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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between David Luiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donaldo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Souza comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sex Dwarf kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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143 lbs
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27
146 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Luiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donaldo Souza!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Luiz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Souza shoots in but Luiz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Luiz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Souza.
Luiz shoots for a double leg takedown but Souza sprawls well. He's pushed Luiz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Luiz misses with a double jab
and Souza counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Souza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Souza shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Luiz's guard.
Souza is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Luiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luiz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Souza is controlling him.
Souza looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Donaldo Souza.
Luiz checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza shoots in looking for a takedown but Luiz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Souza's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
David Luiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donaldo Souza.
Luiz lands with a nice body punch.
Souza misses with an attempted mid kick.
Luiz clobbers Souza with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Luiz just misses with a punch to the body.
Souza turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Souza displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Luiz.
Donaldo Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Souza walks into a jab.
A head kick misses from Souza.
Souza feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Luiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Donaldo Souza.
Souza misses with a double jab.
Souza throws a sloppy head kick and Luiz moves out of range easily.
Souza leaves Luiz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Luiz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luiz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Luiz wants to control but Souza is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donaldo Souza dominated that round.
That's time! Luiz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Luiz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A swing and a miss from Luiz.
Souza shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Souza fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Luiz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Souza slips under a jab from Luiz.
Luiz misses with the combination.
Luiz misses with an uppercut.
Souza stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Souza wants it to stay on the feet.
Souza looks for a takedown but Luiz sprawls well.
Souza connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza throws a series of punches but Luiz moves out of range.
Luiz misses with a takedown attempt - Souza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Souza lands a jab to the nose.
Souza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Souza lands a leg kick that knocks Luiz off balance momentarily.
Luiz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Luiz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Souza misses with a wild combination.
Souza shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Luiz's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luiz is keeping the position for now.
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Luiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Souza trying to move into half guard but instead Luiz has managed to sweep!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza has his foot on Luiz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Luiz works his way back into a safe position though.
Souza trying to control the position.
Luiz stays in close to Souza's body and controls the position.
Souza working a defensive guard here.
Luiz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Luiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Luiz wants to clinch up but Souza keeps it at a distance.
David Luiz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Luiz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A jab from Luiz misses.
Souza throws a leg kick which misses Luiz's front leg but catches the back leg as Luiz tries to avoid it.
Souza throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A thudding body kick lands there by Souza!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Souza fails with the takedown
and Luiz counters with a straight right hand.
Luiz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Souza napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Donaldo Souza will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Souza swings for the body but Luiz moves out of range.
Souza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Luiz misses with a body punch
and Souza counters with a good low kick that Luiz was not able to check.
Souza drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Luiz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Souza.
Luiz moves out of range of the body kick from Souza.
Luiz lands with an uppercut that bounces Souza off the cage and back into range.
Souza misses with a jab to the body
letting Luiz counter with a right hand.
Luiz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Souza finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Souza looks for the body kick but Luiz saw that one coming.
Souza tries to land a front kick but Luiz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luiz connects with a single shot there.
Luiz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luiz blocks a leg kick.
Luiz wants to clinch.
Souza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Luiz stuffs the takedown attempt from Souza. Souza gets slowly back to his feet.
David Luiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donaldo Souza.
Luiz misses with a takedown attempt - Souza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Luiz lands with a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Luiz coming out on top.
Souza closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Souza trying to control from half guard but Luiz is working away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Souza is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Souza stalling away here and it's allowed Luiz to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
David Luiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donaldo Souza is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luiz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Luiz is trying to keep Souza in close.
Souza wants to control from the top but Luiz keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Luiz wants to get back to his feet but Souza is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Donaldo Souza hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Luiz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luiz throws an overhand right that lands on Souza's shoulder, as Souza tries to avoid the shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Luiz.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Luiz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Souza has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Donaldo Souza!
A less than humble Donaldo Souza misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boy Bubby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Stratton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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201 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boy Bubby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Stratton!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bubby takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bubby fails with the takedown.
Stratton misses with a wild combination.
Bubby has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bubby there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stratton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stratton shoots in and drives through. Bubby sprawls well.
Bubby closes the distance and clinches up with Stratton, looking for a takedown. Bubby pushes Stratton against the cage but Stratton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stratton 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.
Stratton throws a lazy uppercut
and Bubby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stratton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bubby just misses with a punch to the body.
Stratton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stratton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!
Stratton has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bubby regains guard immediately.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stratton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bubby keeping moving, preventing Stratton from controlling successfully.
Bubby looking for a sweep. Not yet Bubby, not yet.
Stratton controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Eric Stratton wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bubby takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stratton misses the shot to the body.
Eric Stratton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bubby takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stratton throws a hook but Bubby blocks it.
Stratton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stratton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bubby cracks the inside of Stratton's front leg.
Bubby digs a good hook to Stratton's body.
A bone on bone clash there as Stratton blocks the leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stratton.
Stratton falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stratton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bubby is trying to stand.
Stratton prevents Bubby from improving his position.
Stratton trying to control the action but Bubby is working from the bottom.
Bubby is pressing down on Stratton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stratton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Stratton trying to control the position from guard on top but Bubby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Eric Stratton.
Stratton fails with the takedown
and Bubby counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stratton's knee momentarily.
Boy Bubby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Stratton.
Stratton tries for a takedown but Bubby circles away easily
and Bubby counters with a good, hard body kick but Stratton shrugs it off.
Stratton throws a hook to the side of Bubby's head but Bubby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bubby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stratton.
Stratton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bubby with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stratton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bubby.
Stratton looks winded!
Stratton throws a body punch but Bubby moves out of range.
Stratton misses with a right hand
and Bubby counters with a nice body shot.
Bubby wants to clinch up but Stratton keeps it at a distance.
Bubby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stratton throws out the jab.
Stratton misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stratton swings for the body but Bubby moves out of range.
Stratton misses with a left hand
and Bubby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stratton closes the distance and clinches up with Bubby, looking for a takedown. Stratton pushes Bubby against the cage but Bubby circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bubby scores with a punch to the head.
Stratton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stratton throws a right and a left that Bubby avoids nicely.
Stratton dives in and grabs Bubby's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bubby pushes down on Stratton's head and hops out.
Stratton throws a jab but it's blocked by Bubby.
Bubby shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stratton trying to hold on to Bubby's head to control him but Bubby postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bubby decides to stand and escape the position.
Bubby scores with a jab. Stratton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boy Bubby dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice shot by Bubby.
Boy Bubby is winning the standup battle so far.
Stratton scores with a takedown into Bubby's guard.
Bubby being controlled here, momentarily.
Bubby not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bubby tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stratton wants to pass the guard but Bubby is keeping the position.
Bubby wants to get back to his feet but Stratton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Stratton trying to control the position from guard on top but Bubby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bubby scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stratton has his takedown stuffed
and Bubby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stratton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bubby misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stratton. Bubby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bubby lands with a shot to the body.
Stratton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bubby moves away.
Stratton tries to keep at a distance but Bubby has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bubby stops a takedown attempt from Stratton.
Stratton looking to stall.
Stratton can't get the takedown.
Boy Bubby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Stratton.
Stratton has Bubby pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bubby manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stratton is breathing heavily.
Bubby managing to block the knees to the body from Stratton.
Stratton is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stratton tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Bubby.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bubby lands a shot to the body.
Bubby gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stratton.
Bubby changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stratton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bubby connects with a crisp jab.
Bubby lands with an uppercut that bounces Stratton off the cage and back into range.
Bubby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stratton.
Bubby scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bubby lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bubby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stratton manages to avoid it.
Stratton fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab by Bubby.
Bubby shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bubby wants to control from the top but Stratton keeps moving.
Bubby trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stratton is working an open guard so Bubby takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That kick from Bubby tenderised Stratton's leg. Stratton is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters circling - Bubby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stratton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bubby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stratton was well out of range. Poor timing from Bubby.
Stratton keeps the fight on the outside.
Stratton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bubby.
Stratton jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stratton dodges the punch combination from Bubby.
Stratton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bubby swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Bubby finds it's way through Stratton's defenses.
Bubby scores with a punch to the head.
Bubby tries to bum rush Stratton with a series of wild strikes but Stratton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stratton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bubby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stratton's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bubby under the eye.
Stratton throws a nice looking combination but Bubby bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bubby tries for a takedown but Stratton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stratton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bubby tries to avoid it but Stratton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bubby to the ground. Bubby escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stratton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stratton swings for the body but Bubby moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bubby looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stratton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bubby's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stratton connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bubby scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boy Bubby dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Stratton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stratton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bubby moves away.
Bubby misses with a two punch combination.
Bubby misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Stratton misses.
Bubby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stratton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bubby sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stratton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stratton tries to close the distance and clinch but Bubby swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bubby moves away from the strike by Stratton.
Bubby throws out a loose jab but Stratton uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from Stratton misses.
Decent striking displayed by Stratton there.
Bubby thows a body shot but no joy.
Stratton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bubby.
Bubby tries to clinch up but Stratton circles away and keeps his distance.
Stratton throws a big shot that misses.
Stratton looks to throw the jab but Bubby is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bubby tries to clinch but Stratton is having none of it.
Bubby connects with a body shot that sends Stratton's belly button to the back.
Stratton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stratton swinging wildly here.
Bubby fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stratton throws a jab but it's blocked by Bubby.
Stratton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bubby ducks under a wild hook from Stratton.
Bubby getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stratton fails with the takedown.
Stratton misses with a straight right.
Bubby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stratton.
Bubby throws a head kick that Stratton semi-blocks.
Bubby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stratton manages to avoid it.
Bubby tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stratton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bubby somewhat.
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!
Stratton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bubby napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Stratton controlling the position.
Stratton is looking to take a break and control but Bubby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bubby is looking to reverse the position.
Stratton working away.
Stratton wants to control but Bubby is keeping him busy.
Stratton controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bubby wants to get back to his feet but Stratton drags him back down.
Stratton remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Eric Stratton has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Stratton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bubby.
Bubby scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stratton doesn't seem bothered though.
Stratton thows a body shot but no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bubby.
Bubby fails in his attempt to clinch.
Eric Stratton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stratton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stratton misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bubby looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stratton misses the jab.
Bubby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stratton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bubby. Bubby obviously looking to wear him down.
Bubby lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bubby lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boy Bubby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stratton connects with a jab.
Bubby scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stratton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bubby lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stratton. Bubby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stratton misses with a right hand
so Bubby counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bubby passes Stratton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bubby blocks the strikes from Stratton.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boy Bubby showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bubby, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boy Bubby!
An out of breath Boy Bubby 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Furio Falcone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jambo Liddel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Falcone kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hatebreed - Live for this. The crowd seem to be enjoying Liddel's choice of entrance music: Just One Last Time. Jambo Liddel told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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165 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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Furio Falcone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jambo Liddel!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcone turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Falcone darts in and clinches Liddel up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Falcone throws an elbow but misses.
Liddel stalling in the clinch.
Falcone tries to land a knee to the head but Liddel blocks with his arms.
A short left from Liddel.
Falcone connects with a nasty looking knee right to Liddel's face.
It looks like Jambo Liddel has been cut.
Liddel blocks the elbow strike.
Liddel misses with a knee to the head.
Falcone scores with a nice hook to the head.
Liddel is stalling here.
Falcone pushes off an throws an elbow but Liddel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Liddel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Liddel dodges an elbow strike from Falcone.
A knee to the head by Liddel.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falcone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Liddel blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Falcone.
Liddel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Falcone tries to land a knee to the head but Liddel blocks with his arms.
Falcone tries to throw a body punch but Liddel avoids it by throwing Falcone back against the cage.
Liddel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Liddel misses with a series of wild punches.
Liddel moves in looking to clinch but Falcone pushes him off.
Liddel avoids the head kick by Falcone.
Falcone goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Falcone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Falcone throws a leg kick
and Liddel counters with a nice body kick.
Liddel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Liddel checks a leg kick.
Falcone dodges the punch combination from Liddel.
Falcone scores with a leg kick.
Furio Falcone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falcone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Liddel looks to score with a jab to the body but Falcone is just out of range.
Liddel checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Liddel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Liddel tries to clinch but Falcone is having none of it.
Falcone takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice body punch from Liddel.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A leg kick checked by Liddel.
Falcone tries to clinch up.
Falcone lands with a shot to the body.
Liddel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Falcone at a distance.
Falcone feints and then cracks Liddel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Liddel down.
Liddel misses with a wild combination.
Liddel blocks the body kick.
Falcone walks into a straight right hand from Liddel.
Falcone throws a front kick aimed at Liddel's knee but Liddel avoids it well.
Falcone connects with a crisp jab.
Liddel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Liddel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Liddel tries to bum rush Falcone with a series of wild strikes but Falcone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Falcone cracks Liddel with a good jab.
Liddel throws a series of punches but Falcone moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Falcone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Falcone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Liddel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Falcone misses with a low kick.
Liddel throws out a loose jab but Falcone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liddel checks a low kick from Falcone.
Liddel tries a head kick but it misses.
Falcone lands a slapping body shot.
Falcone throws a leg kick but Liddel checks it.
Falcone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liddel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Liddel misses with a low kick.
Liddel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Falcone is out of range and Liddel settles back down.
Liddel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Falcone throws a low kick, looking for Liddel's leg but Liddel calmly moves out of range.
Falcone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Liddel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcone plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Falcone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Falcone tries to clinch there but Liddel circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falcone lands a right hook to the body.
Falcone throws a head kick that misses.
Falcone throws a leg kick that misses.
A combination from Liddel does no damage.
Liddel lands a nice shot to the body.
Liddel fails to land with a series of punches.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Liddel checks a leg kick.
Falcone lands a glancing blow to the side of Liddel's head.
Falcone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liddel moves away.
Liddel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Falcone fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Liddel checks it well.
Falcone throws a leg kick but Liddel checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Falcone. Liddel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Falcone clobbers Liddel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Falcone avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Furio Falcone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jambo Liddel's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Falcone closes the distance and clinches.
Liddel lands with a right to the head.
Falcone is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Liddel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Falcone is looking to wear down Liddel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Liddel blocks a low kick nicely.
Liddel throws a leg kick that misses.
Liddel takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Falcone cracks the inside of Liddel's front leg.
Falcone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Liddel misses with a looping right.
Falcone throws a leg kick
and Liddel counters with a straight right hand.
Falcone throws a body punch but Liddel moves out of range.
Liddel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Liddel throws a sloppy head kick and Falcone moves out of range easily.
Falcone doesn't manage to clinch there - Liddel circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Liddel blocks the leg kick.
Falcone clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Falcone content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Liddel is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Liddel dodges an elbow strike from Falcone.
Liddel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Liddel leaning his opponent against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Falcone connects with a knee to the head.
Liddel prevents a body shot from Falcone.
Falcone lands a knee to the body.
Liddel is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falcone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Falcone lands a left hand.
Liddel is trying to push Falcone away but Falcone has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Liddel trying to control the position but instead, Falcone has worked for underhooks and has pushed Liddel into the cage.
Falcone misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Liddel.
Liddel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Falcone cracks Liddel with a nice body shot.
Falcone looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Furio Falcone has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Falcone throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Falcone looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Falcone missing with knees to the body.
Falcone tries to land knees in the clinch but Liddel avoids the damage to the body.
Liddel is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Falcone.
Falcone utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Falcone is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Liddel blocks it with crossed arms.
Falcone scores a nice knee to the body.
Falcone pushes off an throws an elbow but Liddel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Falcone.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Liddel in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Liddel blocks an elbow strike.
Falcone landing knees to the head.
Falcone lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Liddel or not.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Falcone just misses with a elbow thrown towards Liddel's brow.
Falcone throws an elbow that misses.
Liddel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Liddel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Falcone moves into range and clinches up with Liddel.
Falcone lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liddel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liddel blocks the elbow strike.
Falcone looking to throw knees to the head but Liddel is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcone trying to land knees to the body.
Falcone misses with an elbow over the top.
Liddel takes an elbow to the temple.
Liddel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Falcone up against the cage.
Falcone lands a damaging elbow.
Falcone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Liddel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Falcone is looking to control Liddel's arms but Liddel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Falcone has his back to the cage.
Falcone misses with a punch to the body.
Liddel avoiding damage as Falcone throws knees to the body.
Liddel is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Liddel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Falcone is keeping busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Liddel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Falcone landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Furio Falcone dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jambo Liddel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Liddel tries a head kick but it misses.
Liddel doesn't manage to clinch there - Falcone circles away.
Liddel tries to score with a low kick but Falcone moves his leg out of the way.
Furio Falcone is winning the standup battle so far.
Liddel throws a head kick that half lands.
Jambo Liddel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Falcone throws a sloppy head kick and Liddel moves out of range easily.
Liddel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Falcone throws a leg kick but Liddel checks it.
Falcone is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Falcone throws a leg kick but Liddel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Falcone throws a low kick but Liddel avoids it.
Falcone scores with a hook to the body. Liddel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Liddel throws a front kick aimed at Falcone's knee but Falcone avoids it well.
Falcone swats away the attempt to clinch by Liddel.
Liddel swats away the attempt to clinch by Falcone.
Falcone attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Falcone fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Liddel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddel blocks a head kick by Falcone.
Falcone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Liddel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Falcone tries to close the distance and clinch but Liddel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Falcone lands with a thumping leg kick.
Falcone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Liddel stalks Falcone and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Falcone's face. Falcone staggers backwards, shaken.
Falcone throws a leg kick that is checked
and Liddel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Liddel clinches up against the cage.
Liddel misses with a knee strike.
Liddel is looking to break free of the clinch but Falcone has double underhooks.
Liddel dodges an elbow strike from Falcone.
Falcone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Liddel blocks it with crossed arms.
Falcone tries a knee to the head but Liddel blocks it.
Liddel managing to block the knees to the body from Falcone.
Liddel prevents a body shot from Falcone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcone leaning his opponent against the cage.
Falcone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Liddel tries to break the clinch but Falcone is controlling the position.
Liddel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Falcone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liddel pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Falcone back to the cage. Liddel follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falcone rushes Liddel and presses him up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Falcone.
Liddel avoids a wild elbow strike from Falcone.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Falcone.
Falcone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Liddel avoids it.
Liddel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Falcone misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Falcone.
Liddel leaning against his opponent.
Falcone putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Liddel in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Liddel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Falcone taking a breather.
Falcone landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Falcone.
Falcone tries a body shot but Liddel blocks it.
Falcone missing with knees to the body.
Falcone lands a damaging elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falcone tries a knee to the head but Liddel blocks it.
Falcone lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Falcone comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Falcone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Liddel.
Liddel is looking to break free of the clinch but Falcone has double underhooks.
Falcone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Liddel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Falcone throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Furio Falcone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddel is trying to maintain a safe position but Falcone gets an underhook and turns Liddel into the cage.
Liddel letting Falcone take a breather here.
Falcone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Liddel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jambo Liddel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liddel looking to throw knees to the head but Falcone is blocking nicely.
Falcone creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Falcone looking to stall.
A knee to the head by Falcone.
Falcone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Falcone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Falcone lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Falcone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Liddel is defending well for now.
Liddel avoids the elbow strike from Falcone, against the cage.
Falcone pushes off an throws an elbow but Liddel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Furio Falcone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Falcone 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Furio Falcone!
Furio Falcone was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Fleming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yokkao Kaennorsing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fleming's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, T.N.T.. The crowd seem to be enjoying Kaennorsing's choice of entrance music: Jungle Boogie. Yokkao Kaennorsing 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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Fleming!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yokkao Kaennorsing!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaennorsing looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters circling - Fleming throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fleming tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fleming fails with the takedown.
Fleming takes one on the button.
Fleming moves into the clinch successfully.
Fleming goes for a takedown attempt but Kaennorsing pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kaennorsing misses with a head kick.
Fleming falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kaennorsing counters with a nice body shot.
Kaennorsing lands with a kick to the temple. Fleming shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kaennorsing tries a head kick but it misses.
Fleming will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Fleming. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fleming wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaennorsing fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fleming has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fleming tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kaennorsing paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kaennorsing throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fleming thows a body shot but no joy.
Scott Fleming seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaennorsing digs a good hook to Fleming's body.
Fleming tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kaennorsing manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fleming moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fleming avoids the head kick by Kaennorsing.
Kaennorsing throws a shot to the body.
Fleming misses with a double jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kaennorsing.
Fleming tries to close the distance and clinch but Kaennorsing swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaennorsing fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fleming has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kaennorsing.
Fleming moves to clinch but Kaennorsing breaks away
and Kaennorsing counters with a nice leg kick.
Fleming scores with a leg kick.
Fleming tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kaennorsing works the jab nicely.
Fleming scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fleming looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kaennorsing is avoiding damage well.
Kaennorsing is looking for a sweep.
Kaennorsing holding on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaennorsing is looking to regain half guard here but Fleming keeps moving and retains side control.
Fleming lands some shots froms side control.
Fleming throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Fleming throws a strike aimed at the side of Kaennorsing's head but Kaennorsing avoids it well.
Fleming working the ground and pound from side control.
Fleming throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Fleming throws an elbow but Kaennorsing slips to the side and avoids it well.
Fleming tries to score with some ground and pound. Kaennorsing controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Fleming is working Kaennorsing over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kaennorsing is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fleming connects with a decent elbow.
Fleming 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fleming in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleming working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fleming wants to control but Kaennorsing is keeping him busy.
Kaennorsing wants to control but Fleming postures up.
Fleming fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Fleming is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kaennorsing has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kaennorsing tries to improve position but can't.
The strikes coming from Fleming are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kaennorsing parries the strikes from Fleming easily there. Fleming is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kaennorsing to escape.
Check out the look on Fleming's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fleming trying to control the position but Kaennorsing is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Fleming dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kaennorsing throws a chopping leg kick but Fleming manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kaennorsing defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fleming.
Fleming looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaennorsing is just out of range.
Fleming misses the shot to the body.
Kaennorsing throws a push kick but Fleming slaps the foot to one side.
Kaennorsing misses with a head kick.
Fleming shoots in for a takedown but Kaennorsing shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab from Fleming does it's job there.
Kaennorsing throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kaennorsing throws a leg kick which misses Fleming's front leg but catches the back leg as Fleming tries to avoid it.
Kaennorsing moves out of range of the leg kick from Fleming.
Kaennorsing looks to land a combination but Fleming avoids it well.
Kaennorsing lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kaennorsing scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fleming in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaennorsing thumps Fleming with a low kick.
Fleming throws a leg kick
and Kaennorsing counters with a good, hard body kick but Fleming shrugs it off.
Fleming is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fleming attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fleming misses with a wild body shot.
Fleming tries to clinch but Kaennorsing is having none of it.
Kaennorsing stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fleming.
Fleming doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fleming takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Fleming. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaennorsing scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kaennorsing has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kaennorsing there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kaennorsing avoids the body shot from Fleming.
Fleming throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fleming takes a swing at Kaennorsing's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fleming. Kaennorsing does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fleming misses with a low kick.
Yokkao Kaennorsing seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kaennorsing fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fleming has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaennorsing pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fleming tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kaennorsing swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice defenses there by Kaennorsing.
Fleming attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fleming tries a head kick but it misses.
Fleming moves out of range as Kaennorsing throws a body kick.
Kaennorsing pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fleming tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kaennorsing swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fleming lands with a good body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kaennorsing.
Yokkao Kaennorsing is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fleming looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaennorsing turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fleming throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fleming is looking to score with low kicks.
Fleming misses with a low kick.
Fleming shoots in and drives through. Kaennorsing sprawls well.
Fleming fails with the takedown.
Kaennorsing misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fleming misses with an uppercut
and Kaennorsing counters with an outside leg kick.
Kaennorsing digs a good body shot into Fleming's ribs.
Fleming misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaennorsing.
Kaennorsing with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaennorsing cracks the inside of Fleming's front leg.
Fleming checks the leg kick nicely there.
A punch combination from Fleming misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kaennorsing.
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!
Fleming misses with a wild combination.
Fleming is looking to wear down Kaennorsing with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kaennorsing looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Kaennorsing.
Fleming moves away from the strike by Kaennorsing.
Fleming fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaennorsing throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fleming feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kaennorsing's calf.
Fleming thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yokkao Kaennorsing will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Fleming fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Fleming misses the target.
Nice takedown defense from Kaennorsing. No joy for Fleming on that attempt.
Fleming checks a low kick from Kaennorsing.
Fleming closes the distance and clinches up with Kaennorsing, looking for a takedown. Fleming pushes Kaennorsing against the cage but Kaennorsing circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fleming throws a front kick aimed at Kaennorsing's knee but Kaennorsing avoids it well.
Fleming just misses with a punch to the body.
Fleming misses with a wild body shot.
Fleming shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Fleming. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fleming pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kaennorsing is out of range and Fleming settles back down.
Fleming takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fleming takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kaennorsing explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fleming just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Kaennorsing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kaennorsing scores with a nice strike.
Kaennorsing throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fleming checks the leg kick.
Fleming checks a low kick from Kaennorsing.
Fleming swings for the body but Kaennorsing moves out of range.
Fleming lands with a nice body punch.
Fleming scores with a jab to the body.
Fleming blocks a head kick by Kaennorsing.
Fleming attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kaennorsing pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kaennorsing misses with a low kick.
Fleming scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaennorsing tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fleming fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kaennorsing works Fleming's body with a nice hook.
Kaennorsing tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fleming takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaennorsing pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fleming is out of range and Kaennorsing settles back down.
Kaennorsing throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A head kick misses from Kaennorsing.
Kaennorsing is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A slow jab from Fleming misses its intended target.
Kaennorsing ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kaennorsing is looking to clinch.
Fleming staying out of range there.
Donk. Fleming catches Kaennorsing right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaennorsing keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fleming shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kaennorsing defends it nicely.
Kaennorsing has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fleming is looking to score with low kicks.
Kaennorsing lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fleming throws a looping overhand right but Kaennorsing ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fleming is defended easily by Kaennorsing.
Kaennorsing misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fleming connects with a body shot that sends Kaennorsing's belly button to the back.
Kaennorsing lands a leg kick that knocks Fleming off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaennorsing lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kaennorsing misses with a body shot.
Fleming is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kaennorsing sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kaennorsing lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kaennorsing throws a sloppy head kick and Fleming moves out of range easily.
Fleming will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fleming shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kaennorsing sprawls well. Kaennorsing wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fleming gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fleming is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaennorsing throws a leg kick but Fleming moved away.
Kaennorsing throws a nice looking combination but Fleming bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An inside leg kick lands from Fleming.
Kaennorsing throws a leg kick which misses Fleming's front leg but catches the back leg as Fleming tries to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yokkao Kaennorsing comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kaennorsing has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yokkao Kaennorsing!
Yokkao Kaennorsing very nearly forgot to thank TFP Graphics - Pit Inc amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yoshiro Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kung Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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205 lbs
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217 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yoshiro Gomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Kung Lao!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gomi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gomi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lao counters with a left to the body.
Lao tries to keep at a distance but Gomi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lao stops a takedown attempt from Gomi.
Gomi trying to control the position but instead, Lao has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gomi into the cage.
Gomi takes a shot to the head.
Lao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gomi jumps guard but Lao stands there with Gomi around his waist. Gomi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lao throws a head punch that misses.
Lao slowing the pace effectively.
Gomi fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshiro Gomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lao breaks from the clinch.
Gomi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gomi trying to control the position from guard on top but Lao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomi postures up in Lao's guard and throws a big left but Lao blocks it.
Gomi trying to control but Lao is working from the bottom.
Gomi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lao wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomi trying to move into half guard but instead Lao has managed to sweep!
Gomi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gomi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lao wants to control but Gomi is having none of it.
Lao is squirming around, avoiding Gomi's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gomi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gomi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lao is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lao and Gomi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lao some visible discomfort.
Gomi tries for a kimura but Lao is defending well.
Gomi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gomi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lao is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gomi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lao has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gomi is working away from the top position though.
Gomi is trying to work for a kimura but Lao is defending well.
Gomi wants to pass the guard but Lao is defending well.
Gomi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lao wants to improve his position but Gomi is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshiro Gomi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gomi tries for a takedown but Lao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gomi has a takedown stuffed.
Lao thumps Gomi with a low kick.
Lao throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gomi.
It looks like Yoshiro Gomi has been cut.
Yoshiro Gomi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomi staying out of range there.
Gomi wants to clinch up but Lao keeps it at a distance.
Lao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gomi tries to clinch up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yoshiro Gomi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gomi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gomi being controlled here momentarily.
Gomi postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi trying to control but Lao is working from the bottom.
Gomi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lao is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lao has escaped and now he's on top!
Gomi keeping full guard, as Lao tries to pass.
Lao is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gomi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lao would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lao is looking to chop away at Gomi's legs.
Gomi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gomi lands in his opponent's guard.
Lao is trying to control the position but Gomi postures up.
Lao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gomi wants to control from the top but Lao keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gomi is aware though and is defending well.
Lao is looking for a triangle here but Gomi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gomi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gomi wants to control but Lao is keeping him busy.
Gomi working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomi throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gomi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gomi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lao sneaks back into half guard.
Gomi is trying to control. Lao wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lao tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gomi has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gomi misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kung Lao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yoshiro Gomi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Gomi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lao wants it to stay on the feet.
Gomi ducks right into an uppercut from Lao.
Gomi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lao.
Lao swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gomi.
Gomi takes a swing at Lao's ribcage but misses.
Gomi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lao counters with a head kick.
Kung Lao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lao swats away the attempt to clinch by Gomi.
Gomi looks for a takedown but Lao sprawls well.
Gomi tries to close the distance and clinch but Lao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lao lands a really nice looking cross but Gomi seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lao counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshiro Gomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lao swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kung Lao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gomi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lao sprawls well. Lao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gomi gets slowly back to his feet.
Yoshiro Gomi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gomi moves in looking to clinch but Lao pushes him off.
A big left from Lao misses.
Lao throws the kick towards the body but Gomi avoids it.
Lao missing with a left hand there. Gomi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lao thumps Gomi with a low kick.
Gomi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lao. That one must have hurt.
Lao clobbers Gomi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lao throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lao throws a good cross that connects.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lao.
A shot to the body from Gomi misses
and Lao counters with a body kick that stops Gomi in his tracks momentarily.
Lao moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lao throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gomi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lao counters with a stiff right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lao.
Lao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gomi fails with a takedown attempt.
Gomi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lao.
A solid body kick from Lao.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lao.
Gomi walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao scores with a jab to the body.
Gomi takes one to the chin there.
Lao rushes Gomi and presses him up against the cage.
Lao scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gomi stalling in the clinch but Lao improves position.
Lao tries to throw a body punch but Gomi avoids it by throwing Lao back against the cage.
Lao tries to land knees in the clinch but Gomi avoids the damage to the body.
Gomi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gomi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gomi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laos head.
Gomi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lao scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gomi looking to slow down the pace here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Lao.
Lao working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gomi trying to control the position but instead, Lao has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gomi into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lao lands with a left to the head.
Gomi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gomi or not.
Lao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lao lands a big head kick that sends Gomi tumbling to the mat! Lao takes a step backwards and waves Gomi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gomi is rocked!
Lao lands an overhand right.
Oh Gomi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lao takes a swing at Gomi's ribcage but misses.
Lao leaves Gomi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gomi seems to have got his legs back now.
Lao moves into range and clinches up with Gomi.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gomi struggles to land a body shot inside as Lao controls his hands.
Gomi taking a breather.
Lao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lao can't find room to land a body shot as Gomi controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kung Lao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lao has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kung Lao!
An out of breath Kung Lao 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Andres Machete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Potkukelkka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machete's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sandstorm - Darude. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as James Potkukelkka enters the cage!
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154 lbs
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andres Machete!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Potkukelkka!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machete gets caught napping as Potkukelkka dives in and scores a takedown. Machete manages to retain guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Potkukelkka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Potkukelkka passes Machete's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Potkukelkka trying to control the action but Machete is working from the bottom.
Potkukelkka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Machete's head.
Potkukelkka has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Potkukelkka dominating with strikes here.
Potkukelkka lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Machete hang on?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Potkukelkka can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Machete is looking to escape.
Machete is looking to improve his position but Potkukelkka isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potkukelkka lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Potkukelkka has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Machete's face.
Machete is in a horrible position here. Potkukelkka smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Potkukelkka looking to finish Machete with some ground and pound. This is bad for Machete!
Potkukelkka throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Potkukelkka dominating with strikes here.
Potkukelkka lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potkukelkka landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Potkukelkka lands a heavy elbow.
Machete is rocked!
Potkukelkka drops a big elbow. That's hurt Machete! More shots from Potkukelkka and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Potkukelkka!
A relieved looking James Potkukelkka thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jonnie Boardwalk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Birigiz Ignatiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Birigiz Ignatiev has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jonnie Boardwalk's chin.
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141 lbs
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145 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonnie Boardwalk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Birigiz Ignatiev!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ignatiev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boardwalk checks a low kick from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boardwalk is able to avoid easily.
Boardwalk throws a jab when Ignatiev was well out of range.
Boardwalk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ignatiev moves away.
Boardwalk misses the shot to the body.
Boardwalk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ignatiev was well out of range. Poor timing from Boardwalk.
A clash of legs there as Boardwalk blocks the low kick.
Ignatiev takes a swing at Boardwalk's ribcage but misses.
Ignatiev looks for the body kick but Boardwalk saw that one coming.
Boardwalk checks the leg kick.
Boardwalk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ignatiev throws a head kick but Boardwalk moves out of range.
Ignatiev is looking to chop away at Boardwalk's legs.
That kick from Ignatiev tenderised Boardwalk's leg. Boardwalk is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Boardwalk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ignatiev lands a jab to Boardwalk's midsection.
Ignatiev throws a push kick but Boardwalk slaps the foot to one side.
Boardwalk just misses with a punch to the body.
Ignatiev connects with an inside leg kick.
Boardwalk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ignatiev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boardwalk blocks the body kick.
Ignatiev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ignatiev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Birigiz Ignatiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Boardwalk. Beautiful body shot.
Boardwalk misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Boardwalk.
Ignatiev misses with a leg kick.
Ignatiev throws a head kick but Boardwalk moves out of range.
Boardwalk works Ignatiev's body with a nice hook.
Boardwalk checks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatiev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ignatiev lands with a kick to the temple. Boardwalk shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ignatiev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ignatiev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Boardwalk checks it well.
Birigiz Ignatiev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ignatiev misses with a low kick.
Ignatiev misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev misses with a shot to the body
letting Boardwalk counter with a right hand.
Boardwalk scores with a jab to the body.
Boardwalk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ignatiev.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ignatiev, right into the meat.
No joy there for Boardwalk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boardwalk lands with a nice body punch.
A slow jab from Boardwalk misses its intended target.
Ignatiev connects with a solid leg kick.
Ignatiev does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Boardwalk is looking to wear down Ignatiev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ignatiev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ignatiev tries to score with a low kick but Boardwalk moves his leg out of the way.
Ignatiev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Boardwalk is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Boardwalk.
Boardwalk connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ignatiev wants to slow Boardwalk down by chopping away at his legs.
Ignatiev throws out a leg kick but Boardwalk moves out of range and Ignatiev only half commits.
Ignatiev thumps Boardwalk with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ignatiev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ignatiev ducks under a wild hook from Boardwalk.
Good work by Boardwalk as he checks the leg kick.
Ignatiev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ignatiev takes one on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Boardwalk.
A good leg kick by Ignatiev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Birigiz Ignatiev dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ignatiev 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 Boardwalk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Boardwalk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ignatiev is looking to score with low kicks.
Boardwalk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ignatiev. Ignatiev obviously looking to wear him down.
Boardwalk avoids the head kick by Ignatiev.
Ignatiev throws a solid leg kick but Boardwalk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ignatiev.
Boardwalk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boardwalk throws a jab when Ignatiev was well out of range.
Ignatiev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ignatiev is looking to land body kicks.
Boardwalk's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Boardwalk duly obliges.
Boardwalk moves out of range of the body kick.
Birigiz Ignatiev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ignatiev throws a leg kick but Boardwalk sees it coming and moves out of range.
Boardwalk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatiev connects with an inside leg kick.
Boardwalk stuns Ignatiev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boardwalk looks to score with a jab to the body but Ignatiev is just out of range.
Ignatiev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ignatiev defending well as Boardwalk loads up on a big left hand.
Boardwalk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ignatiev was well out of range. Poor timing from Boardwalk.
Horrible takedown by Boardwalk or perhaps it was just good defense by Ignatiev which made him look bad.
Boardwalk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ignatiev. Ignatiev obviously looking to wear him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ignatiev.
Boardwalk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ignatiev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ignatiev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boardwalk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ignatiev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boardwalk.
Boardwalk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boardwalk checks a leg kick.
Boardwalk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good leg kick by Ignatiev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by Boardwalk.
Ignatiev throws a series of punches but Boardwalk avoids them all with ease.
Horrible takedown by Boardwalk or perhaps it was just good defense by Ignatiev which made him look bad.
Ignatiev throws the kick towards the body but Boardwalk avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boardwalk looks to score with a jab to the body but Ignatiev is just out of range.
Boardwalk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice straight punches there by Boardwalk. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boardwalk.
Ignatiev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boardwalk takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ignatiev feints and then cracks Boardwalk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boardwalk down.
Ignatiev misses the shot to the body.
Boardwalk fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonnie Boardwalk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boardwalk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boardwalk is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ignatiev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Ignatiev.
Boardwalk lands with an uppercut that bounces Ignatiev off the cage and back into range.
Boardwalk misses the shot to the body.
Ignatiev is looking to slow Boardwalk down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ignatiev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ignatiev misses with a body shot.
Boardwalk looks to score with a jab to the body but Ignatiev is just out of range.
Boardwalk 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ignatiev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boardwalk.
Ignatiev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boardwalk lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Birigiz Ignatiev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ignatiev scores with a jab to the body.
Boardwalk just misses with a punch to the body.
Ignatiev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ignatiev misses with a kick to the body.
Ignatiev tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck for Boardwalk with that takedown attempt.
Ignatiev slips under a jab from Boardwalk.
Ignatiev misses with a low kick.
Ignatiev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boardwalk is able to avoid easily.
Boardwalk with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ignatiev counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Boardwalk is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Boardwalk avoids the head kick by Ignatiev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatiev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boardwalk throws a body punch but Ignatiev moves out of range.
Boardwalk tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ignatiev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boardwalk avoids the head kick by Ignatiev.
Ignatiev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boardwalk moves out of range of the body kick from Ignatiev.
Boardwalk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ignatiev.
Ignatiev throws a leg kick but Boardwalk checks it.
Boardwalk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boardwalk misses the shot to the body.
Boardwalk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignatiev manages to avoid it.
Boardwalk blocks a head kick by Ignatiev.
Boardwalk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ignatiev is looking to clinch but Boardwalk is avoiding it.
Ignatiev jabs Boardwalk right on the nose. Boardwalk blinks but takes it well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boardwalk is defended easily by Ignatiev.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonnie Boardwalk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Boardwalk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ignatiev was well out of range. Poor timing from Boardwalk.
A slow jab from Boardwalk misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boardwalk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boardwalk moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boardwalk throws a body punch but Ignatiev moves out of range.
Ignatiev bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ignatiev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boardwalk was well out of range. Poor timing from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boardwalk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ignatiev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boardwalk.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ignatiev.
Ignatiev scores with a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ignatiev.
Ignatiev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jonnie Boardwalk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ignatiev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignatiev tries to clinch but Boardwalk moves out of range.
Ignatiev throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Boardwalk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ignatiev moves away.
Boardwalk misses with a hook to the body
and Ignatiev counters with a good low kick that Boardwalk was not able to check.
Boardwalk throws a jab but it's blocked by Ignatiev.
Ignatiev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boardwalk.
Boardwalk blocks a head kick by Ignatiev.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boardwalk tries for a takedown but Ignatiev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boardwalk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Boardwalk. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Ignatiev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Birigiz Ignatiev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ignatiev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Birigiz Ignatiev!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raphael Nero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominickoy Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Maia's choice of entrance music: techno viking. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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197 lbs
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203 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raphael Nero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dominickoy Maia!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia fails with a takedown attempt.
Maia tries for a takedown but Nero circles away easily
and Nero counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maia has his takedown stuffed
and Nero counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Maia's guard now.
Raphael Nero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominickoy Maia.
Nero is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nero with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nero cracks Maia with a solid left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nero working some strikes from top position.
Maia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nero gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maia working for a triangle but Nero defends it easily.
Maia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nero passes Maia's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nero performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nero is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maia has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maia is staying active underneath Nero, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maia wants to get back to full guard.
Nero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maia keeps working.
Maia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nero landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nero scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Maia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nero pulls his head out easily.
Nero is looking to take a break and control but Maia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nero connects with a nice short shot to Maia's temple.
Maia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nero trying to control the action but Maia is working from the bottom.
Maia manages to get to full guard.
Nero wants to control from the top but Maia keeps moving.
Maia keeping full guard, as Nero tries to pass.
Maia is looking for a triangle but Nero pushes his legs off easily.
Nero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maia wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia has an active guard here but Nero has managed to pass into half guard.
Nero looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nero is trying to work for a kimura but Maia is defending well.
Nero trying to mount his opponent but Maia defends it.
Maia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nero pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nero lands a nice short elbow.
Maia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nero lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maia wants to sweep but no luck.
Maia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nero defends well.
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!
Nero connects with a couple of short punches.
Nero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maia is keeping the position for now.
Maia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nero gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nero lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nero content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Maia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nero defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nero's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael Nero dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Maia has his takedown stuffed
and Nero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Dominickoy Maia has been cut.
Maia has his takedown stuffed
and Nero counters with a nice body shot.
Maia misses with a takedown attempt
and Nero counters with a right hand to the body.
Raphael Nero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominickoy Maia.
Nero closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Maia to the mat! Maia manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nero trying to control the position from guard on top but Maia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maia looking for subs off his back but Nero has passed one foot through into half guard.
Nero is looking for a kimura here.
Ground and pound from Nero.
Maia is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nero lands with a punch from half guard.
Maia is refusing to be controlled, as Nero sits in half guard.
Maia is defending against the submission attempts here by Nero.
Nero is taking a breather. Maia says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nero scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Maia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nero pulls his head out easily.
Maia looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nero scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nero is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nero working over Maia with some ground and pound. Maia looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nero content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nero is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maia sees it coming and defends easily.
Nice strikes from Nero there.
Nero is looking to take a break and control but Maia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nero is working for a kimura but Maia is defending it quite comfortably.
Nero is trying to control. Maia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia actively working from the bottom here.
Maia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nero lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Maia is rocked!
Maia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nero performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nero scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nero prevents Maia from improving his position.
Nero is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maia defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nero is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maia has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maia wants to get back to full guard.
Nero 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.
Nero is looking to advance position but Maia won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Maia tries to roll over but Nero keeps him under control.
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!
Nero is keen to just control but Maia is a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maia works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nero wants to control from the top but Maia keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael Nero dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dominickoy Maia's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Maia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nero counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Maia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nero passes Maia's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Maia looking for submissions off his back.
Nero is trying to control. Maia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Nero seems content to control.
Nero looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Maia with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maia keeps working.
Ground and pound from Nero.
Nero seems to be working for a kimura but Maia defends the submission attempt.
Nero looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Maia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nero defends well.
Maia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nero trying to control the position from guard on top but Maia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nero's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nero keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maia's head.
Raphael Nero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nero keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maia's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nero's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nero landing with the ground and pound.
Maia is still in real trouble! Can Nero finish him?
Nero connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nero gets to his feet and stands over Maia, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Maia felt that one! Nero unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Maia from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raphael Nero!
A very excited looking Raphael Nero made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luka Beck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michaels has chosen Gimme Shelter as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Luka Beck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karl Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beck throws a series of punches but Michaels moves out of range.
Michaels looks for the body kick but Beck saw that one coming.
Beck lands a nice shot to the body.
Michaels connects with a right hand. Beck shakes it off.
Beck wants to clinch.
Michaels misses with an uppercut. Beck saw that one coming.
Michaels waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beck.
Beck goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Michaels avoids the head kick by Beck.
A big right from Michaels misses.
Beck punishes Michaels's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice combination there by Michaels.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Michaels takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Michaels blocks a jab.
Michaels on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beck scoring well with a low kick there.
Michaels swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Michaels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Michaels throws a head kick but Beck moves out of range.
Beck catches Michaels with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Michaels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beck misses with a low kick.
Beck connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Beck misses with a straight left.
Michaels bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice body kick there by Beck.
Michaels scores with a kick to the midsection.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Beck misses.
Karl Michaels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beck throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Michaels throws the left hand but Beck avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beck staying out of range there.
Beck looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Beck bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Michaels takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Beck throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A jab from Beck misses.
Michaels takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Beck moves out of range of the strikes.
Beck takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Beck works Michaels's body with a nice hook.
Beck throws an overhand right that lands on Michaels's shoulder, as Michaels tries to avoid the shot.
Karl Michaels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beck blocks the body kick.
Beck buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Michaels moves out of range as Beck throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Michaels.
Michaels takes one to the side of the head.
Michaels misses with a straight left.
Michaels moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Michaels pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Michaels uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beck.
Beck on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Michaels. Michaels obviously looking to wear him down.
Beck slips a straight right by Michaels.
A head kick by Michaels misses
and Beck counters with an outside leg kick.
Beck lands with a thumping leg kick.
Beck lands a right hook 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!
Beck throws the kick towards the body but Michaels avoids it.
Beck wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Beck getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beck buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Beck feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Michaels's calf.
Michaels throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Beck slips a jab from Michaels.
Michaels avoids a kick to the body.
Michaels shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Beck tries to move into range but Michaels moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Michaels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beck.
Beck moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Beck is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Michaels.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Michaels checks a leg kick nicely.
Beck keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Michaels.
Beck fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Michaels has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luka Beck dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Michaels blocks a head kick by Beck.
Beck scores with a decent looking hook.
Michaels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beck throws a sloppy head kick and Michaels moves out of range easily.
Michaels circles away from the clinch attempt.
Michaels misses with a body punch
and Beck counters with a nice body shot.
Beck blocks a head kick by Michaels.
Beck throws a head kick that Michaels semi-blocks.
It looks like Karl Michaels has been cut.
Beck thows a leg kick but Michaels checks it
and Michaels counters with a stiff right hand.
Beck tries for a takedown but Michaels sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michaels blocks a jab.
Beck lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Michaels works Beck's body with a nice hook.
Beck throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beck shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Beck here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Beck wants to take a breather but Michaels is having none of it.
Michaels is concentrating on defense, preventing Beck from advancing position.
Beck not doing much here.
Michaels is looking to control Beck's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Michaels avoid being mounted?
Michaels is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Beck is staying active.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Karl Michaels wasn't active enough on the ground.
Michaels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beck.
Michaels throws a poor cross that misses
and Beck counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Beck jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Michaels misses with a looping right.
Beck moves into range and connects with a jab.
Michaels just misses with a punch to the body.
Beck scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Michaels looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Beck doesn't manage to clinch there - Michaels circles away.
Beck scores with a punch to the head.
Michaels looks to land a right hand but Beck moved out of range.
Beck will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Beck thuds his right hand into Michaels's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Michaels's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beck displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Michaels throws out the jab.
Beck lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Michaels's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Beck connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Michaels scrambles back to his feet.
Michaels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beck moves away.
Beck lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Beck has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Beck.
Michaels can't break the clinch.
Michaels tries to break free but Beck pushes him back against the cage.
Michaels is trying to break the clinch but Beck is controlling him.
Beck throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Beck has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Michaels is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Beck trying to land knees to the body.
Beck changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Michaels fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luka Beck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beck is defended easily by Michaels.
Beck throws a big shot that misses.
Beck throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michaels stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Beck.
Luka Beck is winning the standup battle so far.
Beck throws a front kick that sends Michaels stumbling back into the cage.
Beck dodges the punch combination from Michaels.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Michaels on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A low kick from Beck is predictable there
and Michaels counters with a series of strikes. Beck will be more careful next time no doubt.
Beck clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luka Beck dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Karl Michaels's cut.
That's time! Beck's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Beck walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Beck is looking to clinch.
Beck on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Michaels throws a hook to the side of Beck's head but Beck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Michaels.
Beck listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Beck throws a looping overhand right but Michaels ducks down to avoid it.
Michaels has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Beck.
Michaels misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheers as Beck lands an impressive looking overhand right. Michaels doesn't seem phased though.
A leg kick checked by Michaels.
An inside leg kick lands from Beck.
Michaels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Michaels throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beck looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels misses with a hook to the body
and Beck counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Michaels cracks Beck with a right hand to the side of the head.
Beck lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Beck fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Michaels on the side of the head.
Beck misses with an uppercut.
Michaels sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Michaels takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Michaels loads up on a big right hand but Beck slips the punch.
Beck throws a head kick but Michaels moves out of range.
Beck ducks under a wild hook from Michaels.
Beck delivers a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michaels throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Beck counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice cross by Beck.
Beck lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beck lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Michaels moves out of range as Beck throws a body kick.
Beck scores with a nice strike.
Michaels is rocked!
Beck shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Michaels is trying to defend but Beck finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Michaels is still in real trouble! Can Beck finish him?
Beck lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Michaels quite badly. Michaels pulls Beck in close trying to recover. Beck postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Michaels on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Michaels doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luka Beck!
Luka Beck made sure to mention his sponsor, TFP Graphics - Pit Inc in his post fight interview.
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