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IMMA 134: Stehling vs Esposito PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kublai Congo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janne Jakoavain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Congo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lil' Jamal - Genetic For Terror. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Good wrestling
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
26 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Kublai Congo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Janne Jakoavain!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Congo with that takedown attempt.
Congo just misses with a punch to the body.
Congo lands a nice shot to the body.
Kublai Congo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Congo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Congo misses with a shot to the body
and Jakoavain counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Congo blocks a head kick by Jakoavain.
Jakoavain throws a low kick but it's checked well by Congo.
Congo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jakoavain tries to clinch but Congo moves out of range.
Jakoavain gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Congo - that will leave a mark!
Jakoavain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Congo.
Nice uppercut there from Jakoavain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakoavain looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Congo tries to score with a low kick but Jakoavain moves his leg out of the way.
Jakoavain throws a body punch but Congo moves out of range.
Congo misses with a low kick as Jakoavain jumps back.
Jakoavain throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Congo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jakoavain checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jakoavain wants to clinch up but Congo keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circling - Congo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Janne Jakoavain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jakoavain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Congo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Congo scores with a hook to the body. Jakoavain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Congo misses with a wild body shot.
Congo swats away the attempt to clinch by Jakoavain.
A shot to the liver by Congo. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jakoavain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Congo is looking to chop away at Jakoavain's legs.
Jakoavain moves into range and clinches up with Congo.
Jakoavain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Congo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Congo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Congo swings wildly with an uppercut but Jakoavain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jakoavain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jakoavain throws a nice inside leg kick.
Congo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jakoavain tries to clinch up but Congo circles away and keeps his distance.
Jakoavain lands a nice looking body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Congo feints and then cracks Jakoavain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jakoavain down.
Jakoavain doesn't manage to clinch there - Congo circles away.
Jakoavain wants to clinch
and Congo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jakoavain controls Congo momentarily but Congo frees himself.
Congo is looking to work some ground and pound but Jakoavain has wrist control.
Congo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Congo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Congo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jakoavain's head.
Congo postures up.
Congo trying to control the position from guard on top but Jakoavain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Congo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Congo throws a big right hand that misses.
Congo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Congo is working Jakoavain over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jakoavain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jakoavain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Congo.
Congo stays in close to Jakoavain's body and controls the position.
Jakoavain is looking to stand up but Congo isn't so interested in that idea.
Congo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Congo throws a big right hand that misses.
Jakoavain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Congo passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kublai Congo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A thudding body kick lands there by Congo!
Congo looks to score with a jab to the body but Jakoavain is just out of range.
Congo throws a poor cross that misses
and Congo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Congo is looking to wear down Jakoavain with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Congo throws a looping overhand right but Jakoavain ducks down to avoid it.
Jakoavain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jakoavain gets a clinch.
Congo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jakoavain lands with a left to the head.
Jakoavain has had enough of the clinch but Congo keeps him there for the moment.
Congo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jakoavains head.
Jakoavain wants to get back to striking at distance but Congo won't allow it.
Jakoavain misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Congo tries to throw a body punch but Jakoavain avoids it by throwing Congo back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Congo.
A bit of stalling here from Congo.
Congo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jakoavain is struggling to control the position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jakoavain as Congo tries to tie him up.
Congo missing with knees to the body.
Congo looking to stall.
Congo tries to work over Jakoavain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Congo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jakoavain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Congo wants to take the fight to the mat but Jakoavain manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Congo has a couple of punches blocked by Jakoavain.
Jakoavain struggles to land a body shot inside as Congo controls his hands.
Jakoavain working hard to break the clinch.
Congo swings wildly with an uppercut but Jakoavain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jakoavain gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Congo.
Congo prevents Jakoavain from breaking the clinch.
Congo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jakoavain prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kublai Congo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Congo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Congo tries to work over Jakoavain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Congo lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakoavain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Congo.
Jakoavain presses Congo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jakoavain managing to block the knees to the body from Congo.
Congo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jakoavain after a bit of a struggle.
Congo tries to throw a body punch but Jakoavain avoids it by throwing Congo back against the cage.
Congo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jakoavain fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jakoavain swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Congo is defended easily by Jakoavain.
Jakoavain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Congo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jakoavain with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Congo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jakoavain moves away.
Jakoavain throws a head kick but Congo moves out of range.
Jakoavain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jakoavain tries to clinch but Congo is having none of it.
That kick from Congo tenderised Jakoavain's leg. Jakoavain is trying to keep his angry face on.
Congo misses with a takedown attempt - Jakoavain sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jakoavain lands with a kick to the temple. Congo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Congo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jakoavain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Congo shoots in and gets a takedown into Jakoavain's guard.
Jakoavain is trying to keep Congo in close.
Jakoavain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kublai Congo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Congo. Jakoavain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Congo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Congo scores with a jab to the body.
Congo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jakoavain throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jakoavain moves into the clinch.
Jakoavain taking a breather.
Congo swings wildly with an uppercut but Jakoavain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Congo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jakoavain's elbow.
Jakoavain tries to work over Congo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jakoavain displaying some good clinch control by pressing Congo up against the cage.
Jakoavain prevents a body shot from Congo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Congo can't find room to land a body shot as Jakoavain controls the action.
Congo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jakoavain misses with a punch on the inside.
Jakoavain tries a body shot but Congo blocks it.
Jakoavain tries to stall but Congo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Congo misses with a body punch.
Congo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jakoavain swings wildly with an uppercut but Congo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Congo.
Congo is working for takedown but Jakoavain is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kublai Congo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jakoavain wants to get back to striking at distance but Congo won't allow it.
Jakoavain misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Congo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jakoavain pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Congo struggles to land a body shot inside as Jakoavain controls his hands.
Congo tries to work over Jakoavain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Congo prevents Jakoavain from breaking the clinch.
Congo misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Jakoavain on the inside.
Jakoavain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Congo shoots in and gets a takedown into Jakoavain's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jakoavain controls Congo momentarily but Congo frees himself.
Congo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Congo is looking to advance position but Jakoavain has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Jakoavain sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Congo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jakoavain controlling the pace for now.
Jakoavain trying to control but Congo is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Congo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kublai Congo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Congo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jakoavain wants to control the pace but Congo is squirming around nicely.
Janne Jakoavain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jakoavain raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Janne Jakoavain.
I think Congo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kublai Congo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maxence Laurentian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaw has chosen Body Head Bangerz - Can't Be Touched as his entrance music. Don Shaw is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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178 lbs
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maxence Laurentian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Don Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaw slips a jab from Laurentian.
Shaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shaw works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Laurentian looks to land a body kick but Shaw moved away.
Shaw throws a nice looking combination but Laurentian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shaw missing with a left hand there. Laurentian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shaw takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Laurentian's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shaw connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Laurentian scrambles back to his feet.
Shaw lands with an uppercut that bounces Laurentian off the cage and back into range.
Laurentian lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Laurentian connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaw cracks Laurentian with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Laurentian moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Laurentian fails to land.
Laurentian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laurentian connects with a single shot there.
Shaw looks to land a left hand but Laurentian moved out of range nicely.
Laurentian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Laurentian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shaw, pushing him back against the cage.
Shaw stalling.
Shaw is trying to break free.
Laurentian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Laurentian tries to work over Shaw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shaw stalling the fight.
Laurentian struggles to land a body shot inside as Shaw controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laurentian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shaw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Laurentian tries to break the clinch but Shaw is controlling the position.
Laurentian manages to break the clinch.
Laurentian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shaw throws out the jab.
Laurentian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Laurentian throws a big shot that misses.
Shaw changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laurentian avoids the head kick by Shaw.
Shaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Laurentian.
Shaw closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laurentian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shaw throws out the jab.
Jab, jab by Laurentian - just one landing.
Shaw cracks Laurentian with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Laurentian scores with a three punch combo!
Laurentian lands with a nice body punch.
Laurentian slips under a jab from Shaw.
Nice body punch from Laurentian.
A shot to the liver by Laurentian. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laurentian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shaw misses with an uppercut.
Laurentian takes a swing at Shaw's ribcage but misses.
Laurentian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Laurentian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laurentian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Laurentian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Laurentian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shaw.
Shaw throws the left hand but Laurentian avoids the punch easily.
Shaw misses with a looping left.
Laurentian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shaw.
Shaw scoring well with a low kick there.
Laurentian lands a nice shot to the body.
Shaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laurentian.
Shaw paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shaw lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Laurentian motions for Shaw to come forward. Laurentian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laurentian. Shaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laurentian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaw manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxence Laurentian dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Laurentian stalks Shaw and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shaw's face. Shaw staggers backwards, shaken.
A solid body kick from Laurentian.
Maxence Laurentian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laurentian jabs at Shaw's body.
Shaw throws a head kick but Laurentian moves out of range.
Shaw misses with a hook. Laurentian ducked under it nicely.
Laurentian feints a jab promting Shaw to slip. Laurentian then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shaw slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Don Shaw has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laurentian darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shaw's jab looks to have found its range, popping Laurentian under the eye.
Laurentian scores with a body shot.
Laurentian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Laurentian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shaw.
Shaw misses with a jab to the body
and Laurentian counters with an outside leg kick.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
Shaw scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Shaw misses.
Laurentian misses with a body shot.
Shaw rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Laurentian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shaw defending well as Laurentian loads up on a big left hand.
Laurentian throws a big shot that misses.
Shaw thuds his right hand into Laurentian's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shaw might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Laurentian misses with the combination.
Shaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shaw misses with a hook.
Don Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaw misses with a straight left.
Laurentian throws a big shot that misses.
Shaw pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laurentian cracks a nice hook into Shaw's ribs.
Shaw cracks Laurentian with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Laurentian.
Shaw loads up on a big right hand but Laurentian slips the punch.
Laurentian is looking to score with low kicks.
Laurentian misses with a hook. Shaw ducked under it nicely.
Laurentian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laurentian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from Laurentian. Those never looked like landing.
Laurentian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shaw swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Laurentian is looking to wear down Shaw with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Laurentian tries to clinch up but Shaw circles away and keeps his distance.
Laurentian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shaw paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laurentian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shaw. That did some damage!
Shaw fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Laurentian has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
No joy there for Laurentian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Laurentian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Laurentian misses with a wild body shot.
Laurentian scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Laurentian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shaw avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maxence Laurentian is winning the standup battle so far.
Laurentian looks to throw a body kick
and Shaw counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Laurentian is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Laurentian lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laurentian smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shaw lands a head kick. Laurentian smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw looks to land a left hand but Laurentian moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Shaw. That snapped Laurentian's head back.
Laurentian misses with a series of wild punches.
Shaw throws a head kick but Laurentian moves out of range.
Laurentian throws a shot from downtown. Shaw moves away and avoids it.
Laurentian cracks Shaw with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Laurentian throws a body punch but Shaw moves out of range.
Laurentian throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Shaw chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Laurentian can pounce on him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shaw connects with a body shot that sends Laurentian's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed right hand from Shaw misses the target.
Laurentian swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxence Laurentian dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Don Shaw's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A cross from Shaw lands.
Shaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Laurentian.
A shot to the liver by Shaw. Beautiful body shot.
Laurentian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shaw throws out the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laurentian.
Sloppy strikes from Laurentian. Those never looked like landing.
Shaw blocks a head kick by Laurentian.
Shaw scores with a sloppy right hand. Laurentian should have avoided that one.
Shaw takes one to the side of the head.
Shaw lands a head kick!
Laurentian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laurentian misses with a looping left.
Laurentian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shaw throws out the jab.
Shaw stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Laurentian throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Shaw 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.
Shaw scores with a nice head shot.
A punch combination from Laurentian misses.
Shaw connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Laurentian momentarily.
Shaw misses with a looping right.
Shaw lands with a kick to the temple. Laurentian shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A looping hook to the body misses from Shaw. Laurentian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shaw takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laurentian loads up on a big right hand but Shaw slips the punch.
Shaw thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Laurentian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Laurentian.
Shaw throws a lazy right hand but Laurentian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Shaw misses.
Laurentian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Laurentian moves into the clinch.
Laurentian lands a body shot.
Laurentian can't find room to land a body shot as Shaw controls the action.
Laurentian misses with a punch to the body.
Laurentian looking to stall.
Laurentian misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maxence Laurentian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shaw wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laurentian.
Shaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
Don Shaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shaw blocks a body shot from Laurentian.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shaw is trying to break the clinch but Laurentian is controlling him.
Shaw stalls.
Laurentian blocking some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laurentian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxence Laurentian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Laurentian 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxence Laurentian!
Maxence Laurentian seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eric Cartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rumina Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cartman comes to the cage accompanied by Santana Ft Everlast - Put Your Lights On. Sato has chosen Call to prayer of islam as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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36
185 lbs
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175 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eric Cartman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Rumina Sato!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartman throws a series of punches but Sato moves out of range.
Sato misses with a body kick.
Cartman tries a low kick but Sato avoids it.
Sato slips under a jab from Cartman.
Sloppy strikes from Cartman. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Sato.
Cartman swings for the body but Sato moves out of range.
Sato takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sato misses with a body kick.
Sato on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cartman. Cartman obviously looking to wear him down.
Sato throws a low kick, looking for Cartman's leg but Cartman calmly moves out of range.
Sato bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rumina Sato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sato but Sato pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sato leaves Cartman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato lands with a nice body punch.
Sato throws a series of punches but Cartman moves out of range.
Cartman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sato.
Sato takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cartman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cartman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sato looks to land a body kick but Cartman moved away.
That kick from Cartman tenderised Sato's leg. Sato is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sato.
Cartman avoids the head kick by Sato.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sato moves out of range as Cartman strikes.
Sato misses with a head kick.
Sato looks for the body kick but Cartman saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cartman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Horrible takedown by Cartman or perhaps it was just good defense by Sato which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Cartman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sato slips a jab and a cross from Cartman.
Cartman misses with a low kick.
Sato uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cartman.
Sato throws an overhand right that lands on Cartman's shoulder, as Cartman tries to avoid the shot.
Sato moves out of range as Cartman strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sato moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Cartman blocks the leg kick.
Cartman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sato.
Cartman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sato throws a head kick that Cartman semi-blocks.
Sato throws a head kick but Cartman moves out of range.
Cartman has a takedown stuffed.
Cartman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sato to score with a decent uppercut.
Sato tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Sato misses
and Cartman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sato avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sato is trying to control the position but Cartman postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartman passes into half guard.
Cartman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartman wants to control but Sato is keeping him busy.
Cartman is nestled in close to Sato, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sato wants to get back to his feet.
Cartman is keen to just control but Sato is a slippery customer.
Sato makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sato.
Cartman looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sato is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cartman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eric Cartman will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cartman misses with a wild body shot.
Sato throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rumina Sato seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cartman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sato moves away.
Sato fakes the leg kick and cracks Cartman in the body.
Sato will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sato!
Cartman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sato.
Sato takes a swing at Cartman's ribcage but misses.
Sato throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cartman wants to land a leg kick but Sato is out of range.
Sato stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cartman.
Sato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cartman manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sato. Cartman does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato misses with a head kick.
Cartman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sato goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sato throws a lazy uppercut
and Cartman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sato tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sato is on top in guard.
Sato controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cartman pulls Sato in close to prevent any damage.
Cartman 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.
Sato preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartman is pulling down on Sato's head. It's preventing any offense from Sato, at least for the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sato tries to stand but Cartman is controlling from the bottom.
Cartman looking for a sweep. Not yet Cartman, not yet.
Cartman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rumina Sato.
Cartman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cartman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sato throws a head kick that misses.
Sato throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cartman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cartman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sato bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cartman throws a leg kick but Sato checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cartman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sato throws out the jab.
Cartman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cartman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sato misses with a kick to the body.
Sato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cartman shoots in looking for a takedown. Sato tries to sprawl out of it but Cartman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sato manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sato scores with a head kick.
Cartman blocks a head kick by Sato.
Cartman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sato manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sato pulls Cartman in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cartman trying to control but Sato is working from the bottom.
Cartman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cartman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sato's head.
Sato wants to stand and escape but Cartman is having none of it.
Cartman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cartman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cartman won't allow Sato to sweep him here.
Sato is adopting a defensive guard.
Eric Cartman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cartman is working Sato over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Eric Cartman will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sato misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slow jab from Cartman misses its intended target.
Cartman lands with a straight right. Sato didn't see that one coming.
Sato wants to land a leg kick but Cartman is out of range.
Cartman lands a slapping body shot.
Cartman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sato's waist but Sato gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cartman off to one side.
Cartman throws a jab but it's blocked by Sato.
Cartman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sato with a jab.
Sato gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cartman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cartman trying to control the position from guard on top but Sato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato wants to sweep but no luck.
Sato has his hands on Cartman's head, controlling the position.
Cartman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sato looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cartman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sato wants to control but Cartman is keeping busy.
Cartman slips a nice elbow through Sato's hands, connecting with Sato's forehead.
Cartman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cartman thows a huge punch but Sato dodges it nicely.
Cartman prevents Sato from standing back up.
Rumina Sato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eric Cartman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartman controlling the action here.
Cartman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sato for as long as he can get away with.
Cartman stops Sato from getting back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Eric Cartman.
Sato misses with a head kick.
Cartman slips a jab from Sato.
Sato scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sato to score with a decent uppercut.
Sato missing with a left hand there. Cartman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cartman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sato throws a head kick that misses.
Sato looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cartman throws a leg kick which misses Sato's front leg but catches the back leg as Sato tries to avoid it.
Sato scores with a head kick. Cartman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cartman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sato to the ground. Cartman is now in Sato's guard.
Sato is trying to keep Cartman in close.
Sato wants to stand but Cartman is controlling the position.
Cartman sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sato wants to improve his position but instead Cartman has moved into half guard.
Sato pushes Cartman off and gets back to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Sato.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cartman.
Sato throws a lazy head kick
and Cartman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sato takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cartman is looking to advance position but Sato won't allow it.
Sato is trying to maintain the position but Cartman is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cartman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Cartman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cartman, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Cartman!
Eric Cartman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Suren Nazarethyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blackbeard The Pirate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nazarethyan's entrance music is Brennan Heart & Wildstylez - Lose My Mind. A fine choice. Blackbeard The Pirate has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Suren Nazarethyan's chin.
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150 lbs
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153 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Suren Nazarethyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blackbeard The Pirate!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Pirate avoids the body shot from Nazarethyan.
The Pirate throws a sloppy head kick and Nazarethyan moves out of range easily.
The Pirate fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nazarethyan is out of range.
Nice shot lands for The Pirate.
The Pirate throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nazarethyan.
The Pirate throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Pirate misses with a head kick.
Nazarethyan slips under a jab.
Nazarethyan drives through and clinches with The Pirate against the cage.
Nazarethyan stalling in the clinch but The Pirate improves position.
The Pirate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nazarethyan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Pirate holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The Pirate cracks Nazarethyan with a nice body shot.
The Pirate working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A body shot lands from Nazarethyan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nazarethyan wants to stall.
Nazarethyan has The Pirate pressed against the cage.
The Pirate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nazarethyan is trying to drag The Pirate to the mat but The Pirate just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The Pirate misses with a punch to the body.
Nazarethyan blocks a body shot from The Pirate.
The Pirate struggles to land a body shot inside as Nazarethyan controls his hands.
The Pirate misses with a punch on the inside.
Nazarethyan scores with a hook to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short right from Nazarethyan on the inside.
Nazarethyan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nazarethyan gets through The Pirate's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nazarethyan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazarethyan being controlled against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Nazarethyan as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Pirate struggles to land a body shot inside as Nazarethyan controls his hands.
Nice body punch from The Pirate - that landed with a thud.
Nazarethyan throws a punch but it's blocked by The Pirate.
Nazarethyan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Nazarethyan scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Nazarethyan.
The Pirate throws a punch but it's blocked by Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan is trying to stall.
The Pirate blocking some punches.
Nazarethyan blocks a body shot from The Pirate.
Nazarethyan letting The Pirate take a breather here.
Nazarethyan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from The Pirate fails to land.
Nazarethyan misses with a body punch.
Nazarethyan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The Pirate is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pirate controls Nazarethyan momentarily but Nazarethyan frees himself.
Nazarethyan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The Pirate keeping moving, preventing Nazarethyan from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Suren Nazarethyan just wasn't active enough.
Nazarethyan misses with a wild body shot.
Nazarethyan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nazarethyan throws a big shot that misses.
Nazarethyan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The Pirate throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Pirate displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nazarethyan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nazarethyan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Pirate was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazarethyan.
The Pirate loads up on a big right hand but Nazarethyan slips the punch.
Nazarethyan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Pirate manages to avoid it.
The Pirate swats away the attempt to clinch by Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan moves out of range as The Pirate strikes.
Nazarethyan swings away with a body shot that misses
and The Pirate counters with a nice leg kick.
The Pirate misses with a looping right.
Nazarethyan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
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!
Nazarethyan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Pirate, pushing him back against the cage.
Nazarethyan misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A hook to the body from The Pirate.
The Pirate works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nazarethyan taking a breather.
Nazarethyan pressing his opponent against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Nazarethyan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suren Nazarethyan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Nazarethyan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice shot by Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan lands a nice hook to The Pirate's body. The Pirate takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Pirate throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Pirate chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nazarethyan can pounce on him.
The Pirate throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Pirate throws a head kick that misses.
Blackbeard The Pirate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nazarethyan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Pirate moves away.
A shot to the body from Nazarethyan misses
enabling The Pirate to counter with a crisp jab.
Nazarethyan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Pirate.
Nazarethyan takes a swing at The Pirate's ribcage but misses.
Nice straight punches there by The Pirate. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of The Pirate.
Nazarethyan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nazarethyan scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nazarethyan. The Pirate does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Pirate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazarethyan was well out of range. Poor timing from The Pirate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pirate throws out a loose jab but Nazarethyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nazarethyan misses with a two punch combination.
The Pirate circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nazarethyan is looking to wear down The Pirate with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nazarethyan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nazarethyan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from The Pirate.
The Pirate swinging wildly here.
The Pirate throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Pirate tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nazarethyan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Pirate.
Nazarethyan takes a kick to the side of the head.
The Pirate throws the left hand but Nazarethyan avoids the punch easily.
The Pirate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nazarethyan.
The Pirate stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan clinches.
Suren Nazarethyan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The Pirate is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nazarethyan blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan blocks a body shot from The Pirate.
Nazarethyan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Pirate is looking to break free of the clinch but Nazarethyan has double underhooks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Pirate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Pirate swings wildly with an uppercut but Nazarethyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Pirate misses with the head strike.
Nazarethyan lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Pirate backwards.
The Pirate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Pirate throws a punch but it's blocked by Nazarethyan.
The Pirate throws a head punch that misses.
Nazarethyan blocks a body shot from The Pirate.
The Pirate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nazarethyan stalling in the clinch but The Pirate improves position.
The Pirate lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Nazarethyan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nazarethyan lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pirate misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Pirate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nazarethyan stalling in the clinch but The Pirate improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazarethyan.
The Pirate misses with the head strike.
Nazarethyan avoids a wild elbow strike from The Pirate.
The Pirate struggles to land a body shot inside as Nazarethyan controls his hands.
The Pirate throws a punch but it's blocked by Nazarethyan.
The Pirate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Nazarethyan to work.
The Pirate prevents a body shot from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan lands with a right to the head.
The Pirate misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Pirate lands a right hand.
Nazarethyan blocks a body shot from The Pirate.
Nazarethyan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nazarethyan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from The Pirate fails to land.
Nazarethyan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. The Pirate fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan looks to score with a jab to the body but The Pirate is just out of range.
The Pirate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Pirate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blackbeard The Pirate seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Pirate goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nazarethyan wants to clinch.
Nazarethyan takes a swing at The Pirate's ribcage but misses.
The Pirate throws a body punch but Nazarethyan moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from The Pirate.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Pirate will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nazarethyan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Pirate thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Suren Nazarethyan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nazarethyan digs a good hook to The Pirate's body.
Nazarethyan slips a jab from The Pirate.
The Pirate takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The Pirate with a hook.
Nazarethyan darts in and clinches The Pirate up against the cage.
The Pirate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Pirate taking a breather.
Nazarethyan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but The Pirate is keeping busy.
Nazarethyan throws a punch but it's blocked by The Pirate.
Nazarethyan looking to stall.
Nazarethyan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Pirate.
Nazarethyan prevents a body shot from The Pirate.
The Pirate lands a hook that snaps the head of Nazarethyan backwards.
Nazarethyan lands a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Pirate tries to work over Nazarethyan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nazarethyan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Nazarethyan.
A hook to the body from Nazarethyan.
The Pirate takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short uppercut from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan blocks a body shot from The Pirate.
Nazarethyan lands with a left to the head.
Nazarethyan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Pirate backwards.
The Pirate tries to throw a body punch but Nazarethyan avoids it by throwing The Pirate back against the cage.
The Pirate throws a head punch that misses.
The Pirate struggles to land a body shot inside as Nazarethyan controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from The Pirate fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazarethyan tries to throw a body punch but The Pirate avoids it by throwing Nazarethyan back against the cage.
The Pirate lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Nazarethyan.
Still in the clinch, Nazarethyan scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Pirate blocks a body shot from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan struggles to land a body shot inside as The Pirate controls his hands.
A bit of stalling here from Nazarethyan.
The Pirate stalling in the clinch but Nazarethyan improves position.
Nazarethyan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Pirate.
Nazarethyan can't find room to land a body shot as The Pirate controls the action.
Suren Nazarethyan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nazarethyan prevents a body shot from The Pirate.
The Pirate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan has The Pirate pressed against the cage.
Nazarethyan tries a body shot but The Pirate blocks it.
The Pirate tries a body shot but Nazarethyan blocks it.
The Pirate wants to break the clinch but can't.
The Pirate wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nazarethyan has him pressed against the cage.
The Pirate wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nazarethyan has him pressed against the cage.
The Pirate working aggressively here.
The Pirate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nazarethyan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Nazarethyan.
The Pirate throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Pirate is trying to break free.
The Pirate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blackbeard The Pirate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nazarethyan misses with a wild body shot.
Nazarethyan swings for the body but The Pirate moves out of range.
Nazarethyan misses with a series of wild punches.
The Pirate connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nazarethyan ducks under a wild hook from The Pirate.
Nazarethyan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Pirate keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nazarethyan.
The Pirate takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nazarethyan looks to land a right hand but The Pirate moved out of range.
Nazarethyan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nazarethyan moves out of range as The Pirate strikes.
The Pirate throws a head kick but Nazarethyan moves out of range.
The Pirate looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab from The Pirate misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Pirate. Nazarethyan does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Pirate is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nazarethyan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick misses from The Pirate.
The Pirate misses with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Pirate throws a jab but it's blocked by Nazarethyan.
Good leg kick by Nazarethyan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nazarethyan closes the distance and clinches.
The Pirate misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Suren Nazarethyan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nazarethyan 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suren Nazarethyan!
Our winner, Suren Nazarethyan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abe Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timo Takka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takka has chosen Kavinsky - Nightcall as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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194 lbs
15 - 10 - 1 |
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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
30 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abe Goldman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Timo Takka !
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takka shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Goldman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Takka is looking to work some ground and pound but Goldman has wrist control.
Takka scoring with punches to the head and body.
Takka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Goldman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Takka wants to control from the top but Goldman keeps moving.
Goldman keeping full guard, as Takka tries to pass.
Takka throws a big elbow that misses.
Takka throwing strikes but missing.
Goldman looking for a sweep. Not yet Goldman, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takka throws a big elbow that misses.
Takka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Takka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Goldman wants to sweep here but Takka controlling him for the moment.
Takka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Takka sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Goldman's guard.
Takka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Goldman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Goldman wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman trying to control from the bottom.
Takka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Takka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Goldman keeping control of the position.
Goldman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Takka .
Takka is trying to control the action in half guard but Goldman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Takka throws a strike but Goldman avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Goldman keeping full guard, as Takka tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Takka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Takka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goldman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Goldman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Takka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Takka looking to pass the guard.
Takka throwing strikes from guard but Goldman blocks nicely.
Goldman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takka throws a big right hand that misses.
Takka trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Takka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Takka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goldman is keeping the position for now.
Goldman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Takka .
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takka won't allow Goldman to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Takka dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Goldman connects with a looping right hand.
Takka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Takka lands a lovely overhand right.
Goldman keeps the fight on the outside.
Goldman scores with a jab to the body.
Goldman punishes Takka 's body with a nice straight punch.
Takka connects with a body shot that sends Goldman's belly button to the back.
Takka shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Goldman is trying to defend but Takka finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takka working over Goldman with some ground and pound. Goldman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Takka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takka working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Takka wants to free his trapped foot but Goldman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Takka working over Goldman with some ground and pound. Goldman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Takka perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Goldman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Takka looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Goldman wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takka thows a huge punch but Goldman dodges it nicely.
Takka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Takka is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goldman defends it well.
Takka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Goldman is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Takka is looking to stall here but Goldman recovers full guard.
Takka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Takka scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Takka lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Goldman keeping full guard, as Takka tries to pass.
Takka throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Goldman keeping moving, preventing Takka from controlling successfully.
Takka scoring with some ground and pound.
Takka tries to free his leg and advance position but Goldman is retaining full guard.
Takka makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takka lands a couple of digs.
Takka drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Goldman dives on top into guard.
Timo Takka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goldman stopping the sweep attempt from Takka .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Takka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Takka .
Goldman scores with a hook to the body. Takka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Takka misses with a kick to the body.
Takka ducks under a wild hook from Goldman.
Goldman needs to keep his hands up - Takka had a free shot at his head there.
Takka tries to clinch up.
Takka lands with a nice combination. Goldman backs away looking to recover.
Takka moves out of range of the strikes.
Takka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Goldman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takka was well out of range. Poor timing from Goldman.
Horrible takedown by Takka or perhaps it was just good defense by Goldman which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Goldman.
Takka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Takka just misses with a punch to the body.
Goldman swings for the body but Takka moves out of range.
Takka tests Goldman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Timo Takka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Takka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice shot by Goldman.
Goldman jabs Takka right on the nose. Takka blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takka throws a leg kick but Goldman moved away.
Goldman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goldman.
Takka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Takka avoids the body shot from Goldman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldman scores with a nice right hand.
Goldman lands a body shot.
Goldman digs a good hook to Takka 's body.
Timo Takka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Takka connects with a looping right hand.
Abe Goldman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goldman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Takka lands a nice looking kick to the body. Goldman takes a step back to recover.
Goldman tries to score with a low kick but Takka moves his leg out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Goldman misses.
Takka thuds a left hand into Goldman's body.
Goldman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abe Goldman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goldman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takka .
Goldman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takka .
A bone on bone clash there as Goldman blocks the leg kick.
Goldman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Takka tries a head kick but it misses.
Takka ducks under a wild hook from Goldman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Goldman misses its intended target.
Takka lands a jab to the nose.
Takka 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.
Takka postures up and lands a big shot to Goldman's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Takka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Takka is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Takka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takka preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timo Takka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Takka 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timo Takka !
During a confident post fight interview, Timo Takka thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Ruanti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Krueger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krueger comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Freddy's Coming For You kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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33
205 lbs
34 - 13 - 1 |
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24 - 20 - 2 |
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World class boxer
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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
34 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Daniel Ruanti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Freddy Krueger!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruanti misses the shot to the body.
Ruanti throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ruanti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Krueger misses with a head kick.
Ruanti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ruanti throws a low kick but Krueger moves out of range easily.
Ruanti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krueger.
Krueger throws a right and a left that Ruanti avoids nicely.
Ruanti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ruanti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Krueger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruanti moves out of range as Krueger strikes.
Ruanti lands a big head kick that sends Krueger tumbling to the mat! Ruanti takes a step backwards and waves Krueger back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Freddy Krueger has been cut.
Ruanti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ruanti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Krueger.
Ruanti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruanti lands a glancing blow to the side of Krueger's head.
Ruanti misses with a kick to the body.
Krueger misses with a low kick.
Ruanti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krueger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krueger misses with a hook
and Ruanti counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Krueger is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ruanti looks to land a combination but Krueger avoids it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Krueger.
Ruanti throws a jab but it's blocked by Krueger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruanti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Krueger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ruanti keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ruanti turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Krueger.
Krueger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krueger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Krueger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ruanti doesn't seem bothered though.
Krueger throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruanti.
Ruanti throws a chopping leg kick but Krueger manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Krueger scores with a body shot.
Krueger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Krueger throws a body punch but Ruanti moves out of range.
Ruanti is looking to wear down Krueger with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Krueger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ruanti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruanti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruanti misses with a kick to the body.
Krueger takes a swing at Ruanti's ribcage but misses.
Krueger lands a leg kick that knocks Ruanti off balance momentarily.
Ruanti blocks a head kick by Krueger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krueger moves out of range of the leg kick from Ruanti.
A head kick misses from Ruanti.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krueger. Ruanti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krueger digs a good body shot into Ruanti's ribs.
Krueger misses with a two punch combination.
Ruanti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Krueger throws a hook to the side of Ruanti's head but Ruanti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ruanti looks to score with a jab to the body but Krueger is just out of range.
Krueger pushes Ruanti away with a front kick.
Ruanti checks the leg kick nicely there.
Krueger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Krueger lands a nice shot that snaps Ruanti's head back.
Krueger just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruanti throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Krueger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ruanti.
Krueger looks to land a right hand but Ruanti moved out of range.
Ruanti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Krueger.
Krueger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ruanti is trying hard to land a takedown here. Krueger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruanti. Krueger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruanti lands a lovely overhand right.
Ruanti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Krueger.
Sloppy strikes from Krueger. Those never looked like landing.
Krueger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
That kick from Krueger tenderised Ruanti's leg. Ruanti is trying to keep his angry face on.
Krueger throws a lazy right hand but Ruanti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ruanti scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Ruanti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Freddy Krueger's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ruanti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A good leg kick by Ruanti.
Krueger takes one on the button.
Krueger misses the shot to the body.
Krueger throws the left hand but Ruanti avoids the punch easily.
Freddy Krueger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruanti is looking to score with low kicks.
Krueger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ruanti's sensitive parts.
Ruanti throws a chopping leg kick but Krueger manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ruanti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krueger.
Ruanti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krueger.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ruanti.
Ruanti throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Krueger looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruanti is just out of range.
Ruanti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krueger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruanti wants to slow Krueger down by chopping away at his legs.
Ruanti misses with a low kick.
Nice body kick there by Krueger.
Krueger punishes Ruanti's body with a nice straight punch.
Krueger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Krueger misses with a body shot.
No luck for Ruanti with that takedown attempt.
Krueger throws a series of punches but Ruanti avoids them all with ease.
Ruanti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krueger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krueger scores with a body shot.
Krueger throws a series of punches but Ruanti avoids them all with ease.
Krueger connects with a single shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Krueger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Krueger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruanti throws a sloppy head kick and Krueger moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Krueger. That snapped Ruanti's head back.
Krueger tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Krueger swings for the body but Ruanti moves out of range.
Ruanti connects with a looping right hand.
Daniel Ruanti is winning the standup battle so far.
Krueger throws a combination that misses
and Ruanti counters with a good low kick that Krueger was not able to check.
That kick from Krueger tenderised Ruanti's leg. Ruanti is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ruanti throws a leg kick which misses Krueger's front leg but catches the back leg as Krueger tries to avoid it.
Krueger thows a leg kick but Ruanti checks it
and Ruanti counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Krueger is breathing heavily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ruanti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ruanti throws a big elbow that misses.
Ruanti 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krueger wants to stand up but Ruanti is controlling him.
Ruanti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krueger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Krueger is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ruanti is controlling him.
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.
Krueger being controlled here, momentarily.
Krueger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruanti.
Krueger pulls Ruanti in close to prevent any damage.
Ruanti trying to control but Krueger is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Krueger throws a chopping leg kick but Ruanti manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krueger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Krueger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ruanti avoids the head kick by Krueger.
Krueger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Krueger wants it to stay on the feet.
Ruanti closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Krueger to the mat! Krueger manages to get full guard.
Krueger keeping moving, preventing Ruanti from controlling successfully.
Krueger has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruanti advances position into side control!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Krueger is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Daniel Ruanti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Freddy Krueger's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ruanti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ruanti moves out of range of the body kick from Krueger.
Krueger tries to land a front kick but Ruanti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Krueger misses with a body shot.
Krueger throws an overhand right that lands on Ruanti's shoulder, as Ruanti tries to avoid the shot.
Ruanti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ruanti throws out a loose jab but Krueger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krueger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ruanti.
Krueger walks into a stiff left hand from Ruanti.
Ruanti turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ruanti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krueger manages to avoid it.
Krueger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruanti manages to avoid it.
Krueger lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krueger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Krueger looks to land a left hand but Ruanti moved out of range nicely.
Ruanti moves away from the strike by Krueger.
Nice straight punches there by Ruanti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ruanti.
Ruanti is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Krueger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krueger. Ruanti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruanti checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Krueger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ruanti in his tracks.
Krueger looks to land a right hand but Ruanti moved out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ruanti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ruanti shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Krueger's guard.
Krueger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Krueger keeping moving, preventing Ruanti from controlling successfully.
Ruanti with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krueger keeping moving, preventing Ruanti from controlling successfully.
Ruanti passes into half guard.
Krueger tries to kick Ruanti off in order to stand up. Ruanti Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Krueger avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ruanti.
Freddy Krueger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruanti throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ruanti working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Krueger is looking to regain half guard here but Ruanti keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krueger wants to control but Ruanti postures up.
Krueger is not content to let Ruanti control the position.
Ruanti is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Krueger is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ruanti has an Americana. Krueger didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Ruanti is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Ruanti hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Daniel Ruanti!
After winning the bout, Daniel Ruanti thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Namor McKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McKenzie's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Man From Atlantis. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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32
241 lbs
24 - 8 - 1 |
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28
243 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Namor McKenzie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergio Souza!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza cracks McKenzie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McKenzie connects with a solid leg kick.
McKenzie clinches up with Souza and pushes him back against the cage.
McKenzie blocks an uppercut.
Souza misses with a short punch on the inside.
McKenzie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Souza tries to throw a body punch but McKenzie avoids it by throwing Souza back against the cage.
Souza lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McKenzie backwards.
Souza lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Souza misses with a short punch on the inside.
Souza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Souza tries a body shot but McKenzie blocks it.
Souza has a couple of punches blocked by McKenzie.
Souza blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Souza on the inside.
McKenzie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McKenzie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McKenzie stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McKenzie lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McKenzie's elbow.
McKenzie missing with knees to the body.
McKenzie blocking some punches.
Souza blocks the elbow strike.
McKenzie wants to stall.
A hook to the body from Souza.
McKenzie lands a right hand.
Souza blocks the elbow strike.
McKenzie prevents a body shot from Souza.
McKenzie pushes Souza back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McKenzie stalling the fight.
McKenzie lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Sergio Souza has been cut.
Souza managing to block the knees to the body from McKenzie.
McKenzie taking a breather.
Souza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Souza as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKenzie blocks a body shot from Souza.
Souza tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McKenzie avoids it.
Souza digs a right hand underneath McKenzie's ribcage. McKenzie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Souza misses with the head strike.
Souza working aggressively here.
Souza misses with a punch to the body.
Souza can't find room to land a body shot as McKenzie controls the action.
McKenzie misses with a punch on the inside.
Souza with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right hook to the body lands for Souza.
Souza looking to throw knees to the head but McKenzie is blocking nicely.
McKenzie wants to stall.
McKenzie throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McKenzie working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza blocks an elbow strike from McKenzie.
McKenzie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Souza tries a body shot but McKenzie blocks it.
Souza lands a body shot.
Souza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Souza can't find room to land a body shot as McKenzie controls the action.
Good body shot from McKenzie.
Souza is working McKenzie over against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Souza lands a left hand that snaps the head of McKenzie backwards.
McKenzie takes a knee to the side of the body.
McKenzie is breathing heavily.
Souza misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McKenzie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McKenzie misses with a body punch.
Souza tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Souza.
Souza scores with a nice hook to the head.
Souza with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees to the body from Souza.
A head punch on the inside from Souza fails to land.
Souza working McKenzie over with knees to the body.
Souza lands a left hand that snaps the head of McKenzie backwards.
Souza lands with a right to the head.
Souza with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Namor McKenzie has been cut.
Souza blocks an elbow strike from McKenzie.
A short right from Souza on the inside.
Souza digs a right hand underneath McKenzie's ribcage. McKenzie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Souza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Souza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Souza struggles to land a body shot inside as McKenzie controls his hands.
Souza misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Souza.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Souza dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Souza lands with a cross.
Souza scores with a body shot.
Souza fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Souza fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McKenzie on the side of the head.
Souza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McKenzie uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Souza has time to react.
Souza lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Souza gets a clinch.
Sergio Souza seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Souza lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Souza struggles to land a body shot inside as McKenzie controls his hands.
Souza lands a right hand.
McKenzie misses with a punch to the body.
Souza tries to throw a body punch but McKenzie avoids it by throwing Souza back against the cage.
McKenzie is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenzie can't find room to land a body shot as Souza controls the action.
Souza stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Souza fails to land.
McKenzie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McKenzie trying to stall but Souza improves his position.
Souza prevents a body shot from McKenzie.
Souza tries to work over McKenzie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McKenzie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Souza's elbow.
McKenzie blocks a body shot from Souza.
McKenzie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Souza has a couple of punches blocked by McKenzie.
McKenzie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McKenzie misses with an elbow over the top.
Souza lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Souza scores with a nice hook to the head.
Souza scores with a shot to the side of McKenzie's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza throws a knee to the head but misses.
McKenzie misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is keeping an eye on McKenzie - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Souza lands a knee to the body.
Souza has McKenzie pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. McKenzie is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Souza - that's hurt McKenzie badly! Oh, another knee lands and McKenzie is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but McKenzie doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Sergio Souza!
After the fight, Sergio Souza was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liam Neeson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown has chosen Uncle Murda - My Moment as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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28
272 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
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24
245 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Liam Neeson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anthony Brown!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neeson throws a leg kick which misses Brown's front leg but catches the back leg as Brown tries to avoid it.
Neeson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Neeson misses with a low kick.
Brown throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Neeson connects with a body shot that sends Brown's belly button to the back.
Brown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Neeson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Neeson thows a body shot but no joy.
Brown connects with a single shot there.
Neeson throws a leg kick but Brown sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Neeson throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
Neeson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Neeson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neeson moves away from the strike by Brown.
Brown punishes Neeson's body with a nice straight punch.
Neeson throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neeson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Neeson looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Neeson missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Neeson.
Neeson throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Neeson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brown throws a leg kick that misses.
Neeson moves out of range of the strikes.
Neeson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands a slapping body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Neeson, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neeson lands a leg kick that knocks Brown off balance momentarily.
Liam Neeson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brown avoids a kick to the body.
Neeson scores with a jab to the jaw.
A low kick from Brown misses
and Neeson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brown cracks Neeson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Neeson misses with a low kick.
Neeson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brown misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Neeson misses.
Neeson loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neeson feints and then cracks Brown's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brown down.
Neeson throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Neeson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Neeson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brown misses with a left hand
and Neeson counters with a stiff right hand.
Brown swings widly with a right hand
and Neeson counters with a solid body kick.
Neeson throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neeson connects with a right hand. Brown shakes it off.
Neeson lands a jab.
Neeson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Neeson throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neeson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Neeson scores with a jab to the head.
Brown cracks Neeson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Neeson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Brown throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Neeson was covering up waiting for the punch and Brown finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Neeson seems keen to control Brown's posture.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Neeson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Brown takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Neeson throws a low kick, looking for Brown's leg but Brown calmly moves out of range.
Brown ducks right into an uppercut from Neeson.
Brown throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Neeson.
Neeson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown throws a looping overhand right but Neeson ducks down to avoid it.
Neeson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
Brown lands a lovely overhand right.
Neeson throws a head kick that misses.
Brown on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Liam Neeson is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Brown's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brown duly obliges.
Neeson lands a lovely overhand right.
That kick from Neeson tenderised Brown's leg. Brown is trying to keep his angry face on.
Neeson throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown cracks the inside of Neeson's front leg.
Neeson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brown counters with a single leg into guard. Neeson didn't expect that.
Neeson managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Neeson's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neeson is trying to control but can't.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Neeson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neeson is in trouble now - Brown has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neeson wants to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
Neeson holds on for dear life, controlling Brown's posture momentarily.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Brown cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown throwing strikes but Neeson bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Brown is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Neeson being controlled here momentarily.
Neeson looking to sit in guard and control but Brown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Brown slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neeson trying to control from the bottom.
Neeson tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neeson is looking to control Brown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Neeson avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anthony Brown will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Good standup being displayed there by Neeson as he connects with a hook.
Brown throws a body punch but Neeson moves out of range.
Neeson throws a solid leg kick but Brown takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Neeson.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Neeson.
Neeson throws a solid leg kick but Brown takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Neeson.
Brown takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Neeson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brown checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Neeson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brown chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brown cracks Neeson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neeson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Neeson ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown sizes up Neeson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Neeson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Neeson.
Brown cracks Neeson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Donk. Brown catches Neeson right on the button with a cross.
Brown misses with a hook. Neeson ducked under it nicely.
Neeson connects with a solid leg kick.
Neeson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Neeson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Neeson misses with a wild body shot.
Neeson connects with a leg kick. Brown looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
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!
Neeson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Neeson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Brown counters with a single leg into guard. Neeson didn't expect that.
Brown preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Neeson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Neeson is one step ahead there.
Neeson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brown managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to sweep here but Neeson controlling him for the moment.
Brown working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Liam Neeson.
Neeson avoids the body shot from Brown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brown takes one on the button.
Neeson throws a good cross that connects.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Neeson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brown takes one on the button.
Brown throws a hook but Neeson blocks it.
Neeson throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Nice defenses there by Neeson.
Neeson throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A combination from Brown does no damage.
Neeson throws a push kick but Brown slaps the foot to one side.
Brown tries to clinch up but Neeson circles away and keeps his distance.
Brown finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Liam Neeson.
I think Neeson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Neeson!
Our winner, Liam Neeson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Chigurh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Kovalenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chigurh comes to the cage accompanied by Kvelertak-Mjod. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anton Chigurh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Kovalenko!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovalenko scores with a three punch combo!
Chigurh closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chigurh moves in looking to clinch but Kovalenko pushes him off.
Chigurh 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.
Chigurh tries to clinch there but Kovalenko circles away.
Kovalenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chigurh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kovalenko!
Good exchange - Kovalenko coming out on top.
Chigurh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kovalenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chigurh gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Chigurh tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Kovalenko is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Chigurh buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Chigurh!! Chigurh is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Kovalenko throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolai Kovalenko!
Nikolai Kovalenko very nearly forgot to thank Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $150 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitchell Stehling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Esposito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stehling comes into the arena with Turmion Kätilöt - Minä MÄÄRÄÄN! blaring out of the sound system. Esposito has chosen Sukh Knight as his entrance music. John Esposito has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mitchell Stehling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Esposito!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stehling throws a leg kick but Esposito sees it coming and moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stehling.
Esposito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stehling.
Stehling is looking to land body kicks.
Esposito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Esposito misses with an attempted mid kick.
Esposito connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stehling momentarily.
Stehling throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Esposito sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Esposito misses the target.
Stehling throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Esposito misses the jab.
Esposito throws a body punch but Stehling moves out of range.
Esposito scores with a body shot.
Stehling doesn't manage to clinch there - Esposito circles away.
Esposito will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Esposito throws a shot from downtown. Stehling moves away and avoids it.
Stehling fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Esposito manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stehling keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Esposito.
Esposito thows a left - swing and a miss!
Esposito throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stehling misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stehling. Esposito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Esposito looks to score with a jab to the body but Stehling is just out of range.
Stehling looks to score with a jab to the body but Esposito is just out of range.
Stehling fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stehling moves into the clinch successfully.
Esposito tries to break the clinch but Stehling is controlling the position.
Esposito is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Esposito misses with some punches.
Stehling is leaning against Esposito and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stehling tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Esposito lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stehling misses with the head strike.
Esposito has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Esposito throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Esposito tries to stall but Stehling uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Esposito misses with a punch to the body.
Esposito misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stehling.
A head punch on the inside from Esposito fails to land.
Esposito stalling in the clinch but Stehling improves position.
Esposito throws a head punch that misses.
Stehling misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Esposito looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stehling cracks Esposito with a nice body shot.
Esposito's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stehling getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Esposito misses the shot to the body.
Esposito throws a body kick that misses.
Esposito avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Esposito, right into the meat.
Stehling misses with a head kick.
Stehling is trying hard to land a takedown here. Esposito sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stehling defending well as Esposito loads up on a big left hand.
Stehling misses the shot to the body.
Stehling gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Esposito.
Stehling connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stehling clinches up with Esposito and pushes him back against the cage.
Stehling's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Stehling - that landed with a thud.
Stehling cracks Esposito with a nice body shot.
Stehling lands a left hand.
Stehling misses with a body punch.
Esposito stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stehling doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Esposito working aggressively here.
Stehling scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stehling cracks Esposito with a nice body shot.
Esposito looks winded!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stehling.
Esposito blocks a body shot from Stehling.
Stehling lands a left hand that snaps the head of Esposito backwards.
Esposito prevents a body shot from Stehling.
Stehling scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Stehling.
Stehling misses with a punch to the body.
Stehling presses Esposito against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Esposito working aggressively here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stehling lands a left hand.
Stehling lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Stehling - that landed with a thud.
Stehling lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stehling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Stehling dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stehling scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like John Esposito has been cut.
Esposito connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stehling's hands.
A shot to the liver by Stehling. Beautiful body shot.
Esposito throws a leg kick but Stehling checks it.
Esposito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stehling.
Stehling tries to clinch up but Esposito circles away and keeps his distance.
Esposito misses with a body shot.
Stehling uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Esposito.
Stehling scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stehling pivots, looking for a leg kick but Esposito is out of range and Stehling settles back down.
Esposito displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stehling throws out the jab.
Mitchell Stehling is winning the standup battle so far.
Esposito loads up on a big right hand but Stehling slips the punch.
Stehling misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Esposito.
Stehling connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stehling with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Esposito is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stehling connects with a good right hand that stumbles Esposito. Esposito circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stehling, as that shot connected.
Stehling scores with a hook to the body. Esposito takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Esposito 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.
Stehling throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stehling punishes Esposito's body with a nice straight punch.
Esposito misses with a hook
and Stehling counters with a nice leg kick.
Esposito doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stehling changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stehling closes this distance looking for a takedown but Esposito circles away.
Stehling clinches with his opponent.
Esposito's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stehling is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Esposito can do to turn this around?
Stehling scores with a shot to the side of Esposito's head.
Mitchell Stehling has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stehling gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Stehling controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stehling moves nicely into side control.
The referee asks Stehling politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Stehling prefers to stall for the moment though.
Stehling lands a nice forearm strike.
Esposito gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Esposito is in trouble now - Stehling has advanced to mount!
Stehling fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stehling wants to control the pace but Esposito is squirming around nicely.
Stehling 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.
Stehling with a couple of short strikes.
Stehling controlling the position easily from mount.
Stehling postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Esposito looks a forlorn figure.
Stehling controlling from the full mount.
Stehling's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Stehling lands a heavy elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stehling content just to control the position here.
Stehling scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Stehling connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Stehling.
That has opened up John Esposito's cut even more.
A nice elbow there by Stehling.
Esposito is rocked!
The cut above John Esposito's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stehling lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Esposito! Stehling sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Esposito and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mitchell Stehling!
During a confident post fight interview, Mitchell Stehling thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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