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GSF 32 Nkemakolam vs Kafka PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Develen Elvington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mister Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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151 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Develen Elvington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mister Clark!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Clark.
Clark with a hook.
Mister Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elvington connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Elvington throws an overhand right that lands on Clark's shoulder, as Clark tries to avoid the shot.
Clark throws a low kick but it's checked well by Elvington.
Elvington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clark.
Elvington throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Clark on the side of the head.
Clark misses with a looping right.
Clark cracks Elvington with a good jab.
Elvington misses with a low kick.
Elvington blocks a head kick by Clark.
Elvington's jab looks to have found its range, popping Clark under the eye.
Decent striking displayed by Elvington there.
Elvington takes a swing at Clark's ribcage but misses.
Clark throws a series of punches but Elvington moves out of range.
Clark thows a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elvington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Elvington misses with a double jab.
Elvington looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Clark tries to strike from the bottom.
Clark is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Elvington accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clark is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Elvington trying to control the position from guard on top but Clark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mister Clark wasn't active enough on the ground.
Elvington tries to clinch but Clark is having none of it.
Elvington looks to score with a jab to the body but Clark is just out of range.
Clark thumps Elvington with a low kick.
Elvington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Elvington tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Clark counters with a left and a right that stings Elvington.
Elvington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clark.
Clark looks for the body kick but Elvington saw that one coming.
Clark throws a head kick that misses.
Clark lands a glancing blow to the side of Elvington's head.
Clark lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Clark throws a looping overhand right but Elvington ducks down to avoid it.
Clark swings away with a leg kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elvington throws a body kick that misses
and Clark counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Elvington is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Elvington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Clark.
Clark misses with an uppercut.
Elvington blocks a head kick by Clark.
Elvington looks to land a right hand but Clark moved out of range.
Elvington cracks Clark with a good jab.
Clark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elvington manages to avoid it.
Elvington tries a head kick but it misses.
Clark pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Clark is looking to slow Elvington down with leg kicks.
Clark lands a nice leg kick that just misses Elvington's sensitive parts.
Clark throws a leg kick but Elvington checks it.
Elvington just misses with a punch to the body.
Clark misses with a low kick.
A jab from Clark misses.
Clark throws a sloppy head kick and Elvington moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark throws an overhand right that lands on Elvington's shoulder, as Elvington tries to avoid the shot.
Clark throws a body kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Elvington throws a jab when Clark was well out of range.
Mister Clark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Elvington misses with a straight right.
Elvington throws a body punch but Clark moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clark throws a leg kick
and Elvington counters by moving into the clinch.
Clark wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Elvington scores with a knee to the head.
Clark wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Clark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Elvington misses with a series of wild punches.
Clark lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Elvington throws out a powerful jab.
Clark connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Elvington momentarily.
Clark throws a hook to the side of Elvington's head but Elvington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Elvington misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mister Clark will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Elvington is looking to land body kicks.
Elvington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clark avoids the body shot from Elvington.
Elvington keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clark. Elvington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clark throws a right hand that Elvington ducks under and follows up with a left that Elvington also avoids with ease.
Clark sizes up Elvington with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Clark throws a push kick but Elvington slaps the foot to one side.
Elvington throws a leg kick but Clark moved away.
Elvington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clark misses with a hook. Elvington ducked under it nicely.
A clash of legs there as Elvington blocks the low kick.
Elvington throws a half hearted mid kick.
Elvington lands with a hook. Clark tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Elvington showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clark.
Elvington slips a jab from Clark.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elvington misses the shot to the body.
Elvington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clark connects with a nice looking jab.
Elvington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clark was well out of range. Poor timing from Elvington.
Elvington cracks Clark with an open hand slap.
Clark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clark throws the left hand but Elvington avoids the punch easily.
Elvington ducks right into an uppercut from Clark.
A big left from Elvington misses.
Elvington comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Clark misses.
Clark lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Clark throws a head kick that half lands.
Clark lands with a right hand.
Elvington on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mister Clark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Elvington misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark misses with a straight left.
Clark misses with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clark thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clark misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Elvington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Elvington connects with a good right hand that stumbles Clark. Clark circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Elvington needs to keep his hands up - Clark had a free shot at his head there.
Nice uppercut there from Elvington.
Clark throws a lazy uppercut
and Elvington counters with a big head kick but Clark shrugs it off.
Elvington takes one to the side of the head.
Elvington takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Clark scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Elvington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clark throws out the jab.
Elvington has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Elvington.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark is looking to break free of the clinch but Elvington has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Clark's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Clark wants to break free but Elvington has control.
Elvington breaks from the clinch.
Clark avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Clark throws a body punch but Elvington moves out of range.
Clark is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Clark connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Clark takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Elvington decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Elvington trying to control from Clark's half guard. Clark has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Clark is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Clark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Elvington is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elvington trying to control the position from guard on top but Clark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Elvington is really struggling to control Clark but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mister Clark will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Elvington checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big left from Clark misses.
Clark clobbers Elvington with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Clark misses with a hook.
Elvington defending well as Clark loads up on a big left hand.
Clark keeps the fight on the outside.
Clark jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Clark looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Elvington closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Clark connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Elvington's hands.
Clark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Elvington is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clark sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Clark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clark ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Elvington ducks under a wild hook from Clark.
Elvington shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elvington thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Clark gets back to full guard.
Elvington wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving.
Elvington postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Elvington postures up.
Elvington is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Develen Elvington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elvington trying to control the position from guard on top but Clark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clark is trying to control the position but Elvington postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Clark slips a straight right by Elvington.
Clark takes a swing at Elvington's ribcage but misses.
Elvington moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Elvington takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Clark connects with a solid leg kick.
Elvington looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Elvington looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Elvington loads up on a big right hand but Clark slips the punch.
Elvington staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elvington takes a swing at Clark's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elvington moves out of range as Clark strikes.
Clark lands a nice shot that snaps Elvington's head back.
Elvington fails with an attempt to clinch.
Elvington checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Clark getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Clark lands a jab to the nose.
Elvington has taken the fight to the clinch.
Clark looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Clark is looking to break free of the clinch but Elvington has double underhooks.
Clark wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Clark misses with a hook to the ribs.
Elvington tries a knee to the head but Clark blocks it.
Clark is trying to break free.
Elvington can't get the takedown.
Clark has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clark.
Elvington gets control of Clark's arms and successfully pulls guard. Elvington will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Elvington is controlling Clark's posture.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elvington working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clark.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elvington looking for a guillotine here but Clark defends easily.
Clark looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clark wants to control from the top but Elvington keeps moving.
Mister Clark is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Clark is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mister Clark.
I've got Clark 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mister Clark!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mister Clark waved his t-shirt featuring [CBK] LEGAL HIGHS « AJFC↑ TRIPLE 160Q ®'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cassius Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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168 lbs
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167 lbs
17 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class 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
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cassius Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nongkeeswuit misses with the body kick
and Penn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Penn throws a lazy right hand but Nongkeeswuit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Penn avoids the head kick by Nongkeeswuit.
Nongkeeswuit misses with a body kick.
Nongkeeswuit misses with a looping right.
Nongkeeswuit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Penn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Nongkeeswuit. Those never looked like landing.
Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nongkeeswuit throws a head kick but Penn moves out of range.
Nongkeeswuit lands a head kick!
Nongkeeswuit tries a head kick but it misses.
Penn lands with a hook. Nongkeeswuit tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A swing and a miss from Penn.
Nongkeeswuit connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn blocks a jab.
Nongkeeswuit slips under a jab.
Penn throws a right hand that misses
and Nongkeeswuit counters with a left and a right that stings Penn.
Nongkeeswuit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nongkeeswuit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nongkeeswuit scores with a punch to the head.
Penn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Penn scores with the left hand. Nongkeeswuit knows he should have avoided that one.
Some wild striking there from Nongkeeswuit.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nongkeeswuit enables Penn to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nongkeeswuit manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Penn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Penn passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nongkeeswuit regains half guard there - taking advantage of Penn's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Nongkeeswuit trying to hold on to Penn's head to control him but Penn postures up.
Nongkeeswuit is trying to stand back up but Penn is controlling him
Penn seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Nongkeeswuit has recovered full guard.
Nongkeeswuit wants to get back to his feet but Penn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nongkeeswuit looking for a sweep. Not yet Nongkeeswuit, not yet.
Penn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Penn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Penn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nongkeeswuit keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Cassius Penn wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Penn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nongkeeswuit.
Nongkeeswuit misses with a series of wild punches.
Nongkeeswuit misses with a head kick.
Nongkeeswuit lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nongkeeswuit swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Nongkeeswuit. Those never looked like landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penn throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nongkeeswuit was covering up waiting for the punch and Penn finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penn looking to sit in guard and control but Nongkeeswuit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cassius Penn will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Penn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Penn throws a lazy right hand but Nongkeeswuit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Penn moves away from the strike by Nongkeeswuit.
Nongkeeswuit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nongkeeswuit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A right-left combo lands from Penn.
Nongkeeswuit slips under a jab from Penn.
Nongkeeswuit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Penn.
Penn moves into range and connects with a jab.
No luck for Penn with that takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Nongkeeswuit misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nongkeeswuit throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nongkeeswuit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nongkeeswuit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Penn.
Penn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nongkeeswuit lands a head kick. Penn smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nongkeeswuit cracks Penn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nongkeeswuit tries to bum rush Penn with a series of wild strikes but Penn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nongkeeswuit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nongkeeswuit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nongkeeswuit misses with a combination
and Penn counters with a one-two to the body.
Nongkeeswuit feints a jab promting Penn to slip. Nongkeeswuit then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Penn slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Penn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Nongkeeswuit tenderised Penn's leg. Penn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Penn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nongkeeswuit scores with a three punch combo!
Nongkeeswuit lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Penn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nongkeeswuit's head backwards.
Nongkeeswuit throws a series of punches but Penn avoids them all with ease.
Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nongkeeswuit throws a head kick that misses.
Nongkeeswuit throws a body punch but Penn moves out of range.
Nongkeeswuit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Penn shoots in for a double leg but Nongkeeswuit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cassius Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nongkeeswuit throws the left hand but Penn avoids the punch easily.
Nongkeeswuit misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nongkeeswuit lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Penn blocks a head kick by Nongkeeswuit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nongkeeswuit misses with a head kick.
Nongkeeswuit is breathing heavily.
Penn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nongkeeswuit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sloppy strikes from Nongkeeswuit. Those never looked like landing.
Penn stalks Nongkeeswuit and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nongkeeswuit's face. Nongkeeswuit staggers backwards, shaken.
Nongkeeswuit is rocked!
Penn throws the left hand but Nongkeeswuit avoids the punch easily.
Nongkeeswuit is still on wobbly legs! Can Penn finish him?
Penn takes a swing at Nongkeeswuit's ribcage but misses.
A leg kick checked by Penn.
Nongkeeswuit gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Penn gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cassius Penn!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Sayre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Garvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sayre might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to A Country Boy Can Survive. Garvey has chosen One Loaf of Bread -- Damian Marley as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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152 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Teddy Sayre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Garvey!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garvey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Garvey pushes Sayre up against the cage in a clinch.
Garvey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Garvey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sayre backwards.
Sayre lands an elbow inside.
Garvey takes an elbow to the temple.
Sayre misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Garvey.
Garvey lands a body shot.
Garvey avoiding damage as Sayre throws knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sayre.
Garvey misses with the head strike.
Garvey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sayre has a couple of punches blocked by Garvey.
Garvey takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sayre scores with a nice hook to the head.
Garvey misses with a punch to the body.
Sayre has Garvey pressed against the cage, preventing Garvey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Garvey scores with a shot to the side of Sayre's head.
A knee to the head by Sayre.
Garvey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sayre fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Garvey is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Garvey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garvey tries to bum rush Sayre with a series of wild strikes but Sayre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Garvey takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Some wild striking there from Sayre.
Sayre throws a push kick but Garvey slaps the foot to one side.
Sayre gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sayre needs to keep his hands up - Garvey had a free shot at his head there.
Sayre cracks Garvey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Garvey is looking to chop away at Sayre's legs.
Sayre lands a high kick!
Sayre falls off balance throwing a combination
and Garvey counters with a head kick. That will keep Sayre thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Garvey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Garvey connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sayre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garvey blocks a head kick by Sayre.
Nice uppercut lands for Garvey. That snapped Sayre's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garvey takes a swing at Sayre's ribcage but misses.
Garvey misses with a low kick.
Garvey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sayre throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Garvey has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Garvey.
Sayre misses with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sayre.
Sayre has a couple of punches blocked by Garvey.
Sayre lands a nice knee to the body.
Garvey struggles to land a body shot inside as Sayre controls his hands.
Garvey struggles to land a body shot inside as Sayre controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Garvey.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sayre blocks a body shot from Garvey.
Garvey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sayre throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Garvey blocks it with crossed arms.
Sayre tries to land a knee to the head but Garvey blocks with his arms.
Garvey tries to work over Sayre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sayre pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Garvey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sayre's elbow.
Garvey tries to work over Sayre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garvey lands a shoulder strike.
Garvey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sayre backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Garvey.
A knee to the head by Sayre.
Sayre blocks an uppercut.
Garvey breaks from the clinch.
Sayre has managed to clinch.
Garvey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sayre prevents a takedown attempt there.
Garvey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garvey presses Sayre against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Garvey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sayre takes a shot to the head.
Sayre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sayre trying to control the position but instead, Garvey has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sayre into the cage.
Garvey can't break the clinch.
Sayre pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Garvey misses with the head strike.
Garvey can't find room to land a body shot as Sayre controls the action.
Garvey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garvey darts in and clinches Sayre up against the cage.
Sayre is trying to stall.
Sayre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garvey's elbow.
Sayre lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garvey pushes Sayre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Garvey dodges an elbow strike from Sayre.
Garvey tries to work over Sayre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garvey misses with a body punch.
Sayre misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Garvey dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Garvey misses with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Sayre 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Garvey throws a leg kick
and Sayre counters with a body kick that stops Garvey in his tracks momentarily.
Teddy Sayre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sayre throws a left and a right that both miss
and Garvey counters with a nice body shot.
Garvey takes the fight into the clinch.
Sayre tries a knee to the head but Garvey blocks it.
Garvey lands with a right to the head.
Garvey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sayre blocking some punches.
Garvey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Garvey wants to break free but Sayre has control.
Sayre tries to work over Garvey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sayre misses with a punch on the inside.
Sayre creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Garvey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Garvey lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garvey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garvey blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sayre lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Garvey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sayre.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sayre.
Marcus Garvey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Garvey, as that shot connected.
Garvey moves into the clinch.
Garvey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garvey misses with a punch to the body.
Marcus Garvey seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sayre tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sayre lands a right hand.
Garvey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sayre backwards.
Garvey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sayres head.
Garvey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Garvey.
Sayre is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Garvey on the inside.
Sayre lands an elbow just above Garvey 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sayre throws an elbow but misses.
Garvey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Garvey.
Sayre misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Garvey gets through Sayre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Garvey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sayre backwards.
Sayre using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garvey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sayre landing knees to the head.
Nice body punch from Garvey.
Garvey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Garvey.
Sayre doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Garvey. That snapped Sayre's head back.
Garvey fakes the leg kick and cracks Sayre in the body.
Garvey moves into range and clinches up with Sayre.
Garvey misses with a punch to the body.
Garvey is leaning against Sayre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Garvey stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garvey breaks the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Garvey.
Garvey jabs Sayre to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sayre looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sayre throws a sloppy head kick
and Garvey counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sayre on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sayre takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Garvey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sayre.
Garvey drives through with a takedown into Sayre's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Garvey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Marcus Garvey hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A head kick misses from Garvey.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garvey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sayre has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sayre is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sayre throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Garvey.
A low kick from Garvey is predictable there
and Sayre finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Garvey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sayre throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garvey misses with a wild body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Garvey there.
Sayre has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sayre throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Garvey.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garvey lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sayre.
Garvey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Garvey wants a takedown.
Sayre is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Garvey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Sayre tests Garvey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Garvey connects with a solid leg kick.
Garvey pushes Sayre up against the cage in a clinch.
Garvey tries to throw a body punch but Sayre avoids it by throwing Garvey back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Garvey.
Garvey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sayre lands with a light punch inside.
Garvey tries a body shot but Sayre blocks it.
Garvey tries a body shot but Sayre blocks it.
Sayre tries a knee to the head but Garvey blocks it.
Garvey presses Sayre against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Garvey lands with a short shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garvey lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Garvey.
Garvey blocks the elbow strike.
Garvey lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garvey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garvey missing with a left hand there. Sayre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garvey throws a sloppy head kick and Sayre moves out of range easily.
Garvey throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sayre throws a right hand that Garvey ducks under and follows up with a left that Garvey also avoids with ease.
A left and a right from Sayre both land. Nice combination.
Garvey misses with a low kick.
Sayre fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Garvey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sayre has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garvey.
Garvey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sayre has closed the distance and engaged Garvey in a clinch.
Garvey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sayre gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Garvey.
Garvey lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sayre or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Garvey.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Garvey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Garvey keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sayre's efforts to push away.
Garvey scores with a hook to the body.
Garvey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garvey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garvey tries to work over Sayre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garvey managing to block the knees to the body from Sayre.
Sayre dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Garvey.
Garvey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sayre is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sayre landing knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Sayre.
Garvey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sayre misses with a punch to the body.
Garvey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sayre backwards.
Sayre throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sayre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garvey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Garvey tries to work over Sayre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garvey lands a hook that snaps the head of Sayre backwards.
Sayre scores a nice knee to the body.
Garvey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sayre missing with knees to the body.
Garvey breaks from the clinch.
Sayre rushes Garvey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Garvey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sayre throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garvey clinches.
A short left from Garvey.
Sayre misses with a knee strike.
Sayre takes a shot to the head.
Teddy Sayre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Garvey.
Sayre throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Garvey blocks it with crossed arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garvey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garvey blocks a body shot from Sayre.
Sayre tries to stall but Garvey uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Garvey gets through Sayre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sayre tries to work over Garvey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Garvey.
Garvey prevents a body shot from Sayre.
Garvey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sayre looking to slow down the pace here.
Sayre is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Garvey is defending well for now.
Garvey lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garvey struggles to land a body shot inside as Sayre controls his hands.
Garvey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Garvey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sayre prevents a takedown attempt there.
Garvey struggles to land a body shot inside as Sayre controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Garvey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Garvey 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Garvey!
Marcus Garvey seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jose Protacio Jawo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Povetkin (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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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
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Protacio Jawo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Povetkin!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Povetkin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jawo. Povetkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jawo!
Jawo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice elbow from Jawo.
Jawo misses with an elbow strike.
Povetkin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jawo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Povetkin has a couple of punches blocked by Jawo.
Povetkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Povetkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Povetkin looking to slow down the pace here.
Povetkin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Povetkin struggles to land a body shot inside as Jawo controls his hands.
Jawo pushes off an throws an elbow but Povetkin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jawo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Povetkin fails to land.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Povetkin misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jawo lands an uppercut.
Povetkin manages to break the clinch.
Jawo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Povetkin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A swing and a miss from Povetkin.
Povetkin throws a sloppy head kick and Jawo moves out of range easily.
Povetkin missing with a left hand there. Jawo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Povetkin motions for Jawo to come forward. Povetkin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Povetkin misses with a two punch combination.
Jawo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Povetkin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Povetkin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A combination from Jawo does no damage.
Jawo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jawo looks to score with a jab to the body but Povetkin is just out of range.
Povetkin throws a leg kick but Jawo sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Povetkin lands a jab to Jawo's midsection.
Jawo slips under a jab from Povetkin.
Povetkin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jawo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Povetkin's sensitive parts.
Povetkin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jawo tries to land a front kick but Povetkin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Povetkin keeps the fight on the outside.
Jawo connects with a body shot.
Jawo with a hook.
Povetkin avoids the body shot from Jawo.
Jawo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Povetkin connects with the punch.
Jawo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Povetkin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jawo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Povetkin throws a sloppy head kick and Jawo moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Povetkin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jawo is looking to wear down Povetkin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jawo walks into a left hand.
Jawo takes a swing at Povetkin's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jawo. Povetkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jawo scores with a nice head shot.
Povetkin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Povetkin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Povetkin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alexander Povetkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Povetkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jawo.
Jawo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Povetkin misses with a leg kick.
Jawo tries to clinch up.
Jawo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Povetkin takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jawo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jawo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Povetkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jawo throws out the jab.
Jawo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Povetkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jawo.
Povetkin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jawo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jawo moves forwards but Povetkin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jawo slips a jab and a cross from Povetkin.
Jawo tries to clinch there but Povetkin circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big left from Povetkin misses.
Jawo ducks under a wild hook from Povetkin.
Jawo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jawo misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Povetkin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jawo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Povetkin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Povetkin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jawo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Povetkin thinking.
Alexander Povetkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jawo jabs at Povetkin's body.
Jawo misses with an uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Jawo as he connects with a hook.
Jawo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jawo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Povetkin.
Povetkin misses with a hook. Jawo ducked under it nicely.
Povetkin is looking to score with low kicks.
Povetkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jawo moves away.
Povetkin motions for Jawo to come forward. Povetkin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Povetkin stuns Jawo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jawo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jawo checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jawo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Povetkin.
Jawo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jawo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Povetkin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jawo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Povetkin.
Jawo 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.
Jawo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Povetkin throws a head kick that misses.
Povetkin is looking to slow Jawo down with leg kicks.
A big right from Povetkin misses.
Povetkin lunges at Jawo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jawo's hand.
Povetkin keeps the fight on the outside.
Jawo looks to score with a jab to the body but Povetkin is just out of range.
Nice body kick from Jawo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Povetkin throws a combination that misses
and Jawo counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Jawo finds it's target.
Jawo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Povetkin 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.
Jawo connects with a body shot that sends Povetkin's belly button to the back.
Povetkin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice defenses there by Povetkin.
Povetkin misses with a hook
enabling Jawo to counter with a crisp jab.
Jawo moves into the clinch.
Jawo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jawo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jawo scores with a shot to the side of Povetkin's head.
Jawo is trying to maintain a safe position but Povetkin gets an underhook and turns Jawo into the cage.
Jawo misses with a punch to the body.
Jawo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Povetkin blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Povetkin tries to throw a body punch but Jawo avoids it by throwing Povetkin back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Povetkin fails to land.
Povetkin lands a right hand.
Jawo tries to work over Povetkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Povetkin.
Jawo misses with some punches.
Jawo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Povetkin is breathing heavily.
Jawo lands a nice shot to the body.
Povetkin blocks an elbow strike.
Jawo lands with a right to the head.
Jawo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jawo.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Povetkin.
Jawo is leaning against Povetkin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jawo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Povetkin throws a head punch that misses.
Jawo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Povetkins head.
Povetkin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jawo being controlled against the cage.
Jawo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jawo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Jawo.
A left hand lands to the body for Jawo.
Jawo prevents a body shot from Povetkin.
Jawo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Povetkin or not.
Jawo working Povetkin over with knees to the body.
Jawo lands an elbow inside that Povetkin shrugs off.
Povetkin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jawo has him pressed against the cage.
Jose Protacio Jawo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jawo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jawo throws a punch but it's blocked by Povetkin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jawo lands with a light punch inside.
Povetkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jawo lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Jawo.
Jawo lands a hook that snaps the head of Povetkin backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Protacio Jawo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Povetkin walks into a straight right hand from Jawo.
Jawo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Povetkin throws a leg kick which misses Jawo's front leg but catches the back leg as Jawo tries to avoid it.
A big left from Jawo misses.
Povetkin throws a leg kick that misses.
Jawo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Povetkin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jawo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Povetkin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jawo throws a lazy body kick
and Povetkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jawo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jawo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Jawo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jawo.
Jawo moves into range and clinches up with Povetkin.
Jawo throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jawo lands a hook that snaps the head of Povetkin backwards.
Povetkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jawo lands an elbow inside.
Povetkin can't find room to land a body shot as Jawo controls the action.
Jawo blocks a body shot from Povetkin.
Jawo throws an elbow that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Povetkin.
Jawo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Povetkin fails to land.
Povetkin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jawo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jawo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Povetkin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Povetkin.
Jawo tries to work over Povetkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Povetkin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jawo working Povetkin over with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Povetkin blocking some punches.
Povetkin trying to control the position but instead, Jawo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Povetkin into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jawo blocks a body shot from Povetkin.
Povetkin lands with a short shot to the head.
Jawo looking to stall.
Jawo lands a body shot.
Povetkin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body punch from Jawo - that landed with a thud.
Jawo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jawo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jawo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jawo.
Jawo lands a damaging elbow.
Jawo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jawo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jawo tries to throw a body punch but Povetkin avoids it by throwing Jawo back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jawo trying to control the position but instead, Povetkin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jawo into the cage.
Jawo lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Jawo on the inside.
Jawo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jawo prevents a body shot from Povetkin.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jawo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Povetkin - that landed with a thud.
Povetkin prevents a body shot from Jawo.
A right hand to the body from Jawo.
Jawo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Povetkins head.
Jawo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jawo is pushing Povetkin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jawo is working Povetkin over against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jawo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jawo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jawo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jawo'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.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jawo.
Povetkin prevents a body shot from Jawo.
Jawo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jawo tries to throw a body punch but Povetkin avoids it by throwing Jawo back against the cage.
Povetkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jawo lands a nice shot to the body.
Jawo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Povetkin backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jawo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Jawo.
Jawo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Povetkin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Protacio Jawo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jawo 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Protacio Jawo!
Jose Protacio Jawo really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brute logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urpo Muilu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Halo comes to the cage accompanied by Squeeze 1st-Jay-Z. The crowd seem to be enjoying Muilu's choice of entrance music: he's going the distance. Urpo Muilu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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182 lbs
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182 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Halo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Urpo Muilu!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halo. Muilu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halo throws a low kick, looking for Muilu's leg but Muilu calmly moves out of range.
Halo checks a leg kick nicely.
Michael Halo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muilu lands a really nice looking cross but Halo seems unphased.
Halo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Muilu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halo scoring well with a low kick there.
Halo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halo scores with the left hand. Muilu knows he should have avoided that one.
Muilu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Muilu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Halo lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Muilu's calf.
Muilu drops his hands momentarily and Halo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice cross by Muilu.
Halo thuds his right hand into Muilu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo fails to land with a series of punches.
Halo throws a big shot that misses.
Halo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Muilu counters with a right hand to the body.
Muilu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Halo lands with a nice body punch.
Halo throws a push kick but Muilu slaps the foot to one side.
Halo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Muilu to score with a decent uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Muilu.
Muilu thumps Halo with a low kick.
Muilu throws a lazy uppercut
and Halo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Muilu throws a low kick, looking for Halo's leg but Halo calmly moves out of range.
Halo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halo throws a hook to the side of Muilu's head but Muilu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Halo.
Halo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Muilu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muilu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muilu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Halo checks it well.
Halo scores with a shot to the body.
Muilu fails with a takedown attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Muilu 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 Halo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Halo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Muilu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Halo throws a shot from downtown. Muilu moves away and avoids it.
Halo tries to work over Muilu's front leg with a kick but Muilu checks it.
Muilu misses with a straight right.
Muilu looks to land a body kick but Halo moved away.
Halo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Halo throws a shot from downtown. Muilu moves away and avoids it.
Halo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muilu. Halo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muilu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Halo cracks a nice hook into Muilu's ribs.
Halo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good leg kick by Halo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Muilu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Halo just misses with a punch to the body.
Halo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muilu manages to avoid it.
Halo lands a nice looking body shot.
Muilu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Halo is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Muilu.
Muilu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Muilu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Halo.
Halo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Muilu.
Michael Halo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Urpo Muilu.
Halo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Halo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Halo misses the shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Halo. That's going to slow Muilu down.
Nice defenses there by Halo.
Muilu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Halo is fending him off so far but Muilu persists. Nope, Halo circles away and we're back to standing.
Muilu misses with a wild body shot.
Halo scores with a kick to the body.
Muilu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Halo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muilu. Halo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Michael Halo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Halo.
Halo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Muilu walks into a straight right hand from Halo.
Halo lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Halo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A nice inside leg kick there by Halo. That's going to slow Muilu down.
Halo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Muilu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Muilu throws a hook but Halo blocks it.
Muilu avoids the body shot from Halo.
Halo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Halo moves out of range of the strikes.
Halo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Halo throws a head kick but Muilu moves out of range.
Halo throws a push kick but Muilu slaps the foot to one side.
Halo misses with a body shot.
Jab from Halo.
Muilu tries to bum rush Halo with a series of wild strikes but Halo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Halo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Muilus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Halo scores with a nice right hand.
Muilu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muilu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Halo.
Halo connects with a jab.
Muilu misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Halo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Muilu misses the jab.
Nice body punch from Halo.
Muilu gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Halo counters with a nice uppercut.
Halo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Halo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muilu.
Halo staying out of range there.
Muilu blocks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Muilu misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Muilu misses the target.
Muilu dodges the punch combination from Halo.
Muilu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Halo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Michael Halo is winning the standup battle so far.
Halo thows a body shot but no joy.
Halo is looking to score with low kicks.
Muilu moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muilu prevents a body shot from Halo.
Still in the clinch, Halo scores with a nice short uppercut.
It looks like Urpo Muilu has been cut.
Halo blocks an uppercut.
Muilu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Halo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Muilu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Halo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Muilu with a knee to the head.
Halo lands with a right to the head.
Halo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Halo tries to break free but Muilu pushes him back against the cage.
Halo throws a head punch that misses.
Halo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muilu gets through Halo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Halo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Halo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Muilu backwards.
Muilu struggles to land a body shot inside as Halo controls his hands.
Halo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Halo misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Halo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Halo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Muilu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Halo.
A short right from Muilu.
Halo tries to throw a body punch but Muilu avoids it by throwing Halo back against the cage.
Muilu keeps control of Halo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Halo blocking some punches.
Halo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Halo is trying to push Muilu away but Muilu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Muilu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muilu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Halo working aggressively here.
Muilu misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Halo is working Muilu over against the cage.
Muilu swings wildly with an uppercut but Halo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muilu looking to throw knees to the head but Halo is blocking nicely.
Halo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Muilu to keep the fight standing.
Halo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Muilu backwards.
Muilu swings wildly with an uppercut but Halo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halo manages to break the clinch.
Muilu avoids the head kick by Halo.
Muilu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Halo is trying to defend but Muilu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Muilu is nestled in close to Halo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Muilu with the ground and pound but Halo uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Halo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Urpo Muilu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Halo scores with a hook.
Halo scoring well with a low kick there.
Muilu avoids the body shot from Halo.
Muilu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Halo pushes Muilu away with a front kick.
Muilu feints and then cracks Halo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Halo down.
Muilu thuds a left hand into Halo's body.
Muilu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Halo connects with a jab.
Halo scores with a hook to the body. Muilu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Halo.
Muilu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Halo.
Halo misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halo throws a sloppy head kick and Muilu moves out of range easily.
Halo scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Muilu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Halo - the referee stops the clock and Muilu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Halo. Muilu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Halo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Muilu slips under a jab from Halo.
Muilu moves in looking to clinch but Halo pushes him off.
Halo misses with a left hand
and Muilu counters with a slapping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Muilu.
Muilu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Muilu looking to ground and pound but Halo is blocking nicely.
Halo regains half guard.
Halo pushes Muilu off and gets back to his feet.
Muilu closes the distance and clinches up with Halo, looking for a takedown. Muilu pushes Halo against the cage but Halo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muilu missing with a left hand there. Halo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muilu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Halo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Halo swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Muilu counter with a right hand.
Muilu stalks Halo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Halo's face. Halo staggers backwards, shaken.
Muilu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Halo clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Halo.
Halo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Halo misses with a body punch.
Muilu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Halo has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Halo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Halo tries to throw a body punch but Muilu avoids it by throwing Halo back against the cage.
Michael Halo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Muilu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Muilu misses with the head strike.
Halo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Halo manages to break the clinch.
Muilu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Halo. Halo obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo thumps Muilu with a low kick.
Halo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Muilu misses with a leg kick.
Halo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Muilu tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Muilu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Halo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Muilu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Muilu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Michael Halo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Muilu sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Halo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Muilu is able to avoid easily.
Halo connects with a leg kick. Muilu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Halo digs a good body shot into Muilu's ribs.
Halo leaves Muilu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muilu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Muilu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Halo finds it's way round the side to connect with Muilu's head.
Halo gets tackled into the cage by Muilu. Muilu maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Halo.
Urpo Muilu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Muilu blocks an uppercut.
Halo tries to throw a body punch but Muilu avoids it by throwing Halo back against the cage.
Halo struggles to land a body shot inside as Muilu controls his hands.
Halo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Michael Halo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Urpo Muilu.
Halo tries to work over Muilu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Muilu misses with some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Muilu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Halo's brow.
Muilu throws a punch but it's blocked by Halo.
Muilu misses with an elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Halo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Halo, 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Halo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Michael Halo thanked Firebird Designs for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Cunnigham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zachariah Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cunnigham comes to the cage accompanied by Jeremy. The crowd seem to be enjoying Wayne's choice of entrance music: Open your eyes before you die!. Zachariah Wayne has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jeremy Cunnigham's chin.
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160 lbs
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166 lbs
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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
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeremy Cunnigham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zachariah Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wayne throws out a loose jab but Cunnigham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wayne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wayne lands an overhand right.
Cunnigham shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cunnigham will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cunnigham throws a body punch but Wayne moves out of range.
Cunnigham shoots in but Wayne avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice jab there from Wayne.
Cunnigham takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wayne looks to score with a jab to the body but Cunnigham is just out of range.
A jab from Wayne misses.
Wayne throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cunnigham on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Wayne misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne throws a leg kick but Cunnigham moved away.
Cunnigham throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wayne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cunnigham walks into a left hand.
Wayne misses with a body shot.
Wayne cracks Cunnigham with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cunnigham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cunnigham gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wayne counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Cunnigham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wayne connects with a solid leg kick.
Cunnigham shoots in but no luck this time.
Wayne throws an overhand right that lands on Cunnigham's shoulder, as Cunnigham tries to avoid the shot.
Cunnigham doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wayne counters with a straight right hand.
Cunnigham is rocked!
Zachariah Wayne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Wayne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cunnigham takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oh Cunnigham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
No luck for Cunnigham with that takedown attempt.
Cunnigham seems to have got his legs back now.
Wayne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cunnigham has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wayne lands with a nice body punch.
Cunnigham is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wayne sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wayne lands a nice hook to Cunnigham's body. Cunnigham takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cunnigham is breathing heavily.
Cunnigham gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wayne counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Wayne. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wayne.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Cunnigham. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Wayne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wayne lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunnigham takes one to the side of the head.
Wayne lands with a cross.
Wayne scores with a shot to the body.
Cunnigham stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wayne.
Wayne stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wayne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wayne scores with a jab to the body.
Wayne lands a big uppercut and Cunnigham crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Cunnigham looks OK. Wayne waves Cunnigham back to his feet!
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!
Wayne cracks Cunnigham with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Cunnigham tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Wayne pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Cunnigham is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zachariah Wayne!
Zachariah Wayne seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billa Bong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bong comes to the cage accompanied by Bite Marks - Screeching Weasel. Evans has chosen Fcuk You - Dinooosaur as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Billa Bong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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199 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Billa Bong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Quinton Evans!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bong wants to clinch up but Evans keeps it at a distance.
Bong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Evans sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bong somewhat.
Bong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Evans defends it nicely.
Evans connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
No luck for Bong with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billa Bong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bong tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Billa Bong has been cut.
Bong wants to clinch but Evans slips to the side
and Evans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bong rushes Evans and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Evans throws a knee to the head but misses.
Evans working Bong over with knees to the body.
Bong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Evans.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bong trying to control the position but instead, Evans has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bong into the cage.
Bong is working for takedown but Evans is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bong lands with a left to the head.
Bong gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bong sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bong seems to be working for a kimura but Evans defends the submission attempt.
Evans keeping hold of Bong's head, controlling as best he can.
Evans tries to roll over but Bong keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bong winds up and cracks Evans with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Well, if Bong is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bong misses with a head shot. Evans uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Evans working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bong.
Bong gets to his feet - Evans follows without any prompting.
Bong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Evans lands a leg kick that knocks Bong off balance momentarily.
Good leg kick by Evans there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Evans cracks Bong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Evans scoring well with a low kick there.
Billa Bong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Evans keeps the fight on the outside.
Evans tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bong is able to avoid easily.
Evans misses with a low kick.
Bong tries to clinch but Evans moves away
and Evans counters with an outside leg kick.
Bong darts in trying to clinch
and Evans makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bong really felt that one!
Bong tries to close the distance and clinch but Evans swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Evans will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bong tries to clinch there but Evans circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bong darts in trying to clinch
and Evans counters with a head kick. That will keep Bong thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bong wants to clinch but Evans slips to the side
and Evans counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bong's knee momentarily.
Bong looks to clinch
and Evans counters with a good low kick that Bong was not able to check.
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!
Bong closes the distance looking to clinch
and Evans counters with a slapping leg kick.
Evans throws a leg kick but Bong checks it.
Bong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Evans paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Evans feints and then cracks Bong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bong down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bong tries to clinch but Evans moves away
and Evans counters with a nice kick to the body.
Evans throws a nice inside leg kick.
Evans looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Quinton Evans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Quinton Evans will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Billa Bong's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bong moves to clinch but Evans breaks away
and Evans counters with a stiff right hand.
Evans fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Evans's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bong under the eye.
A head kick from Evans lands but Bong takes it in his stride.
Evans has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Evans throws a combination. Bong tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bong shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Evans is trying to defend but Bong finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bong is looking to advance position but Evans won't allow it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Bong is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Evans is staying active underneath Bong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Evans tries to roll over but Bong keeps him under control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Evans is looking to control Bong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Evans avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bong moves to clinch but Evans breaks away
and Evans counters with a thumping low kick.
Bong tries for a takedown but Evans sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bong is looking to clinch.
Bong closes the distance and clinches.
Evans blocks an elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Evans breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Evans 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 Bong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Evans circles away from the clinch attempt
and Evans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some bone on bone action there as Bong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Evans.
Evans throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bong.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bong clinches with his opponent.
Bong blocks the elbow strike.
Bong has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Evans is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bong wants to take the fight to the mat but Evans manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billa Bong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Evans.
Bong gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans trying to control the position.
Evans bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bong's guard.
Evans working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Evans postures up.
Bong working for a triangle but Evans defends it easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Evans connects with a couple of short punches.
Evans lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Evans postures up and lands a big shot to Bong's brow.
Bong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Evans gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Evans's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Evans scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bong is trying to control the position but Evans postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans stands up over Bong, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Evans throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Evans works over Bong with some ground and pound from guard.
Evans slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Bong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bong is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bong struggling a bit here.
Evans is looking to take a break and control but Bong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Evans working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Evans lands an elbow.
Bong is trying to improve his position.
Bong is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Billa Bong's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Evans throws a leg kick but Bong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bong tries to clinch but Evans moves away
and Evans counters with a good low kick that Bong was not able to check.
Donk. Evans catches Bong right on the button with a cross.
Evans tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Evans fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bong with a lazy takedown attempt
and Evans counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bong's knee momentarily.
Bong drops his hands momentarily and Evans takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Evans throws a nice inside leg kick.
Billa Bong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Evans. Bong shrugs it off though.
Evans stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Evans wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billa Bong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Evans.
Evans connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Evans, right into the meat.
Bong moves to clinch but Evans breaks away
and Evans counters with a one-two to the body.
Bong shoots in but no luck this time.
Bong tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Evans counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bong has his takedown stuffed
and Evans counters with a body kick that stops Bong in his tracks momentarily.
Evans keeps Bong at a distance using the push kick.
Evans lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Evans can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans throws a leg kick which misses Bong's front leg but catches the back leg as Bong tries to avoid it.
Evans looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Evans connects with an inside leg kick.
Evans connects with a solid leg kick.
Bong takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Evans scores with a one two! Bong had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bong will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Evans finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Evans feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bong's calf.
Evans scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bong wants to clinch
letting Evans counter with a right hand.
Evans is looking to score with low kicks.
Bong tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Evans makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans tests Bong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A good leg kick by Evans.
Evans connects with an inside leg kick.
Evans pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Evans looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Evans looks to land a combination but Bong avoids it well.
Bong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Evans sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bong somewhat.
Billa Bong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evans cracks the inside of Bong's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Evans to counter with a crisp jab.
Bong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Evans tries to avoid it but Bong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Evans to the ground. Evans escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Evans thumps Bong with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Evans misses.
Evans turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Evans. Evans obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Evans fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bong checks it well.
Bong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Evans throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quinton Evans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Evans 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinton Evans!
An out of breath Quinton Evans thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexsandr Kovrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Afro Ninja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ninja has chosen On To The Next One as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexsandr Kovrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Afro Ninja!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ninja misses with a low kick as Kovrov jumps back.
Ninja has managed to clinch.
Ninja misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Ninja.
Ninja swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ninja has Kovrov pressed against the cage, preventing Kovrov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kovrov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ninja has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Ninja.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ninja just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kovrov's brow.
Ninja goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ninja scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kovrov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kovrov working hard to break the clinch.
Ninja goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ninja lands an elbow just above Kovrov 's eye.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ninja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja lands a hook that snaps the head of Kovrov backwards.
Ninja lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kovrov backwards.
Ninja lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ninja lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ninja working aggressively here.
Ninja throws an elbow that misses.
Ninja has Kovrov pressed against the cage, preventing Kovrov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short uppercut from Ninja.
Ninja has a couple of punches blocked by Kovrov.
Ninja gets through Kovrov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ninja tries to throw a body punch but Kovrov avoids it by throwing Ninja back against the cage.
Kovrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kovrov is trying to break the clinch but Ninja has him pressed against the cage.
Ninja scores with a shot to the side of Kovrov's head.
Ninja taking a breather.
Kovrov blocking some punches.
Kovrov is trying to force a seperation but Ninja has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ninja.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kovrov as Ninja tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovrov.
Ninja working Kovrov over with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ninja tries to work over Kovrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kovrov as Ninja tries to tie him up.
Ninja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kovrov is trying to break the clinch but Ninja is controlling him.
Ninja is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kovrov tries to circle away but Ninja has him pinned against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Ninja.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kovrov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kovrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ninja lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kovrov backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Kovrov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ninja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovrov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ninja has him pressed against the cage.
Kovrov misses with the head strike.
Kovrov blocking some punches.
Ninja displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kovrov up against the cage.
Kovrov tries to break the clinch but Ninja is controlling the position.
Ninja lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kovrov is trying to push Ninja away but Ninja has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Kovrov fails to land.
Kovrov is trying to force a seperation but Ninja has the dominant position.
Kovrov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ninja blocking some punches.
Kovrov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kovrov manages to break the clinch.
Kovrov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ninja drives through and clinches with Kovrov against the cage.
Ninja throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Kovrov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninja looking to throw knees to the head but Kovrov is blocking nicely.
Kovrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ninja scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovrov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ninja misses with the head strike.
Ninja can't find room to land a body shot as Kovrov controls the action.
Ninja throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kovrov blocks it with crossed arms.
Ninja pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ninja feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kovrov's calf.
Ninja throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kovrov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kovrov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alexsandr Kovrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kovrov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kovrov tries to keep at a distance but Ninja has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kovrov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kovrov has had enough of the clinch but Ninja keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Afro Ninja dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ninja moves into the clinch.
Kovrov takes a shot to the head.
Ninja working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kovrov working hard to break the clinch.
Ninja tries to work over Kovrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kovrov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ninja lands a right hand.
Kovrov has had enough of the clinch but Ninja keeps him there for the moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good body shot from Ninja.
Kovrov is trying to maintain a safe position but Ninja gets an underhook and turns Kovrov into the cage.
Kovrov is looking to break free of the clinch but Ninja has double underhooks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kovrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ninja throws an overhand right that lands on Kovrov's shoulder, as Kovrov tries to avoid the shot.
Ninja digs a good body shot into Kovrov's ribs.
Ninja shoots in and bounces Kovrov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ninja throws a strike but Kovrov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ninja is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninja wants to sweep but no luck.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A punch combination from Kovrov misses.
Kovrov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kovrov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ninja on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kovrov. Kovrov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kovrov throws a lazy head kick
and Ninja moves into the clinch.
Ninja works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ninja content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kovrov looks to throw the jab but Ninja is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Ninja.
Ninja fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kovrov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kovrov misses with a body kick.
Kovrov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kovrov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ninja.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ninja fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kovrov on the side of the head.
Kovrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ninja tries a low kick but Kovrov avoids it.
Ninja with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kovrov throws a sloppy head kick
and Ninja counters with an outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovrov misses with a low kick.
Ninja lands a leg kick that knocks Kovrov off balance momentarily.
Ninja lands with a kick to the temple. Kovrov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ninja closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kovrov circles away.
Kovrov throws out a leg kick but Ninja moves out of range and Kovrov only half commits.
Ninja has closed the distance and engaged Kovrov in a clinch.
Ninja misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ninja swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ninja'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.
Kovrov is trying to break free.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kovrov tries to circle away but Ninja has him pinned against the cage.
Kovrov can't break the clinch.
Ninja lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Afro Ninja showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovrov. Ninja does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kovrov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ninja lands a left and a right that send Kovrov crashing to the mat, dazed. Ninja thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Kovrov is rocked!
Afro Ninja seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ninja dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Kovrov has had enough and taps out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Afro Ninja!
A determined Afro Ninja didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wily Swagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swagger comes to the cage accompanied by Waylon Jennings - Good Ol' Boys. Sanchez has chosen Sublime - Santaria as his entrance music. Xavier Sanchez will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wily Swagger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xavier Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swagger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sanchez.
Swagger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sanchez cracks the inside of Swagger's front leg.
Sanchez misses with a straight right.
Sanchez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Swagger's sensitive parts.
Swagger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Swagger throws a front kick that sends Sanchez stumbling back into the cage.
Swagger throws the kick towards the body but Sanchez avoids it.
Swagger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swagger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sanchez.
Sanchez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sanchez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Swagger looks for the body kick but Sanchez saw that one coming.
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Swagger.
Swagger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Swagger throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Swagger throws a looping overhand right but Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swagger throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sanchez enables Swagger to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sanchez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sanchez looking to control.
Swagger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Swagger 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.
Swagger postures up in Sanchez's guard and throws a big left but Sanchez blocks it.
Swagger postures up.
Swagger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Swagger working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sanchez's head.
Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swagger lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swagger trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Swagger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Swagger trying to control here.
Sanchez wants to take a breather but Swagger is having none of it.
Swagger is looking to improve his position.
Sanchez tries to pass to full mount but Swagger defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sanchez wants to control but Swagger is keeping him busy.
Sanchez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Swagger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Swagger keeping hold of Sanchez's head, controlling as best he can.
Swagger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanchez.
Sanchez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Swagger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swagger is trying to get back to full guard.
Swagger is trying to stand up here but Sanchez is controlling him well.
Sanchez slips a nice elbow through Swagger's hands, connecting with Swagger's forehead.
Swagger is controlling Sanchez's trapped leg to prevent Sanchez from advancing to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez thows a huge punch but Swagger dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Swagger is trying to stand back up but Sanchez is controlling him
Swagger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swagger is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sanchez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sanchez's back!
Swagger has the hooks in. Sanchez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Swagger lands punches and elbows.
Swagger scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Sanchez is looking for a way out.
Swagger is trying to stick to Sanchez's back but Sanchez is turning into Swagger. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Swagger's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sanchez.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Swagger is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Swagger wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Wily Swagger will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Swagger scores with a jab to the jaw.
Swagger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
Swagger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Swagger is looking to clinch.
Swagger looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Swagger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swagger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Swagger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swagger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Swagger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Swagger checks a leg kick.
Swagger throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sanchez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Swagger lands a head kick. Sanchez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sanchez swings for the body but Swagger moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Swagger throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanchez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swagger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Swagger throws the kick towards the body but Sanchez avoids it.
Swagger fails to land with a series of punches.
Sanchez moves out of range of the leg kick from Swagger.
Sanchez is looking to land body kicks.
Sanchez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Swagger. That did some damage!
Swagger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanchez in his tracks.
Sanchez scores with the left hand. Swagger knows he should have avoided that one.
Swagger throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sanchez.
Swagger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Swagger throws a push kick but Sanchez slaps the foot to one side.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Swagger.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swagger misses with the combination.
Swagger misses with a body shot
and Sanchez counters with a head kick. That will keep Swagger thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Swagger.
A shot to the liver by Sanchez. Beautiful body shot.
Swagger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sanchez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sanchez scores with a hook.
Wily Swagger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sanchez.
Swagger fails to land with a series of punches.
Sanchez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Swagger to the ground. Sanchez is now in Swagger's guard.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Swagger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swagger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Swagger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez throws a big elbow that misses.
Swagger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Swagger wants to get back to his feet but Sanchez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sanchez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is in close to Swagger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Swagger wants to control but Sanchez passes easily into half guard.
Swagger is positioning himself well to prevent Sanchez advancing to mount.
Swagger trying to control from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Sanchez there.
Sanchez thows a huge punch but Swagger dodges it nicely.
Swagger tries to get to full guard but Sanchez has control of the leg.
Swagger taking some punishment here, with Sanchez in his half guard.
Wily Swagger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Swagger controlling the position well.
Swagger won't allow Sanchez to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swagger is trying to maintain the position but Sanchez is very close to passing his half guard.
Sanchez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Swagger defending well though.
Swagger is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Sanchez is nestled in close to Swagger, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Swagger has hold of Sanchez's hands but Sanchez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Swagger's head.
Swagger tries to get to full guard but Sanchez has control of the leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanchez is trying to control. Swagger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sanchez is thwarting Swagger's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sanchez scores with a jab to the head.
Nice sprawl there from Sanchez as Swagger shoots in.
Sanchez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Swagger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Swagger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sanchez thuds a left hand into Swagger's body.
Swagger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Swagger avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Xavier Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Swagger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sanchez.
Swagger is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sanchez throws the kick towards the body but Swagger avoids it.
Swagger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sanchez checks it well.
Swagger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sanchez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Swagger scrambles back to his feet.
Swagger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Swagger misses the shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Swagger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
Sanchez cracks a nice hook into Swagger's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Swagger throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Swagger.
Sanchez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sanchez checks a low kick from Swagger.
Swagger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanchez throws a good cross that connects.
Swagger keeps the fight on the outside.
Swagger swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez connects with the punch.
Wily Swagger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body punch from Sanchez.
Swagger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Swagger with a poor takedown
and Sanchez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wily Swagger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez jabs at Swagger's body.
Swagger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sanchez lands with a hook. Swagger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Swagger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sanchez scores with a leg kick.
Sanchez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Swagger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Swagger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sanchez lands a head kick!
Sanchez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Swagger eats them both and turns towards Sanchez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sanchez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sanchez lands in his opponent's guard.
Sanchez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Swagger pulls Sanchez in close to prevent any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sanchez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swagger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Swagger keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Swagger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Swagger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Swagger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanchez trying to control but Swagger is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Swagger pulls Sanchez in close to his closed guard and prevents Sanchez from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sanchez moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swagger struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
Swagger blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez looking to stall.
Swagger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez lands a hook that snaps the head of Swagger backwards.
Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
Sanchez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanchez tries to sprawl but Swagger drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sanchez trying to control but Swagger postures up.
Swagger trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sanchez 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Sanchez!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Xavier Sanchez waved his t-shirt featuring Hellbent 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jobe Nkemakolam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franz Kafka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kafka has chosen Haters Gonna Hate as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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265 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jobe Nkemakolam!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Franz Kafka!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kafka throws a wild body kick that Nkemakolam sees coming a mile off.
Kafka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nkemakolam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nkemakolam lands a jab.
Jab from Kafka.
Kafka misses with a straight right.
A combination from Nkemakolam does no damage.
Kafka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kafka throws a jab but it's blocked by Nkemakolam.
Nkemakolam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Nkemakolam.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Kafka misses its intended target.
Nkemakolam avoids a kick to the body.
Nkemakolam swings for the body but Kafka moves out of range.
Kafka checks a low kick from Nkemakolam.
Kafka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nkemakolam attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nkemakolam throws a big shot that misses.
Nkemakolam misses the jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kafka.
Kafka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nkemakolam scores with a leg kick.
Nkemakolam moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Franz Kafka has been cut.
Kafka looks to land a combination but Nkemakolam avoids it well.
Kafka loads up on a big right hand but Nkemakolam slips the punch.
Nkemakolam throws a jab when Kafka was well out of range.
Kafka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nkemakolam.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nkemakolam throws a solid leg kick but Kafka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nkemakolam.
Nkemakolam throws a low kick but Kafka moves out of range easily.
Nkemakolam catches Kafka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kafka moves out of range as Nkemakolam strikes.
Nkemakolam scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Kafka.
Nkemakolam fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nkemakolam misses with a head kick.
Kafka scores with a nice strike.
Nkemakolam checks a low kick from Kafka.
Good leg kick by Kafka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kafka throws a push kick but Nkemakolam slaps the foot to one side.
Kafka moves out of range as Nkemakolam strikes.
Nkemakolam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kafka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nkemakolam takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kafka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nkemakolam slips a straight right by Kafka.
Franz Kafka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kafka slips a straight right by Nkemakolam.
Nkemakolam throws a shot from downtown. Kafka moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam blocks the body kick.
Nkemakolam jabs Kafka right on the nose. Kafka blinks but takes it well.
Nkemakolam throws a hook but Kafka blocks it.
Nkemakolam chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kafka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nkemakolam's calf.
Nkemakolam throws a jab but it's blocked by Kafka.
Kafka staying out of range there.
Nkemakolam ducks under a wild hook from Kafka.
Nkemakolam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Kafka.
Nkemakolam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kafka throws a head kick that half lands.
Nkemakolam misses with a double jab.
Kafka throws a head kick that misses.
Kafka slips a straight right by Nkemakolam.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kafka tries to work over Nkemakolam's front leg with a kick but Nkemakolam checks it.
Nkemakolam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kafka misses with a looping right.
Nkemakolam goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd cheers as Kafka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nkemakolam doesn't seem phased though.
Nkemakolam lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good work by Nkemakolam as he checks the leg kick.
Nkemakolam shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kafka pinned against the cage. Kafka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nkemakolam avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kafka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nkemakolam moves away.
Kafka feints and then cracks Nkemakolam's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nkemakolam down.
Nkemakolam throws a solid leg kick but Kafka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nkemakolam.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jobe Nkemakolam will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Franz Kafka's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nkemakolam lands with a right hand.
Nkemakolam lands a nice hook to Kafka's body. Kafka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nkemakolam looks to land a left hand but Kafka moved out of range nicely.
Nkemakolam connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kafka. Kafka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A good leg kick by Kafka.
Nkemakolam fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kafka sprawls well initially but Nkemakolam persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nkemakolam passes to side control.
Kafka can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kafka taking a bit of punishment here - Nkemakolam scoring with strikes.
Kafka gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kafka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nkemakolam.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kafka moves into full guard.
Kafka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nkemakolam throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kafka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kafka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nkemakolam trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nkemakolam wants to pass the guard but Kafka is keeping the position.
Kafka is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nkemakolam trying to hold on to Kafka's head to control him but Kafka postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kafka wants to pass to mount but Nkemakolam is defending the position.
Kafka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kafka looks to land a strike but Nkemakolam avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Nkemakolam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kafka throwing strikes but missing.
Nkemakolam keeping full guard, as Kafka tries to pass.
Kafka postures up in Nkemakolam's guard and throws a big left but Nkemakolam blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kafka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kafka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kafka wants to stand but Nkemakolam is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kafka postures up in Nkemakolam's guard and throws a big left but Nkemakolam blocks it.
Kafka throws a strike but Nkemakolam rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kafka keeping moving, preventing Nkemakolam from controlling successfully.
Nkemakolam is fighting to break Kafka's control of his arms but Kafka is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nkemakolam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nkemakolam is working hard here to advance position.
Kafka is trying to control the position but Nkemakolam postures up.
Nkemakolam trying to control but Kafka is working from the bottom.
Kafka seems keen to control Nkemakolam's posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nkemakolam slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jobe Nkemakolam dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Franz Kafka's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Good leg kick by Kafka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kafka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nkemakolam misses with a straight left.
Kafka looks to land a body kick but Nkemakolam moved away.
Nkemakolam looks to land a right hand but Kafka moved out of range.
Nkemakolam takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kafka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kafka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nkemakolam stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nkemakolam swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kafka.
Kafka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nkemakolam throws a push kick but Kafka slaps the foot to one side.
Kafka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nkemakolam.
Kafka throws a leg kick but Nkemakolam checks it.
Kafka throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kafka lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nkemakolam backs up against the cage.
Kafka throws the left hand but Nkemakolam avoids the punch easily.
Kafka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kafka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kafka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big right from Nkemakolam misses.
Kafka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nkemakolam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kafka.
The crowd cheers as Kafka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nkemakolam doesn't seem phased though.
Nkemakolam takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kafka throws a leg kick but Nkemakolam sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nkemakolam feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kafka's calf.
Nkemakolam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Franz Kafka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nkemakolam throws a body punch but Kafka moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kafka shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kafka checks a leg kick.
Nkemakolam scores with a nice right hand.
Kafka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kafka throws a jab when Nkemakolam was well out of range.
Kafka goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice jab there from Kafka.
Nkemakolam throws a jab but it's blocked by Kafka.
Kafka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nkemakolam in his tracks.
Nkemakolam looks to land a right hand but Kafka moved out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Nkemakolam 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kafka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kafka cracks the inside of Nkemakolam's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kafka ducks under a wild hook from Nkemakolam.
Kafka goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kafka misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kafka. Nkemakolam does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nkemakolam shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kafka napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kafka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nkemakolam throws a strike aimed at the side of Kafka's head but Kafka avoids it well.
Kafka prevents Nkemakolam from improving position.
Nkemakolam sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kafka is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kafka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nkemakolam wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The strikes coming from Nkemakolam are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kafka parries the strikes from Nkemakolam easily there. Nkemakolam is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kafka to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam misses with the ground and pound.
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!
Nkemakolam sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kafka is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nkemakolam trying to control the action but Kafka is working from the bottom.
Nkemakolam landing strikes.
Nkemakolam working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
A lull in the action here.
Kafka wants to control but Nkemakolam postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franz Kafka really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franz Kafka's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kafka ducks under a wild hook from Nkemakolam.
Nkemakolam throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kafka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nkemakolam moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kafka misses with a low kick.
Kafka drops his hands momentarily and Nkemakolam takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nkemakolam throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kafka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kafka throws a head kick but Nkemakolam moves out of range.
Nkemakolam throws a big shot that misses.
Kafka bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nkemakolam listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nkemakolam keeps the fight on the outside.
Nkemakolam dips to his left and cracks Kafka with an uppercut!
A head kick from Nkemakolam lands but Kafka takes it in his stride.
Kafka is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nkemakolam lands with a big right hook that stumbles Kafka - he's out on his feet here! Nkemakolam follows up with another monster hook that separates Kafka from consciousness! Kafka falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Nkemakolam stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jobe Nkemakolam!
Jobe Nkemakolam retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Jobe Nkemakolam thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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