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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Magalhaes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josip Horvat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Horvat has chosen Dubioza kolektiv - Kažu as his entrance music. Andrey Magalhaes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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170 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andrey Magalhaes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Josip Horvat!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magalhaes rushes Horvat and presses him up against the cage.
Magalhaes gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Horvat regains guard.
Magalhaes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Horvat escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magalhaes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Magalhaes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Magalhaes wants to pass the guard but Horvat is keeping the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horvat looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Magalhaes passes into half guard.
Magalhaes is looking for a kimura here.
Horvat blocking the ground and pound attempt from Magalhaes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horvat is pressing down on Magalhaes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Horvat is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magalhaes defends well.
Horvat is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Magalhaes postures up in Horvat's guard and throws a big left but Horvat blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horvat looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Magalhaes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magalhaes wants to pass the guard but Horvat is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Andrey Magalhaes just wasn't active enough.
Magalhaes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Magalhaes has Horvat pressed against the cage, preventing Horvat from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Horvat is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Horvat letting Magalhaes take a breather here.
Magalhaes has Horvat pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Magalhaes pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Horvat tumbling to the mat - Magalhaes dives into Horvat's guard.
Horvat has a closed guard, preventing Magalhaes from standing up.
Horvat is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magalhaes defends well.
Horvat is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Magalhaes rolls with it to try and escape but Horvat cranks on the arm and Magalhaes is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Josip Horvat!
A victorious Josip Horvat thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Smierdzielski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Smierdzielski might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 2 Chainz - Riot. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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216 lbs
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210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Smierdzielski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcos Costa!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Smierdzielski's half guard.
Costa prevents Smierdzielski from improving his position.
Smierdzielski gets full guard.
Costa drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Costa as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Smierdzielski screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Costa! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Marcos Costa!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Antol Cu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beniamino Comando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Comando comes into a darkened arena with his song building. This War Is Ours kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
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148 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antol Cu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Beniamino Comando!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cu cracks Comando with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Comando takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Comando misses with a two punch combination.
Comando shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cu sprawls well. Cu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Comando gets slowly back to his feet.
Cu throws a front kick that sends Comando stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheers as Cu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Comando doesn't seem phased 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!
Cu lands a jab to Comando's midsection.
Comando misses with a takedown attempt - Cu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Comando misses with a low kick.
Cu misses with a body kick.
Cu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Antol Cu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cu cracks Comando with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cu slaps away a takedown attempt from Comando, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Antol Cu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beniamino Comando.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cu lands a glancing blow to the side of Comando's head.
Cu jabs at Comando's body.
Cu lands a jab to the nose.
Comando is rocked!
Cu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Comando is still on wobbly legs! Can Cu finish him?
Comando looks winded!
Cu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cu drops Comando with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Comando! Cu dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antol Cu!
The defeated Beniamino Comando had this to say: 'I do not despair for my defeat, I continue to train hard and win fights.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Angelo Domingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrzej Golotowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Domingo comes to the cage accompanied by Jessie J - . Andrzej Golotowski will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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188 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Angelo Domingo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrzej Golotowski!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Domingo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Domingo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Golotowski throws a head kick that half lands.
Domingo moves in looking to clinch but Golotowski pushes him off.
Domingo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Golotowski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Golotowski misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Domingo. Golotowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Domingo looks to score with a jab to the body but Golotowski is just out of range.
Domingo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Golotowski manages to avoid it.
Domingo misses with a wild combination.
Golotowski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Golotowski takes the fight into the clinch.
Domingo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Domingo tries to break free but Golotowski pushes him back against the cage.
Golotowski breaks the clinch.
Golotowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Domingo.
Domingo misses the shot to the body.
Domingo tries to bum rush Golotowski with a series of wild strikes but Golotowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Domingo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Golotowski misses with a few strikes there.
Golotowski throws a right hand that Domingo ducks under and follows up with a left that Domingo also avoids with ease.
Domingo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Domingo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Golotowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Golotowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Domingo.
Domingo misses with a wild body shot.
Golotowski scores with the left hand. Domingo knows he should have avoided that one.
Golotowski misses with an uppercut.
Domingo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Domingo is looking to wear down Golotowski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Golotowski connects with a leg kick. Domingo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Golotowski cracks the inside of Domingo's front leg.
Domingo slips under a jab from Golotowski.
Domingo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Domingo throws a body punch but Golotowski moves out of range.
Golotowski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Domingo's head backwards.
Andrzej Golotowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Golotowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Domingo is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Domingo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Golotowski misses.
Golotowski scores with a leg kick.
Golotowski lands with a kick to the temple. Domingo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Golotowski avoids the body shot from Domingo.
Angelo Domingo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Domingo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Golotowski doesn't seem bothered though.
Domingo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Golotowski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Domingo.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Domingo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Golotowski pushes Domingo off looking to stand but Domingo dives back in and keeps control.
Domingo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domingo misses with a head shot. Golotowski uses the momentum to regain guard.
Domingo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Domingo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Domingo postures up in Golotowski's guard and throws a big left but Golotowski blocks it.
Domingo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Golotowski wants to stand but Domingo is controlling the position.
Golotowski looks winded!
Domingo throwing strikes but missing.
Domingo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golotowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Domingo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Domingo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Golotowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Golotowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Domingo.
Golotowski has his feet on Domingo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Domingo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Golotowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Domingo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Golotowski misses with a series of wild punches.
A lazy left from Golotowski finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Golotowski has Domingo up against the cage in a clinch.
Domingo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Golotowski is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrzej Golotowski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Domingo feints a jab promting Golotowski to slip. Domingo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Golotowski slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Domingo looks to score with a jab to the body but Golotowski is just out of range.
Domingo is looking to clinch but Golotowski is avoiding it.
Golotowski throws a hook but Domingo blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Golotowski.
Golotowski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Domingo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Domingo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Domingo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Golotowski connects with a looping right hand.
Golotowski avoids the body shot from Domingo.
Golotowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Domingo.
Golotowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Domingo just misses with a punch to the body.
Golotowski scores with a hook.
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!
Golotowski misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Domingo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Golotowski counters with a nice uppercut.
Golotowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Domingo.
Domingo throws a sloppy body shot
and Golotowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andrzej Golotowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Golotowski misses with a straight left.
Golotowski is breathing heavily.
Golotowski throws an overhand right that lands on Domingo's shoulder, as Domingo tries to avoid the shot.
Domingo tries to clinch up but Golotowski circles away and keeps his distance.
Domingo lands with a good body shot.
Domingo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Golotowski.
Domingo tries to clinch but Golotowski moves out of range.
Domingo looks to score with a jab to the body but Golotowski is just out of range.
Domingo lands with a nice body punch.
Domingo misses with a body shot.
Golotowski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Golotowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Angelo Domingo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Golotowski scores with a head kick.
Domingo thows a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Golotowski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Domingo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Domingo scores with a takedown into Golotowski's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golotowski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Domingo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Domingo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Golotowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Golotowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Golotowski is looking to stand up but Domingo isn't so interested in that idea.
Golotowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Domingo throws a strike but Golotowski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domingo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Golotowski gets to his feet. Domingo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Domingo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Golotowski manages to avoid it.
Golotowski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Golotowski looks to land a right hand but Domingo moved out of range.
Domingo slips under a jab from Golotowski.
Golotowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Domingo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Golotowski avoids it really well and circles away.
Golotowski looks to land a right hand but Domingo moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Domingo misses the shot to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Domingo tries for a takedown but Golotowski manages to get underhooks.
Domingo can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angelo Domingo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Golotowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Golotowski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Domingo.
Domingo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Domingo swings for the body but Golotowski moves out of range.
Nice cross by Golotowski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Golotowski misses with a low kick.
Golotowski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Domingo moves forwards but Golotowski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Domingo throws a right hand that Golotowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Golotowski also avoids with ease.
Domingo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Domingo misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrzej Golotowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Domingo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Golotowski tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the liver by Domingo. Beautiful body shot.
Domingo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Domingo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Domingo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Golotowski keeps the fight on the outside.
Golotowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Domingo circles away.
Domingo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Golotowski manages to avoid it.
Domingo moves out of range as Golotowski strikes.
Golotowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Golotowski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Domingo misses with the combination.
Domingo misses with a body shot.
Domingo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Domingo misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Domingo shoots in but Golotowski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Domingo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Golotowski manages to avoid it.
Golotowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Domingo was well out of range. Poor timing from Golotowski.
Domingo misses with a body shot.
Golotowski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Domingo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Golotowski.
Domingo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Golotowski.
Golotowski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Domingo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Golotowski.
Golotowski sizes up Domingo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Golotowski is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Domingo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Golotowski.
Domingo misses with a wild body shot.
Golotowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Domingo thows a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Golotowski misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domingo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Domingo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Golotowski dodges the punch combination from Domingo.
Golotowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Domingo.
Domingo misses with a body shot.
Domingo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Golotowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Domingo.
Golotowski feints a jab promting Domingo to slip. Golotowski then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Domingo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Domingo works over Golotowski's head and body with a nice combination.
Domingo scores with a takedown into Golotowski's guard.
Domingo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Domingo throws a big right hand that misses.
Domingo throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domingo throws an elbow that misses. Golotowski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Domingo's guard. Nice move by Golotowski!
Domingo is looking to stand up but Golotowski isn't so interested in that idea.
Golotowski stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A lazy left from Golotowski finds it's target.
Golotowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Domingo takes a swing at Golotowski's ribcage but misses.
Domingo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Domingo misses with a wild body shot.
Domingo misses with the combination.
Golotowski fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golotowski lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Golotowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Domingo.
Golotowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Domingo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Golotowski at a distance.
Domingo just misses with a punch to the body.
Golotowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Domingo misses with a body shot.
Domingo swings for the body but Golotowski moves out of range.
Domingo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Domingo lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Golotowski.
Golotowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Domingo misses with a jab to the body
and Golotowski counters with a three punch combo that has Domingo backing up. Domingo nods at Golotowski to acknowledge the strikes.
Domingo misses with a few strikes there.
Domingo takes a swing at Golotowski's ribcage but misses.
Angelo Domingo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrzej Golotowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Domingo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Golotowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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 Angelo Domingo.
I think Golotowski 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrzej Golotowski!
Andrzej Golotowski bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between The Abaddon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Debtman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abaddon's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Final Countdown.... The Abaddon is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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149 lbs
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152 lbs
7 - 10 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Abaddon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jake Debtman!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Debtman looks to land a combination. Abaddon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Debtman lands a lovely overhand right.
Debtman fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Debtman is defended easily by Abaddon.
Abaddon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Debtman.
Debtman misses with a looping left.
Debtman looks to throw the jab but Abaddon is out of range.
Debtman moves out of range as Abaddon strikes.
Debtman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Abaddon's waist but Abaddon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Debtman off to one side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Abaddon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Debtman. Debtman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Abaddon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Debtman tries to clinch up.
Debtman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Abaddon as he jumps to the side.
The Abaddon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Debtman.
A nice leg kick lands there from Abaddon.
Debtman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Debtman looks winded!
Debtman has his takedown stuffed
and Abaddon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abaddon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Abaddon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abaddon drives through with a takedown into guard.
Abaddon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Abaddon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Abaddon landing some decent shots from guard.
Abaddon drops back looking for a leg! Debtman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Debtman manages to kick Abaddon off! Abaddon jumps back into Debtman's guard.
Abaddon passes Debtman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Debtman defends it well.
Abaddon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Debtman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Abaddon is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Debtman reverses the position - he's now on top in Abaddon's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Debtman is looking to stand up but Abaddon won't let him.
Abaddon has Debtman pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Debtman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Debtman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Abaddon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Abaddon trying to pass the guard but Debtman defending well.
Abaddon is working hard here to advance position.
Abaddon has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Debtman defend it? Abaddon steps over the head and cranks it - Debtman is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Abaddon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). The Abaddon!
The Abaddon made sure to mention his sponsor, {R.W} Four Aces Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Desperado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and FedEx Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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38
180 lbs
17 - 9 - 0 |
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29
183 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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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 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anthony Desperado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, FedEx Funkyama!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Desperado gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Funkyama to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Funkyama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Desperado is keeping the position for now.
Funkyama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Funkyama throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Funkyama throwing strikes from guard but Desperado blocks nicely.
Funkyama is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Funkyama forces his way into half guard.
Desperado is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Funkyama scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funkyama thows a huge punch but Desperado dodges it nicely.
Desperado wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Funkyama seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama misses with a head shot. Desperado uses the momentum to regain guard.
Funkyama postures up and lands a big shot to Desperado's brow.
Funkyama looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Funkyama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Funkyama loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Desperado working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Funkyama.
Funkyama controls from within his opponent's guard.
Desperado avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Desperado is working an open guard so Funkyama takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Desperado throws a leg kick which misses Funkyama's front leg but catches the back leg as Funkyama tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Desperado misses with a head kick.
Desperado closes the distance and pushes Funkyama back into the cage.
Desperado is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Funkyama gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Desperado is in trouble now - Funkyama has advanced to mount!
Funkyama landing strikes from the mount.
Desperado is looking to get to half guard.
Funkyama dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama landing shots from mount.
Funkyama working Desperado over with strikes here.
Desperado is rocked!
BOOM! Funkyama connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Oh Desperado is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Funkyama postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Desperado is out cold - huge knockout for Funkyama!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). FedEx Funkyama!
FedEx Funkyama thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alvin Lilke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Kermodian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kermodian has chosen Arctic Monkeys - Mardy Bum as his entrance music. 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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alvin Lilke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 31 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Kermodian!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kermodian circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kermodian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kermodian misses with a right hand
and Lilke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lilke connects with a single shot there.
Kermodian closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lilke did well to prevent Kermodian getting side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kermodian sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lilke defending well though.
Lilke is holding on to half guard well.
Kermodian is controlling the pace.
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!
Lilke gets full guard.
Lilke keeping moving, preventing Kermodian from controlling successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mark Kermodian wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lilke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kermodian counters with a good low kick that Lilke was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lilke moves out of range of the body kick.
Kermodian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lilke.
Alvin Lilke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kermodian tries to land a front kick but Lilke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kermodian is looking to clinch but Lilke is avoiding it.
Kermodian throws a head kick but Lilke moves out of range.
Kermodian punishes Lilke's body with a nice straight punch.
Lilke tries to clinch there but Kermodian circles away.
Kermodian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lilke lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lilke thows a body shot but no joy.
Kermodian throws a head kick but Lilke moves out of range.
Kermodian walks into a stiff left hand from Lilke.
Kermodian has managed to clinch.
Lilke has had enough of the clinch but Kermodian keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kermodian trying to stall but Lilke improves his position.
Kermodian is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lilke working hard to break the clinch.
Lilke is trying to break the clinch but Kermodian is controlling him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Kermodian.
Kermodian misses with a knee to the head.
Lilke looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lilke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kermodian taking a breather.
Lilke wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lilke throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kermodian has Lilke pressed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kermodian just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lilke's brow.
Lilke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kermodian rushes Lilke and presses him up against the cage.
Lilke throws a head punch that misses.
Kermodian displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lilke up against the cage.
Lilke breaks the clinch.
Kermodian throws the kick towards the body but Lilke avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lilke closes the distance and pushes Kermodian back into the cage.
Kermodian stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kermodian lands a good knee to the midsection. Lilke won't want to take too many of those.
Lilke blocks an uppercut.
Kermodian is struggling to control the position.
Kermodian throws an elbow that misses.
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!
Kermodian prevents Lilke from breaking the clinch.
Lilke is trying to break free.
Lilke looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kermodian throws a punch but it's blocked by Lilke.
Kermodian stalling the fight.
Lilke blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Kermodian dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Good leg kick by Kermodian there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kermodian closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lilke circles away.
Lilke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Kermodian.
Kermodian misses with a straight right.
Lilke tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kermodian lands a body shot.
Kermodian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alvin Lilke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kermodian instigates a clinch.
Lilke tries to circle away but Kermodian has him pinned against the cage.
Lilke has had enough of the clinch but Kermodian keeps him there for the moment.
Lilke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kermodian backwards.
Kermodian dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kermodian drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lilke pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kermodian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kermodian shoots in but Lilke avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alvin Lilke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Kermodian.
Kermodian shoots in looking for a takedown. Lilke tries to sprawl out of it but Kermodian keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lilke manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kermodian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lilke.
Kermodian will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kermodian misses with an uppercut. Lilke saw that one coming.
Lilke tries to close the distance and clinch but Kermodian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lilke moves out of range as Kermodian strikes.
Kermodian shoots in but no luck this time.
Lilke has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lilke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lilke wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kermodian trying to control the position but instead, Lilke has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kermodian into the cage.
Come on Kermodian - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lilke is trying to force a seperation but Kermodian has the dominant position.
Kermodian avoiding damage as Lilke throws knees to the body.
Lilke is trying to push Kermodian away but Kermodian has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mark Kermodian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kermodian gets through Lilke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kermodian leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lilke is looking to break free of the clinch but Kermodian has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lilke is trying to break the clinch but Kermodian is controlling him.
Lilke breaks the clinch.
Kermodian throws a head kick but Lilke moves out of range.
Lilke lands a jab.
Lilke lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kermodian backs up against the cage.
Lilke is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lilke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lilke throws a head kick but Kermodian moves out of range.
Kermodian lands a head kick. Lilke smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lilke is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lilke throws a leg kick but Kermodian sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kermodian misses with a kick to the body.
Lilke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kermodian throws a looping overhand right but Lilke ducks down to avoid it.
Lilke really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kermodian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lilke dodges the punch combination from Kermodian.
Kermodian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lilke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mark Kermodian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kermodian slips a jab and a cross from Lilke.
Kermodian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kermodian is looking to score with low kicks.
Lilke moves out of range of the strikes.
Kermodian shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kermodian tries a head kick but it misses.
Kermodian lands a head kick. Lilke smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Alvin Lilke has been cut.
Kermodian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lilke digs a good body shot into Kermodian's ribs.
A jab lands there for Kermodian.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kermodian is looking to chop away at Lilke's legs.
A jab from Kermodian misses.
Lilke closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kermodian throws a head kick but Lilke moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Kermodian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alvin Lilke's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lilke closes the distance and pushes Kermodian back into the cage.
Lilke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lilke swats away the attempt to clinch by Kermodian.
Lilke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lilke moves in looking to clinch but Kermodian pushes him off.
Kermodian misses with a body kick.
Kermodian just misses with a punch to the body.
Lilke dips to his left and cracks Kermodian with an uppercut!
Lilke has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kermodian leaning against his opponent.
Kermodian tries to land a knee to the head but Lilke blocks with his arms.
Lilke tries to circle away but Kermodian has him pinned against the cage.
Lilke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kermodian throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kermodian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lilke has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kermodian has Lilke pressed against the cage, preventing Lilke from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lilke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lilke wants to clinch up but Kermodian keeps it at a distance.
Kermodian misses with a looping left.
Lilke swings for the body but Kermodian moves out of range.
Lilke closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kermodian tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lilke swivels and escapes.
Kermodian misses with a right hand
and Lilke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lilke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kermodian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lilke avoids it.
Kermodian has Lilke pressed against the cage, preventing Lilke from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lilke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lilke blocks a head kick by Kermodian.
Kermodian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lilke.
Mark Kermodian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kermodian is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kermodian tries to clinch there but Lilke circles away.
A combination from Lilke does no damage.
Lilke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kermodian is looking to land body kicks.
Kermodian tries to clinch there but Lilke circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lilke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kermodian uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kermodian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lilke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kermodian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kermodian throws a sloppy head kick and Lilke moves out of range easily.
Lilke blocks a head kick by Kermodian.
Kermodian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kermodian throws a sloppy head kick and Lilke moves out of range easily.
Kermodian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kermodian throws a leg kick which misses Lilke's front leg but catches the back leg as Lilke tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Kermodian lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lilke doesn't seem phased though.
Lilke throws a solid leg kick but Kermodian takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lilke.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lilke.
Kermodian blocks a leg kick.
Kermodian misses with a wild body shot.
Lilke takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lilke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kermodian.
A head kick misses from Kermodian.
Lilke slips under a jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kermodian - that will leave a mark!
Kermodian walks into a stiff left hand from Lilke.
Lilke doesn't manage to clinch there - Kermodian circles away.
Kermodian blocks a leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Lilke scores with a four punch combination!
Kermodian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kermodian.
Kermodian misses with a low kick.
Kermodian walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lilke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kermodian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lilke misses with the combination.
Kermodian throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kermodian tries to clinch up but Lilke circles away and keeps his distance.
Lilke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvin Lilke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kermodian shoots in looking for a takedown but Lilke manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kermodian's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kermodian is looking to chop away at Lilke's legs.
Kermodian misses with a low kick.
No joy there for Kermodian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kermodian checks a leg kick nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvin Lilke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kermodian 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Kermodian!
Mark Kermodian took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FFN Vegas-Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Babcock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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36
170 lbs
21 - 15 - 1 |
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173 cm
30
180 lbs
14 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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TWGC Champion
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Bruce Babcock!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aaron Andrews!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babcock fails to land with a series of punches.
Babcock looks to score with a jab to the body but Andrews is just out of range.
Andrews tries to keep at a distance but Babcock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Andrews breaks the clinch.
Babcock uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Andrews lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Babcock circles away quickly and effectively.
Babcock gets a clinch.
Babcock taking a breather.
Babcock turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Andrews defending against the ground and pound.
Andrews prevents Babcock from moving into mount.
Andrews is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babcock is trying to control the action in half guard but Andrews is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Babcock wants to pass the guard but Andrews is defending well.
Andrews wants to control but Babcock is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babcock is keen to just control but Andrews is a slippery customer.
Babcock sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Andrews defending well though.
Andrews gets back to full guard.
Babcock is fighting to break Andrews's control of his arms but Andrews is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Andrews is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Andrews working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Babcock.
Babcock throwing strikes but missing.
Babcock trying to control but Andrews is working from the bottom.
Andrews can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Babcock controls the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Babcock is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Andrews's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babcock passes to side control.
Andrews defending against the ground and pound.
Andrews is trying to control Babcock's posture but Babcock avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Babcock is putting a hurting on Andrews here, landing some big shots from side control.
Babcock trying to control the action but Andrews is working from the bottom.
Andrews is trying to improve his position.
Andrews is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Babcock misses with the ground and pound.
Andrews can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews tries to improve position but can't.
Babcock wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Andrews, who protects the arm well.
Babcock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andrews keeps working.
Andrews can't do much from the bottom here.
Babcock working the ground and pound.
Andrews is looking to reverse the position.
Babcock lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Babcock.
Andrews sneaks back into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babcock thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Andrews's head.
Andrews wants to control but Babcock is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Babcock thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Andrews's head.
Andrews is trying to maintain the position but Babcock is very close to passing his half guard.
Babcock is keen to just control but Andrews is a slippery customer.
Andrews is in trouble now - Babcock has advanced to mount!
Andrews tries to lock up and control but Babcock gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Babcock lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Andrews slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Andrews is trying to stand back up but Babcock is controlling him
Babcock passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Andrews!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Babcock dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Babcock misses with a looping left.
Andrews lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Andrews fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Babcock scores with a hook to the body. Andrews takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A lazy left from Babcock finds it's target.
Babcock closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Andrews's guard.
Andrews trying to keep a closed guard but Babcock is proving a slippery customer.
Babcock wants to pass the guard but Andrews is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Andrews controls Babcock momentarily but Babcock frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Aaron Andrews was stalling too much, according to the referee.
No joy there for Andrews, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Andrews takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Babcock misses with a few strikes there.
Andrews takes a jab right on the kisser.
Babcock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Andrews misses.
Andrews takes a jab right on the kisser.
Babcock swings for the body but Andrews moves out of range.
Aaron Andrews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Andrews.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babcock throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Andrews misses with a combination
and Babcock counters by moving into the clinch.
Babcock struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrews controls his hands.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Babcock scores with a hook to the body.
Babcock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrews's elbow.
Babcock is struggling to control the position.
Babcock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Babcock digs a right hand underneath Andrews's ribcage. Andrews let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babcock is leaning against Andrews and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Babcock gets through Andrews's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Babcock.
Babcock lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Babcock.
Babcock gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Andrews.
Andrews takes a shot to the head.
Babcock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babcock gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Babcock wants to control from the top but Andrews keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babcock cracks Andrews with a solid left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrews is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babcock trying to control the position from guard on top but Andrews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Babcock is working Andrews over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Andrews looking for a sweep. Not yet Andrews, not yet.
Babcock stands and throws Andrews's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Babcock is looking to take a break and control but Andrews is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Andrews is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Babcock's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andrews trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Babcock dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Andrews misses with the combination.
Andrews closes the distance and clinches up with Babcock, looking for a takedown. Andrews pushes Babcock against the cage but Babcock circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Andrews falls off balance throwing a combination
and Babcock counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Babcock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andrews backwards.
Babcock blocks a body shot from Andrews.
Babcock lands a body punch.
Babcock stalling.
Babcock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Babcock tries to work over Andrews's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andrews wants to break free but Babcock has control.
Babcock digs a right hand underneath Andrews's ribcage. Andrews let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babcock lands an uppercut.
Babcock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Babcock can't find room to land a body shot as Andrews controls the action.
Babcock is pushing Andrews up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Babcock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Babcock prevents a takedown attempt there.
Andrews tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bruce Babcock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Andrews.
Babcock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Babcock has clasped his hands together around Andrews's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babcock lands some shots froms side control.
Andrews tries to bench press Babcock off him but Babcock keeps the position.
Babcock sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Andrews is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Babcock landing a few strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A lull in the action here as Babcock stalls from top position.
Babcock cracks Andrews with a big right hand but Andrews just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on Andrews's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Andrews is looking for a sweep.
Babcock scores with a couple of short elbows.
Babcock working the head and body with strikes.
Babcock has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Babcock can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Andrews is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babcock fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
A nice elbow there by Babcock.
Babcock lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The referee warns Andrews that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Babcock scoring with strikes but Andrews is staying in there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babcock cracks Andrews with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Babcock!
Bruce Babcock is the new welterweight champion!
Bruce Babcock seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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