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SPNY 131: Atomi - Madrigal 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomasz Adamek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adamek kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I Am The Sword - Motorhead . Rogers has chosen I Am A Real American as his entrance music. Steve Rogers has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tomasz Adamek's chin.
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215 lbs
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221 lbs
34 - 20 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 24 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tomasz Adamek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adamek shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rogers as he jumps to the side.
Rogers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Adamek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rogers looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Adamek!
Adamek gets back to half guard.
Adamek is looking for a sweep. Rogers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rogers stalling away here and it's allowed Adamek to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Rogers is sitting in close to Adamek's body. Adamek has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Rogers is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Rogers is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Adamek.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tomasz Adamek!
A very excited looking Tomasz Adamek made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kadian Aitkens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taneli Maija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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175 lbs
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177 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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kadian Aitkens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taneli Maija!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maija keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maija stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Aitkens lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aitkens lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aitkens prevents the takedown attempt.
Aitkens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aitkens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maija fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aitkens manages to avoid it.
Aitkens defending well as Maija loads up on a big left hand.
Good shot there by Maija.
Maija pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aitkens tries to bum rush Maija with a series of wild strikes but Maija uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aitkens slips under a jab from Maija.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aitkens displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maija.
Taneli Maija seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aitkens scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maija fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aitkens manages to avoid it.
Maija connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice straight punches there by Aitkens. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Aitkens.
Aitkens stuffs the takedown.
Kadian Aitkens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taneli Maija.
Aitkens lands with a cross.
Aitkens displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maija.
Maija misses with a hook.
Aitkens works the jab nicely.
Maija throws a body punch but Aitkens moves out of range.
Aitkens moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Maija takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Maija misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maija moves out of range of the strikes.
Maija throws a big shot that misses.
Maija takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maija throws a hook but Aitkens blocks it.
Aitkens scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maija fails to land the takedown.
Nice cross by Maija.
Aitkens staying out of range there.
Maija throws a jab but it's blocked by Aitkens.
Maija throws a lazy uppercut
and Aitkens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maija takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aitkens pushes Maija up against the cage in a clinch.
Aitkens breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aitkens blocks a jab.
Maija misses with an uppercut. Aitkens saw that one coming.
Maija fails with the takedown
and Aitkens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Maija throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aitkens throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aitkens displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maija.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maija.
Aitkens stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Aitkens does it's job there.
Maija has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aitkens lands a hook that snaps the head of Maija backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maija jumps guard but Aitkens stands there with Maija around his waist. Maija gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Aitkens prevents a body shot from Maija.
Aitkens is working Maija over against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maija is trying to maintain a safe position but Aitkens gets an underhook and turns Maija into the cage.
Aitkens lands a left hand.
Aitkens pushes Maija back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maija tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Aitkens effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Still in the clinch, Aitkens scores with a nice short uppercut.
Aitkens digs a right hand into Maija's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maija's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Aitkens.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kadian Aitkens dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Aitkens fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maija looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maija uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aitkens.
Maija moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maija.
Maija swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Aitkens to counter with a crisp jab.
Aitkens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maija circles away quickly and effectively.
Maija fails to land the takedown.
Maija walks into a left hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Aitkens as he connects with a hook.
Kadian Aitkens is winning the standup battle so far.
Maija misses with a body punch
and Aitkens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maija is rocked!
Maija with a poor takedown
and Aitkens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maija is still on wobbly legs! Can Aitkens finish him?
Kadian Aitkens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taneli Maija.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aitkens cracks Maija with a hook to the temple - Maija is on wobbly legs here! Aitkens swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Maija falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Aitkens wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kadian Aitkens!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Toby Jay Wadenah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alysian Karalis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wadenah's entrance music is Enter Sandman. A fine choice. Karalis comes into a darkened arena with his song building. High Hopes by Pink Floyd kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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175 lbs
18 - 18 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 2, fighting out of New York, Toby Jay Wadenah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alysian Karalis!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karalis misses with a body shot.
Alysian Karalis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karalis blocks the body kick.
Wadenah lands a head kick!
Karalis swings for the body but Wadenah moves out of range.
Wadenah lands the left hand.
Wadenah lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Karalis circles away quickly and effectively.
Wadenah scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Karalis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wadenah displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wadenah digs a good body shot into Karalis's ribs.
Sloppy strikes from Wadenah. Those never looked like landing.
Karalis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wadenah.
Wadenah misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wadenah takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Toby Jay Wadenah has been cut.
Wadenah lands a leg kick that knocks Karalis off balance momentarily.
Karalis wants to land a leg kick but Wadenah is out of range.
Karalis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karalis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wadenah throws out the jab.
A combination from Wadenah does no damage.
Wadenah takes one on the button.
Karalis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wadenah checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karalis scores with a body shot.
Karalis misses with a low kick.
Wadenah throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wadenah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karalis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wadenah thows a body shot but no joy.
Karalis throws a body kick that misses.
Karalis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wadenah's sensitive parts.
Karalis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jab, jab by Wadenah - just one landing.
Karalis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wadenah rather than just go for the knockout.
Wadenah fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wadenah checks the leg kick.
Karalis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wadenah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karalis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Karalis tries to move into range but Wadenah moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Karalis sizes up Wadenah with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wadenah buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Karalis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wadenah was well out of range. Poor timing from Karalis.
Wadenah lands a jab.
Wadenah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karalis moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karalis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sloppy strikes from Wadenah. Those never looked like landing.
Wadenah slips under a jab.
Wadenah avoids a kick to the body.
Karalis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wadenah.
Wadenah throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karalis.
Karalis looks to throw a body kick
and Wadenah counters with a straight right hand.
Karalis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wadenah clobbers Karalis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Karalis takes a swing at Wadenah's ribcage but misses.
Nice jab there from Wadenah.
Karalis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karalis just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Karalis.
Karalis misses with an uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Karalis.
Wadenah throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wadenah is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Karalis throws a right hand that Wadenah ducks under and follows up with a left that Wadenah also avoids with ease.
Wadenah misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wadenah is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Karalis throws a head kick that misses.
Wadenah is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wadenah throws a shot from downtown. Karalis moves away and avoids it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Karalis throws a right hand that misses
and Wadenah counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Karalis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wadenah lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wadenah tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Karalis is able to avoid easily.
Karalis misses with a hook.
Wadenah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Karalis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wadenah misses with a low kick.
Karalis throws a leg kick but Wadenah moved away.
Karalis throws a series of punches but Wadenah avoids them all with ease.
Wadenah moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Karalis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Karalis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wadenah.
Wadenah wants to land a leg kick but Karalis is out of range.
Wadenah turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wadenah checks a leg kick.
Karalis looks to throw the jab but Wadenah is out of range.
Karalis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wadenah.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wadenah throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wadenah fails to land with a series of punches.
Karalis misses with a kick to the body.
Wadenah throws a series of strikes that have Karalis backpedaling.
Karalis works over Wadenah's head and body with a nice combination.
Wadenah throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wadenah looks to land a left hand but Karalis moved out of range nicely.
Karalis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Karalis throws a leg kick but Wadenah sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wadenah connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Karalis momentarily.
Karalis swings for the body but Wadenah moves out of range.
Karalis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Karalis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wadenah throws out the jab.
Wadenah swinging wildly here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Some wild striking there from Karalis.
Wadenah scores with the left hand. Karalis knows he should have avoided that one.
Wadenah on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Toby Jay Wadenah will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Toby Jay Wadenah's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Karalis misses the shot to the body.
Karalis lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheers as Wadenah lands an impressive looking overhand right. Karalis doesn't seem phased though.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wadenah. Karalis shrugs it off though.
Wadenah moves out of range of the body kick from Karalis.
Karalis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Toby Jay Wadenah is winning the standup battle so far.
Karalis throws a head kick that misses.
Karalis slips a jab and a cross from Wadenah.
Wadenah scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wadenah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karalis.
Wadenah blocks a head kick by Karalis.
Karalis throws a looping overhand right but Wadenah ducks down to avoid it.
Karalis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wadenah circles away quickly and effectively.
Wadenah turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wadenah misses with an uppercut. Karalis saw that one coming.
Wadenah moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wadenah misses with a two punch combination.
Karalis throws a chopping leg kick but Wadenah manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Karalis.
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!
Wadenah takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karalis misses with a few strikes there.
Wadenah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karalis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Karalis looks to score with a jab to the body but Wadenah is just out of range.
Wadenah moves out of range of the body kick.
Wadenah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karalis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wadenah walks into a stiff left hand from Karalis.
Karalis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wadenah.
Wadenah lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wadenah throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karalis on the side of the head.
Karalis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wadenah manages to avoid it.
Wadenah moves out of range as Karalis throws a body kick.
Karalis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wadenah lands a head kick. Karalis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Toby Jay Wadenah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wadenah throws a low kick but it's checked well by Karalis.
Karalis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wadenah.
Karalis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wadenah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karalis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karalis throws a head kick but Wadenah moves out of range.
A big left from Karalis misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wadenah. That's going to slow Karalis down.
Wadenah avoids the head kick by Karalis.
Wadenah throws a series of punches but Karalis avoids them all with ease.
Karalis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wadenah is able to avoid easily.
Karalis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Karalis.
Karalis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wadenah fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wadenah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karalis.
Wadenah motions for Karalis to come forward. Wadenah throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wadenah slips a jab and a cross from Karalis.
Wadenah throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karalis. Wadenah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice jab there from Wadenah.
Nice uppercut lands for Karalis. That snapped Wadenah's head back.
Karalis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wadenah.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Wadenah.
Wadenah thumps Karalis with a low kick.
Karalis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wadenah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wadenah will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wadenah throws a leg kick but Karalis moved away.
Karalis staying out of range there.
Karalis dodges the punch combination from Wadenah.
Wadenah misses with a hook.
Wadenah takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Karalis avoids the head kick by Wadenah.
Wadenah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karalis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Karalis ducks under a wild hook from Wadenah.
Karalis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Karalis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Karalis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wadenah fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wadenah misses the jab.
Karalis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wadenah throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karalis swings for the body but Wadenah moves out of range.
Karalis throws out a leg kick but Wadenah moves out of range and Karalis only half commits.
Wadenah showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karalis.
Karalis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wadenah throws a body punch but Karalis moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karalis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wadenah on the side of the head.
Wadenah throws the kick towards the body but Karalis avoids it.
Wadenah lands a head shot.
Wadenah checks the leg kick.
Karalis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wadenah throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Karalis throws a nice looking combination but Wadenah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wadenah fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karalis.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wadenah getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Karalis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wadenah throws a jab when Karalis was well out of range.
Wadenah lands a lovely overhand right.
Wadenah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alysian Karalis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Toby Jay Wadenah's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Wadenah misses with a looping left.
Wadenah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wadenah misses with a double jab.
Karalis misses with a straight left.
Wadenah takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Karalis throws a shot from downtown. Wadenah moves away and avoids it.
Karalis misses with an attempted mid kick.
That kick from Wadenah tenderised Karalis's leg. Karalis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Karalis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wadenah moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Karalis tries a head kick but it misses.
Wadenah throws a right hand that Karalis ducks under and follows up with a left that Karalis also avoids with ease.
Karalis misses with a few strikes there.
Wadenah walks forward, straight into a front kick from Karalis.
Wadenah feints and then cracks Karalis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karalis down.
Wadenah throws a leg kick but Karalis moved away.
Wadenah avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from Karalis.
Karalis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karalis throws a lazy right hand but Wadenah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wadenah's corner calls for a 1-2. Wadenah obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wadenah fails to land with a series of punches.
Wadenah lands an overhand right.
Wadenah goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wadenah.
Wadenah lands a jab to the nose.
Karalis staying out of range there.
Karalis throws a looping overhand right but Wadenah ducks down to avoid it.
Karalis connects with a leg kick. Wadenah looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wadenah throws a hook but Karalis avoids it easily.
Wadenah is looking to slow Karalis down with leg kicks.
Wadenah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karalis was well out of range. Poor timing from Wadenah.
Wadenah moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wadenah scores with a hook to the body. Karalis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wadenah looks for the body kick but Karalis saw that one coming.
Karalis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wadenah.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wadenah.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wadenah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Karalis scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karalis throws a head kick but Wadenah moves out of range.
That kick from Karalis tenderised Wadenah's leg. Wadenah is trying to keep his angry face on.
Karalis tries a head kick but it misses.
Karalis lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wadenah.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Karalis.
Karalis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Karalis lands a right hook to the body.
Wadenah looks for the body kick but Karalis saw that one coming.
Wadenah tries to work over Karalis's front leg with a kick but Karalis checks it.
Wadenah blocks a head kick by Karalis.
Wadenah scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wadenah.
Karalis throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wadenah.
Wadenah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karalis throws out the jab.
Karalis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wadenah fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Karalis throws a jab when Wadenah was well out of range.
Wadenah checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wadenah tries to land a front kick but Karalis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wadenah scores with a nice body kick.
Wadenah scores with a leg kick.
Wadenah misses with a low kick.
Wadenah lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Karalis looks to land a body kick but Wadenah moved away.
Wadenah pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Karalis back to the cage. Wadenah follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Karalis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Karalis blocks a low kick nicely.
Karalis works Wadenah's body with a nice hook.
Karalis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karalis misses with a body kick.
Karalis throws a sloppy body shot
and Wadenah counters with a left and a right that stings Karalis.
A combination from Karalis does no damage.
Karalis lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wadenah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karalis.
Karalis throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wadenah takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Karalis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wadenah throws a series of punches but Karalis moves out of range.
Wadenah avoids the body shot from Karalis.
Wadenah fails to land with a series of punches.
Wadenah feints a jab promting Karalis to slip. Wadenah then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Karalis slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Karalis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karalis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wadenah is out of range and Karalis settles back down.
Karalis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wadenah fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Karalis 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.
Karalis moves forwards but Wadenah connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wadenah thows a body shot but no joy.
Wadenah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wadenah.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alysian Karalis.
Well Karalis 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Christian Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reza Katebi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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169 lbs
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165 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christian Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reza Katebi!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katebi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jacobs moves out of range of the strikes.
A lazy body kick from Katebi
and Jacobs counters with a nice low kick that buckles Katebi's knee momentarily.
Katebi misses with a body shot.
Jacobs scores with a punch to the head.
Katebi lands a jab.
Jacobs's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Katebi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jacobs scrambles back to his feet.
A low kick from Jacobs is predictable there
and Katebi counters with a shoot takedown. Jacobs fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobs pulls Katebi in close to his closed guard and prevents Katebi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Katebi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jacobs trying to keep a closed guard but Katebi is proving a slippery customer.
Jacobs wants to sweep here but Katebi controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs is trying to keep Katebi in close.
Katebi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Katebi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jacobs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jacobs wants to sweep but no luck.
Katebi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jacobs keeping moving, preventing Katebi from controlling successfully.
Jacobs wants to sweep but no luck.
Katebi throwing strikes but missing.
Katebi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katebi tries to free his leg and advance position but Jacobs is retaining full guard.
Katebi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Katebi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Katebi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jacobs keeping full guard, as Katebi tries to pass.
Katebi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Katebi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Katebi throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katebi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jacobs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jacobs wants to sweep here but Katebi controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jacobs is on top in guard.
Katebi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Katebi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jacobs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs tries to free his leg and advance position but Katebi is retaining full guard.
Katebi has Jacobs pulled in close to control his posture.
Katebi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jacobs stands and throws Katebi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Katebi tries to improve position but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacobs landing strikes.
Katebi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jacobs wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Katebi sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reza Katebi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jacobs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Katebi.
Katebi looks to land a body kick but Jacobs moved away.
Jacobs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Christian Jacobs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Katebi misses the shot to the body.
Jacobs throws a sloppy head kick and Katebi moves out of range easily.
Katebi scores with a nice body kick.
Jacobs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Katebi.
Katebi misses with a looping left.
Nice shot lands for Katebi.
Katebi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Katebi jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Katebi.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jacobs.
Christian Jacobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Katebi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Katebi moves out of range of the body kick.
Christian Jacobs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Katebi. Jacobs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Katebi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jacobs.
Jacobs uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Katebi has time to react.
Katebi throws a shot from downtown. Jacobs moves away and avoids it.
Jacobs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Katebi.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jacobs. That's going to slow Katebi down.
Jacobs swings for the body but Katebi moves out of range.
Jacobs thows a leg kick but Katebi checks it
and Katebi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Katebi misses with a body punch
and Jacobs counters with a body kick that stops Katebi in his tracks momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katebi swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Jacobs counter with a right hand.
Jacobs throws a body punch but Katebi moves out of range.
Katebi throws a chopping leg kick but Jacobs manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Katebi throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobs throws a head kick that misses.
Katebi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Katebi lands a lovely overhand right.
Jacobs slips under a jab.
Katebi scores with a nice head shot.
Jacobs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Katebi. That did some damage!
Katebi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jacobs.
Jacobs lands a glancing blow to the side of Katebi's head.
Katebi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jacobs. Jacobs obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Jacobs. Beautiful body shot.
Jacobs misses with a body shot.
Jacobs misses with a low kick as Katebi jumps back.
Jacobs lands a body shot.
Jacobs checks the leg kick.
Jacobs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jacobs throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jacobs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jacobs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Katebi moves away.
Jacobs lets loose with a powerful body kick. Katebi will feel that in the morning.
Jacobs misses with a leg kick
and Katebi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacobs is pulling down on Katebi's head. It's preventing any offense from Katebi, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katebi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jacobs looking for a sweep. Not yet Jacobs, not yet.
Katebi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jacobs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jacobs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Katebi cracks Jacobs with a solid left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Katebi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jacobs manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Katebi has Jacobs in his guard.
Jacobs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 Christian Jacobs will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jacobs delivers a nice body kick.
Katebi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Katebi is looking to slow Jacobs down with leg kicks.
Katebi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jacobs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Katebi.
Katebi moves out of range of the strikes.
Christian Jacobs is winning the standup battle so far.
Jacobs throws a push kick but Katebi slaps the foot to one side.
Jacobs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jacobs there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jacobs misses with the combination.
Katebi misses with a looping right.
Katebi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs misses with a combination
and Katebi counters with a stiff right hand.
Jacobs throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jacobs avoids the body shot from Katebi.
A left lands for Katebi.
Jacobs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Katebi moves away.
Katebi cracks Jacobs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Katebi throws a leg kick which misses Jacobs's front leg but catches the back leg as Jacobs tries to avoid it.
Katebi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Katebi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jacobs.
Jacobs throws a sloppy head kick
and Katebi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Jacobs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katebi looks to throw the jab but Jacobs is out of range.
Katebi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacobs.
Jacobs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Katebi moves out of range of the body kick from Jacobs.
Katebi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Katebi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jacobs misses with an uppercut
so Katebi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Katebi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reza Katebi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jacobs seems keen to control Katebi's posture.
Jacobs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katebi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Katebi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Katebi preventing the sweep.
Katebi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jacobs is keeping the position for now.
Katebi throws a big right hand that misses.
Katebi throws a big elbow that misses.
Katebi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jacobs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jacobs pulls Katebi in close to prevent any damage.
Katebi throwing strikes from guard but Jacobs blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katebi works over Jacobs with some ground and pound from guard.
Jacobs working a defensive guard here.
Katebi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Katebi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Katebi wants to control from the top but Jacobs keeps moving.
Katebi postures up in Jacobs's guard and throws a big left but Jacobs blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reza Katebi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Katebi 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reza Katebi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mac Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tarquin Fortune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Fortune's choice of entrance music: Going the Distance - Bill Conti . Tarquin Fortune has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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33
162 lbs
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160 lbs
5 - 2 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
25 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mac Hansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tarquin Fortune!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortune throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've been told by Hansen's head coaches at Disciples Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hansen connects with a single shot there.
Hansen throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Hansen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fortune thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hansen blocks a head kick by Fortune.
Hansen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fortune misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hansen looks to land a right hand but Fortune moved out of range.
A punch combination from Fortune misses.
Fortune misses with a hook.
Fortune misses with a straight left.
Hansen misses with the combination.
Hansen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fortune moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fortune connects with a looping right hand.
Hansen lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortune paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tarquin Fortune is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fortune lands with a nice combination. Hansen backs away looking to recover.
Hansen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fortune's waist but Fortune gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hansen off to one side.
Fortune lands with a straight right. Hansen didn't see that one coming.
Fortune's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hansen under the eye.
The crowd cheers as Fortune lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hansen doesn't seem phased though.
Fortune fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick by Hansen misses
and Fortune counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Hansen.
Hansen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fortune moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fortune lands with a kick to the temple. Hansen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hansen misses with a wild combination.
Fortune connects with a leg kick. Hansen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tarquin Fortune seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansen connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fortune just misses with a punch to the body.
Fortune scores with a sloppy right hand. Hansen should have avoided that one.
Fortune lands a two punch combo.
Fortune just misses with a punch to the body.
Fortune looks to land a combination but Hansen avoids it well.
Hansen dodges the punch combination from Fortune.
Hansen throws the kick towards the body but Fortune avoids it.
Fortune fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hansen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hansen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hansen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fortune stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hansen fails with a takedown attempt.
Fortune misses with a head kick.
Hansen ducks under a wild hook from Fortune.
Hansen slips under a jab from Fortune.
Fortune on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fortune showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hansen.
Fortune thows a body shot but no joy.
Hansen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fortune finds it's way round the side to connect with Hansen's head.
Fortune throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hansen fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mac Hansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hansen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen checks a leg kick.
Fortune is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hansen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hansen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hansen looks for a takedown but Fortune sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fortune throws a front kick aimed at Hansen's knee but Hansen avoids it well.
Fortune lands a nice looking body kick.
Hansen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fortune showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hansen.
Fortune misses with a hook
and Hansen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fortune thinking.
Fortune lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fortune throws a good cross that connects.
Fortune has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A big left from Fortune misses.
Fortune throws a looping overhand right but Hansen ducks down to avoid it.
Hansen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarquin Fortune dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fortune delivers a nice body kick.
Mac Hansen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good exchange - Fortune coming out on top.
Fortune's corner calls for a 1-2. Fortune obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hansen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hansen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fortune throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fortune throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hansen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fortune lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fortune misses with a double jab
and Hansen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hansen avoids the body shot from Fortune.
Hansen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fortune.
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!
Fortune throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hansen misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fortune.
Fortune takes a swing at Hansen's ribcage but misses.
Fortune lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hansen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hansen just misses with a punch to the body.
Fortune misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Fortune throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fortune throws a hook but Hansen avoids it easily.
Hansen blocks a head kick by Fortune.
Hansen lands a nice looking body shot.
Hansen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tarquin Fortune seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hansen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hansen feints and as Fortune raises his hands in defense, Hansen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortune being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fortune tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fortune looking to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hansen wants to control from the top but Fortune keeps moving.
Fortune has his feet on Hansen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fortune avoids the body shot from Hansen.
Hansen lands with a good body shot.
Fortune throws a combination that misses
and Hansen counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hansen throws a right hand that Fortune ducks under and follows up with a left that Fortune also avoids with ease.
Hansen misses with a series of wild punches.
Hansen throws a series of punches but Fortune moves out of range.
Fortune needs to keep his hands up - Hansen had a free shot at his head there.
Sloppy strikes from Fortune. Those never looked like landing.
Fortune misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fortune ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hansen moves away.
Fortune misses with a few strikes there.
Fortune swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch lands to the side of Fortune 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Danga de danga de dang - Fortune scores with a four punch combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen lands with a shot to the body.
Fortune misses with a hook
and Hansen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hansen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fortune throws out the jab.
Hansen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hansen trying to control the action but Fortune is working from the bottom.
Hansen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fortune rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hansen's guard! Nice work there by Fortune!
Hansen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hansen is adopting a defensive guard.
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 Mac Hansen 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Fortune moves out of range as Hansen strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Fortune. No joy for Hansen on that attempt.
Fortune has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fortune there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fortune misses with an uppercut. Hansen saw that one coming.
Hansen lands with a shot to the body.
Hansen scores with a takedown into Fortune's guard.
Hansen wants to control from the top but Fortune keeps moving.
Hansen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fortune looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hansen is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hansen scoring with some ground and pound.
Hansen throwing strikes but missing.
Fortune trying to keep a closed guard but Hansen is proving a slippery customer.
Hansen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fortune's guard.
Hansen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansen is looking to take a break and control but Fortune is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fortune manages to get to full guard.
Hansen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fortune has his foot on Hansen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hansen works his way back into a safe position though.
Hansen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fortune is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hansen wants to control from the top but Fortune keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen throwing strikes but missing.
Hansen trying to control but Fortune is working from the bottom.
Fortune is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hansen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fortune works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mac Hansen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fortune wants to sweep but no luck.
Fortune has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hansen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hansen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortune working for a triangle but Hansen defends it easily.
Hansen chips away with some ground and pound.
Fortune looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hansen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hansen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fortune's head.
Hansen content to control rather than advance.
Hansen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fortune squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Hansen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hansen 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Hansen!
A relieved looking Mac Hansen 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Trey Anastasio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Ivanovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anastasio comes to the cage accompanied by Tweezer. Ivanovic has chosen Deal With the Devil --- Pop Evil as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Boris Ivanovic will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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29
203 lbs
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32
199 lbs
25 - 11 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trey Anastasio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boris Ivanovic!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanovic lands a slapping body shot.
Ivanovic stuffs the takedown.
Ivanovic throws a combination that misses
and Anastasio counters with a single leg into guard. Ivanovic didn't expect that.
Anastasio is stalling in the full guard.
Anastasio trying to control but Ivanovic is working from the bottom.
Ivanovic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Anastasio tries to clinch up.
Ivanovic throws a lazy right hand but Anastasio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ivanovic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Ivanovic. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anastasio circles away quickly and effectively.
Ivanovic takes the fight into the clinch.
Anastasio lands a takedown into guard.
Ivanovic trying to control the position.
Anastasio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ivanovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anastasio.
Anastasio trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivanovic keeping full guard, as Anastasio tries to pass.
Anastasio won't allow Ivanovic to sweep him here.
Our spies down at at Kick In The Nutz Gym (14 Elite Coaches, Low Cap) inform us that Ivanovic has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anastasio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anastasio trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanovic manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Anastasio slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anastasio regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ivanovic.
Anastasio being controlled here, momentarily.
Anastasio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ivanovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ivanovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Anastasio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anastasio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anastasio lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ivanovic!
Anastasio goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ivanovic turns into him and now he's in Anastasio's guard.
Ivanovic decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Anastasio, up you get!
Ivanovic stalks Anastasio and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Anastasio's face. Anastasio staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Trey Anastasio has been cut.
Ivanovic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Anastasio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ivanovic but Ivanovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ivanovic throws a combination. Anastasio tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Ivanovic.
Anastasio tries to close the distance and clinch but Ivanovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ivanovic misses the shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Ivanovic as Anastasio shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trey Anastasio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivanovic gets caught flat footed, as Anastasio shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Anastasio lands a couple of digs.
Ivanovic is adopting a defensive guard.
Anastasio might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ivanovic wants to improve his position but instead Anastasio has moved into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ivanovic looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Trey Anastasio will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trey Anastasio's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ivanovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anastasio on the side of the head.
Ivanovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boris Ivanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anastasio tries to clinch but Ivanovic is having none of it.
Anastasio fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ivanovic avoids it really well and circles away.
Ivanovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anastasio.
A combination from Ivanovic does no damage.
Anastasio gets a double leg takedown into Ivanovic's guard.
Ivanovic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ivanovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anastasio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ivanovic is keeping the position for now.
Trey Anastasio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ivanovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anastasio wants to pass the guard but Ivanovic is keeping the position.
Ivanovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anastasio is one step ahead there.
Anastasio wants to control from the top but Ivanovic keeps moving.
Ivanovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anastasio.
Anastasio is fighting to break Ivanovic's control of his arms but Ivanovic is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anastasio trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ivanovic wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Boris Ivanovic hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ivanovic stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trey Anastasio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anastasio closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Anastasio lands in his opponent's guard.
Ivanovic is looking for a triangle here but Anastasio uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Anastasio tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic is not content to let Anastasio control the position.
Anastasio throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Ivanovic works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Anastasio missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anastasio is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Anastasio controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Anastasio seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Anastasio wants to work for an arm triangle but Ivanovic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Anastasio throws a strike but Ivanovic avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ivanovic controlling the position.
Ivanovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anastasio is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Anastasio dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Trey Anastasio's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ivanovic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anastasio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ivanovic lands a really nice looking cross but Anastasio seems unphased.
Anastasio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ivanovic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Anastasio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ivanovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anastasio manages to avoid it.
Anastasio shoots in for a double leg but Ivanovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ivanovic throws a right and a left that Anastasio avoids nicely.
Anastasio shoots in looking for a takedown. Ivanovic tries to sprawl out of it but Anastasio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ivanovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ivanovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anastasio fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trey Anastasio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anastasio shoots in and gets a takedown into Ivanovic's guard.
Anastasio trying to control but Ivanovic is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ivanovic is on top in guard.
Ivanovic has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Anastasio is proving hard to escape from.
Ivanovic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ivanovic throws a big elbow that misses.
Anastasio doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Boris Ivanovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anastasio looking for a guillotine here but Ivanovic defends easily.
Anastasio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ivanovic wants to control from the top but Anastasio keeps moving.
Ivanovic with a nice head shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anastasio keeping moving, preventing Ivanovic from controlling successfully.
Anastasio trying to keep a closed guard but Ivanovic is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ivanovic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Trey Anastasio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic wants to control from the top but Anastasio keeps moving.
Ivanovic seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boris Ivanovic has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Anastasio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ivanovic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anastasio somewhat.
Anastasio slips a jab and a cross from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic lands with a right hand.
Ivanovic looks to land a combination but Anastasio avoids it well.
Anastasio shoots in looking for a takedown but Ivanovic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anastasio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ivanovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ivanovic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anastasio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivanovic lands with a big left! Anastasio is wobbled badly! Ivanovic comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Anastasio to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Boris Ivanovic!
An out of breath Boris Ivanovic 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between David Ludher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vartan Mamikonyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ludher's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Shook Ones Part II - by Mobb Deep. Mamikonyan has chosen True Armenian Hero as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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28
202 lbs
13 - 14 - 0 |
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25
193 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Ludher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vartan Mamikonyan!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ludher stuffs the takedown attempt from Mamikonyan. Mamikonyan gets slowly back to his feet.
Mamikonyan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ludher tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mamikonyan is in Ludher's guard.
Ludher is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mamikonyan won't allow Ludher to sweep him here.
Mamikonyan is looking to work some ground and pound but Ludher has wrist control.
Ludher throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mamikonyan stands and throws Ludher's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ludher tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mamikonyan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mamikonyan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mamikonyan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ludher is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamikonyan wants to control but Ludher is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ludher is trying to improve his position.
Mamikonyan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ludher has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ludher is looking for a sweep.
Ludher manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mamikonyan's best efforts.
Mamikonyan is looking to take a break and control but Ludher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ludher actively working from the bottom here.
Mamikonyan trying to control from half guard but Ludher is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ludher trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamikonyan is trying to control. Ludher wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mamikonyan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ludher gets full guard.
Ludher throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mamikonyan slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamikonyan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ludher looking for submissions off his back.
Mamikonyan uses his free foot to push down on Ludher's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ludher.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamikonyan looking to control but Ludher is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ludher sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mamikonyan wants to pass the guard but Ludher is defending well.
Mamikonyan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mamikonyan trying to control the action but Ludher is working from the bottom.
Mamikonyan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ludher haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mamikonyan not doing much here.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Vartan Mamikonyan hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mamikonyan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mamikonyan needs to keep his hands up - Ludher had a free shot at his head there.
Mamikonyan darts in trying to clinch
and Ludher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horrible takedown by Mamikonyan or perhaps it was just good defense by Ludher which made him look bad.
Mamikonyan tries to clinch but Ludher is having none of it.
Mamikonyan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ludher defends well and Mamikonyan ends up having to push Ludher into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
David Ludher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vartan Mamikonyan.
Mamikonyan slows down the pace here.
Mamikonyan tries to land a knee to the head but Ludher blocks with his arms.
Mamikonyan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ludher walks away with a smile on his face. Mamikonyan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mamikonyan throws a nice head kick!
The fight stays on the outside here - Mamikonyan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ludher throws a series of punches but Mamikonyan moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vartan Mamikonyan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ludher swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mamikonyan.
Ludher feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mamikonyans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Vartan Mamikonyan has been cut.
Mamikonyan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ludher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mamikonyan has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Mamikonyan blocks a jab.
Ludher throws a right and a left that Mamikonyan avoids nicely.
Ludher circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ludher clobbers Mamikonyan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ludher scores with a one two! Mamikonyan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mamikonyan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ludher.
Ludher jabs away that one connects to the head 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!
Mamikonyan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looks like Ludher has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Mamikonyan fakes the leg kick and cracks Ludher in the body.
Mamikonyan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ludher.
Jab from Ludher.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamikonyan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mamikonyan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ludher tries to avoid it but Mamikonyan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ludher to the ground. Ludher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mamikonyan tries to land a front kick but Ludher steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ludher lands an overhand right.
Mamikonyan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ludher, pushing him back against the cage.
Mamikonyan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mamikonyan looking to throw knees to the head but Ludher is blocking nicely.
Ludher blocks the elbow strike.
Mamikonyan has hold of one of Ludher's legs. Ludher is fighting the takedown attempt but Mamikonyan gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Ludher is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mamikonyan is aware though and is defending well.
Mamikonyan controlling from the top position.
Ludher looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mamikonyan tries to free his leg and advance position but Ludher is retaining full guard.
Ludher throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mamikonyan trying to control but Ludher is working from the bottom.
Mamikonyan forces his way into half guard.
Ludher is not content to let Mamikonyan control the position.
Mamikonyan works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ludher really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mamikonyan controlling his opponent.
Ludher is desperately trying to improve his position but Mamikonyan has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamikonyan is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ludher working to try and regain half guard.
Mamikonyan tries to control but Ludher wriggling away.
Mamikonyan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mamikonyan looking to control but Ludher is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mamikonyan landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ludher regains half guard.
Mamikonyan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ludher does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ludher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ludher gets full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ludher looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mamikonyan passes into side control.
Mamikonyan trying to control the action but Ludher is working from the bottom.
Mamikonyan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mamikonyan trying to control the position but Ludher is working away.
Vartan Mamikonyan has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mamikonyan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ludher knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ludher tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mamikonyan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vartan Mamikonyan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vartan Mamikonyan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Mamikonyan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mamikonyan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mamikonyan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ludher.
Ludher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ludher bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mamikonyan's head backwards.
Mamikonyan throws a sloppy head kick and Ludher moves out of range easily.
Mamikonyan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ludher throws out the jab.
Mamikonyan shoots in looking for a takedown but Ludher manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mamikonyan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mamikonyan tries to clinch but Ludher moves out of range.
Ludher throws a looping overhand right but Mamikonyan ducks down to avoid it.
Mamikonyan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ludher slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ludher throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mamikonyan moves away from the strike by Ludher.
Mamikonyan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ludher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
David Ludher is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ludher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ludher just misses with a punch to the body.
Ludher scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mamikonyan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mamikonyan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mamikonyan prevents Ludher from improving his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ludher moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ludher escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mamikonyan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ludher looking for a sweep. Not yet Ludher, not yet.
Mamikonyan pushing down on Ludher's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mamikonyan 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.
Ludher is trying to get back to full guard.
Mamikonyan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ludher is trying to get back to full guard.
Mamikonyan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ludher is just riding it out for now. Mamikonyan eventually gives up the hold.
Mamikonyan trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ludher gets back to full guard.
Mamikonyan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mamikonyan is fighting to break Ludher's control of his arms but Ludher is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ludher keeping moving, preventing Mamikonyan from controlling successfully.
Ludher tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ludher is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mamikonyan wants to control from the top but Ludher keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ludher manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mamikonyan manages to get himself to full guard.
Mamikonyan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ludher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mamikonyan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mamikonyan controls Ludher momentarily but Ludher frees himself.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mamikonyan wants to sweep here but Ludher controlling him for the moment.
Ludher 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.
Vartan Mamikonyan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ludher stopping the sweep attempt from Mamikonyan.
David Ludher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mamikonyan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
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 David Ludher.
I think Mamikonyan 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vartan Mamikonyan!
After the big win, Vartan Mamikonyan made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Tab out and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Moonra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocco Stupka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stupka has chosen Red Army March as his entrance music. Jacob Moonra is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacob Moonra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocco Stupka!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moonra connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Rocco Stupka has been cut.
Moonra throws a jab when Stupka was well out of range.
Moonra drops his hands momentarily and Stupka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stupka swinging wildly here.
Moonra looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Stupka is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Moonra's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Moonra's back!
A lull in the action here.
Moonra covering up well under a barage of strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moonra covering up well under a series of strikes from Stupka.
Moonra is trapped and Stupka is scoring with shots to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moonra avoids the strikes from Stupka.
Moonra can't escape the position.
Moonra is keeping busy.
Stupka misses with an elbow to the head.
Stupka thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Moonra is trying to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stupka is punishing Moonra with strikes - can he finish him?!
Moonra tries to break free.
Moonra has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Stupka.
Stupka misses with a punch to the head.
Moonra just trying to survive but Stupka is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moonra looking very determined here, making life difficult for Stupka.
Moonra is trying to break free.
Stupka missing with punches from the back.
Moonra prevents Stupka from getting a body triangle.
Moonra takes a big shot to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Stupka biding his time, controlling Moonra.
Moonra is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocco Stupka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rocco Stupka's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Moonra tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stupka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moonra tries to clinch there but Stupka circles away.
Stupka scores with a punch to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Stupka there.
Moonra closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stupka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stupka's corner calls for a 1-2. Stupka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stupka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Moonra under the eye.
Stupka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jacob Moonra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moonra fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stupka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rocco Stupka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stupka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stupka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moonra tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stupka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stupka connects with a superb combination that knocks Moonra out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Stupka before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Moonra!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rocco Stupka!
After the fight, Rocco Stupka was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sir Jecht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jecht comes to the cage accompanied by The Lumberjack. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sir Jecht!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronaldo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Jecht slips the punch.
Silva throws a series of punches but Jecht moves out of range.
Jecht ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Jecht misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jecht throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Silva is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jecht lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jecht fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Silva has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jecht takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jecht staying out of range there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Silva has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jecht misses with a two punch combination.
Jecht is looking to slow Silva down with leg kicks.
Silva misses with an uppercut. Jecht saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a series of strikes that have Jecht backpedaling.
It looks like Sir Jecht has been cut.
Jecht lands an overhand right.
Silva misses with a double jab.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jecht is rocked!
Silva passes to full mount!
Oh Jecht is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jecht has given up his back.
Silva is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Jecht has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Silva has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Jecht taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Silva doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ronaldo Silva!
During a confident post fight interview, Ronaldo Silva thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tomi Atomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Madrigal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Atomi comes to the cage accompanied by Stratovarius - Abyss Of Your Eyes. Madrigal has chosen Lil Jon-Throw it Up as his entrance music. 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 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
23 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tomi Atomi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Julio Madrigal!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madrigal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Madrigal cracks a nice hook into Atomi's ribs.
Atomi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Atomi wants it to stay on the feet.
Atomi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Atomi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Madrigal on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Madrigal feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Atomis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Atomi tries a head kick but it misses.
Atomi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Madrigal lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Atomi at a distance.
Atomi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Atomi connects with a leg kick. Madrigal looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've been told by Atomi's head coaches at Consortium Private LA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice sprawl there from Atomi as Madrigal shoots in.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Atomi.
Madrigal jabs Atomi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Atomi throws a head kick but Madrigal moves out of range.
A slow jab from Madrigal misses its intended target.
Madrigal thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atomi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Madrigal keeping moving, preventing Atomi from controlling successfully.
Madrigal looking for a sweep. Not yet Madrigal, not yet.
Atomi cracks Madrigal with a solid left hand.
Atomi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Madrigal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Madrigal trying to keep a closed guard but Atomi is proving a slippery customer.
Atomi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Madrigal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Madrigal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Madrigal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Atomi defends well.
Atomi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Madrigal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Atomi.
Atomi wants to control from the top but Madrigal keeps moving.
Atomi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Madrigal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Atomi has managed to get both his arms back between Madrigal's legs - danger averted.
Atomi connects with a couple of short punches.
Madrigal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Madrigal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Atomi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Madrigal has his foot on Atomi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Atomi works his way back into a safe position though.
Atomi won't allow Madrigal to sweep him here.
Madrigal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Atomi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Atomi trying to control but Madrigal is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atomi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Atomi advances position into side control!
Madrigal is not content to let Atomi control the position.
Madrigal managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Atomi.
Check out the look on Atomi's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Madrigal is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Madrigal taking some punishment here, with Atomi in his half guard.
Madrigal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Atomi.
Madrigal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Atomi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madrigal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Atomi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Atomi's back!
Madrigal is looking for the choke from the back position but Atomi is controlling his hands well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Madrigal punishes Atomi with strikes from the back mount.
Atomi is trying to break free.
Madrigal throwing damaging strikes from the back! Atomi could be in trouble here!
Madrigal gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Madrigal lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Atomi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Atomi controlling the position well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Madrigal lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Atomi looking for submissions off his back.
Madrigal wants to work for an arm triangle but Atomi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tomi Atomi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Atomi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Madrigal connects with a right hand. Atomi shakes it off.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Madrigal.
Atomi is looking for a sweep.
Madrigal working the ground and pound.
Atomi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Atomi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Atomi is not content to let Madrigal control the position.
Atomi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Madrigal won't allow Atomi to sweep him here.
Julio Madrigal has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Madrigal cracks Atomi with a solid left hand.
Madrigal postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Atomi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Madrigal, into his guard.
Madrigal keeping full guard, as Atomi tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madrigal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Madrigal looking for a guillotine here but Atomi defends easily.
Atomi preventing the sweep.
Atomi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Madrigal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Madrigal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Atomi working some strikes from top position.
Atomi wants to control from the top but Madrigal keeps moving.
Madrigal striking off his back but it's not causing Atomi any problems.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atomi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Madrigal wants to stand up but Atomi is controlling him.
Madrigal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Atomi defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Madrigal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Atomi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atomi trying to control but Madrigal is working from the bottom.
Atomi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Atomi trying to control but Madrigal is working from the bottom.
Atomi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Madrigal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atomi pushing down on Madrigal's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Madrigal is pressing down on Atomi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Atomi trying to control but Madrigal is working from the bottom.
Atomi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Madrigal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Atomi has managed to get both his arms back between Madrigal's legs - danger averted.
Atomi tries to free his leg and advance position but Madrigal is retaining full guard.
Atomi trying to control the position from guard on top but Madrigal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Madrigal looking for a sweep. Not yet Madrigal, not yet.
Atomi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Madrigal's guard.
Atomi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Madrigal sees it coming and defends easily.
Madrigal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madrigal has hold of Atomi's hands but Atomi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Madrigal is trying to maintain the position but Atomi is very close to passing his half guard.
Atomi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Madrigal has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of 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!
Madrigal is in all sorts of trouble here.
Atomi unloading with bombs!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Madrigal is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Atomi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Madrigal sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Atomi wants to work for an arm triangle but Madrigal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Julio Madrigal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Madrigal scores with a sloppy right hand. Atomi should have avoided that one.
Madrigal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atomi moves out of range of the strikes.
Atomi connects with a crisp jab.
Atomi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Atomi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Atomi tries a head kick but it misses.
Madrigal throws a big shot that misses.
Madrigal shoots in looking for a takedown but Atomi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Madrigal's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Atomi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Atomi jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Madrigal misses with a looping left.
Atomi throws a sloppy head kick and Madrigal moves out of range easily.
Atomi looks to land a body kick but Madrigal moved away.
Nice defenses there by Atomi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madrigal checks a leg kick nicely.
Madrigal misses with a double jab.
Atomi throws a low kick but Madrigal avoids it.
Atomi misses with a leg kick.
Madrigal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Madrigal takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Madrigal misses.
Atomi's corner calls for a 1-2. Atomi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tomi Atomi is winning the standup battle so far.
Atomi throws a shot to the body.
Atomi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Madrigal.
Atomi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Madrigal is out of range and Atomi settles back down.
Atomi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Atomi throws a hook but Madrigal avoids it easily.
Atomi misses with a head kick.
Atomi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madrigal misses with an uppercut.
Atomi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Atomi takes one on the button.
Nice shot by Madrigal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atomi connects with a crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Madrigal.
Madrigal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atomi.
Atomi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Atomi moves out of range of the strikes.
Madrigal tests Atomi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Madrigal moves out of range of the leg kick from Atomi.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Madrigal checks a leg kick.
Atomi scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atomi. Madrigal does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madrigal is looking to clinch.
Madrigal misses with an uppercut. Atomi saw that one coming.
Atomi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good work by Madrigal as he checks the leg kick.
Atomi just misses with a punch to the body.
Atomi scoring well with a low kick there.
Atomi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Madrigal.
Madrigal takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Madrigal misses the shot to the body.
Atomi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Atomi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Madrigal throws a good cross that connects.
Madrigal lands a nice shot to the body.
Atomi misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Madrigal.
Atomi slips a straight right by Madrigal.
Julio Madrigal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madrigal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Atomi throws the kick towards the body but Madrigal avoids it.
Madrigal tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Atomi swivels and escapes.
Tomi Atomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Madrigal.
Atomi scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atomi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Madrigal, as that shot connected.
Madrigal scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Atomi doesn't seem bothered though.
Atomi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Madrigal.
Madrigal keeps the fight on the outside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Atomi scores with a hook to the body. Madrigal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Atomi misses with a two punch combination.
Atomi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Atomi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Julio Madrigal just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Atomi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Madrigal checks it well.
A leg kick checked by Madrigal.
A telegraphed right hand from Atomi misses the target.
Madrigal goes for a double leg but Atomi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Atomi continues to drive forward.
Atomi misses with a body punch.
Atomi blocking some punches.
Atomi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Madrigal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Madrigal.
Madrigal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Madrigal slowing the pace effectively.
Madrigal has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Atomi after a bit of a struggle.
Atomi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Atomi lands a right hand.
A short left from Madrigal.
Atomi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atomi can't break the clinch.
Madrigal lands a shoulder strike.
Atomi wants to stall.
Madrigal misses with some punches.
Madrigal misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Madrigal.
Madrigal breaks from the clinch.
Madrigal feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Atomis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Atomi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Atomi stuffs the takedown attempt from Madrigal. Madrigal gets slowly back to his feet.
Tomi Atomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Madrigal.
Madrigal shoots in looking for a takedown. Atomi tries to sprawl out of it but Madrigal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Atomi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Madrigal is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atomi slips a straight right by Madrigal.
Madrigal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Madrigal throws a shot from downtown. Atomi moves away and avoids it.
Atomi pushes Madrigal up against the cage in a clinch.
Atomi has a couple of punches blocked by Madrigal.
Madrigal tries to work over Atomi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Madrigal fails to land.
Atomi prevents the takedown attempt.
Madrigal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Madrigal lands a shoulder strike.
Atomi tries to work over Madrigal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atomi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Atomi tries to break the clinch but Madrigal is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Madrigal.
Atomi tries to break the clinch but Madrigal is controlling the position.
A nice left hand lands by Madrigal.
Madrigal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A lazy left from Atomi finds it's target.
Atomi throws a low kick, looking for Madrigal's leg but Madrigal calmly moves out of range.
Madrigal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Atomi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Atomi throws a leg kick but Madrigal checks it.
Atomi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Madrigal in his tracks.
Madrigal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atomi moves away.
Madrigal lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Atomi throws a low kick but Madrigal moves out of range easily.
Atomi moves away from the strike by Madrigal.
Madrigal rushes Atomi and presses him up against the cage.
Atomi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Madrigal is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madrigal drops down looking for an ankle pick but Atomi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Atomi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Madrigal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Atomi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Madrigal swings for the body but Atomi moves out of range.
Atomi slips a jab from Madrigal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atomi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Madrigal.
A big right from Madrigal misses.
Sloppy strikes from Atomi. Those never looked like landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Atomi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Atomi cracks the inside of Madrigal's front leg.
Atomi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Madrigal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Madrigal dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Madrigal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Atomi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Atomi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Madrigal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good leg kick by Atomi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Atomi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Atomi throws an overhand right that lands on Madrigal's shoulder, as Madrigal tries to avoid the shot.
Madrigal shoots in but Atomi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Atomi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Madrigal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Atomi.
Atomi looks to land a combination but Madrigal avoids it well.
Atomi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Madrigal is out of range and Atomi settles back down.
Atomi throws a low kick, looking for Madrigal's leg but Madrigal calmly moves out of range.
Atomi motions for Madrigal to come forward. Atomi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Madrigal gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madrigal looking to slow down the pace here.
Madrigal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Madrigal blocks a body shot from Atomi.
Madrigal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Atomi struggles to land a body shot inside as Madrigal controls his hands.
Madrigal prevents Atomi from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Atomi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Madrigal swings wildly with an uppercut but Atomi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atomi has a couple of punches blocked by Madrigal.
Madrigal wants a takedown.
Atomi working aggressively here.
Atomi working hard to break the clinch.
Atomi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atomi stalling in the clinch but Madrigal improves position.
Atomi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Atomi tries to break free but Madrigal pushes him back against the cage.
Madrigal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Madrigal takes a shot to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Madrigal working aggressively here.
Madrigal is trying to stall.
Madrigal scores with a shoulder strike.
Tomi Atomi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Madrigal trying to control the position but instead, Atomi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Madrigal into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Madrigal fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atomi misses with a punch to the body.
Madrigal leaning against his opponent.
Madrigal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Atomi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big right from Madrigal misses.
Julio Madrigal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Madrigal lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Madrigal works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Madrigal moves in looking to clinch but Atomi pushes him off.
Madrigal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Atomi as he avoids it easily.
Tomi Atomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Madrigal.
Madrigal steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Atomi. That one must have hurt.
Madrigal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Atomi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Atomi swings for the body but Madrigal moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madrigal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Atomi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Madrigal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Madrigal swings widly with a right hand
and Atomi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Atomi.
Atomi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Madrigal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Madrigal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Madrigal blocks a body shot from Atomi.
Atomi can't find room to land a body shot as Madrigal controls the action.
Atomi misses with the head strike.
Atomi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Atomi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Madrigal prevents a body shot from Atomi.
Madrigal blocks a body shot from Atomi.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomi Atomi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Madrigal 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 46:49
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 47:49
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 49:49
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Julio Madrigal!
Julio Madrigal is the new welterweight champion!
As Julio Madrigal got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I want to thank Tomi for giving me this rematch, and all the fans. Lets do the rubber match between you and me. We are 1-1 lets settle this with one more match.'.
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