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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cerventes Bison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bison has chosen The Beast by Tech N9ne as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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213 lbs
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bob Banks! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cerventes Bison! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bison throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Bison throws a leg kick that is checked and Banks counters with a nice uppercut. A clash of legs there as Banks blocks the low kick. Bison shoots in but no luck this time. Bison fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Banks is out of range. Bison misses with an uppercut. Banks saw that one coming. Bison takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Banks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Bison misses with a head kick.
Banks swinging wildly here.
Banks misses with a combination
and Bison makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Banks shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bison eats them both and turns towards Banks to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Bison closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Banks's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Bison wants to control from the top but Banks keeps moving. Banks wants to stand but Bison is controlling the position. Bison throwing strikes from guard but Banks blocks nicely. Bison sitting in guard here, content to control. Bison trying to control but Banks is working from the bottom. Banks trying to keep a closed guard but Bison is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Cerventes Bison wasn't active enough on the ground. Bison throws a right and a left that Banks avoids nicely. Bison lunges at Banks with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Banks's hand. Bison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banks. Banks takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bison throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Bison pushes Banks away with a front kick. Bison lands with a slapping head kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bison missing with a left hand there. Banks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bison throws a head kick that misses. Bison lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Banks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bison.
Bison tries to clinch there but Banks circles away.
Bison misses with a head kick.
Bison scores with a leg kick.
Banks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bison missing with a left hand there. Banks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Banks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Banks lands a head kick. Bison smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Bison tries to clinch but Banks is having none of it. Bison throws a hook to the side of Banks's head but Banks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bison throws a right hand that misses
and Banks counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Banks blocks a head kick by Bison.
Bison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bison goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Banks throws a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Banks throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bison. Banks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bison. That did some damage! Banks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bison. Banks moves forwards but Bison connects with a nice, crisp jab. Bison motions for Banks to come forward. Bison throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Banks ducks under a wild hook from Bison. Banks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bison. Bison smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cerventes Bison will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bison is looking to chop away at Banks's legs. Bison misses with a leg kick. Bison throws a leg kick but Banks sees it coming and moves out of range. Bison misses with a takedown attempt - Banks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Cerventes Bison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Banks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bison misses with a low kick. Bison tries to work over Banks's front leg with a kick but Banks checks it. Bison tries to close the distance and clinch up but Banks swats him away and circles back towards the center. Bison rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Banks moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Banks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bob Banks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bison throws a head kick that misses and Banks counters with a nice body kick. Bison throws a low kick but it's checked well by Banks.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bison lands a leg kick that knocks Banks off balance momentarily. Banks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bison throws out the jab. Banks blocks a leg kick. Bison throws a head kick but Banks moves out of range.
Banks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bison misses with a hook. Banks ducked under it nicely. Banks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Banks motions for Bison to come forward. Banks throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Banks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bison sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bison throws a head kick but Banks moves out of range.
Banks fails to land with a series of punches.
Banks circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A solid leg kick lands there for Banks.
Bison throws a head kick that Banks semi-blocks.
Bison throws the kick towards the body but Banks avoids it. Bison lands a nice leg kick that just misses Banks's sensitive parts. Nice body punch from Bison. Bison thumps Banks with a low kick. Bison takes a swing at Banks's ribcage but misses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bison chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bison lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Banks looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Banks checks a leg kick nicely. Banks ducks under a wild hook from Bison.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A slow jab from Bison misses its intended target. Bison looks to throw a body kick and Banks counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Bison slips under a jab. Banks steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bison. That one must have hurt. A low kick from Bison misses and Banks counters with a body kick. Banks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bison throws out the jab. Bison fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Banks avoids it really well and circles away. Bison throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bison throws a lazy body kick and Banks counters with a big head kick but Bison shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bison looks for a takedown but Banks sprawls well. Bob Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cerventes Bison. Bison throws a poor cross that misses
and Banks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bison chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bison throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Banks counters with a lovely straight right hand! Banks is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Bison lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bison misses with a low kick.
Banks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Banks slips under a jab. Cerventes Bison seems to be getting the better of the standup. Bison misses with a body kick. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Banks scores to the head and body with a nice combination! A solid leg kick lands there for Banks.
Bison slips a jab and a cross from Banks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cerventes Bison will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Bison doesn't manage to clinch there - Banks circles away.
Bison is looking to score with low kicks. Bison connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Bison misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Banks closes the distance and clinches up with Bison, looking for a takedown. Banks pushes Bison against the cage but Bison circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Bison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bison misses with a right hand and Banks counters with a flying knee. Nice. Banks throws a jab but it's blocked by Bison. Banks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bison darts in and clinches Banks up against the cage. Banks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bison is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bison tries a knee to the head but Banks blocks it.
Bison with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bison with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bison throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Banks blocks it with crossed arms. Banks tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bison has a couple of punches blocked by Banks.
Bison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banks's elbow. Bison misses with a punch on the inside.
Bison swings wildly with an uppercut but Banks uses good head movement to avoid it. Bison landing knees to the head.
Banks jumps into guard, dragging Bison to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Banks is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Bison looking to pass the guard. Bison passes Banks's left leg - he's now in half guard. Bison stops Banks from getting back to his feet.
Bison is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bison looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Banks has hold of Bison's hands but Bison slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Bison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Cerventes Bison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Bison performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Bison is trying to control the action in half guard but Banks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Bob Banks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bison trying to mount his opponent but Banks defends it. Bison stalling away here and it's allowed Banks to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Bison pushes down on Banks's leg and manages to get into half guard. Banks kicks off Bison and gets to his feet. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Banks swinging wildly here.
Banks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bison.
And that's the end of the fight! Cerventes Bison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Bison 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cerventes Bison! A very excited looking Cerventes Bison made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emil Blonksy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Comradi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Comradi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I fight to survive. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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271 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emil Blonksy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peter Comradi! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Blonksy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Comradi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Comradi keeps the fight on the outside. Blonksy swats away the attempt to clinch by Comradi. Blonksy is looking to clinch. Blonksy jabbing away but nothing is landing. Blonksy moves into range and clinches up with Comradi. Blonksy misses with a punch to the body.
Blonksy pushes Comradi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Blonksy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Blonksy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Comradi lands the left hand. Comradi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Peter Comradi has been cut. Blonksy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Blonksy stuns Comradi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Comradi looks winded! Blonksy lands with a straight right. Comradi didn't see that one coming. Blonksy cracks Comradi with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Comradi looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Blonksy finish him?
Comradi is rocked! Blonksy clinches up with Comradi and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Blonksy working some nice short punches in the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Comradi. Blonksy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Blonksy scores with a nice short uppercut. Comradi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blonksy. Blonksy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Comradi has him pressed against the cage. Comradi tries a knee to the head but Blonksy blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Blonksy scores with a nice short uppercut.
That has opened up Peter Comradi's cut even more. Blonksy misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Blonksy. Blonksy can't find room to land a body shot as Comradi controls the action.
Comradi has Blonksy pressed against the cage, preventing Blonksy from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Blonksy misses with a body punch.
Comradi looking to stall.
Blonksy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blonksy misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Blonksy misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Blonksy tries to work over Comradi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Blonksy wants to break free but Comradi has control.
Blonksy misses with the head strike.
Blonksy has had enough of the clinch but Comradi keeps him there for the moment. Blonksy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Comradis head. Blonksy looking to slow down the pace here. Blonksy swings wildly with an uppercut but Comradi uses good head movement to avoid it. A short left from Comradi. Blonksy is trying to force a seperation but Comradi has the dominant position. Comradi misses with a knee strike.
Comradi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Comradi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Comradi blocks an uppercut.
Blonksy takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Comradi obliges. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Blonksy working some nice short punches in the clinch. Blonksy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Blonksy can't find room to land a body shot as Comradi controls the action.
Blonksy scores with an uppercut up the middle. Blonksy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Blonksy lands a nice shot to the body. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Comradi as Blonksy tries to tie him up. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Blonksy is trying to break the clinch but Comradi has him pressed against the cage. Blonksy being controlled against the cage. Blonksy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Comradi has him pressed against the cage. Comradi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Comradi.
Blonksy lands an uppercut.
The cut above Peter Comradi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Blonksy trying to stall but Comradi improves his position.
Blonksy tries to circle away but Comradi has him pinned against the cage. Blonksy scores with a hook to the body. Comradi pushes off an throws an elbow but Blonksy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Blonksy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Blonksy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Comradi is keeping busy. Blonksy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Comradi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Comradi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Blonksy avoids it. Good body shot from Blonksy.
Blonksy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Comradi lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Comradi lands with a short shot to the head. Blonksy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Comradi lands a knee to the head.
Comradi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blonksy blocks it with crossed arms. Blonksy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Comradi backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emil Blonksy dominated that round. The cut man is working on Peter Comradi's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Blonksy is looking to clinch but Comradi is avoiding it.
Comradi moves away from the strike by Blonksy. Blonksy wants to clinch up but Comradi keeps it at a distance. Blonksy darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Blonksy scores with a body shot.
A cross from Blonksy lands. Blonksy looks to throw the jab but Comradi is out of range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Blonksy moves into the clinch. Blonksy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Blonksy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blonksy has a couple of punches blocked by Comradi.
Comradi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Comradi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Blonksy struggles to land a body shot inside as Comradi controls his hands.
Comradi lands a good knee to the midsection. Blonksy won't want to take too many of those. The referee is keeping an eye on Comradi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Comradi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round. Comradi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Blonksy avoids a wild elbow strike from Comradi. Blonksy tries to break the clinch but Comradi is controlling the position. Comradi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blonksy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Blonksy throws a punch but it's blocked by Comradi. Comradi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Comradi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blonksy blocks it with crossed arms. A battle for position here, against the cage. Comradi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Comradi. Blonksy tries to work over Comradi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A frustrated look appears on Blonksy's face as he tries to break the clinch. Comradi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Blonksy is keeping busy. Comradi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Blonksy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Comradi or not. A head punch on the inside from Blonksy fails to land. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Comradi wants to stall.
Comradi has Blonksy pressed against the cage, preventing Blonksy from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Blonksy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blonksy scores with a shot to the side of Comradi's head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Comradi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Blonksy trying to stall but Comradi improves his position.
Blonksy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Comradi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Blonksy tries to circle away but Comradi has him pinned against the cage. Comradi looking to throw knees to the head but Blonksy is blocking nicely.
Blonksy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Comradi tries to land a knee to the head but Blonksy blocks with his arms.
Blonksy misses with a punch to the body.
Comradi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blonksy blocks it with crossed arms. Blonksy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blonksy. Comradi prevents a body shot from Blonksy. Comradi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Blonksy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blonksy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Comradi is keeping busy. A frustrated look appears on Blonksy's face as he tries to break the clinch. Blonksy blocks the elbow strike.
Comradi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Emil Blonksy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Blonksy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blonksy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Comradi manages to avoid it. The fight moves into the clinch position. A head punch blocked on the inside by Comradi. Comradi prevents a body shot from Blonksy. Comradi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blonksy's face.
It looks like Emil Blonksy has been cut. Comradi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Blonksy struggles to land a body shot inside as Comradi controls his hands.
Comradi scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Blonksy misses with a body punch.
Blonksy lands a hook that snaps the head of Comradi backwards. Blonksy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Comradi has him pressed against the cage. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Blonksy breaks the clinch.
Peter Comradi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Comradi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Comradi misses with a few strikes there.
Blonksy is looking to take this fight into the clinch. 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 Emil Blonksy will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Comradi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blonksy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Blonksy misses with an uppercut. Comradi saw that one coming. A big left from Blonksy misses. Comradi is looking to clinch but Blonksy is avoiding it.
Blonksy misses with a body shot
letting Comradi counter with a right hand. Comradi throws a head kick that misses. Blonksy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blonksy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Comradi. Comradi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Comradi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blonksy paws at him with a jab and circles away. This has been an exciting period of action! Blonksy looks to clinch and Comradi counters with a lovely straight right hand! Blonksy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blonksy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Comradi is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Comradi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Blonksy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Comradi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Comradi takes one on the button. Emil Blonksy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Blonksy jabs Comradi right on the nose. Comradi blinks but takes it well.
Peter Comradi's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Peter Comradi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Emil Blonksy! Emil Blonksy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jim Beam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakeem Diaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beam kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hollywood Undead - Everywhere I Go. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim Beam! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hakeem Diaw! The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Diaw shoots in for a takedown but Beam shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Jim Beam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Beam closes the distance looking to clinch and Diaw counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Beam! Beam on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Beam tries to get out of the position. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Beam is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Diaw asserts his dominance and retains side control. Beam trying to remain calm as Diaw controls from the top position. Diaw prevents Beam from escaping the position. Beam regains half guard, as Diaw was trying to land strikes. Diaw perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Beam tries to kick Diaw off in order to stand up. Diaw Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. Beam avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Diaw. Beam prevents Diaw from moving into mount. Diaw prevents Beam from escaping the position. Diaw lands a few punches from side control. Diaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beam keeps working. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Diaw lands a nice forearm strike. Diaw taking a breather here. Beam is working to avoid the ground and pound but Diaw connects with a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Beam is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Beam dodges the ground and pound from Diaw. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Beam prevents Diaw from moving into mount. Beam wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Diaw content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Diaw tries to advance to mount but Beam denies him. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Diaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beam keeps working. Diaw is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Diaw connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Beam some visible discomfort.
Beam is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Diaw working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Beam is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Diaw is looking to take a break and control but Beam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Diaw thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Diaw is looking to take a break and control but Beam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Diaw working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Diaw tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Beam knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaw on the ground. Beam is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Diaw asserts his dominance and retains side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakeem Diaw dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Beam moves to clinch but Diaw breaks away and Diaw decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Beam's guard. Diaw distracts Beam with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Diaw stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beam swivels though and keeps the full guard. Beam keeping moving, preventing Diaw from controlling successfully. Beam wants to get back to his feet but Diaw is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Hakeem Diaw has got the better of the ground game so far. Beam can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diaw controls the pace. Diaw lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Diaw trying to control but Beam is working from the bottom. Diaw wants to pass the guard but Beam is keeping the position. Diaw has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Diaw controls from within his opponent's guard. Diaw scoring with punches to the head and body. Beam wants to stand up but Diaw is controlling him. Diaw looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Diaw is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Diaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Beam wants to stand but Diaw is controlling the position. Diaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Diaw engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Diaw throwing strikes from guard but Beam blocks nicely. Diaw looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Beam moves to clinch but Diaw breaks away and Diaw counters with a left to the body. Beam wants to clinch letting Diaw counter with a right hand. Jim Beam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaw. Beam tries to clinch but Diaw moves away and Diaw counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Diaw. 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! Diaw is working Beam over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Diaw has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Diaw wants to control from the top but Beam keeps moving. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaw accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Diaw landing with the ground and pound. Beam wants to stand but Diaw is controlling the position. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakeem Diaw 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!
Diaw cracks Beam with an open hand slap. Beam fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beam connects with a solid leg kick. Beam tries to clinch up but Diaw circles away and keeps his distance. Diaw swings widly with a right hand
and Beam counters with a straight right hand. Beam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Beam scores with a leg kick.
A low kick from Diaw is predictable there and Beam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Diaw drives through with a takedown into Beam's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Diaw engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Beam is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Diaw dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Diaw is chipping away with strikes.
Diaw working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Diaw throws an elbow but Beam slips to the side and avoids it well. Diaw wants to control but Beam is keeping him busy. Beam is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Diaw is controlling him well. Beam prevents Diaw from improving position. Diaw works to advance to full mount. Beam defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Hakeem Diaw is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Diaw controlling from the full mount. Beam tries to buck Diaw off but he can't manage it. Diaw controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Hakeem Diaw. Beam throws a series of punches but Diaw moves out of range. Excellent takedown into side control there by Diaw. Beam is trying to escape the position but Diaw is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Beam wants to get back to his feet but Diaw drags him back down. Diaw lands some shots froms side control. Diaw passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Beam! Diaw tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Beam wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Hakeem Diaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Diaw winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakeem Diaw! A very excited looking Hakeem Diaw made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Konstantinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Farr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Farr is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Welsh National Anthem. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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27
209 lbs
13 - 11 - 0 |
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220 lbs
17 - 12 - 0 |
Great wrestler
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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
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boris Konstantinov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tommy Farr! The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Farr misses with a left hand and Konstantinov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Farr won't be happy with that. Farr parries the strikes from Konstantinov easily there. Konstantinov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Farr to escape.
Farr wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Konstantinov lands a decent elbow from side control. Konstantinov misses with the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The ground and pound from Konstantinov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Farr is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Konstantinov asserts his dominance and retains side control. Konstantinov 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. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Konstantinov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Farr is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Konstantinov is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Konstantinov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Farr is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Konstantinov cracks Farr with a big right hand but Farr just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Konstantinov in side control, throwing shots but Farr defends. Farr regains half guard, as Konstantinov was trying to land strikes. Farr is looking to escape. Konstantinov scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Farr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Konstantinov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Konstantinov throwing shots but Farr is blocking nicely. Farr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Konstantinov.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Konstantinov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Farr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Konstantinov. 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! Konstantinov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Konstantinov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Farr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Konstantinov. Farr tries to kick Konstantinov off but Konstantinov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Konstantinov wants to work for an arm triangle but Farr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Konstantinov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Farr looks like he's trying to stand up.
Konstantinov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Farr defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Konstantinov not landing any meaningful shots this time. Konstantinov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Farr defending well though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Farr is trying to stand back up but Konstantinov is controlling him
Konstantinov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Farr has managed to free his arm - good work. Farr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Konstantinov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Konstantinov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Farr looks like he's trying to stand up.
Farr is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Konstantinov thows a huge punch but Farr dodges it nicely.
Konstantinov thows a huge punch but Farr dodges it nicely.
Konstantinov prevents Farr from standing back up.
Konstantinov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Farr's thigh. Farr counters though and makes it back to full guard. Farr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Konstantinov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Farr works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Konstantinov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Farr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Konstantinov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Konstantinov throwing strikes but missing. Konstantinov prevents Farr from getting back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Konstantinov dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A slow jab from Farr misses its intended target. Farr looks to land a right hand but Konstantinov moved out of range. Farr misses with a left hand and Konstantinov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. A jab from Farr does it's job there. Farr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Farr misses with an uppercut
and Konstantinov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Farr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Konstantinov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Konstantinov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Farr. Farr instigates a clinch. Konstantinov wants to take the fight to the mat but Farr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Konstantinov wants to get back to striking at distance but Farr won't allow it.
Farr misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Farr.
Farr is looking to control Konstantinov's arms but Konstantinov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Farr has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. A head punch blocked on the inside by Konstantinov. Farr working aggressively here.
Konstantinov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Farr pulls his leg out and moves away.
Farr misses with an uppercut
and Konstantinov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Konstantinov takes a shot to the head. Konstantinov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. A frustrated look appears on Konstantinov's face as he tries to break the clinch. Konstantinov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Farr misses with a hook. Konstantinov ducked under it nicely. Farr misses with a hook. Farr misses with an uppercut. Konstantinov saw that one coming. Konstantinov slips a straight right by Farr. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Konstantinov!
Tommy Farr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A swing and a miss from Farr.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Farr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Farr throws a hook to the side of Konstantinov's head but Konstantinov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Farr misses with a straight right. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Farr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Farr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Konstantinov's efforts to push away. Konstantinov tries to break the clinch but Farr is controlling the position. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Konstantinov breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Konstantinov or perhaps it was just good defense by Farr which made him look bad. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Konstantinov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Farr connects with a body shot that sends Konstantinov's belly button to the back. Farr 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. Konstantinov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Farr.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice defenses there by Konstantinov. Konstantinov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Farr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Konstantinov on the side of the head. Farr checks a leg kick. Tommy Farr seems to be getting the better of the standup. Konstantinov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Farr lands the left hand. Farr pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Farr misses with an uppercut. Konstantinov drops his hands momentarily and Farr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Konstantinov tries to keep at a distance but Farr has taken the fight into the clinch. A hook to the body from Farr.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Farr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Konstantinov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Konstantinov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Farr. Farr swings widly with a right hand
and Konstantinov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Farr is lucky that one didn't land flush. Tommy Farr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Farr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Konstantinov. Konstantinov circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Farr lands a nice looking body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Farr as he connects with a hook. Konstantinov misses with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Farr moves out of range as Konstantinov strikes. Konstantinov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Konstantinov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Farr. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Farr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Konstantinov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Farr. The fighters circling - Farr throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Farr closes the distance and clinches. Farr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Farr working aggressively here.
Konstantinov is trying to force a seperation but Farr has the dominant position. Konstantinov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Farr throws a hook but Konstantinov avoids it easily. Farr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Konstantinov, pushing him back against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Farr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farr. Konstantinov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Konstantinov tries to keep at a distance but Farr has taken the fight into the clinch. Farr struggles to land a body shot inside as Konstantinov controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round. Farr throws a head punch that misses. Farr misses with a short punch on the inside. Konstantinov wants to break free but Farr has control.
Konstantinov is trying to push Farr away but Farr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Konstantinov is looking to break free of the clinch but Farr has double underhooks. Konstantinov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Farr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Konstantinov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Farr has him pressed against the cage. Konstantinov breaks the clinch.
Farr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Konstantinov counters with a nice uppercut. Konstantinov tries to close the distance and clinch but Farr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Konstantinov thows a body shot but no joy. Farr misses with a straight left. Farr throws a hook but Konstantinov blocks it. Farr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Konstantinov was well out of range. Poor timing from Farr.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Farr closes the distance and clinches. Konstantinov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Konstantinov lands a nice uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Farr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Farr throws a punch but it's blocked by Konstantinov. Tommy Farr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Konstantinov is trying to break the clinch but Farr is controlling him. Konstantinov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Konstantinov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Konstantinov shoots for a takedown but Farr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Farr missing with a left hand there. Konstantinov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Farr throws a jab when Konstantinov was well out of range. Good standup being displayed there by Farr as he connects with a hook. Farr misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Konstantinov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Farr just misses with a punch to the body.
Konstantinov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Farr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Farr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Farr cracks Konstantinov with a good jab. Farr throws a body punch but Konstantinov moves out of range. Farr misses the jab. Konstantinov thuds his shin into the meat of Farr's side. Konstantinov tries to land a front kick but Farr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Farr connects with a crisp jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Farr misses with a hook
and Konstantinov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Konstantinov. Konstantinov postures up and lands a big shot to Farr's brow. Konstantinov wants to pass the guard but Farr is keeping the position. Konstantinov prevents Farr from getting back to his feet. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Konstantinov postures up and lands a big shot to Farr's brow. Konstantinov wants to pass the guard but Farr is keeping the position. Konstantinov connects with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Tommy Farr. I think Farr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:29 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Bonjesky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bonjesky is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Liam Machin is a bitch . 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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169 lbs
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160 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Couture! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Chuck Bonjesky! The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Couture misses with a takedown attempt and Bonjesky counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Bonjesky throws a series of punches but Couture moves out of range. Couture slips a jab and a cross from Bonjesky.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Couture. Bonjesky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Couture tries to clinch up but Bonjesky circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Couture closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bonjesky circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him. Couture wants to clinch. Couture tries for a takedown but Bonjesky circles away easily and Bonjesky counters with an inside leg kick. Couture fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Couture doesn't succeed with the takedown and Bonjesky counters with a low kick, right behind Couture 's knee. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bonjesky!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bonjesky throws a leg kick but Couture checks it. Couture looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Couture shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Bonjesky is looking to regain full guard. Not this time 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! Bonjesky is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Couture is looking to stall here but Bonjesky recovers full guard. Couture stands and throws Bonjesky's legs to the side, diving into side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Couture trying to control the action but Bonjesky is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bonjesky parries the strikes from Couture easily there. Couture is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bonjesky to escape.
Couture stands up. Couture changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bonjesky tries to avoid it but Couture manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bonjesky to the ground. Bonjesky escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bonjesky goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Chuck Bonjesky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Couture avoids a lazy jab quite easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chuck Bonjesky will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Couture looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bonjesky is fending him off so far but Couture persists. Nope, Bonjesky circles away and we're back to standing. Couture has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bonjesky. Couture misses with a takedown and Bonjesky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Bonjesky throws a hook but Couture blocks it. Bonjesky throws a series of punches but Couture avoids them all with ease. Couture moves into the clinch. Bonjesky lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bonjesky manages to break the clinch.
Bonjesky lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Andy Couture has been cut. Couture doesn't manage to clinch there - Bonjesky circles away.
Couture fails in his attempt to clinch. Couture has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bonjesky finds it's way round the side to connect with Couture's head.
Couture is rocked! Couture shoots in but Bonjesky avoids the takedown attempt easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him. Couture doesn't succeed with the takedown and Bonjesky counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Oh Couture is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Couture shoots and misses and Bonjesky counters with a huge left! Couture is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bonjesky isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Couture from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bonjesky!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck Bonjesky! Chuck Bonjesky decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Ball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ball's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hammer Smashed Face. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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270 lbs
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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
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Ball! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lance Hong! The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A good leg kick by Hong. Some wild striking there from Hong.
Hong throws a head kick that misses. Hong moves in looking to clinch but Ball pushes him off. Ball lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Ball looks to throw the jab but Hong is out of range. Hong misses with a two punch combination.
Joe Ball seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ball is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Ball lands a jab.
It looks like Lance Hong has been cut. Hong throws a sloppy head kick and Ball moves out of range easily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hong moves forwards but Ball connects with a nice, crisp jab. Hong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hong has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Ball closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hong's guard. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Ball preventing the sweep. Hong can't keep his opponent in guard - Ball advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ball. Ball trying to mount his opponent but Hong defends it. Ball passes to side control. Hong is trying to control Ball's posture but Ball avoids it. Ball throws an elbow but Hong slips to the side and avoids it well. Ball cracks Hong with a big elbow. Ball swings around for an armbar but Hong sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ball's guard. Hong throws a big right hand that misses. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ball swivels though and keeps the full guard. Ball is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hong is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hong won't allow Ball to sweep him here. Hong controlling from the top position. Ball has his foot on Hong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hong works his way back into a safe position though. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ball has a closed guard, preventing Hong from standing up. Hong is looking to work some ground and pound but Ball has wrist control. Hong stopping the sweep attempt from Ball. Hong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Ball seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Hong controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ball seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Lance Hong hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Ball misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hong.
Hong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Ball doesn't manage to clinch there - Hong circles away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Hong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ball stalks Hong and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hong's face. Hong staggers backwards, shaken. No luck with that takedown attempt from Ball. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hong throws a right and a left that both miss. Ball misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lance Hong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Hong throws a head kick but Ball moves out of range.
Hong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ball circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ball shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hong as he jumps to the side. Ball scores with a punch to the head.
That has opened up Lance Hong's cut even more. Ball waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hong. Hong is looking to clinch but Ball is avoiding it.
Ball throws a body punch but Hong moves out of range. Ball throws a shot from downtown. Hong moves away and avoids it. Hong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Hong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ball sees it coming and avoids it easily. Ball throws a jab when Hong was well out of range. Ball 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! Hong tries to clinch there but Ball circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hong looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A punch combination from Ball misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Ball dominated that round. The cut man is working on Lance Hong's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ball circles away quickly and effectively. Joe Ball is winning the standup battle so far. Ball misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hong.
Ball shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Hong is defending against the submission attempts here by Ball.
Hong wants to get back to full guard. Ball missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Hong moves into full guard.
Ball sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hong's guard. Ball missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Hong trying to hold on to Ball's head to control him but Ball postures up.
Joe Ball overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hong avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ball. Ball seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Ball is really struggling to control Hong but he's trying to hold on to the position. Hong is trying to get back to full guard. Ball trying to pass the guard but Hong defending well. Ball works his way into full mount! Ball lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hong is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hong is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Ball lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The cut above Lance Hong's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lance Hong's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joe Ball!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steven Walter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monte Christo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Walk this way - Run DMC & Aerosmith kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Monte Christo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Steven Walter's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Steven Walter! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Monte Christo! The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Walter takes a jab right on the kisser.
Christo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Christo avoids it really well and circles away. Christo misses with a body shot.
Walter gets a takedown into half guard. Christo trying to control here.
Walter working the head and body with strikes. Walter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Christo defends it well. Christo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Walter.
That's one minute gone in the round. Christo trying to control but Walter postures up.
Walter 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. Walter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Christo is not content to let Walter control the position. Walter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Walter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Walter is looking to stall here but Christo recovers full guard. Christo is trying to control the position but Walter postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Walter trying to control the position from guard on top but Christo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Walter is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Christo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Christo wants to sweep here but Walter controlling him for the moment. Christo keeping moving, preventing Walter from controlling successfully. Christo wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Steven Walter wasn't doing enough on the ground. Christo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Christo lands with a shot 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! Christo keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Walter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Christo but Christo pushes him off and we're back to square one. Christo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Walter. That's going to take a lot out of him. Horrible takedown by Walter or perhaps it was just good defense by Christo which made him look bad. Walter shoots in but no luck this time. Walter ducks right into an uppercut from Christo. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Christo, as that shot connected.
Monte Christo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Walter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Walter is breathing heavily. This has been an exciting period of action! Christo looks to score with a jab to the body but Walter is just out of range. Christo throws a big shot that misses. Christo ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Christo misses the shot to the body. Christo throws a leg kick which misses Walter's front leg but catches the back leg as Walter tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Walter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Christo defends it nicely. Walter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Christo. Christo throws a wild body kick that Walter sees coming a mile off. Walter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Christo as he avoids it easily. Christo stuns Walter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Christo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Christo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Christo lands a jab.
Walter is rocked! Christo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Oh Walter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Walter avoids the head kick by Christo.
Christo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Christo flashes Walter a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Walter's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Walter crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Christo punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Monte Christo! Our winner, Monte Christo, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dova Lova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyov Kirijenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dova Lova! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
17 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Lyov Kirijenko! The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A big right from Lova misses. Lova throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lova misses with a body shot.
Lova comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Kirijenko looking for a takedown here - he's got it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lova keeping moving, preventing Kirijenko from controlling successfully. Lova is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Lova is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Kirijenko wants to control but Lova is keeping busy.
Kirijenko manages to get to full guard.
Lova trying to control but Kirijenko is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lova slips nicely into half guard. Lova is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kirijenko defends it well. Lova wants to take a breather but Kirijenko is having none of it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kirijenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lova is working away from the top position though. Lova keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Kirijenko wants to control but Lova is keeping busy.
Kirijenko throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kirijenko is not content to let Lova control the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Dova Lova wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Kirijenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lova.
Kirijenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lova. Dova Lova is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A big left from Lova misses. Lova ducks under a wild hook from Kirijenko. Lyov Kirijenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lova ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Kirijenko shoots in and bounces Lova off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Kirijenko wants to control from the top but Lova keeps moving. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lova tries to land a sweep but no joy. Lova keeping moving, preventing Kirijenko from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Lova has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kirijenko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Lova controls Kirijenko momentarily but Kirijenko frees himself. Kirijenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Kirijenko cracks Lova with a solid left hand. Lova preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Kirijenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kirijenko trying to control but Lova is working from the bottom. Kirijenko looking to sit in guard and control but Lova gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Kirijenko throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kirijenko has a closed guard, preventing Lova from standing up. Kirijenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kirijenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lova is one step ahead there. Kirijenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Lova trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirijenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lyov Kirijenko will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kirijenko shoots in and drives through. Lova sprawls well. Kirijenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Lova swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lova slips under a jab. Kirijenko feints and as Lova raises his hands in defense, Kirijenko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Lova bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kirijenko's guard. Lova trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kirijenko's guard. Kirijenko controls Lova momentarily but Lova frees himself. Lova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Kirijenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Kirijenko might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lova haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kirijenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lova defends well. Lova wants to pass the guard but Kirijenko is keeping the position. Kirijenko wants to control the position but Lova says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Kirijenko gets full guard. Kirijenko tries to land a sweep but no joy. Kirijenko has an active guard here but Lova has managed to pass into half guard.
Lova has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kirijenko tries to get back to half guard but can't. Lova is looking to stand but Lova has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Kirijenko is working to get back to half guard.
Kirijenko is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Lova is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kirijenko is surviving well by controlling Lova's body position as best he can. Lyov Kirijenko has got the better of the ground game so far. Kirijenko blocking the ground and pound. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kirijenko is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lova wants to get back to his feet but Kirijenko is holding on tight.
Kirijenko is trying desperately to improve position. Kirijenko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Kirijenko can't escape the position.
Kirijenko regains half guard. Kirijenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lova is working away from the top position though. Lova wants to stand up but Kirijenko is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kirijenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Kirijenko wants to control but Lova is keeping busy and won't allow it. Lova tries to stand and escape but Kirijenko is controlling the position. Kirijenko is looking to control Lova's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kirijenko avoid being mounted? Kirijenko wants to improve his position but Lova is controlling well.
Kirijenko is trying to maintain the position but Lova is very close to passing his half guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kirijenko is staying active underneath Lova, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Lova swings widly with a right hand
and Kirijenko counters with a lovely straight right hand! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lyov Kirijenko will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kirijenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lova is looking to wear down Kirijenko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. A slow jab from Kirijenko misses its intended target. The fighters circling - Lova throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kirijenko rushes Lova and presses him up against the cage. Lova softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Lova is trying to break free. Lova is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Lova wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kirijenko has him pressed against the cage. Lova tries to break free but Kirijenko pushes him back against the cage. Lova has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Lova is looking to break free of the clinch but Kirijenko has double underhooks. Kirijenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lovas head. Lova wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kirijenko has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lova gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kirijenko.
Lova working hard to break the clinch. Kirijenko has Lova pressed against the cage, preventing Lova from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lova as Kirijenko tries to tie him up. Lova wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lova has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Lova tries to circle away but Kirijenko has him pinned against the cage. A battle for position here, against the cage. Lova has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lova as Kirijenko tries to tie him up. Lova makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Good body shot from Lova.
Lova is trying to break the clinch but Kirijenko is controlling him. Kirijenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Lova backwards. Kirijenko is looking for a takedown. Kirijenko looking to slow down the pace here. Lova is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Kirijenko prevents Lova from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lova can't break the clinch.
Lova tries to circle away but Kirijenko has him pinned against the cage. Lova is looking to break free of the clinch but Kirijenko has double underhooks. Lova working hard to break the clinch. Lova struggles to land a body shot inside as Kirijenko controls his hands.
Come on Kirijenko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lova as Kirijenko tries to tie him up. Kirijenko just leaning against Lova, taking a breather. Lova is trying to force a seperation but Kirijenko has the dominant position. Lova fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lova wants to break free but Kirijenko has control.
Lova is trying to force a seperation but Kirijenko has the dominant position. Kirijenko prevents Lova from breaking the clinch. Lova fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lova tries to break free but Kirijenko pushes him back against the cage. Lova lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Kirijenko turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Kirijenko prevents Lova from escaping the position. Lova sneaks back into half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kirijenko trying to control the action but Lova is working from the bottom. Dova Lova has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight! Dova Lova showed his dominance in that final round. I think Kirijenko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lyov Kirijenko! Lyov Kirijenko gave a mention to CEC Nutrition Q160 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Leach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuomas Keto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuomas Keto is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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195 lbs
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198 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Leach! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
36 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tuomas Keto! The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Leach fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Keto looking to score a takedown here. Leach is defending well but Keto drives through and ends up in Leach's guard. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Leach is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Keto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Leach's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Keto tries to pass to full mount but Leach defends it. Leach tries to roll over but Keto keeps him under control. Keto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Leach trying to control here.
Keto content to control rather than advance. Leach is refusing to be controlled, as Keto sits in half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Leach fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Keto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. No luck with that takedown attempt from Keto. Horrible takedown by Keto or perhaps it was just good defense by Leach which made him look bad. Leach scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Leach throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Keto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Leach's waist but Leach gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Keto off to one side. Matt Leach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tuomas Keto. Keto fakes the leg kick and cracks Leach in the body. Keto avoids a kick to the body.
Leach stuffs the takedown. Leach really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Keto fails with a takedown attempt. Leach stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Leach wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Leach thuds a left hand into Keto's body. Leach throws a leg kick but Keto sees it coming and checks it nicely. Matt Leach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Keto takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Keto looks winded! Leach looks to land a combination but Keto avoids it well. Leach tries to land a front kick but Keto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Keto avoids the head kick by Leach.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leach. Keto does a little dance to reset his feet. A head kick from Leach lands but Keto takes it in his stride.
It looks like Tuomas Keto 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! Leach lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Leach digs a good hook to Keto's body.
Leach throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Good leg kick by Leach there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Good work by Keto as he checks the leg kick. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Leach. Leach throws a sloppy head kick and Keto moves out of range easily. Leach scores with a spinning back kick! Leach throws a leg kick but Keto sees it coming and checks it nicely. Leach goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Leach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leach scores with a push kick. Leach lands a nice looking kick to the body. Keto takes a step back to recover. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! A head kick from Leach lands but Keto takes it in his stride. Leach throws a head kick that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Leach dominated that round. The cut man is working on Tuomas Keto's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Keto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tuomas Keto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Keto moves out of range as Leach strikes. Leach misses with a head kick.
Keto lands with a hook. Leach tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Keto throws a series of punches but Leach avoids them all with ease. A solid leg kick lands there for Leach.
Leach blocks a jab. Leach is looking to wear down Keto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. A low kick from Leach is predictable there and Keto counters with a nice double leg into side control. Leach won't be happy with that. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Keto is looking to take a break and control but Leach is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Keto tries to move into full mount but can't pass Leach's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Leach regains half guard. Keto wants to pass to mount but Leach is defending the position. Keto prevents Leach from improving his position. Leach gets back to full guard.
Keto trying to move into half guard but instead Leach has managed to sweep!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Leach trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Leach postures up.
Keto is pulling down on Leach's head. It's preventing any offense from Leach, at least for the moment. Keto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Leach showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Keto keeping moving, preventing Leach from controlling successfully. Leach will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Leach is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Keto is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Matt Leach wasn't doing enough on the ground. Leach pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A nice inside leg kick there by Leach. That's going to slow Keto down. Leach throws a hook but Keto blocks it. Leach throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Keto is breathing heavily. Leach throws a leg kick and Keto counters with a nice double leg into side control. Leach won't be happy with that. Leach is trying to get back to his feet. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Leach is trying to control Keto's posture but Keto avoids it. Keto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Keto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Leach tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Keto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Keto wants to stand but Leach is controlling his arm. A lull in the action here as Keto stalls from top position. Leach tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Keto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Keto tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tuomas Keto will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Tuomas Keto's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Leach throws a half hearted mid kick. Leach scores with a decent looking hook. Keto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Leach circles away. Nice sprawl there from Leach as Keto shoots in. Keto moves out of range as Leach throws a body kick.
Leach fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Keto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Leach throws the kick towards the body but Keto avoids it. Keto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Leach looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Keto swings around for an armbar but Leach sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Keto's guard. Keto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Leach passes Keto's right leg, so he's now in half guard. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Leach trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round. Leach trying to control from half guard but Keto is working away. Leach sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Matt Leach wasn't doing enough on the ground. Keto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Leach swings for the body but Keto moves out of range.
Keto closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Leach quickly recovers to half guard. Leach is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Keto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Keto's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Keto turns into Leach and is now in his guard.
Keto being controlled here momentarily. Keto looking to sit in guard and control but Leach gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Leach works a leg free and moves into half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Leach is trying to control. Keto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Leach is thwarting Keto's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Leach stalling. Leach wants to control but Keto is keeping him busy. Keto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Leach is working away from the top position though.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Matt Leach just wasn't active enough. Keto avoids the head kick by Leach.
Leach tries to land a body kick and Keto counters with a nice double leg into guard. Leach trying to keep a closed guard but Keto is proving a slippery customer.
Keto throws an elbow that misses. Leach uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Keto's guard. Nice move by Leach!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Keto being controlled here, momentarily. Leach wants to control from the top but Keto keeps moving. Keto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Leach is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Matt Leach. Keto moves out of range of the body kick from Leach.
Leach digs a good body shot into Keto's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight! Matt Leach showed his dominance in that final round. I think Leach 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Leach! Our winner, Matt Leach, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Masahiko Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Machin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Machin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 cm
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160 lbs
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166 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Masahiko Kimura! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Machin! The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The fight moves into the clinch position. Kimura tries to throw a body punch but Machin avoids it by throwing Kimura back against the cage. Machin pulls Kimura into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Machin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Machin keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully. Kimura stays in close to Machin's body and controls the position. Machin keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully. Machin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kimura is aware though and is defending well. Kimura wants to pass the guard but Machin is keeping the position. Kimura throwing strikes from guard but Machin blocks nicely. Kimura passes Machin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Machin keeps control of the position for the meantime. Kimura trying to control the action but Machin is working from the bottom. Machin wants to control but Kimura is keeping busy and won't allow it. Machin wants to get back to full guard. Machin is trying to maintain the position but Kimura is very close to passing his half guard. Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Machin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Machin looks for a takedown but Kimura sprawls well. Kimura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Machin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Machin misses with a takedown attempt and Kimura counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Kimura wants to control from the top but Machin keeps moving. This has been an exciting period of action! Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Kimura is stalling in the full guard. Machin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kimura defends well. Kimura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Machin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kimura has managed to get both his arms back between Machin's legs - danger averted. Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kimura controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Kimura wants to control from the top but Machin keeps moving. Machin keeping full guard, as Kimura tries to pass. Kimura wants to control from the top but Machin keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Masahiko Kimura. Machin has a takedown stuffed. Masahiko Kimura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Machin. Machin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kimura's waist but Kimura gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Machin off to one side. Kimura misses with the combination.
Kimura defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machin. Machin wants to clinch but Kimura slips to the side and Kimura moves into the clinch. Machin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Machin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kimura avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kimura takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Machin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kimura smiles and moves away.
Kimura lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kimura is trying hard to land a takedown here. Machin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Machin tries for a takedown but Kimura sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kimura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machin was well out of range. Poor timing from Kimura. Machin moves out of range as Kimura strikes. Machin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kimura. Machin shoots for a double leg takedown but Kimura sprawls well. He's pushed Machin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kimura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machin circles away quickly and effectively. Kimura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kimura is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Kimura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masahiko Kimura dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kimura changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Machin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Kimura tries to move to mount but Machin blocks the move with his legs. Kimura is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Machin will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Machin gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Kimura looking to control but Machin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Machin is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Kimura has taken his back.
Machin tries to roll but Kimura sticks to his back.
Kimura is looking to control Machin but Machin is wriggling around and keeping busy. Machin just trying to survive but Kimura is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kimura has managed to slip his arm under Machin's chin. This could be all over... yep, Machin is tapping out! Submission win for Kimura.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Masahiko Kimura! Masahiko Kimura looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Before I say......(Kimura is stopped by a barrage of booos and litter is thrown into the cage, the fans are showing their distain for this man. Kimura gives a "fuck you" sign to the fans and throws the microphone at Wilsons direction. Kimura leaves the cage shouting abuse at the fans)'.
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