using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Heymen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Limba struggles to land a body shot inside as Heymen controls his hands.
Heymen looking for a takedown.
Heymen pulls guard successfully.
Heymen wants to sweep but no luck.
Limba has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Heymen is proving hard to escape from.
Limba gets to his feet - Heymen follows without any prompting.
Limba looks gassed!
Heymen misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Limba misses with a head kick.
A jab from Limba finds it's way through Heymen's defenses.
Limba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heymen was well out of range. Poor timing from Limba.
Jab, jab by Heymen - just one landing.
Limba scores with a punch to the head.
Limba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heymen.
Limba misses with a hook.
Heymen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Heymen slips under a jab.
Heymen moves out of range of the body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Limba throws a head kick that misses.
Limba thows a body kick. Heymen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Limba throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lombardo Limba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Heymen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Limba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Limba misses with a head kick.
Limba throws a wild body kick that Heymen sees coming a mile off.
Heymen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Heymen throws a nice looking combination but Limba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Limba misses the body punch
and Heymen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Limba throws a series of punches but Heymen avoids them all with ease.
Limba swats away the attempt to clinch by Heymen.
Limba lands a head kick!
Heymen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Limba.
Heymen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Heymen clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Limba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heymen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A body shot lands from Limba.
Heymen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Heymen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Heymen lands an elbow inside that Limba shrugs off.
Limba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Limba fails to land.
Heymen working Limba over with knees to the body.
Limba is breathing heavily.
Heymen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Limba lands a good knee to the midsection. Heymen won't want to take too many of those.
Limba misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Limba working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Heymen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Limba.
Heymen crunches a lovely knee into Limba's ribcage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Heymen as Limba tries to tie him up.
Heymen drags the fight down to the ground.
Heymen keeping full guard, as Limba tries to pass.
Limba would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heymen looking for a sweep. Not yet Heymen, not yet.
Limba would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Heymen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Limba lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Heymen.
Limba lands with a light punch inside.
Limba throws a punch but it's blocked by Heymen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Limba creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Heymen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Limba avoids it.
Heymen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A nice left hand lands by Limba.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Heymen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Heymen pushes off an throws an elbow but Limba leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Heymen blocks an uppercut.
Heymen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Limba.
Heymen is pushing Limba up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Limba tries a knee to the head but Heymen blocks it.
Heymen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Heymen wants to stall.
Limba with a knee to the head.
Heymen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Limba managing to block the knees to the body from Heymen.
Limba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Limba - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Limba is trying to stall.
Heymen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Heymen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Heymen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Heymen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Limba lands a nice knee to the body.
Heymen lands a nice knee to the body.
Heymen tries to land knees in the clinch but Limba avoids the damage to the body.
Limba lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Heymen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Limba takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Limba tries to throw a body punch but Heymen avoids it by throwing Limba back against the cage.
Limba landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Heymen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Limba avoiding damage as Heymen throws knees to the body.
Heymen throws an elbow but it misses.
Limba lands a knee to the body.
Heymen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Limba avoids it.
Limba avoiding damage as Heymen throws knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Heymen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heymen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lombardo Limba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Heymen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A head kick by Limba misses
and Heymen counters with a three punch combo that has Limba backing up. Limba nods at Heymen to acknowledge the strikes.
Heymen dodges the punch combination from Limba.
Limba tries to land a front kick but Heymen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Heymen scoring well with a low kick there.
Lombardo Limba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Heymen misses with a kick to the body.
Heymen misses with the combination.
Limba lets loose with a powerful body kick. Heymen will feel that in the morning.
Heymen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Limba gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Heymen counters with a body kick.
Heymen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Limba throws a body kick the misses
and Heymen moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Limba is looking to control Heymen's arms but Heymen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Limba has his back to the cage.
Limba lands a nice uppercut.
Heymen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Limba with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Limba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heymen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Limba is defending well for now.
Limba landing knees to the head.
Limba trying to control the position but instead, Heymen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Limba into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Limba misses with some punches.
Heymen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Heymen.
Limba blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Limba lands a knee to the body.
Heymen stalls.
Limba lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Limba lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Heymen as Limba tries to tie him up.
Limba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Limba.
The referee is keeping an eye on Limba - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A knee to the head by Limba.
Heymen looking to stall.
Limba blocks an elbow strike from Heymen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Limba.
Limba taking a breather.
Heymen controlling the action here for a moment.
A right hand to the body from Heymen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Limba lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Heymen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Limba avoiding damage as Heymen throws knees to the body.
Limba can't find room to land a body shot as Heymen controls the action.
Heymen landing knees to the body.
Heymen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Limba lands an uppercut.
Limba tries to work over Heymen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Heymen trying to land knees to the body.
Heymen is trying to maintain a safe position but Limba gets an underhook and turns Heymen into the cage.
Limba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Limba scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Limba missing with knees to the body.
Limba works on Heymen's body with a couple of short punches.
Limba throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Heymen blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice left hand lands by Heymen.
Heymen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Limba in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lombardo Limba seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Heymen crunches a lovely knee into Limba's ribcage.
Heymen presses Limba against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Heymen avoiding damage as Limba throws knees to the body.
Heymen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Heymen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heymen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Limba walks away with a smile on his face. Heymen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A solid body kick from Limba.
Limba lands with a nice combination. Heymen backs away looking to recover.
Heymen slips a jab and a cross from Limba.
Heymen clinches up with Limba and pushes him back against the cage.
Heymen cracks Limba with a nice body shot.
Heymen cracks Limba with a nice body shot.
Heymen drags the fight down to the ground.
Heymen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Limba wants to stand but Heymen is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jonathan Heymen.
I think Limba 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 George Francis scores the fight for Lombardo Limba!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Lombardo Limba!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Lombardo Limba!
Lombardo Limba wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Stroker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Offenhard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Offenhard has chosen Ghostface Killah - Daytona 500 as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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213 lbs
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21
205 lbs
9 - 2 - 1 |
Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
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Dangerous knees
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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
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Stroker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dick Offenhard!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stroker looks to land a body kick but Offenhard moved away.
Offenhard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Offenhard is looking to clinch.
Offenhard tries to clinch up but Stroker circles away and keeps his distance.
Offenhard tries to close the distance and clinch but Stroker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stroker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stroker swats away the attempt to clinch by Offenhard.
Offenhard throws a leg kick but Stroker checks it.
Offenhard clinches up against the cage.
Offenhard trying to land knees to the body.
Offenhard blocks an uppercut.
Offenhard has Stroker pressed against the cage, preventing Stroker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stroker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Offenhard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Offenhard tries to stall but Stroker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Offenhard obliges.
Offenhard pushes off an throws an elbow but Stroker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stroker effectively controlling the action here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Offenhard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stroker.
Stroker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Offenhard doesn't manage to clinch there - Stroker circles away.
Offenhard wants to clinch up but Stroker keeps it at a distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Offenhard checks a leg kick.
Stroker swings for the body but Offenhard moves out of range.
Stroker punishes Offenhard's body with a nice straight punch.
Offenhard wants to clinch.
Stroker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stroker throws a lazy right hand but Offenhard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stroker connects with a crisp jab.
Offenhard is looking to clinch but Stroker is avoiding it.
Offenhard cracks the inside of Stroker's front leg.
Offenhard blocks a head kick by Stroker.
Dick Offenhard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Offenhard is looking to clinch.
Offenhard tries to clinch up.
Offenhard tries to close the distance and clinch but Stroker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Offenhard throws a solid leg kick but Stroker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Offenhard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Stroker.
Offenhard moves in looking to clinch but Stroker pushes him off.
Offenhard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Offenhard doesn't manage to clinch there - Stroker circles away.
Stroker scores with a three punch combo!
Offenhard motions for Stroker to come forward. Offenhard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Offenhard moves into the clinch.
Stroker is trying to break the clinch but Offenhard has him pressed against the cage.
Stroker working hard to break the clinch.
Offenhard takes an elbow to the forehead.
A knee to the head by Stroker.
Stroker breaks from the clinch.
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!
Stroker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Offenhard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Offenhard pushes Stroker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stroker tries to break free but Offenhard pushes him back against the cage.
Stroker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stroker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Offenhard missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Offenhard just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stroker's brow.
Stroker blocks a body shot from Offenhard.
Offenhard looking to throw knees to the head but Stroker is blocking nicely.
Offenhard takes a knee to the side of the body.
Offenhard misses with a knee strike.
Stroker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stroker throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Offenhard looks gassed!
Stroker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stroker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stroker.
Stroker scores with a shot to the body.
Stroker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stroker scores with a nice body kick.
Stroker throws a leg kick which misses Offenhard's front leg but catches the back leg as Offenhard tries to avoid it.
Stroker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stroker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stroker, right into the meat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Offenhard crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stroker - the referee stops the clock and Offenhard gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stroker. Offenhard manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroker thuds his right hand into Offenhard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Offenhard walks into a jab.
Stroker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Offenhard.
Offenhard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Offenhard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Offenhard tries to clinch up.
Offenhard throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Stroker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stroker throws a sloppy head kick and Offenhard moves out of range easily.
Stroker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stroker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Offenhard tries to clinch but Stroker moves away
and Stroker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An inside leg kick from Stroker misses.
Stroker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stroker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stroker lands a with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Stroker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stroker swinging wildly here.
Offenhard pushes Stroker up against the cage in a clinch.
Stroker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Offenhard closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stroker counters with a one-two to the body.
Offenhard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stroker thows a leg kick but Offenhard checks it
and Offenhard counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Offenhard.
Stroker breaks from the clinch.
Offenhard looks to clinch
and Stroker counters by clinching up.
Offenhard takes a shot to the head.
Offenhard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stroker.
Offenhard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stroker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stroker is trying to break the clinch but Offenhard has him pressed against the cage.
Stroker breaks the clinch.
Stroker wants to land a leg kick but Offenhard is out of range.
Stroker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Offenhard clinches but Stroker breaks the clinch
and Stroker moves into the clinch.
Stroker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stroker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stroker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stroker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Offenhard wants to clinch but Stroker slips to the side
and Stroker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Offenhard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stroker.
Offenhard closes the distance and clinches.
Stroker wants to get back to striking at distance but Offenhard won't allow it.
Offenhard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stroker avoids it.
Stroker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stroker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stroker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Offenhard.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Offenhard in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Offenhard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stroker, pushing him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Offenhard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Offenhard trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stroker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bob Stroker is winning the standup battle so far.
Stroker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Offenhard.
Offenhard tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Offenhard is breathing heavily.
Offenhard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Offenhard connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stroker's face.
It looks like Bob Stroker has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stroker tries to circle away but Offenhard has him pinned against the cage.
Offenhard creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stroker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Offenhard has Stroker pressed against the cage, preventing Stroker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stroker misses with a knee strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Offenhard.
Offenhard putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stroker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Offenhard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Offenhard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Offenhard pushes off an throws an elbow but Stroker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stroker tries to circle away but Offenhard has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Offenhard misses with the head strike.
Stroker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Offenhard misses with the head strike.
Stroker is looking to break free of the clinch but Offenhard has double underhooks.
Offenhard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Offenhard trying to stall but Stroker improves his position.
Offenhard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stroker's efforts to push away.
Stroker blocks an elbow strike.
Offenhard missing with knees to the body.
Offenhard unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Stroker leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stroker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Offenhard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stroker.
Stroker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Offenhard.
Stroker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stroker is looking to chop away at Offenhard's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Offenhard instigates a clinch.
Come on Stroker - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Stroker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Offenhard throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Offenhard fails to land.
Offenhard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stroker blocks it with crossed arms.
Offenhard keeps control of Stroker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stroker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Offenhard pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Offenhard avoiding damage as Stroker throws knees to the body.
Stroker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stroker blocks the elbow strike.
Stroker breaks the clinch.
Offenhard avoids the body shot from Stroker.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Offenhard tries to clinch up
and Stroker counters with a low kick, right behind Offenhard 's knee.
Stroker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Stroker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bob Stroker's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Offenhard tries to clinch there but Stroker circles away.
Offenhard tries to clinch there but Stroker circles away.
Offenhard tries to clinch up
and Stroker counters with a thumping low kick.
Offenhard has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Offenhard closes the distance but Stroker moves to the side
and Stroker counters with a right hand to the body.
Stroker throws a jab but it's blocked by Offenhard.
Offenhard closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stroker counters with a leg kick.
Offenhard wants to clinch
and Stroker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stroker is trying to break the clinch but Offenhard has him pressed against the cage.
Stroker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroker thows a leg kick but Offenhard checks it
and Offenhard counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Offenhard.
Offenhard has Stroker pressed against the cage, preventing Stroker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Offenhard trying to stall but Stroker improves his position.
Offenhard scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Offenhard misses with the head strike.
Offenhard tries to land knees in the clinch but Stroker avoids the damage to the body.
Offenhard lands an elbow that stopped Stroker in his tracks for a moment.
Stroker is trying to break the clinch but Offenhard is controlling him.
Offenhard connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stroker's face.
Stroker breaks from the clinch.
Stroker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Offenhard manages to avoid it.
Stroker throws a lazy right hand but Offenhard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stroker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stroker counters with a thumping low kick.
Stroker connects with a high kick.
Offenhard tries to clinch
and Stroker counters with a straight right hand.
Offenhard tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stroker counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Offenhard wants to clinch but Stroker slips to the side
and Stroker counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Offenhard is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Stroker lands a jab to Offenhard's midsection.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stroker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stroker tries to land a body kick
and Offenhard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Offenhard looks to clinch
and Stroker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Offenhard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stroker!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Offenhard.
Offenhard checks the leg kick.
Offenhard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Offenhard darts in trying to clinch
and Stroker counters with a three punch combo that has Offenhard backing up. Offenhard nods at Stroker to acknowledge the strikes.
Stroker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stroker counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroker does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Offenhard is looking to clinch.
Offenhard clinches but Stroker breaks the clinch
and Stroker counters with a right hand to the body.
Offenhard tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Offenhard avoids the head kick by Stroker.
Offenhard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stroker.
Stroker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Offenhard looks to clinch
enabling Stroker to counter with a crisp jab.
Offenhard closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stroker counters with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Offenhard.
A solid leg kick lands there for Offenhard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Offenhard wants to clinch
and Offenhard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Offenhard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Offenhard wants to land a leg kick but Stroker is out of range.
Offenhard tries to clinch
and Stroker counters with a nice low kick that buckles Offenhard's knee momentarily.
Offenhard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dick Offenhard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stroker misses with a body kick.
Bob Stroker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stroker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Offenhard looks to clinch
and Stroker counters with a series of strikes. Offenhard will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stroker misses with a wild body shot.
Offenhard closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stroker counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Offenhard tries to work over Stroker's front leg with a kick but Stroker checks it.
Offenhard throws a sloppy head kick
and Stroker counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Stroker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stroker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Bob Stroker!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Bob Stroker!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Bob Stroker!
Bob Stroker wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Zakarova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fenny Klorian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klorian comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hong Kong - Mauro Picotto kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fenny Klorian is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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165 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikhail Zakarova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fenny Klorian!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klorian throws a lazy right hand but Zakarova sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fenny Klorian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klorian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zakarova.
Klorian thows a body kick. Zakarova tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Klorian throws a sloppy head kick and Zakarova moves out of range easily.
Zakarova takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zakarova throws a head kick that misses.
Zakarova throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Klorian misses with a hook. Zakarova ducked under it nicely.
Zakarova fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Klorian plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Mikhail Zakarova has been cut.
Zakarova turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Klorian throws and low kick but Zakarova moves out of range easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Klorian.
Klorian throws a series of strikes that have Zakarova backpedaling.
Zakarova throws a nice looking combination but Klorian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klorian lands with a right hand.
Klorian slips under a jab.
Zakarova keeps the fight on the outside.
Klorian throws a lazy head kick
and Zakarova counters with a right hand to the body.
Klorian throws a quick inside leg kick.
Klorian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Klorian takes a swing at Zakarova's ribcage but misses.
Klorian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zakarova closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Fenny Klorian has been cut.
Zakarova lands a nice looking body shot.
Klorian lands a front kick.
Zakarova steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Klorian. That one must have hurt.
Klorian is looking to clinch.
Klorian throws a sloppy body shot
and Zakarova counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zakarova sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klorian bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Klorian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Klorian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Klorian lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zakarova will feel that in the morning.
Klorian has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Klorian there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zakarova tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Klorian looks for the body kick but Zakarova saw that one coming.
Zakarova tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Klorian moves out of range of the body kick from Zakarova.
Klorian throws a sloppy head kick
and Zakarova counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klorian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zakarova.
Zakarova misses with a few strikes there.
Zakarova dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zakarova circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zakarova misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Klorian.
Zakarova buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zakarova, right into the meat.
Klorian looks gassed!
Klorian throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zakarova's head.
Zakarova connects with a crisp jab.
Zakarova lands a jab to the nose.
Zakarova misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Zakarova misses its intended target.
Zakarova will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Zakarova.
A head kick by Zakarova misses
and Klorian finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Klorian throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Klorian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Klorian tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zakarova counters by clinching up.
Zakarova lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zakarova blocks an elbow strike.
Klorian trying to control the position but instead, Zakarova has worked for underhooks and has pushed Klorian into the cage.
Zakarova throws an elbow that misses.
The referee calls for Zakarova to work.
Zakarova seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zakarova pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Klorian misses
and Zakarova counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Klorian throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Zakarova makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Zakarova 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!
Klorian swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zakarova counters with a two punch combo.
Klorian throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Zakarova finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A nice combination there by Zakarova.
Klorian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zakarova looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zakarova waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Klorian.
Klorian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zakarova throws a quick inside leg kick.
Klorian looks to clinch
and Zakarova counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Klorian is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Klorian wants to clinch
and Zakarova counters with a right hand to the body.
Klorian throws a sloppy head kick
and Zakarova counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That has opened up Fenny Klorian's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zakarova lands a head kick!
Klorian is breathing heavily.
Klorian thows a body shot but no joy.
Klorian with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zakarova to score with a decent uppercut.
Zakarova connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Klorian momentarily.
Klorian takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Klorian is rocked!
Zakarova avoids a kick to the body.
Klorian is still on wobbly legs! Can Zakarova finish him?
Klorian seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Zakarova shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Klorian is backing up but Zakarova catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Klorian covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Zakarova Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikhail Zakarova!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nickolay Katorjnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Katorjnov's choice of entrance music: Remember the name - Fort Minor. Nickolay Katorjnov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sean Benoit's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean Benoit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nickolay Katorjnov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benoit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big right from Benoit misses.
Benoit plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Katorjnov throws a leg kick which misses Benoit's front leg but catches the back leg as Benoit tries to avoid it.
Benoit slips under a jab.
Benoit scores with a decent looking hook.
Katorjnov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Katorjnov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Katorjnov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Benoit misses with a two punch combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Benoit!
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!
Benoit works Katorjnov's body with a nice hook.
Katorjnov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Benoit scores with a nice head shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Katorjnov.
Benoit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Katorjnov.
Benoit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benoit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benoit throws and low kick but Katorjnov moves out of range easily.
A leg kick checked by Benoit.
Katorjnov ducks under a wild hook from Benoit.
Benoit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Katorjnov tries to score with a low kick but Benoit moves his leg out of the way.
Nice jab there from Benoit.
Benoit checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sean Benoit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benoit lands with an uppercut that bounces Katorjnov off the cage and back into rage.
A swing and a miss from Benoit.
Katorjnov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Benoit misses with a kick to the body.
Katorjnov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benoit throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Benoit loads up on a big right hand but Katorjnov slips the punch.
Katorjnov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Benoit cracks Katorjnov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Benoit scores with a leg kick.
Katorjnov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Benoit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Katorjnov throws out the jab.
Benoit fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Benoit throws a predictable looking body shot
and Katorjnov counters with a nice leg kick.
Katorjnov throws a looping overhand right but Benoit ducks down to avoid it.
Benoit scores with a decent looking hook.
Benoit missing with a left hand there. Katorjnov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benoit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benoit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Katorjnov.
Benoit lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Benoit throws a shot from downtown. Katorjnov moves away and avoids it.
Benoit throws the kick towards the body but Katorjnov avoids it.
Katorjnov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Benoit.
Benoit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Katorjnov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Benoit checks a leg kick.
Benoit throws a series of punches but Katorjnov moves out of range.
Katorjnov throws a lazy right hand but Benoit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benoit lands with a shot to the body.
Katorjnov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Katorjnov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A good leg kick by Benoit.
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!
Benoit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katorjnov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Benoit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Benoit.
Katorjnov looks gassed!
Benoit throws a solid leg kick but Katorjnov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Benoit.
Katorjnov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Benoit throws a nice head kick!
Benoit throws a good cross that connects.
Benoit throws a nice head kick!
Katorjnov is rocked!
Benoit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Katorjnov is still on wobbly legs! Can Benoit finish him?
Benoit feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Katorjnov crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sean Benoit!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Masato Saeba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Cavalera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saeba's entrance music is Easy Action. A fine choice. Jesus Cavalera has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Masato Saeba!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesus Cavalera!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saeba tries a head kick but it misses.
Saeba misses with a hook.
Saeba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saeba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cavalera moves away.
Cavalera checks the leg kick.
Saeba chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cavalera can pounce on him.
Saeba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cavalera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saeba manages to avoid it.
Cavalera scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Saeba is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cavalera feints and then cracks Saeba's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saeba down.
Cavalera looks to score with a jab to the body but Saeba is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavalera connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jesus Cavalera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saeba tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Saeba takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saeba drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cavalera connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Saeba to the floor! Cavalera dives in looking for the finish!
Saeba is rocked!
It looks like Masato Saeba has been cut.
Cavalera takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cavalera 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.
Saeba is looking to get back to full guard here but Cavalera has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saeba is looking to escape.
Cavalera with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Cavalera trying to control but Saeba is having none of it.
Cavalera stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Saeba misses.
Saeba scores with a body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cavalera.
Cavalera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saeba.
Saeba shoots in for a takedown but Cavalera shows good takedown defense.
Cavalera throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cavalera throws a head kick but Saeba moves out of range.
Saeba throws a nice outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Saeba.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera slips under a jab.
Saeba is looking to slow Cavalera down with leg kicks.
Cavalera ducks under a wild hook from Saeba.
Cavalera fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Saeba throws out a loose jab but Cavalera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cavalera throws out a loose jab but Saeba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cavalera throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A low kick from Saeba misses
and Saeba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saeba scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Cavalera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Masato Saeba's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Some bone on bone action there as Saeba checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Saeba throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cavalera makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cavalera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A swing and a miss from Saeba.
Cavalera throws a series of punches but Saeba avoids them all with ease.
Saeba throws an overhand right that lands on Cavalera's shoulder, as Cavalera tries to avoid the shot.
Cavalera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saeba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saeba scores with a jab. Cavalera acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Saeba moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Saeba misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavalera throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Saeba stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Cavalera follows into mount!
Oh Saeba is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saeba might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saeba working to try and regain half guard.
Saeba seems to have got his legs back now.
Cavalera with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Saeba is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cavalera tries to control but Saeba wriggling away.
Saeba wants to hold on but Cavalera pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saeba has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Cavalera looking to break Saeba's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Saeba remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Cavalera will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Cavalera controlling well, preventing Saeba from escaping the position.
Saeba showing good submission defense here.
Cavalera gets his hands free as Saeba looks to control.
Saeba turns into Cavalera and is now in his guard.
Saeba trying to control but Cavalera is working from the bottom.
Cavalera has his foot on Saeba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saeba works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saeba is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Saeba pushing down on Cavalera's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cavalera works his way to full guard. Good work.
Saeba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cavalera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saeba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saeba manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cavalera is breathing heavily.
Saeba stopping the sweep attempt from Cavalera.
Cavalera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Saeba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cavalera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saeba advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saeba missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Saeba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cavalera defends it well.
Saeba thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cavalera looking for submissions off his back.
Saeba is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cavalera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saeba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cavalera has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Cavalera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Masato Saeba's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cavalera dodges the punch combination from Saeba.
Cavalera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cavalera moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cavalera slips under a jab from Saeba.
Saeba just misses with a punch to the body.
Saeba fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cavalera avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saeba drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Saeba tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cavalera is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cavalera tries to roll over but Saeba keeps him under control.
Cavalera avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saeba.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera regains full guard. Nicely done.
Saeba drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cavalera manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Saeba has Cavalera in his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cavalera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saeba is keeping the position for now.
Cavalera stands up and waves to Saeba to follow him.
Cavalera misses with the combination.
Saeba misses with a body punch
and Cavalera counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saeba lands a nice hook to Cavalera's body. Cavalera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A head kick misses from Cavalera.
Saeba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cavalera as he avoids it easily.
Cavalera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saeba dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cavalera. That did some damage!
Saeba looks to throw a body kick
and Cavalera counters with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Cavalera.
Saeba throws a combination that misses
and Cavalera counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera misses with a body kick.
Saeba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saeba throws a leg kick
and Cavalera counters with a left and a right that stings Saeba.
Jesus Cavalera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cavalera stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cavalera wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masato Saeba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saeba misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saeba is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Saeba dodges the punch combination from Cavalera.
Saeba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cavalera manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Cavalera really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Masato Saeba's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cavalera misses with a low kick.
Saeba throws out a loose jab but Cavalera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cavalera thows a leg kick but Saeba checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Saeba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saeba shoots in for a takedown but Cavalera shows good takedown defense.
Saeba has Cavalera up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cavalera jumps guard but Saeba stands there with Cavalera around his waist. Cavalera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Saeba will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cavalera up against the cage.
Saeba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cavalera backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Saeba has Cavalera pressed against the cage, preventing Cavalera from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Saeba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cavalera.
Saeba crunches a lovely knee into Cavalera's ribcage.
Cavalera tries to break free but Saeba pushes him back against the cage.
Saeba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cavalera.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cavalera wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cavalera is trying to break the clinch but Saeba has him pressed against the cage.
Cavalera looking to slow down the pace here.
Saeba is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cavalera is keeping busy.
Cavalera wants to break the clinch but can't.
Saeba gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cavalera regains guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saeba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cavalera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Saeba trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cavalera manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Saeba keeping moving, preventing Cavalera from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cavalera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saeba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saeba 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.
Cavalera tries to stand but Saeba is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Saeba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cavalera.
Saeba lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Saeba throws a lazy head kick
and Cavalera counters with an outside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Saeba.
A jab from Saeba misses.
Saeba throws a series of punches but Cavalera avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saeba misses with a straight right.
Cavalera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saeba doesn't manage to clinch there - Cavalera circles away.
Cavalera misses with a kick to the body
and Saeba counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Saeba moves into range and clinches up with Cavalera.
Cavalera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cavalera!
Saeba throws an overhand right that lands on Cavalera's shoulder, as Cavalera tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masato Saeba had his way with Jesus Cavalera in that round.
The cut man is working on Masato Saeba's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Cavalera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saeba throws an overhand right that lands on Cavalera's shoulder, as Cavalera tries to avoid the shot.
Saeba misses with a hook. Cavalera ducked under it nicely.
Saeba is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Cavalera's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Saeba throws a jab when Cavalera was well out of range.
A low kick from Saeba is predictable there
and Cavalera counters with a head kick that drops Saeba!
Saeba keeping moving, preventing Cavalera from controlling successfully.
Cavalera postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Saeba is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cavalera, into his guard.
Saeba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cavalera is keeping the position for now.
Cavalera is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavalera controlling Saeba's posture.
Cavalera keeping moving, preventing Saeba from controlling successfully.
Cavalera is trying to control the position but Saeba postures up.
Cavalera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saeba defends it easily.
Saeba advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Saeba is trying to get an arm triangle but Cavalera is defending well.
Saeba wants to control but Cavalera is keeping him busy.
Well,Saeba is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Saeba is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cavalera has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cavalera is trying to control Saeba's posture but Saeba avoids it.
Cavalera is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Masato Saeba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera is not content to let Saeba control the position.
Cavalera is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Saeba's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jesus Cavalera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Saeba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cavalera wants to control but Saeba is keeping busy.
Cavalera is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Saeba is staying active.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cavalera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saeba shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cavalera defends it nicely.
Crunch! Cavalera slams his shin into Saeba's torso.
Decent striking displayed by Cavalera there.
Cavalera lands a high kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Cavalera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cavalera 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Jesus Cavalera!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Jesus Cavalera!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Jesus Cavalera!
Jesus Cavalera wins by unanimous decision!
Jesus Cavalera is the new welterweight champion!
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