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SPFT 124: Axelsson-Washington PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Kiptanui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Driggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiptanui's entrance music is Teflon Brothers - Hoodilammas feat. Juju . A fine choice. Gabriel Kiptanui could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Julio Driggs's chin.
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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
19 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Gabriel Kiptanui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julio Driggs!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiptanui tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Driggs misses the target.
Driggs throws a jab but it's blocked by Kiptanui.
Kiptanui drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kiptanui is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Driggs is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Driggs has escaped and now he's on top!
Driggs stands up from Kiptanui's guard - Driggs perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kiptanui shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Driggs as he jumps to the side.
Kiptanui ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kiptanui misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kiptanui moves away from the strike by Driggs.
Kiptanui uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Driggs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiptanui drops his hands momentarily and Driggs takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Driggs misses with a looping right.
Kiptanui looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Kiptanui misses.
Kiptanui has a takedown stuffed.
Driggs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Julio Driggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kiptanui moves in looking to clinch but Driggs pushes him off.
Kiptanui tries to clinch up.
Driggs misses the shot to the body.
Kiptanui stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Driggs.
Driggs slips under a jab from Kiptanui.
Driggs misses with a double jab.
Driggs missing with a left hand there. Kiptanui was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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!
Driggs fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kiptanui is rocked!
Driggs jabs Kiptanui to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Driggs fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Driggs lands with a right and another and another! Kiptanui is in big trouble! Driggs lands again and this time it's lights out for Kiptanui! A quality knockout there for Driggs.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Julio Driggs!
A relieved looking Julio Driggs thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dantavious McJuckett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Somore Fudge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McJuckett might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to "Sinister Kid" The Black Keys. Somore Fudge has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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 Hilo, Dantavious McJuckett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Somore Fudge!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fudge swings for the body but McJuckett moves out of range.
McJuckett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fudge avoids a punch combination nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McJuckett.
McJuckett scores with a kick to the midsection.
A slow jab from McJuckett misses its intended target.
McJuckett misses with a straight right.
Fudge lands a right hook to the body.
McJuckett looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McJuckett throws a leg kick but Fudge sees it coming and moves out of range.
McJuckett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fudge's hands.
Somore Fudge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fudge misses with an attempted mid kick.
McJuckett throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slow jab from McJuckett misses its intended target.
A good leg kick by Fudge.
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!
McJuckett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fudge takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fudge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McJuckett manages to avoid it.
Fudge looks to throw a body kick
and McJuckett counters with a nice uppercut.
McJuckett throws a sloppy head kick and Fudge moves out of range easily.
McJuckett throws a quick inside leg kick.
McJuckett misses with an uppercut. Fudge saw that one coming.
McJuckett keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McJuckett.
McJuckett fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fudge is out of range.
McJuckett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fudge.
McJuckett throws a leg kick but Fudge sees it coming and moves out of range.
Somore Fudge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fudge misses with a looping left.
Fudge tries to score with a low kick but McJuckett moves his leg out of the way.
McJuckett fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dantavious McJuckett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fudge misses with a wild body shot.
McJuckett throws a leg kick but Fudge sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McJuckett tries a head kick but it misses.
McJuckett scores with a decent looking hook.
McJuckett dodges the punch combination from Fudge.
McJuckett shoots in looking for a takedown. Fudge tries to sprawl out of it but McJuckett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fudge manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McJuckett connects with a looping right hand.
McJuckett moves out of range of the body kick from Fudge.
Fudge lets loose with a powerful body kick. McJuckett will feel that in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McJuckett tries a low kick but Fudge avoids it.
A jab from Fudge misses.
That kick from McJuckett tenderised Fudge's leg. Fudge is trying to keep his angry face on.
McJuckett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fudge.
Fudge scores with a jab to the body.
McJuckett tries to score with a low kick but Fudge moves his leg out of the way.
McJuckett scores with a jab. Fudge acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McJuckett slips a straight right by Fudge.
Fudge blocks a low kick nicely.
Fudge lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fudge sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McJuckett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McJuckett misses with a hook.
McJuckett throws a push kick but Fudge slaps the foot to one side.
McJuckett throws a low kick, looking for Fudge's leg but Fudge calmly moves out of range.
McJuckett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fudge moves out of range as McJuckett throws a body kick.
Fudge moves out of range as McJuckett throws a body kick.
McJuckett loads up on a big right hand but Fudge slips the punch.
Fudge throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A jab from Fudge does it's job there.
Fudge lands with a nice body punch.
McJuckett misses the shot to the body.
McJuckett tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fudge is able to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fudge misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fudge fakes the leg kick and cracks McJuckett in the body.
Fudge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fudge lets loose with a powerful body kick. McJuckett will feel that in the morning.
McJuckett moves out of range of the strikes.
McJuckett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fudge throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McJuckett throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fudge counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McJuckett blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick from McJuckett misses.
Jab, jab by Fudge - just one landing.
McJuckett moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McJuckett checks a leg kick.
McJuckett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McJuckett checks a leg kick nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fudge.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Somore Fudge dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fudge swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McJuckett.
Fudge looks to land a right hand but McJuckett moved out of range.
Fudge looks to land a left hand but McJuckett moved out of range nicely.
Fudge lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fudge dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McJuckett. That did some damage!
Somore Fudge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McJuckett swings for the body but Fudge moves out of range.
Fudge throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McJuckett misses with a takedown attempt - Fudge sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McJuckett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McJuckett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McJuckett misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheers as Fudge lands an impressive looking overhand right. McJuckett doesn't seem phased though.
McJuckett misses with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Fudge.
McJuckett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fudge checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McJuckett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fudge fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McJuckett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fudge connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McJuckett scrambles back to his feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Fudge checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fudge throws a sloppy head kick and McJuckett moves out of range easily.
Fudge checks a leg kick.
Fudge misses with a low kick.
McJuckett stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fudge throws a hook but McJuckett blocks it.
Fudge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fudge takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fudge scores with a kick to the body.
Fudge slips a straight right by McJuckett.
That kick from Fudge tenderised McJuckett's leg. McJuckett is trying to keep his angry face on.
McJuckett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fudge.
Fudge pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fudge will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fudge misses the shot to the body.
McJuckett throws a leg kick which misses Fudge's front leg but catches the back leg as Fudge tries to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fudge feints and then cracks McJuckett's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McJuckett down.
McJuckett is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fudge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McJuckett.
A shot to the liver by Fudge. Beautiful body shot.
Fudge checks a leg kick.
Fudge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McJuckett closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fudge's guard.
McJuckett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fudge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McJuckett throws a big elbow that misses.
McJuckett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fudge looking to control.
McJuckett trying to control the position from guard on top but Fudge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fudge working for submissions but it's allowed McJuckett to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fudge slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fudge wants to sweep but no luck.
McJuckett sitting in guard here, content to control.
McJuckett works over Fudge with some ground and pound from guard.
Fudge wants to improve his position but instead McJuckett has moved into half guard.
McJuckett looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McJuckett thows a huge punch but Fudge dodges it nicely.
Fudge trying to control but McJuckett postures up.
McJuckett winds up and cracks Fudge with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McJuckett moves nicely into side control.
Fudge is trying to control McJuckett's posture but McJuckett avoids it.
McJuckett tries to advance to mount but Fudge denies him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McJuckett controls the position from side control.
Fudge tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Fudge's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fudge is looking for a sweep.
McJuckett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fudge keeps working.
McJuckett looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fudge is avoiding damage well.
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 Dantavious McJuckett will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
McJuckett throws a nice head kick!
Fudge misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McJuckett counters with a leg kick.
Fudge throws a big shot that misses.
Fudge takes a swing at McJuckett's ribcage but misses.
McJuckett tries a head kick but it misses.
Good work by Fudge as he checks the leg kick.
Fudge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fudge lands a nice leg kick that just misses McJuckett's sensitive parts.
Fudge misses the jab.
McJuckett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fudge pinned against the cage. Fudge gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fudge throws a leg kick that is checked
and McJuckett counters with a straight right hand.
Fudge fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McJuckett is out of range.
Fudge punishes McJuckett's body with a nice straight punch.
Fudge tries to score with a low kick but McJuckett moves his leg out of the way.
McJuckett scores with a kick to the midsection.
McJuckett throws a head kick that misses
and Fudge counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fudge throws a shot from downtown. McJuckett moves away and avoids it.
McJuckett wants to slow Fudge down by chopping away at his legs.
McJuckett lands with a kick to the temple. Fudge shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fudge blocks a head kick by McJuckett.
McJuckett throws a lazy body kick
and Fudge connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McJuckett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McJuckett moves out of range as Fudge throws a body kick.
Fudge throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Horrible takedown by McJuckett or perhaps it was just good defense by Fudge which made him look bad.
Fudge misses with a hook. McJuckett ducked under it nicely.
Fudge is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fudge turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fudge throws a wild body kick that McJuckett sees coming a mile off.
McJuckett closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McJuckett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McJuckett changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fudge tries to avoid it but McJuckett manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fudge to the ground. Fudge escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dantavious McJuckett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fudge throws an off balance right hand
and McJuckett counters with an inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fudge. That's going to slow McJuckett down.
The fighters circling - Fudge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McJuckett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McJuckett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fudge connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McJuckett scrambles back to his feet.
Fudge misses with a hook.
McJuckett lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fudge attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fudge is looking to land body kicks.
McJuckett blocks a low kick nicely.
Fudge digs a good body shot into McJuckett's ribs.
McJuckett lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McJuckett throws a head kick that Fudge semi-blocks.
Fudge bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fudge looks to land a right hand but McJuckett moved out of range.
McJuckett punishes Fudge's body with a nice straight punch.
McJuckett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McJuckett throws a body kick that misses
and McJuckett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fudge looks for the body kick but McJuckett saw that one coming.
McJuckett cracks Fudge with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McJuckett misses with a low kick as Fudge jumps back.
McJuckett tries to work over Fudge's front leg with a kick but Fudge checks it.
Fudge connects with a body shot that sends McJuckett's belly button to the back.
McJuckett tries to score with a low kick but Fudge moves his leg out of the way.
McJuckett closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fudge circles away.
McJuckett misses with a low kick.
Fudge blocks a head kick by McJuckett.
Fudge misses with a body shot.
McJuckett tries a low kick but Fudge avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McJuckett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fudge.
Fudge throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McJuckett on the side of the head.
McJuckett cracks Fudge with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fudge connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McJuckett is rocked!
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!
Fudge drops McJuckett with a huge uppercut! McJuckett drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Fudge is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Somore Fudge!
An out of breath Somore Fudge thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenji Okabe (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! John Malham is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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181 lbs
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183 lbs
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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 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenji Okabe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Malham!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okabe misses with an uppercut
and Malham counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Malham.
Malham is fighting off a takedown attempt but Okabe is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Malham to the mat. Malham regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Okabe forces his way into half guard.
Okabe trying to control the action but Malham is working from the bottom.
Okabe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Malham's head.
Okabe is keen to just control but Malham is a slippery customer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Okabe lands a nice short elbow.
Okabe prevents Malham from improving his position.
Okabe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Okabe.
Malham is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Okabe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Malham is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okabe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Malham actively working from the bottom here.
Malham is pressing down on Okabe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Okabe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Malham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Malham is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Okabe is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malham not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Malham throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Okabe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Malham's head.
Malham throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Malham looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Okabe passes into half guard.
Okabe passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Malham!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Okabe has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Malham's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malham is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Okabe.
Okabe with a couple of short strikes.
Okabe lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Malham hang on?
Malham is rocked!
Okabe lands a big shot to the head and Malham winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kenji Okabe!
An out of breath Kenji Okabe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Dooalot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustav Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gustav Graves has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with James Dooalot'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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Dooalot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gustav Graves!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dooalot slips a straight right by Graves.
Dooalot feints and then cracks Graves's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Graves down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Graves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dooalot looks for the body kick but Graves saw that one coming.
Dooalot throws a jab when Graves was well out of range.
Graves scores with a hook.
Graves is looking to slow Dooalot down with leg kicks.
Graves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Dooalot.
Dooalot misses with a straight right.
Dooalot throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Graves tries to clinch but Dooalot is having none of it.
Graves tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dooalot manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dooalot cracks Graves with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Graves has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dooalot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Dooalot misses
and Graves counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dooalot connects with a good right hand that stumbles Graves. Graves circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Gustav Graves has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves avoids the body shot from Dooalot.
Graves fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Dooalot.
Graves clinches with his opponent.
Dooalot misses with some punches.
Graves lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves lands with a left to the head.
Dooalot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graves lands with a light punch inside.
Dooalot lands with a short shot to the head.
Dooalot misses with some punches.
Dooalot manages to break the clinch.
Dooalot throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dooalot jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dooalot.
Dooalot lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Graves blocks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dooalot closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Graves moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A leg kick checked by Graves.
An inside leg kick lands from Dooalot.
Graves tries to clinch up.
Graves tries to land a leg kick but Dooalot saw it coming and moves away.
Graves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Graves rushes Dooalot and presses him up against the cage.
Dooalot is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dooalot misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graves.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dooalot blocks an uppercut.
Dooalot lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dooalot leaning against his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves lands an uppercut.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dooalot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Dooalot! Graves is out on his feet! Dooalot rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Graves is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Graves is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Dooalot!
A relieved looking James Dooalot thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samuraimo Rassi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avon Stringer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stringer has chosen The Loner as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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30
184 lbs
17 - 9 - 1 |
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37
178 lbs
40 - 19 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Samuraimo Rassi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Avon Stringer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rassi throws a body punch but Stringer moves out of range.
Rassi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stringer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rassi throws a head kick but Stringer moves out of range.
Rassi takes the fight into the clinch.
Rassi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rassi looking to stall.
Rassi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rassi tries to land knees in the clinch but Stringer avoids the damage to the body.
Stringer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Rassi.
Rassi manages to break the clinch.
Stringer blocks a head kick by Rassi.
Rassi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rassi moves out of range of the body kick.
Stringer misses with a low kick.
Rassi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rassi moves away from the strike by Stringer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rassi is looking to clinch.
A combination from Rassi does no damage.
Samuraimo Rassi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stringer tried to score with a low kick but Rassi checks it.
Rassi works the jab nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stringer.
Stringer swinging wildly here.
Stringer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stringer throws a head kick but Rassi moves out of range.
Stringer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rassi looks to throw the jab but Stringer is out of range.
Rassi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rassi misses with a wild combination.
Rassi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stringer tries to keep at a distance but Rassi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rassi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rassi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stringer.
Rassi is trying to break free.
Rassi has Stringer pushed against the cage.
Rassi lands a hook that snaps the head of Stringer backwards.
Rassi crunches a lovely knee into Stringer's ribcage.
Rassi blocks a body shot from Stringer.
Stringer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rassi landing knees to the body.
Rassi working Stringer over with knees to the body.
Rassi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good exchange - Rassi coming out on top.
Stringer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A swing and a miss from Rassi.
Rassi misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rassi swings for the body but Stringer moves out of range.
Stringer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stringer throws a leg kick which misses Rassi's front leg but catches the back leg as Rassi tries to avoid it.
Stringer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stringer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rassi tries to clinch up
and Stringer counters with a single leg into guard. Rassi didn't expect that.
Stringer trying to control but Rassi is working from the bottom.
Rassi wants to stand and escape but Stringer is having none of it.
Stringer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stringer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stringer wants to control from the top but Rassi keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rassi wants to stand and escape but Stringer is having none of it.
Stringer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stringer trying to control but Rassi is working from the bottom.
Rassi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stringer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stringer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rassi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stringer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stringer sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuraimo Rassi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stringer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stringer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stringer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rassi lands a head kick. Stringer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Stringer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rassi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stringer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stringer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rassi eats them both and turns towards Stringer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rassi drives through and clinches with Stringer against the cage.
Rassi tries to land knees in the clinch but Stringer avoids the damage to the body.
Rassi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stringer avoids it.
Rassi controlling the action here for a moment.
Rassi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stringer.
Stringer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rassi's elbow.
Stringer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rassi stalling.
Stringer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rassi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Samuraimo Rassi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stringer 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.
Rassi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stringer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rassi drops his hands momentarily and Stringer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rassi looks to land a combination. Stringer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stringer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rassi is looking to clinch.
Rassi misses with a body kick.
Stringer misses the shot to the body.
Rassi thows a body shot but no joy.
Samuraimo Rassi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stringer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rassi was well out of range. Poor timing from Stringer.
Stringer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rassi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stringer avoids the body shot from Rassi.
Rassi moves into the clinch.
Rassi tries a knee to the head but Stringer blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Stringer as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stringer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stringer cracks Rassi with a nice body shot.
Rassi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rassi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rassi misses with a knee to the head.
Stringer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stringer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rassi up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rassi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rassi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Stringer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rassi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stringer.
Rassi tries to circle away but Stringer has him pinned against the cage.
Stringer looking to throw knees to the head but Rassi is blocking nicely.
Rassi tries to land a knee to the head but Stringer blocks with his arms.
Rassi is pushing Stringer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stringer just leaning against Rassi, taking a breather.
Rassi has Stringer pressed against the cage, preventing Stringer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stringer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stringer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stringer throws a punch but it's blocked by Rassi.
Stringer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stringer can't find room to land a body shot as Rassi controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stringer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rassi or not.
Rassi blocks an uppercut.
Stringer lands a right hand.
Stringer tries a knee to the head but Rassi blocks it.
Stringer lands a nice uppercut.
Stringer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stringer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rassi misses with a head kick.
Stringer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stringer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rassi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rassi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stringer circles away quickly and effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rassi connects with a high kick.
Rassi misses with a body kick.
Rassi misses with a few strikes there.
Rassi clinches up with Stringer and pushes him back against the cage.
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 Samuraimo Rassi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rassi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Stringer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stringer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rassi circles away quickly and effectively.
Samuraimo Rassi is winning the standup battle so far.
Stringer walks into a left hand.
Rassi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rassi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stringer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stringer throws a strike but Rassi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Stringer trying to keep a closed guard but Rassi is proving a slippery customer.
Rassi wants to stand and escape but instead Stringer has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stringer passes Rassi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stringer wants to pass the guard but Rassi is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rassi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stringer.
Stringer wants to control but Rassi is keeping him busy.
Stringer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stringer wants to control but Rassi is keeping him busy.
Stringer throwing shots but Rassi is blocking nicely.
Rassi trying to control but Stringer postures up.
Rassi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stringer.
Stringer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rassi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Avon Stringer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stringer 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.
Stringer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rassi defending well though.
Rassi is refusing to be controlled, as Stringer sits in half guard.
Rassi tries to kick Stringer off but Stringer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Samuraimo Rassi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stringer wants to pass the guard but Rassi is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rassi is not content to let Stringer control the position.
Stringer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rassi is trying to stand.
Stringer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stringer trying to control from Rassi's half guard. Rassi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stringer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stringer throws an elbow but Rassi slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rassi regains half guard.
Stringer wants to work for an arm triangle but Rassi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stringer stops Rassi from getting back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rassi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stringer.
Stringer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rassi sees it coming and defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avon Stringer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rassi 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Samuraimo Rassi!
After the fight, Samuraimo Rassi was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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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 Jensen Saint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corbett comes to the cage accompanied by Men at Work - Down Under. Saint has chosen Bad Company - Holy Water as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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
17 - 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
29 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jensen Saint!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corbett cracks Saint with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Saint attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Corbett cracks Saint with a right hand to the side of the head.
Saint scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A left and a right from Saint both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Nathan Corbett has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Corbett.
Saint getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corbett throws an off balance right hand
and Saint counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Saint.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Saint stopping the sweep attempt from Corbett.
Saint slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Saint trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Corbett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corbett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Corbett keeping full guard, as Saint tries to pass.
Corbett is trying to keep Saint in close.
Corbett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Saint trying to control but Corbett is working from the bottom.
Corbett trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Corbett has an active guard here but Saint has managed to pass into half guard.
Corbett is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Saint's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Saint's back!
Corbett doesn't have the hooks in and Saint manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint throwing strikes from guard but Corbett blocks nicely.
Saint lands a couple of digs.
Saint is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saint makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Corbett looking for subs off his back but Saint has passed one foot through into half guard.
Saint 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.
Saint looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Corbett on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corbett wants to get back to full guard.
Saint is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Corbett is looking to control Saint's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Corbett avoid being mounted?
Saint is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Corbett is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Saint's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Saint's back!
Corbett is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Saint defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Saint trying to control the hands but Corbett breaks the grip.
Saint turns into Corbett and is now in his guard.
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.
Corbett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saint doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saint manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Corbett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Corbett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saint slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jensen Saint dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nathan Corbett's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Saint scores with a head kick. Corbett tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Corbett looks to land a body kick but Saint moved away.
Corbett is looking to clinch but Saint is avoiding it.
Saint tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corbett was well out of range. Poor timing from Saint.
A slapping body kick lands there for Corbett.
Corbett throws a hook but Saint blocks it.
Saint avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saint fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Corbett to the ground. Saint is now in Corbett's guard.
Saint trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corbett is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Saint has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saint is looking for a sweep. Corbett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corbett missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Saint works his way to full guard. Good work.
Saint escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Corbett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Saint keeping moving, preventing Corbett from controlling successfully.
Saint looking for a sweep. Not yet Saint, not yet.
Saint controlling Corbett's posture.
Corbett forces his way into half guard.
Corbett is taking a breather. Saint 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corbett is trying to control the action in half guard but Saint is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saint is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Corbett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Corbett's back!
Corbett tries to break free.
Can Corbett hold on?! Saint is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corbett breaks Saint's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Corbett wants to control from the top but Saint keeps moving.
Saint bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Corbett's guard.
Saint works over Corbett with some ground and pound from guard.
Corbett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Corbett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Saint can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Corbett looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Saint puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corbett is looking for a sweep. Saint is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saint is trying to control the action in half guard but Corbett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jensen Saint has got the better of the ground game so far.
Corbett is defending against the submission attempts here by Saint.
Corbett tries to get to full guard but Saint has control of the leg.
Corbett is working hard here to advance position.
Corbett manages to get to full guard.
Saint scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint throws a big right hand that misses.
Corbett throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Saint escapes and throws Corbett's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Saint advances to full mount.
Corbett regains half guard.
Corbett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saint pulls his head out easily.
Saint drops an elbow to the side of Corbett's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saint thows a huge punch but Corbett dodges it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saint lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Saint lands a nice short elbow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Saint seems to be looking for submissions.
Saint is pressing down on Corbett's thigh, looking to free his foot. Corbett is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jensen Saint showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nathan Corbett's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Saint is trying hard to land a takedown here. Corbett sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Saint scores with a leg kick.
Corbett moves in looking to clinch but Saint pushes him off.
Saint circles away from the clinch attempt.
Corbett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saint.
Corbett misses with a straight right.
Saint misses with a looping left.
Corbett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saint manages to avoid it.
Corbett swings widly with a right hand
and Saint counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Saint is trying to control the action in half guard but Corbett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saint landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corbett on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Saint prevents Corbett from improving his position.
Saint trying to mount his opponent but Corbett defends it.
Corbett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Saint seems to be working for a kimura but Corbett defends the submission attempt.
Corbett actively working from the bottom here.
Saint is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint is nestled in close to Corbett, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Corbett trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Saint manages to pass to mount!
Saint prevents Corbett from getting the reversal.
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!
Saint working Corbett over with strikes here.
Nathan Corbett's cut is getting worse.
Corbett can't escape the position.
Saint with the ground and pound from mount.
Nathan Corbett's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Saint unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Corbett wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Saint celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jensen Saint!
Jensen Saint looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Revitalized by GOD! (yes, the man himself) What's with the smoke? Is that you burning Mr Styles, for so close are you to the Light that is me? May your eternal stories be blessed, now go and write again in peace! *sprinkles Holy Water*'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Puppy Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Love has chosen Otherside by Mackemore X Ryan Lewis as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Martin!
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, Puppy Love!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin throws a body punch but Love moves out of range.
Martin misses with a looping right.
Martin connects with a body shot that sends Love's belly button to the back.
Love bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martin lands with a hook. Love tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Martin ducks under a wild hook from Love.
Love uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martin.
Love ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Martin staying out of range there.
Martin misses with an uppercut.
Love changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martin tries to avoid it but Love manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martin to the ground. Martin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Martin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin has his foot on Love's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Love works his way back into a safe position though.
Love slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Love performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Martin wants to control but Love is keeping busy.
Love not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Martin actively working from the bottom here.
Martin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Love thows a huge punch but Martin dodges it nicely.
Martin actively working from the bottom here.
Love perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Martin wants to control but Love is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Martin looking for submissions off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Love connects with a nice short shot to Martin's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin tries to roll over but Love keeps him under control.
Martin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Martin 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!
Love scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Love scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Love drops an elbow to the side of Martin's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Love seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Martin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Love throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Martin to regain full guard.
Love has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Love trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
Martin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Love is aware though and is defending well.
Love is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Love passes into half guard.
Martin moves into full guard.
Love slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Martin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Love wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Martin wants to control but Love postures up.
Love is looking to take a break and control but Martin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Love working away.
Martin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Love's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
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!
Love thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Martin's head.
Martin is staying active underneath Love, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Love prevents Martin from improving his position.
Martin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Love trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Love avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Puppy Love will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Martin throws a right hand that misses
and Love counters with a nice uppercut.
Martin misses with an uppercut. Love saw that one coming.
Love ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Martin misses with a series of wild punches.
Love throws a shot to the body.
Martin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Love manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Martin manages to get himself to full guard.
Love distracts Martin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Love in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Love wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Martin is looking for a triangle but Love pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Love scoring with some ground and pound.
Love is working Martin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Love with a nice head shot there.
Martin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Love is one step ahead there.
Love postures up and lands a big shot to Martin's brow.
Martin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Love is aware though and is defending well.
Martin throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Love escapes and throws Martin's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Love working the ground and pound.
Martin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Martin struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Love wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martin keeps working.
Martin taking a bit of punishment here - Love scoring with strikes.
Martin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Love cracks Martin with a big elbow.
Love creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Love scores with a couple of short elbows.
Love grinds an elbow into Martin's temple.
Martin is looking to regain half guard here but Love keeps moving and retains side control.
Martin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Martin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Love connects with a decent elbow.
Martin gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Love is thwarting Martin's attempts to control the position.
Love slips a nice elbow through Martin's hands, connecting with Martin's forehead.
Love is looking for a kimura here.
Love seems to be working for a kimura but Martin defends the submission attempt.
Love throwing shots but Martin is blocking nicely.
Martin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Love prevents Martin from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin wants to sweep but Love has passed to side control!
Martin taking a bit of punishment here - Love scoring with strikes.
Martin regains half guard.
Martin has hold of Love's hands but Love slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Love lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Martin wants to improve his position but Love is controlling well.
Martin manages to get to full guard.
Love keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Martin's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Love postures up in Martin's guard and throws a big left but Martin blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Puppy Love 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Martin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Love blocks a jab.
Love keeps the fight on the outside.
Love scores with a decent looking hook.
Love throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Martin moves away from the strike by Love.
Love displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martin throws out the jab.
Martin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Martin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Love utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Martin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Love is proving hard to escape from.
Martin cracks Love with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Love controls Martin momentarily but Martin frees himself.
Martin throwing strikes but missing.
Love tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Martin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Martin throwing strikes but missing.
Martin throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin throws a big right hand that misses.
Martin wants to control from the top but Love keeps moving.
Love managing to control the position.
Puppy Love is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Puppy Love was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Love looking to score a takedown here. Martin is defending well but Love drives through and ends up in Martin's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Love avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Martin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Love preventing the sweep.
Martin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Frank Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Love controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Love has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Love chips away with some ground and pound.
Martin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Love can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Love stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Love is stalling in the full guard.
Martin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Martin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Love defends well.
Love is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Frank Martin.
I think Love 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 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Puppy Love!
After winning the bout, Puppy Love thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Simeon Malaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Zeldenthuis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simeon Malaya has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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180 lbs
30 - 10 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Simeon Malaya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dirk Zeldenthuis!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeldenthuis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zeldenthuis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zeldenthuis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Malaya to the ground. Zeldenthuis is now in Malaya's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Malaya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zeldenthuis postures up in Malaya's guard and throws a big left but Malaya blocks it.
Zeldenthuis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Zeldenthuis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malaya is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malaya can't keep his opponent in guard - Zeldenthuis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zeldenthuis stalling.
Zeldenthuis trying to control from half guard but Malaya is working away.
Malaya tries to roll over but Zeldenthuis keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis trying to control from half guard but Malaya is working away.
Zeldenthuis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dirk Zeldenthuis has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Malaya scores with a leg kick.
Zeldenthuis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zeldenthuis cracks Malaya with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Simeon Malaya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body punch from Malaya.
The crowd cheers as Malaya lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zeldenthuis doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Malaya.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malaya ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Simeon Malaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malaya is looking to score with low kicks.
Malaya misses with a hook
and Zeldenthuis counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Zeldenthuis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zeldenthuis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zeldenthuis wants to take a breather but Malaya is having none of it.
Zeldenthuis wants to free his trapped foot but Malaya is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zeldenthuis trying to control from half guard but Malaya is working away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Malaya wants to control but Zeldenthuis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malaya wants to get back to full guard.
Zeldenthuis wants to control but Malaya is keeping him busy.
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!
Malaya won't allow Zeldenthuis to pass to mount.
Malaya is trying to stand up here but Zeldenthuis is controlling him well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Malaya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malaya blocks a low kick nicely.
Zeldenthuis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Malaya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malaya lands a leg kick that knocks Zeldenthuis off balance momentarily.
A big right from Malaya misses.
Zeldenthuis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zeldenthuis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Malaya defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Zeldenthuis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Malaya cracks the inside of Zeldenthuis's front leg.
Malaya rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zeldenthuis counters with a shoot takedown. Malaya fights it but they end up in guard.
Zeldenthuis wants to pass the guard but Malaya is keeping the position.
Malaya looking to control.
Zeldenthuis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Malaya trying to control from the bottom.
Malaya is looking to improve his position.
Zeldenthuis is trying to control. Malaya wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zeldenthuis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Malaya doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zeldenthuis.
Zeldenthuis is nestled in close to Malaya, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zeldenthuis is looking for a kimura here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis is nestled in close to Malaya, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zeldenthuis performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zeldenthuis has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis throwing strikes here but Malaya is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Malaya is squirming around, avoiding Zeldenthuis's attempts to control the action.
Zeldenthuis working the ground and pound effectively.
Malaya is trying to escape the mount.
Malaya taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis raining down hammerfists from mount.
Zeldenthuis looking to ground and pound but Malaya is blocking nicely.
Malaya is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Zeldenthuis looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Malaya holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Zeldenthuis tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zeldenthuis landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Zeldenthuis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Zeldenthuis slips a jab from Malaya.
Zeldenthuis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malaya throws the kick towards the body but Zeldenthuis avoids it.
Zeldenthuis throws a shot to the body.
Zeldenthuis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malaya.
Malaya bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zeldenthuis cracks Malaya with a good jab.
Malaya smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Malaya. Beautiful body shot.
Malaya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zeldenthuis connects with a solid leg kick.
Malaya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malaya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zeldenthuis thumps Malaya with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis scores with a punch to the head.
Malaya scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zeldenthuis avoids the body shot from Malaya.
Zeldenthuis tries to work over Malaya's front leg with a kick but Malaya checks it.
Malaya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zeldenthuis checks a leg kick.
Zeldenthuis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malaya throws a lazy uppercut
and Zeldenthuis counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Malaya's guard now.
Malaya preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zeldenthuis is looking to work some ground and pound but Malaya has wrist control.
Zeldenthuis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zeldenthuis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Malaya works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dirk Zeldenthuis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dirk Zeldenthuis has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zeldenthuis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dirk Zeldenthuis wasn't active enough on the ground.
Malaya walks into a left hand.
Zeldenthuis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zeldenthuis slips a jab from Malaya.
Malaya scores with a hook to the body. Zeldenthuis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malaya throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zeldenthuis throws a leg kick which misses Malaya's front leg but catches the back leg as Malaya tries to avoid it.
Zeldenthuis throws a hook but Malaya blocks it.
Malaya throws a wild body kick that Zeldenthuis sees coming a mile off.
Zeldenthuis slips under a jab from Malaya.
Zeldenthuis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Malaya checks it well.
Malaya with a nice cross.
Malaya lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zeldenthuis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malaya throws out the jab.
A low kick from Malaya misses
and Zeldenthuis counters with a single leg into guard. Malaya didn't expect that.
Zeldenthuis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malaya can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis slows the pace down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zeldenthuis advances nicely into full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dirk Zeldenthuis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zeldenthuis 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moses Kealekapuna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nisse Lind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Moses Kealekapuna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nisse Lind!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lind fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kealekapuna looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lind is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kealekapuna throws a leg kick which misses Lind's front leg but catches the back leg as Lind tries to avoid it.
Kealekapuna wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lind throws a body kick that misses.
Lind thows a body shot but no joy.
Kealekapuna tries to work over Lind's front leg with a kick but Lind checks it.
Lind lands a glancing blow to the side of Kealekapuna's head.
A head kick misses from Kealekapuna.
Lind is looking to land body kicks.
Kealekapuna lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lind's sensitive parts.
Kealekapuna misses with a lunging right hand
and Lind counters with a stiff right hand.
Nisse Lind seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kealekapuna chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lind can pounce on him.
Lind will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kealekapuna swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kealekapuna does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A jab lands there for Lind.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Kealekapuna.
Kealekapuna takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick misses from Lind.
Lind throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lind lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kealekapuna circles away quickly and effectively.
Lind throws a body kick that misses.
Kealekapuna lands a nice shot to the body.
Lind on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kealekapuna. Kealekapuna obviously looking to wear him down.
Kealekapuna throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lind scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Kealekapuna there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kealekapuna tries a head kick but it misses.
Kealekapuna misses with a hook. Lind ducked under it nicely.
Lind moves forwards but Kealekapuna connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lind takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lind bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kealekapuna's head.
Lind dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kealekapuna throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lind circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kealekapuna jabs Lind to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lind scores with a nice head shot.
Kealekapuna throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lind moves out of range of the body kick.
Lind scores with a nice head shot.
A leg kick checked by Kealekapuna.
Lind is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lind waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kealekapuna.
Kealekapuna changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kealekapuna is looking to wear down Lind with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kealekapuna just misses with a punch to the body.
Kealekapuna avoids the body shot from Lind.
Lind scores with a nice strike.
A big left from Lind misses.
Kealekapuna throws a right hand that Lind ducks under and follows up with a left that Lind also avoids with ease.
Kealekapuna scores with the left hand. Lind knows he should have avoided that one.
Lind tries to clinch up but Kealekapuna circles away and keeps his distance.
Lind has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kealekapuna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lind looks to land a body kick but Kealekapuna moved away.
Kealekapuna is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kealekapuna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lind lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kealekapuna swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lind counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kealekapuna tries to land a leg kick but Lind saw it coming and moves away.
Kealekapuna misses with a low kick.
Lind throws a lazy right hand but Kealekapuna sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kealekapuna wants to clinch up but Lind keeps it at a distance.
Kealekapuna throws a lazy head kick
and Lind counters with a slapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Kealekapuna.
Kealekapuna swats away the attempt to clinch by Lind.
Kealekapuna with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kealekapuna throws a low kick, looking for Lind's leg but Lind calmly moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lind thuds his right hand into Kealekapuna's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lind is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kealekapuna had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lind lands a leg kick that knocks Kealekapuna off balance momentarily.
Kealekapuna checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nisse Lind will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lind shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lind swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kealekapuna scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lind throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kealekapuna on the side of the head.
Kealekapuna misses with a leg kick
and Lind moves into the clinch.
Lind fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kealekapuna prevents a body shot from Lind.
Lind has a couple of punches blocked by Kealekapuna.
Kealekapuna blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Kealekapuna's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lind misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lind has a couple of punches blocked by Kealekapuna.
Lind misses with some punches.
Lind prevents a body shot from Kealekapuna.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kealekapuna blocking some punches.
Kealekapuna tries to throw a body punch but Lind avoids it by throwing Kealekapuna back against the cage.
Kealekapuna tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lind's elbow.
Lind misses with a punch on the inside.
Kealekapuna blocking some punches.
Lind tries a body shot but Kealekapuna blocks it.
Kealekapuna prevents a body shot from Lind.
Lind doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lind fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lind fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kealekapuna lands a body punch.
Kealekapuna tries to throw a body punch but Lind avoids it by throwing Kealekapuna back against the cage.
Lind swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lind misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lind.
Kealekapuna tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lind's elbow.
Lind can't find room to land a body shot as Kealekapuna controls the action.
Lind lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kealekapuna putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lind in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kealekapuna can't find room to land a body shot as Lind controls the action.
Lind digs a right hand underneath Kealekapuna's ribcage. Kealekapuna let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lind misses with some punches.
Kealekapuna blocking some punches.
Kealekapuna blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kealekapuna lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lind backwards.
Kealekapuna working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A hook to the body from Kealekapuna.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kealekapuna.
Kealekapuna misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lind.
Lind misses with the head strike.
Lind throws a head punch that misses.
Kealekapuna doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lind keeps control of Kealekapuna as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kealekapuna is working Lind over against the cage.
Lind misses with the head strike.
Lind misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lind is trying to force a seperation but Kealekapuna has the dominant position.
Kealekapuna tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kealekapuna trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kealekapuna lands a body shot.
Lind can't find room to land a body shot as Kealekapuna controls the action.
Lind lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kealekapuna.
Lind misses with the head strike.
Lind misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lind lands a nice uppercut.
Lind struggles to land a body shot inside as Kealekapuna controls his hands.
Kealekapuna prevents a body shot from Lind.
Lind goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kealekapuna missing with knees to the body.
Lind misses with a punch on the inside.
Lind lands a left hand.
Lind lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kealekapuna backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nisse Lind 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lind ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kealekapuna throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lind counters with a straight right hand.
Kealekapuna tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lind manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nisse Lind seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kealekapuna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lind was well out of range. Poor timing from Kealekapuna.
Lind swats away the attempt to clinch by Kealekapuna.
Kealekapuna walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A punch lands to the side of Kealekapuna 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A good leg kick by Kealekapuna.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kealekapuna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lind.
Lind keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kealekapuna buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lind scores with a kick to the body.
Lind is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kealekapuna misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lind tries a head kick but it misses.
Kealekapuna motions for Lind to come forward. Kealekapuna throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lind lands a nice shot to the body.
Kealekapuna throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lind avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kealekapuna connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kealekapuna closes the distance and clinches.
Lind working aggressively here.
Lind's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head punch on the inside from Lind fails to land.
Lind working aggressively here.
Lind misses with a body punch.
Moses Kealekapuna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lind.
Kealekapuna blocking some punches.
Kealekapuna misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kealekapuna blocks an uppercut.
Lind breaks the clinch.
Lind thuds his right hand into Kealekapuna's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kealekapuna jabs at Lind's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lind lands a jab.
Kealekapuna misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lind lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lind swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lind wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kealekapuna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lind manages to avoid it.
Kealekapuna looks to score with a jab to the body but Lind is just out of range.
Lind ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kealekapuna moves away.
Lind connects with a looping right hand.
Kealekapuna works Lind's body with a nice hook.
Kealekapuna throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kealekapuna misses the shot to the body.
Kealekapuna throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lind counters by clinching up.
Lind tries to break free but Kealekapuna pushes him back against the cage.
Kealekapuna cracks Lind with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kealekapuna blocks an uppercut.
Lind has a couple of punches blocked by Kealekapuna.
Nisse Lind seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kealekapuna can't find room to land a body shot as Lind controls the action.
Lind can't find room to land a body shot as Kealekapuna controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lind.
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!
Kealekapuna tries to land knees in the clinch but Lind avoids the damage to the body.
Kealekapuna takes a shot to the head.
Kealekapuna misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lind cracks Kealekapuna with a nice body shot.
Kealekapuna can't find room to land a body shot as Lind controls the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kealekapuna can't find room to land a body shot as Lind controls the action.
Kealekapuna tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lind's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lind.
Kealekapuna can't find room to land a body shot as Lind controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nisse Lind comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lind 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nisse Lind!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ansgar Axelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Axelsson comes to the cage accompanied by one bourbon one scotch one beer. Washington has chosen Queen - I Want It All as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good 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
17 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ansgar Axelsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leonard Washington!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Axelsson misses.
Axelsson misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Washington finds it's way through Axelsson's defenses.
Washington stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Axelsson.
A big right from Washington misses.
Axelsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Washington manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Axelsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Axelsson.
Axelsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Washington manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Axelsson.
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!
Axelsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Axelsson tries to clinch but Washington moves out of range.
Washington cracks Axelsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Ansgar Axelsson has been cut.
Axelsson lands the left hand.
Axelsson lands a jab to Washington's midsection.
Axelsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Axelsson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Leonard Washington has been cut.
Axelsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Washington.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Axelsson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Washington's brow.
Washington can't get the takedown.
Axelsson stalls.
Axelsson misses with a punch to the body.
Axelsson gets through Washington's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Washington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Washington misses with the head strike.
Washington avoiding damage as Axelsson throws knees to the body.
Axelsson presses Washington against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Axelsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Washington tries to circle away but Axelsson has him pinned against the cage.
Axelsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Axelsson blocks an uppercut.
Washington misses with a hook from the clinch.
Washington wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Washington softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Axelsson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Washington's brow.
Axelsson is looking to control Washington's arms but Washington gets an underhook and turns him. Now Axelsson has his back to the cage.
Axelsson lands a left hand.
Washington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Axelsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Washington on the side of the head.
Washington checks a low kick from Axelsson.
Axelsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Washington throws a one two combo.
Axelsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Axelsson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Axelsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Axelsson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Washington landing with the ground and pound.
Axelsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Axelsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Axelsson controls Washington momentarily but Washington frees himself.
Washington missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Washington in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Washington is fighting to break Axelsson's control of his arms but Axelsson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Washington won't allow Axelsson to sweep him here.
Washington has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ansgar Axelsson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Washington works Axelsson's body with a nice hook.
Washington fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Washington throws a hook but Axelsson blocks it.
A slow jab from Axelsson misses its intended target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Washington shoots in but no luck this time.
Washington is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Axelsson's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Axelsson trying to hold on to Washington's head to control him but Washington postures up.
Washington is nestled in close to Axelsson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Washington passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Washington in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leonard Washington will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Washington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Axelsson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That kick from Axelsson tenderised Washington's leg. Washington is trying to keep his angry face on.
Axelsson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Washington gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Axelsson.
Axelsson rushes Washington and presses him up against the cage.
Axelsson trying to land knees to the body.
Axelsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Washington avoids the damage to the body.
Washington breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washington takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Axelsson.
Good leg kick by Axelsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Axelsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Washington feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Axelssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Axelsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Axelsson looks for the body kick but Washington saw that one coming.
Ansgar Axelsson is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington connects with a solid leg kick.
Axelsson is looking to score with low kicks.
Washington blocks a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Axelsson as Washington shoots in.
Axelsson avoids the head kick by Washington.
Washington has a takedown stuffed.
Ansgar Axelsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Axelsson finds it's way through Washington's defenses.
Washington throws a head kick but Axelsson moves out of range.
Washington loads up on a big right hand but Axelsson slips the punch.
Axelsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Washington is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Washington misses the target.
Axelsson 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!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Axelsson, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington takes one to the side of the head.
Washington is rocked!
That has opened up Leonard Washington's cut even more.
Axelsson moves into the clinch.
Washington is still on wobbly legs! Can Axelsson finish him?
Axelsson lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Axelsson as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Axelsson.
Axelsson lands a big right hand that drops Washington! The killer instinct kicks in and Axelsson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Axelsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ansgar Axelsson!
Ansgar Axelsson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brute for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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