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SPFT 122: Davidson vs. Volkov PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Piru Parka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pes Barbos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parka comes to the cage accompanied by . 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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240 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Piru Parka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pes Barbos!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbos avoids the head kick by Parka.
Barbos works Parka's body with a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Parka.
Barbos moves in looking to clinch but Parka pushes him off.
Parka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbos.
Parka tries a head kick but it misses.
Piru Parka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbos swinging wildly here.
Barbos scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Parka wants to get back to full guard.
Barbos is taking a breather. Parka says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Parka wants to control but Barbos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Parka is looking for a sweep. Barbos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barbos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Parka is looking to control Barbos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Parka avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbos slows the pace down in half guard.
Parka tries to get to full guard but Barbos has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbos stalling.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Parka closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Barbos to the mat! Barbos manages to get full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barbos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Parka is working hard here to advance position.
Parka trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barbos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Parka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barbos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Parka trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbos is trying to control the position but Parka postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Barbos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barbos wants it to stay on the feet.
Barbos has closed the distance and engaged Parka in a clinch.
Barbos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Parka pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Barbos. No joy for Parka on that attempt.
Parka misses with a series of wild punches.
Horrible takedown by Parka or perhaps it was just good defense by Barbos which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piru Parka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbos throws a series of punches but Parka moves out of range.
Barbos closes the distance and pushes Parka back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbos prevents the takedown attempt.
Parka can't get the takedown.
Barbos breaks the clinch.
Parka misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Parka. Those never looked like landing.
Barbos scores with a punch to the head.
Barbos gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Parka to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parka throws a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barbos trying to keep a closed guard but Parka is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pes Barbos will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Parka throws a head kick that misses.
Barbos misses the jab.
Barbos throws a series of punches but Parka avoids them all with ease.
Barbos stalks Parka and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Parka's face. Parka staggers backwards, shaken.
Barbos scores with a hook.
Barbos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Parka in his tracks.
Barbos has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Parka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Barbos pulls guard successfully.
Barbos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Parka is one step ahead there.
Parka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barbos is pulling down on Parka's head. It's preventing any offense from Parka, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parka wants to control from the top but Barbos keeps moving.
Parka throws an elbow that misses. Barbos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Parka's guard. Nice move by Barbos!
Parka looking for subs off his back but Barbos has passed one foot through into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbos wants to take a breather but Parka is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbos moves into full mount! Parka won't be happy about that!
Parka holds on for dear life, controlling Barbos's posture momentarily.
Parka is wriggling around trying to escape.
Parka tries to lock up and control but Barbos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Barbos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Parka is looking to escape.
Piru Parka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Parka is looking to improve his position but Barbos isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbos looking to control but Parka is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Parka wants to hold on but Barbos pushes him away.
Barbos tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Barbos get's back to his feet.
Barbos tries to sprawl but Parka drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Barbos is looking to control Parka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barbos avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parka is working for a submission of some sort.
Parka looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Parka is taking a breather. Barbos says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pes Barbos 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!
Parka darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Parka is keen to just control but Barbos is a slippery customer.
Parka prevents Barbos from improving his position.
Barbos has hold of Parka's hands but Parka slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Barbos gets full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbos is looking to sweep but instead, Parka has passed into half guard.
Parka is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Parka is working away from the top position though.
Parka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barbos trying to control from the bottom.
Parka is looking to stall here but Barbos recovers full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parka stops Barbos from standing up.
Parka with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Parka controlling from the top position.
Parka throws a big elbow that misses.
Parka advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barbos keeps working.
Parka landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Parka goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Barbos rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Parka's guard! Nice work there by Barbos!
Barbos wants to get up but he can't break Parka's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Parka keeping moving, preventing Barbos from controlling successfully.
Barbos wants to get up but he can't break Parka's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Parka is keeping the position for now.
Piru Parka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbos trying to control the position from guard on top but Parka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pes Barbos has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Barbos throws a series of punches but Parka moves out of range.
Pes Barbos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Parka throws a head kick that misses.
No joy there for Barbos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barbos counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Barbos as Parka shoots in.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piru Parka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Barbos 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pes Barbos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Corbett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corbett kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Men at Work - Down Under. Santos is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hate Me Now. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Matt Santos enters the cage!
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215 lbs
16 - 8 - 1 |
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205 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class MT
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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
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nathan Corbett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Santos!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Santos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Matt Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corbett works the jab nicely.
It looks like Matt Santos has been cut.
Santos checks a low kick from Corbett.
Decent striking displayed by Corbett there.
Santos tries to clinch up.
Santos avoids the head kick by Corbett.
Santos walks into a straight right hand from Corbett.
Santos tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos pushes Corbett up against the cage in a clinch.
Corbett pulls guard effortlessly.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Santos tries to stand but Corbett is controlling from the bottom.
Corbett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Corbett has a closed guard, preventing Santos from standing up.
Corbett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Corbett to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Santos is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Corbett pulls down on the head and he's put Santos to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nathan Corbett!
In his post fight interview, Nathan Corbett started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Bautin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaakko Parantainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bautin comes to the cage accompanied by Lobotomy by The Ramones. Parantainen has chosen Eminem - White America as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jaakko Parantainen enters the cage!
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290 lbs
23 - 15 - 0 |
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290 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sergei Bautin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jaakko Parantainen!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Bautin misses.
Bautin throws a hook but Parantainen avoids it easily.
No luck for Bautin with that takedown attempt.
Parantainen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Parantainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Jaakko Parantainen has been cut.
Parantainen moves into range and clinches up with Bautin.
Bautin is looking to break free of the clinch but Parantainen has double underhooks.
Bautin lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Parantainen is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Bautin is tapping! Great win for Parantainen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jaakko Parantainen!
Jaakko Parantainen tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Puppy Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bang McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Love comes to the cage accompanied by Otherside by Mackemore X Ryan Lewis. McGee has chosen Metallica - All Nightmare Long as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take 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
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Puppy Love!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bang McGee!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Love.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Love tries to move into full mount but can't pass McGee's legs.
McGee parries the strikes from Love easily there. Love is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McGee to escape.
Love working away.
The ground and pound from Love seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The strikes coming from Love are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
McGee tries to buck Love off but Love is having none of it.
McGee takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Love creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McGee sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Love fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Love misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Love throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
McGee managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Love.
McGee taking punishment in the form of punches.
Love working the head with strikes.
Love misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Love lands a nice forearm strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Love controls the position from side control.
Love creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McGee sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Love 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.
McGee defending against the ground and pound.
McGee avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Love.
Love working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee pushes Love away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Love gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Love landing a few strikes.
Love tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Love throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and McGee works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Love seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Love trying to control from half guard but McGee is working away.
Love is looking to advance position but McGee won't allow it.
Love throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Love throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Love drops an elbow to the side of McGee's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Puppy Love dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Love lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McGee backs up against the cage.
Love misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McGee throws a right hand that misses
and Love connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Love uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGee.
Love swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - McGee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGee throws a leg kick which misses Love's front leg but catches the back leg as Love tries to avoid it.
Love displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Bang McGee has been cut.
McGee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Love.
Love swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Love moves out of range of the strikes.
Love checks the leg kick.
Love cracks McGee with an open hand slap.
A swing and a miss from McGee.
Love swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McGee.
Bang McGee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Love.
Love slips a straight right by McGee.
Love fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Puppy Love. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Love uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGee.
Good work by Love as he checks the leg kick.
Love shoots for a double leg takedown but McGee sprawls well. He's pushed Love's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee thows a body shot but no joy.
Love lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGee throws a sloppy body shot
and Love counters with a series of strikes. McGee will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Love scores with a jab to the body.
McGee takes a swing at Love's ribcage but misses.
McGee throws a lazy right hand but Love sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Love lunges at McGee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGee's hand.
McGee throws the left hand but Love avoids the punch easily.
A jab from McGee misses.
McGee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Love just misses with a punch to the body.
Love showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGee.
Love blocks a leg kick.
Love looks to land a right hand but McGee moved out of range.
McGee lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Love moves away from the strike by McGee.
Love takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGee throws the left hand but Love avoids the punch easily.
Love fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee stuns Love with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Love lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by McGee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGee.
A swing and a miss from Love.
No joy there for Love, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Love scores with the left hand. McGee knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Love misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McGee counters with a good low kick that Love was not able to check.
McGee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGee just misses with a punch to the body.
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 Puppy Love will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bang McGee's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A big left from McGee misses.
McGee cracks Love with a right hand to the side of the head.
Love misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGee.
Love throws a jab but it's blocked by McGee.
Love slips a straight right by McGee.
Puppy Love is winning the standup battle so far.
McGee looks to land a right hand but Love moved out of range.
Love just misses with a punch to the body.
Puppy Love seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice combination there by McGee.
McGee throws a nice looking combination but Love bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Love waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Love lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McGee backs up against the cage.
McGee misses the jab.
McGee misses with an uppercut. Love saw that one coming.
McGee moves out of range as Love strikes.
McGee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Love sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Love feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Love bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGee scores with a nice right hand.
McGee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGee throws a hook to the side of Love's head but Love sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bang McGee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Love slips a jab from McGee.
McGee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Love is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from McGee misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Love. McGee does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGee misses with a wild combination.
McGee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Love.
Puppy Love is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGee throws an overhand right that lands on Love's shoulder, as Love tries to avoid the shot.
McGee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McGee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee blocks a jab.
McGee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Love lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGee at a distance.
Love lands a nice looking body shot.
Love looks to score with a jab to the body but McGee is just out of range.
Love misses with the combination.
Nice straight punches there by Love. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Love.
Love moves out of range of the strikes.
Love works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Love shoots in looking for a takedown. McGee tries to sprawl out of it but Love keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Love keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Love fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGee manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Love coming out on top.
Nice jab there from McGee.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Love uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGee.
McGee missing with a left hand there. Love was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGee misses with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bang McGee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Love 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Puppy Love!
A victorious Puppy Love thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Newbomb Turk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuraimo Rassi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Newbomb Turk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Samuraimo Rassi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rassi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rassi misses with a two punch combination.
Turk swats away the attempt to clinch by Rassi.
Good standup being displayed there by Turk as he connects with a hook.
Samuraimo Rassi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rassi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Turk counters with a slapping leg kick.
Turk with a hook.
Turk tries to keep at a distance but Rassi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Turk tries to pull guard but Rassi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Turk looking for a takedown.
Rassi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turk moves out of range of the body kick.
A right-left combo lands from Rassi.
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!
Rassi misses with a two punch combination.
Turk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rassi. Rassi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rassi staying out of range there.
Rassi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Turk misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rassi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Turk's hands.
Rassi throws a head kick that misses.
Rassi throws a leg kick but Turk moved away.
Rassi checks a leg kick.
Rassi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rassi misses with a wild combination.
Rassi lands the left hand.
Rassi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rassi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Turk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rassi.
Turk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rassi is looking to clinch but Turk is avoiding it.
Rassi misses with a hook. Turk ducked under it nicely.
Turk misses with a head kick.
Rassi walks into a stiff left hand from Turk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rassi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rassi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Samuraimo Rassi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turk misses the jab.
Turk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rassi.
Turk throws a hook but Rassi avoids it easily.
Rassi misses the body punch
and Turk counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rassi tries to clinch but Turk is having none of it.
Rassi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turk.
Rassi misses with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Rassi there.
A slow jab from Rassi misses its intended target.
Turk tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A left lands for Rassi.
Turk misses with an uppercut.
Turk misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rassi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rassi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rassi slips under a jab.
Rassi moves out of range as Turk strikes.
Rassi tries to clinch there but Turk circles away.
Rassi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rassi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Turk throws a jab when Rassi was well out of range.
Turk moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rassi throws a right and a left that Turk avoids nicely.
Rassi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rassi misses with a kick to the body.
Turk blocks a head kick by Rassi.
Turk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rassi swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turk dodges the punch combination from Rassi.
The fighters circling - Turk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turk keeps the fight on the outside.
Turk misses with an uppercut.
Rassi misses with a looping left.
Rassi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rassi looks to throw a body kick
and Turk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Rassi throws a head kick that misses.
Rassi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab, jab by Rassi - just one landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rassi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Turk's sensitive parts.
Rassi works Turk's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Turk lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rassi doesn't seem phased though.
A combination from Turk does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Samuraimo Rassi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Turk tries to keep at a distance but Rassi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Turk takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rassi breaks the clinch.
Rassi tries to clinch up but Turk circles away and keeps his distance.
Samuraimo Rassi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turk throws a hook to the side of Rassi's head but Rassi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rassi is looking to clinch but Turk is avoiding it.
Turk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rassi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rassi throws a head kick but Turk moves out of range.
Rassi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Turk avoids the head kick by Rassi.
Rassi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turk.
Rassi avoids the body shot from Turk.
Rassi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rassi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turk throws a nice looking combination but Rassi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rassi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rassi moves in looking to clinch but Turk pushes him off.
Rassi misses with a two punch combination.
Rassi connects with a single shot there.
Turk throws an overhand right that lands on Rassi's shoulder, as Rassi tries to avoid the shot.
Rassi tries to clinch there but Turk circles away.
Turk misses with an uppercut.
Samuraimo Rassi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rassi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rassi wants to clinch up but Turk keeps it at a distance.
Rassi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rassi moves in looking to clinch but Turk pushes him off.
Turk lands a nice shot to the body.
Rassi instigates a clinch.
Rassi tries to work over Turk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turk blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rassi lands a good knee to the midsection. Turk won't want to take too many of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rassi lands a knee to the head.
Rassi gets underhooks to prevent Turk's takedown attempt.
Turk wants to take the fight to the mat but Rassi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rassi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rassi lands a body shot.
Rassi struggles to land a body shot inside as Turk controls his hands.
Turk is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rassi can't fight it off and eventually Turk manages to take the fight to the floor. Rassi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Turk engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rassi controlling Turk's posture.
Turk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turk controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We're going to have a standup here because Newbomb Turk wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Rassi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rassi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Turk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turk throws a hook to the side of Rassi's head but Rassi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turk keeps the fight on the outside.
Turk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rassi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rassi clinches up against the cage.
Rassi scores with a knee to the head.
Turk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turk throws a looping overhand right but Rassi ducks down to avoid it.
Rassi throws a series of punches but Turk avoids them all with ease.
Rassi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rassi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rassi looks to clinch
and Turk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rassi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rassi avoids the body shot from Turk.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rassi misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turk cracks Rassi with an open hand slap.
Rassi forces Turk back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Samuraimo Rassi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Turk misses with a looping left.
Rassi tries to clinch there but Turk circles away.
Rassi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rassi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Turk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Turk scores with a punch to the head.
A punch combination from Rassi misses.
Rassi tries to clinch up.
Turk is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rassi.
Rassi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rassi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rassi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Turk misses the target.
Rassi looks to throw the jab but Turk is out of range.
Turk slips a jab and a cross from Rassi.
Turk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rassi.
Rassi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Turk.
Turk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rassi's sensitive parts.
Rassi clinches up against the cage.
Rassi prevents the takedown attempt.
Rassi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Turk drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rassi pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Newbomb Turk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rassi.
Turk cracks Rassi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rassi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rassi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Turk has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Turk there as he acknowledges the shot.
Turk throws a jab but it's blocked by Rassi.
Rassi moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Turk wants to take the fight to the mat but Rassi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rassi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Turk.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rassi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Turk's efforts to push away.
Turk is trying to drag Rassi to the mat but Rassi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rassi leaning against his opponent.
Rassi is pressed up against the cage. Turk has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rassi down to the mat. Rassi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rassi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turk.
The crowd cheers as Rassi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Turk doesn't seem phased though.
Turk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rassi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turk circles away quickly and effectively.
Rassi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Samuraimo Rassi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A big left from Turk misses.
Newbomb Turk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rassi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rassi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turk.
Rassi throws a good cross that connects.
Rassi works over Turk's head and body with a nice combination.
Turk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rassi's head backwards.
Turk is looking to chop away at Rassi's legs.
Turk throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Turk blocks the body kick.
Rassi throws a right hand that Turk ducks under and follows up with a left that Turk also avoids with ease.
Turk thuds a left hand into Rassi's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rassi wants to clinch up but Turk keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circling - Turk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rassi moves into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rassi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turk is working for takedown but Rassi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Turk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Turk misses with some punches.
Turk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rassi has him pressed against the cage.
Turk is looking to take this one to the mat.
Turk tries to break free but Rassi pushes him back against the cage.
Turk fails to pull guard.
Turk has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rassi after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rassi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Turk has had enough of the clinch but Rassi keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rassi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Turk.
Turk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rassi is defending well for now.
Turk misses with the head strike.
Rassi avoiding damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Newbomb Turk showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rassi 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Samuraimo Rassi!
Samuraimo Rassi tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Zeldenthuis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Malham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malham comes into a darkened arena with his song building. John's Walkout kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dirk Zeldenthuis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Malham!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeldenthuis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malham.
Nice defenses there by Zeldenthuis.
A low kick from Zeldenthuis misses
and Malham counters with a single leg into guard. Zeldenthuis didn't expect that.
Malham must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Malham throwing strikes but missing.
Malham throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zeldenthuis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Malham trying to control the position from guard on top but Zeldenthuis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malham got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zeldenthuis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Malham has managed to get both his arms back between Zeldenthuis's legs - danger averted.
Zeldenthuis is trying to control the position but Malham postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malham throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Malham is in close to Zeldenthuis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zeldenthuis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Malham.
Zeldenthuis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Malham.
Malham looking to pass the guard.
Zeldenthuis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Malham.
Zeldenthuis is trying to control the position but Malham postures up.
Zeldenthuis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Malham wants to control from the top but Zeldenthuis keeps moving.
Malham stopping the sweep attempt from Zeldenthuis.
Zeldenthuis lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Malham!
Malham is looking to improve his position but Zeldenthuis isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malham wants to control but Zeldenthuis is having none of it.
Malham is trying desperately to improve position.
Zeldenthuis has hold of Malham's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Malham manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Malham is wriggling around trying to escape.
Malham is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Malham keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malham wants to control but Zeldenthuis is having none of it.
Zeldenthuis with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Zeldenthuis with the ground and pound from mount.
Zeldenthuis with good strikes from the mount here!
Malham is rocked!
Malham is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zeldenthuis lands a couple of good shots and Malham has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Malham is still in real trouble! Can Zeldenthuis finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malham turns into Zeldenthuis and is now in his guard.
Malham cracks Zeldenthuis with a solid left hand.
Malham got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zeldenthuis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Malham has managed to get both his arms back between Zeldenthuis's legs - danger averted.
Zeldenthuis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malham throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Malham seems to have recovered his senses.
Malham looking to pass the guard.
Malham throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Malham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zeldenthuis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zeldenthuis has his foot on Malham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Malham works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malham is looking to pass into half guard but Zeldenthuis pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Zeldenthuis is in guard.
Zeldenthuis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Malham is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Malham looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dirk Zeldenthuis will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
That kick from Zeldenthuis tenderised Malham's leg. Malham is trying to keep his angry face on.
Malham slips under a jab.
Malham throws a shot from downtown. Zeldenthuis moves away and avoids it.
Zeldenthuis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malham manages to avoid it.
Malham lands a lovely overhand right.
Malham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zeldenthuis.
A nice leg kick lands there from Malham.
Malham has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zeldenthuis.
Malham takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good leg kick by Malham there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Malham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zeldenthuis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis lands a nice shot to the body.
Malham on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zeldenthuis avoids the head kick by Malham.
Malham lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Malham throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Zeldenthuis's corner calls for a 1-2. Zeldenthuis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Malham misses the shot to the body.
Malham blocks a jab.
Malham bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zeldenthuis's head backwards.
Malham throws out a powerful jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zeldenthuis moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zeldenthuis. Malham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malham scores with a hook to the body. Zeldenthuis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malham misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zeldenthuis swats away the attempt to clinch by Malham.
Zeldenthuis punishes Malham's body with a nice straight punch.
Malham throws a head kick but Zeldenthuis moves out of range.
Zeldenthuis swinging wildly here.
Malham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Malham cracks Zeldenthuis with a good jab.
Malham misses with a double jab.
Malham ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zeldenthuis throws an overhand right that lands on Malham's shoulder, as Malham tries to avoid the shot.
Zeldenthuis takes a jab right on the kisser.
John Malham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A left and a right from Malham both land. Nice combination.
Malham throws a leg kick which misses Zeldenthuis's front leg but catches the back leg as Zeldenthuis tries to avoid it.
Zeldenthuis misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malham wants to clinch
and Zeldenthuis counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malham wants to get back to full guard but Zeldenthuis has passed into side control.
Zeldenthuis connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Malham some visible discomfort.
Malham is looking to reverse the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zeldenthuis misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Malham is looking to regain half guard here but Zeldenthuis keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Malham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Malham connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Malham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malham misses with an uppercut. Zeldenthuis saw that one coming.
Malham is looking to slow Zeldenthuis down with leg kicks.
Malham avoids the body shot from Zeldenthuis.
Malham misses with a kick to the body.
Malham swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A big left from Malham misses.
Malham scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Malham is looking to clinch but Zeldenthuis is avoiding it.
Zeldenthuis is looking to wear down Malham with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malham goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Malham scores with a kick to the midsection.
Malham clobbers Zeldenthuis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Malham lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Zeldenthuis misses with a right hand
and Malham decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zeldenthuis's guard.
Malham trying to control the position from guard on top but Zeldenthuis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malham throws an elbow that misses. Zeldenthuis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Malham's guard. Nice move by Zeldenthuis!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malham has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Zeldenthuis is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Malham.
John Malham has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zeldenthuis working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malham is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Malham is trying to get back to full guard.
Malham wants to control but Zeldenthuis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Malham tries to get to full guard but Zeldenthuis has control of the leg.
Malham makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Malham.
Zeldenthuis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zeldenthuis trying to control the position from guard on top but Malham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malham gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Zeldenthuis passes to side control.
Zeldenthuis looks up at the clock and then as Malham takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Zeldenthuis smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Zeldenthuis goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Malham has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Zeldenthuis but great work by Malham.
Zeldenthuis tries to improve position but can't.
Malham working the head with strikes.
Zeldenthuis takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malham in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Zeldenthuis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malham in side control, throwing shots but Zeldenthuis defends.
Malham working the body and head with strikes.
Zeldenthuis is trying to improve his position.
Zeldenthuis manages to get back to half guard.
Zeldenthuis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zeldenthuis.
Malham sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Zeldenthuis doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Malham paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Zeldenthuis - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dirk Zeldenthuis!
Dirk Zeldenthuis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christiano Smokeleaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smokeleaf kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Clawfinger Biggest & the Best. Carwin has chosen Mama Said Knock You Out as his entrance music. Christiano Smokeleaf could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shane Carwin's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Christiano Smokeleaf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shane Carwin!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smokeleaf fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Carwin avoids the body shot from Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carwin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smokeleaf feints and as Carwin raises his hands in defense, Smokeleaf changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Smokeleaf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smokeleaf sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smokeleaf landing some decent shots from guard.
Smokeleaf with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smokeleaf 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.
Carwin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smokeleaf advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Well, if Smokeleaf is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Smokeleaf is trying to control. Carwin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Carwin won't allow Smokeleaf to pass to mount.
Smokeleaf is keen to just control but Carwin is a slippery customer.
Smokeleaf seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Smokeleaf not doing much here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Christiano Smokeleaf just wasn't active enough.
Smokeleaf throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carwin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf throws a lazy right hand but Carwin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carwin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carwin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smokeleaf's jab looks to have found its range, popping Carwin under the eye.
It looks like Shane Carwin has been cut.
Carwin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf lands a jab to Carwin's midsection.
Good shot there by Smokeleaf.
Carwin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smokeleaf looks to score with a jab to the body but Carwin is just out of range.
Carwin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carwin misses with a straight right.
Carwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Smokeleaf drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Smokeleaf cracks Carwin with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf cracks Carwin with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Smokeleaf throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Carwin works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Smokeleaf is looking to take a break and control but Carwin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smokeleaf sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carwin defending well though.
Carwin wants to improve his position but Smokeleaf is controlling well.
Smokeleaf is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Smokeleaf unloading with bombs!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Carwin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smokeleaf swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Carwin is now in Smokeleaf's guard. A big mistake from Smokeleaf there, giving up the dominant position!
Smokeleaf working a defensive guard here.
Carwin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Carwin wants to control from the top but Smokeleaf keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smokeleaf is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carwin defends well.
Carwin preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christiano Smokeleaf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Carwin's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Smokeleaf misses with a two punch combination.
Carwin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carwin drops his hands momentarily and Smokeleaf takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smokeleaf misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smokeleaf lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smokeleaf stuns Carwin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smokeleaf bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Carwin! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smokeleaf trying to control the position from guard on top but Carwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smokeleaf postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smokeleaf postures up and lands a big shot to Carwin's brow.
Carwin keeping moving, preventing Smokeleaf from controlling successfully.
Carwin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smokeleaf controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin keeping moving, preventing Smokeleaf from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Christiano Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shane Carwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carwin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf just misses with a punch to the body.
Carwin misses with a series of wild punches.
Smokeleaf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carwin.
Smokeleaf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carwin can do to turn this around?
Smokeleaf throws a shot to the body.
Carwin throws a series of punches but Smokeleaf moves out of range.
Carwin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smokeleaf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carwin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carwin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smokeleaf counters with a single leg into guard. Carwin didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smokeleaf accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smokeleaf trying to control but Carwin is working from the bottom.
Carwin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Carwin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smokeleaf is looking to escape.
Carwin prevents Smokeleaf from getting the reversal.
Smokeleaf holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Carwin tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smokeleaf really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smokeleaf is trying to stand up.
Carwin avoids the attempt from Smokeleaf to control.
Smokeleaf is looking to improve his position but Carwin isn't that keen on the idea.
Smokeleaf is working hard here to advance position.
Carwin looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf is squirming around, avoiding Carwin's attempts to control the action.
Carwin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Smokeleaf really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Carwin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carwin controlling his opponent.
Smokeleaf tries to lock up and control but Carwin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smokeleaf working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christiano Smokeleaf dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shane Carwin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Smokeleaf misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Smokeleaf misses its intended target.
Carwin takes a swing at Smokeleaf's ribcage but misses.
Shane Carwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carwin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smokeleaf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carwin.
Smokeleaf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smokeleaf is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smokeleaf slips a jab and a cross from Carwin.
Carwin works over Smokeleaf's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Christiano Smokeleaf has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Carwin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick lands from Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carwin manages to avoid it.
Smokeleaf tries to score with a low kick but Carwin moves his leg out of the way.
Carwin misses with a series of wild punches.
Smokeleaf lands a really nice looking cross but Carwin seems unphased.
Christiano Smokeleaf is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smokeleaf shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carwin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carwin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carwin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smokeleaf feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Carwins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Carwin misses with a head kick.
Carwin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carwin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smokeleaf throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smokeleaf throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Carwin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smokeleaf works Carwin's body with a nice hook.
Carwin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smokeleaf counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Carwin!
Smokeleaf remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf landing a few strikes.
Carwin is rocked!
Smokeleaf working the ground and pound.
Carwin is still in real trouble! Can Smokeleaf finish him?
Smokeleaf looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Carwin prevents Smokeleaf from improving position.
Smokeleaf cracks Carwin with a big elbow.
You can see the frustration on Carwin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smokeleaf in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big shot lands for Smokeleaf! That's hurt Carwin! Will he recover? Smokeleaf fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christiano Smokeleaf!
A victorious Christiano Smokeleaf thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teijo Tarzan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francois Duvalier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duvalier has chosen Haitian National Anthem as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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32
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33
300 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Teijo Tarzan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Francois Duvalier!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duvalier lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Teijo Tarzan has been cut.
A big left from Duvalier misses.
Tarzan lands a big uppercut and Duvalier crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Duvalier looks OK. Tarzan waves Duvalier back to his feet!
It looks like Francois Duvalier has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Duvalier scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Duvalier tries to clinch up but Tarzan circles away and keeps his distance.
Tarzan defending well as Duvalier loads up on a big left hand.
Tarzan throws a lazy right hand but Duvalier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duvalier throws a hook but Tarzan avoids it easily.
Duvalier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Duvalier lands a left and a right that send Tarzan crashing to the mat, dazed. Duvalier thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Duvalier wants to clinch.
Duvalier feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Tarzan sprawling to the canvas! Tarzan rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Duvalier finish him?!
Tarzan tries to keep at a distance but Duvalier has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tarzan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tarzan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarzan loses concentration momentarily and Duvalier pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Tarzan crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Duvalier finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Francois Duvalier!
Francois Duvalier really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Charlie Wang's Tattered Rags & 95% Laundry logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jensen Saint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saint comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Company - Holy Water. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jensen Saint!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Martin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saint.
Jab, jab by Martin - just one landing.
The crowd cheers as Martin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Saint doesn't seem phased though.
Martin walks into a jab.
Martin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saint.
Martin throws a hook but Saint blocks it.
Martin connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Martin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Martin misses.
Martin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Saint pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Martin scores with a nice right hand.
Martin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saint misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martin.
Good exchange - Martin coming out on top.
Martin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saint. Saint circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint gets caught napping as Martin dives in and scores a takedown. Saint manages to retain guard.
Saint avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Martin throws a big right hand that misses.
Martin is looking to work some ground and pound but Saint has wrist control.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Saint is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Saint has his foot on Martin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martin works his way back into a safe position though.
Martin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Saint bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Martin's guard.
Martin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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!
Martin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Saint gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Saint's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saint working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Martin's head.
Saint wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saint got a little sloppy there for a moment and Martin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saint has managed to get both his arms back between Martin's legs - danger averted.
Martin is looking for a triangle but Saint pushes his legs off easily.
Saint with a nice head shot there.
Martin looking for a guillotine here but Saint defends easily.
Saint keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Martin's head.
Saint landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Saint landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint is in close to Martin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Martin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Martin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saint manages to get himself to full guard.
Martin preventing the sweep.
Martin throws an elbow that misses. Saint uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Martin's guard. Nice move by Saint!
Martin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Saint is pushing down on Martin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Martin is fighting to maintain full guard but Saint has managed to sneak the leg through.
Saint prevents Martin from improving his position.
Martin manages to get to full guard.
Saint thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saint trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saint avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Saint has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Martin to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Saint is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Martin pulls down on the head and he's put Saint to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Frank Martin!
Frank Martin gave a mention to Unique Wear and Custom Design in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davidson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Regina Spektor - Après Moi . Volkov has chosen The Trooper by Iron Maiden as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
25 - 10 - 1 |
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182 lbs
32 - 17 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Aaron Davidson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Vincent Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davidson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Volkov's head.
Volkov avoids the head kick by Davidson.
Volkov motions for Davidson to come forward. Volkov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov connects with a solid leg kick.
Volkov throws a leg kick but Davidson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Volkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Volkov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Davidson dips down and scores with a jab 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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. Davidson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volkov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Davidson's waist but Davidson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Volkov off to one side.
Volkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Davidson throws a hook but Volkov blocks it.
Davidson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Volkov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Davidson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Volkov staying out of range there.
Davidson lands a nice looking body shot.
Volkov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Davidson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Volkov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Volkov misses with a straight left.
Jab by Davidson.
Volkov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Volkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Volkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Davidson misses with an uppercut. Volkov saw that one coming.
Davidson cracks Volkov with an open hand slap.
Davidson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Davidson works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davidson scores with the left hand. Volkov knows he should have avoided that one.
Davidson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Volkov takes a swing at Davidson's ribcage but misses.
Davidson lands a nice shot to the body.
Volkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov throws a leg kick but Davidson checks it.
Davidson swings widly with a right hand
and Volkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Davidson throws a one two combo.
Volkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Davidson defends it nicely.
Volkov throws a leg kick but Davidson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Volkov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Volkov throws a leg kick
and Davidson counters with a left to the body.
Volkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Davidson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Volkov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Volkov throws a leg kick
and Davidson counters with a straight right hand.
Volkov is rocked!
Volkov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Davidson in his tracks.
Decent striking displayed by Davidson there.
Nice body punch from Volkov.
Volkov fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson lands a big head kick that sends Volkov tumbling to the mat! Davidson takes a step backwards and waves Volkov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Volkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Davidson finish him?
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!
Davidson scores with a jab to the body.
Davidson throws a head kick that misses.
Volkov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Davidson scores with a punch to the head.
Volkov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aaron Davidson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Volkov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Davidson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Volkov blocks a head kick by Davidson.
Volkov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Davidson counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot lands for Volkov.
Davidson lands a brutal head kick. Volkov looks out on his feet and Davidson throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Aaron Davidson!
Aaron Davidson very nearly forgot to thank Fenrir Fightgear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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