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Dominance 21 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Ripgut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorda Splash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Ripgut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jorda Splash!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ripgut throws the kick towards the body but Splash avoids it.
Shane Ripgut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ripgut connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ripgut throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Splash avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ripgut looks to clinch
and Splash connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ripgut swings widly with a right hand
and Splash counters with a stiff right hand.
Ripgut takes a swing at Splash's ribcage but misses.
Ripgut definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Ripgut misses.
Ripgut throws a predictable looking body shot
and Splash counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Splash has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ripgut moves forwards but Splash connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ripgut looks to land a body kick but Splash moved away.
Ripgut throws a looping overhand right but Splash ducks down to avoid it.
Splash looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Splash blocks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Ripgut.
Splash tries to score with a low kick but Ripgut moves his leg out of the way.
A low kick from Ripgut is predictable there
and Ripgut takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripgut thows a body shot but no joy.
Ripgut looks for the body kick but Splash saw that one coming.
Splash fails with a takedown attempt.
Splash shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ripgut defends it nicely.
Shane Ripgut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorda Splash.
Ripgut attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ripgut tries a head kick but it misses.
Splash shoots in looking for a takedown but Ripgut manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Splash's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ripgut tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ripgut throws out a powerful jab.
Splash shoots in for a takedown but Ripgut shows good takedown defense.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ripgut. Splash does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Splash tests Ripgut's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ripgut misses with an uppercut. Splash saw that one coming.
Ripgut misses with a low kick.
Splash lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ripgut circles away quickly and effectively.
Splash swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Splash checks a leg kick.
Ripgut slaps away a takedown attempt from Splash, before circling back to the center of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Splash looks to land a left hand but Ripgut moved out of range nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ripgut with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ripgut misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ripgut lands with a right to the head.
Splash tries to pull guard but Ripgut won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Ripgut.
Ripgut misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Splash.
Splash is trying to break the clinch but Ripgut is controlling him.
Ripgut lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ripgut working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ripgut gets through Splash's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ripgut misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Splash has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ripgut after a bit of a struggle.
Ripgut struggles to land a body shot inside as Splash controls his hands.
Ripgut can't find room to land a body shot as Splash controls the action.
Ripgut throws a punch but it's blocked by Splash.
Splash is trying to break the clinch but Ripgut is controlling him.
Ripgut pushes Splash back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Splash is trying to force a seperation but Ripgut has the dominant position.
Splash is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ripgut to keep the fight standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ripgut lands a nice knee to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Splash.
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 Shane Ripgut will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ripgut's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Splash takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Splash walks into a jab.
Splash changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ripgut tries to avoid it but Splash manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ripgut to the ground. Ripgut escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ripgut feints with a jab and clips Splash right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Splash is sent crashing into the canvas and Ripgut leaps in for the kill! Splash tries to get to his feet but Ripgut is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Splash is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Ripgut!
Our winner, Shane Ripgut, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Milton Blahyi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Douglas will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Counter fighter
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Milton Blahyi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Douglas!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Douglas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blahyi dives in and grabs Douglas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Douglas pushes down on Blahyi's head and hops out.
Douglas digs a good hook to Blahyi's body.
Blahyi wants to clinch.
Douglas fails to land with a series of punches.
Douglas gets caught napping as Blahyi dives in and scores a takedown. Douglas manages to retain guard.
Blahyi wants to pass the guard but Douglas is keeping the position.
Douglas is pulling down on Blahyi's head to control his posture.
Blahyi controlling from the top position.
Douglas 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blahyi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Douglas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Douglas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Blahyi throws a strike but Douglas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Douglas wants to pass the guard but Blahyi is keeping the position.
Blahyi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Douglas defends it easily.
Blahyi looking for a triangle here. Douglas is fighting it but it looks tight! Blahyi pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Douglas is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Milton Blahyi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shake Enroll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebasti Rubio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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183 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Dangerous knees
Good gas tank |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shake Enroll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebasti Rubio!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rubio has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Enroll is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A clash of legs there as Rubio blocks the low kick.
Enroll throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rubio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Enroll keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A jab from Enroll finds it's way through Rubio's defenses.
Rubio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Enroll as he jumps to the side.
Shake Enroll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebasti Rubio.
Rubio is trying hard to land a takedown here. Enroll sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Enroll moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Enroll moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Enroll is looking to clinch but Rubio is avoiding it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Enroll misses with a combination
and Rubio counters with a slapping leg kick.
Enroll misses with a left hand
and Rubio counters with a thumping low kick.
Enroll lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enroll lands a jab to the nose.
No luck for Rubio with that takedown attempt.
Enroll fails in his attempt to clinch.
Enroll misses with a low kick.
Enroll throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Enroll lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Enroll misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rubio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Enroll as he jumps to the side.
Rubio looking to score a takedown here. Enroll is defending well but Rubio drives through and ends up in Enroll's guard.
Enroll is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Enroll is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Enroll looking to control.
Rubio is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Enroll is controlling Rubio's posture.
Enroll looking for subs off his back but Rubio has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubio is trying to control the action in half guard but Enroll is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Enroll is trying to control but can't.
Enroll is looking to get back to full guard here but Rubio has managed to pass to side control instead.
Enroll wants to control but Rubio postures up.
Rubio misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Enroll prevents Rubio from improving position.
Rubio moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enroll is pushing Rubio's head away, looking to escape. Rubio manages to hold on to the position though.
Rubio is chipping away with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Enroll's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Enroll trying to remain calm as Rubio controls from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Enroll tries to bench press Rubio off him but Rubio keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Enroll is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rubio wants to pass the guard but Enroll is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shake Enroll dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Enroll misses with a looping left.
Enroll fails to land the takedown.
Enroll displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rubio.
Enroll misses with a double jab.
Enroll throws a series of punches but Rubio moves out of range.
Enroll throws a sloppy head kick and Rubio moves out of range easily.
Enroll misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Enroll misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shake Enroll is winning the standup battle so far.
Enroll clinches up against the cage.
Rubio landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rubio looking to throw knees to the head but Enroll is blocking nicely.
Rubio will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Enroll up against the cage.
Rubio tries to stall but Enroll uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enroll tries a knee to the head but Rubio blocks it.
Rubio avoiding damage.
Rubio lands a hook that snaps the head of Enroll backwards.
Rubio is trying to maintain a safe position but Enroll gets an underhook and turns Rubio into the cage.
Rubio lands a shoulder strike.
Rubio is trying to maintain a safe position but Enroll gets an underhook and turns Rubio into the cage.
Enroll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rubio pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sebasti Rubio.
Enroll catches Rubio with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Enroll scores with a jab. Rubio acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shake Enroll is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Enroll stalks Rubio and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rubio's face. Rubio staggers backwards, shaken.
Enroll tries to sprawl but Rubio drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rubio looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enroll tries to roll over but Rubio keeps him under control.
Enroll looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Enroll taking some punishment here, with Rubio in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubio trying to control from half guard but Enroll is working away.
Enroll is trying to maintain the position but Rubio is very close to passing his half guard.
Enroll is controlling Rubio's trapped leg to prevent Rubio from advancing to side control.
Rubio wants to take a breather but Enroll is having none of it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Enroll has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rubio is working away from the top position though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Enroll throws a right hand that Rubio ducks under and follows up with a left that Rubio also avoids with ease.
Rubio changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Enroll looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enroll is trying to control Rubio's posture but Rubio avoids it.
The referee asks Rubio politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rubio prefers to stall for the moment though.
Rubio lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sebasti Rubio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rubio in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Enroll tries to escape but Rubio is in control.
Rubio working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rubio lands a nice forearm strike.
Rubio is looking to take a break and control but Enroll is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebasti Rubio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Enroll scores with a body shot.
Rubio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Enroll's waist but Enroll gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rubio off to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Rubio. No joy for Enroll on that attempt.
No luck for Rubio with that takedown attempt.
Enroll throws a big shot that misses.
Horrible takedown by Enroll or perhaps it was just good defense by Rubio which made him look bad.
Enroll defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rubio.
Shake Enroll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebasti Rubio.
Rubio walks into a left hand.
Enroll shoots in for a takedown but Rubio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rubio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rubio looks for a takedown but Enroll sprawls well.
Enroll stuffs the takedown.
Rubio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enroll lands with a straight right. Rubio didn't see that one coming.
Enroll goes for a double leg but Rubio avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rubio continues to drive forward.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rubio.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rubio.
Enroll taking a breather.
Maybe Enroll would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
A hook to the body from Enroll.
Enroll letting Rubio take a breather here.
Enroll jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rubio walks away with a smile on his face. Enroll gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Enroll defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rubio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Enroll as he avoids it easily.
Rubio shoots in for a takedown but Enroll shows good takedown defense.
Enroll clinches up against the cage.
I was talking to Enroll's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Enroll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Enroll lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Enroll blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Enroll's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circle momentarily. Enroll darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Enroll misses with a two punch combination.
Enroll tries to bum rush Rubio with a series of wild strikes but Rubio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rubio fails with a takedown attempt.
Enroll moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Enroll connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rubio.
Rubio shoots for a takedown but Enroll saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rubio shoots in but no luck this time.
Enroll with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Enroll lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rubio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Enroll shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rubio eats them both and turns towards Enroll to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rubio is rocked!
Enroll feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rubio's calf.
Rubio is still on wobbly legs! Can Enroll finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Enroll closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rubio to the mat! Rubio manages to get full guard.
Enroll stands up from Rubio's guard - Enroll perhaps looking for a knockout.
Enroll lands with a big left! Rubio is wobbled badly! Enroll comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Rubio to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Shake Enroll!
A very excited looking Shake Enroll made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Travoltavich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Kingsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Travoltavich comes to the cage accompanied by Power in the Blood. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Travoltavich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Kingsley!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingsley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Travoltavich.
Kingsley defending well as Travoltavich loads up on a big left hand.
Travoltavich with a hook.
Travoltavich lands a leg kick that knocks Kingsley off balance momentarily.
Travoltavich cracks Kingsley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Travoltavich. Kingsley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Travoltavich looks to land a right hand but Kingsley moved out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Travoltavich.
Travoltavich connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Travoltavich lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kingsley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kingsley misses with an uppercut
and Travoltavich counters with a thumping low kick.
We've been told by Travoltavich's head coaches at Globo Gym Rio - Team Purple Cobras that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Travoltavich fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kingsley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kingsley loads up on a big right hand but Travoltavich slips the punch.
John Travoltavich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingsley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Travoltavich.
Travoltavich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kingsley.
Kingsley throws a shot from downtown. Travoltavich moves away and avoids it.
Kingsley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A cross from Travoltavich lands.
Travoltavich fakes the leg kick and cracks Kingsley in the body.
A jab from Travoltavich finds it's way through Kingsley's defenses.
Kingsley throws a shot from downtown. Travoltavich moves away and avoids it.
Travoltavich misses with a body kick.
Travoltavich pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kingsley throws the left hand but Travoltavich avoids the punch easily.
Travoltavich shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does 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!
Travoltavich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kingsley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Travoltavich swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kingsley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Travoltavich looks to land a body kick but Kingsley moved away.
Travoltavich moves out of range of the strikes.
Travoltavich throws a quick inside leg kick.
Travoltavich misses with a low kick.
Kingsley throws a shot to the body.
Travoltavich scoring well with a low kick there.
Kingsley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kingsley shoots in for a takedown but Travoltavich shows good takedown defense.
Travoltavich throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kingsley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Travoltavich lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kingsley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Travoltavich pushes Kingsley away with a front kick.
Travoltavich throws a body punch but Kingsley moves out of range.
Kingsley throws a poor cross that misses
and Travoltavich counters with a good low kick that Kingsley was not able to check.
Kingsley looks winded!
An inside leg kick lands from Travoltavich.
Kingsley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Travoltavich throws a body kick that misses.
A big left from Kingsley misses.
Nice body kick from Travoltavich.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Travoltavich lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Travoltavich lands with a shot to the body.
Travoltavich throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kingsley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Travoltavich lands a jab to the head.
Travoltavich throws a solid leg kick but Kingsley takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Travoltavich.
Kingsley misses with a hook to the body
and Travoltavich counters with a body kick that stops Kingsley in his tracks momentarily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Travoltavich, right into the meat.
Travoltavich looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Travoltavich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Travoltavich thows a body kick. Kingsley tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Good shot there by Travoltavich.
Travoltavich lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Travoltavich throws a shot to the body.
Travoltavich lands a body shot.
John Travoltavich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A good leg kick by Travoltavich.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Travoltavich dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Travoltavich connects with a high kick.
Travoltavich pushes Kingsley away with a front kick.
Travoltavich lands a glancing blow to the side of Kingsley's head.
Kingsley is rocked!
Kingsley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Travoltavich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kingsley is still on wobbly legs! Can Travoltavich finish him?
Travoltavich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Travoltavich lands a front kick.
Kingsley seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Travoltavich is looking to slow Kingsley down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from Travoltavich.
A jab from Travoltavich does it's job there.
Travoltavich turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Travoltavich pounces like a tiger and cracks Kingsley with a vicious hook! Kingsley is down but not out! Travoltavich follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Travoltavich!
After winning the bout, John Travoltavich thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yoshihiro Sexyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mortis Otherside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sexyama comes to the cage accompanied by Sexy Singing. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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170 lbs
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Excellent 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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshihiro Sexyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mortis Otherside!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Otherside throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Yoshihiro Sexyama has been cut.
Otherside misses with a wild combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Otherside blocks the leg kick.
Sexyama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Otherside manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sexyama takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sexyama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Otherside manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sexyama tries to clinch there but Otherside circles away.
Otherside just misses with a punch to the body.
Otherside throws a body punch but Sexyama moves out of range.
Otherside misses with a series of wild punches.
We've been informed that Otherside has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Otherside throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sexyama counters with a nice low kick that buckles Otherside's knee momentarily.
Sexyama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sexyama misses with a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Sexyama.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sexyama connects with a body shot.
Sexyama throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Otherside makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Otherside misses with a two punch combination.
Sexyama scores with a hook.
Otherside checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sexyama misses with a wild combination.
Sexyama scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Otherside doesn't seem bothered though.
Sexyama gets the takedown into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sexyama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Otherside, who protects the arm well.
Sexyama swings around for an armbar but Otherside sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sexyama's guard.
Sexyama working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Otherside.
Otherside pushes down on Sexyama's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Otherside is keen to just control but Sexyama is a slippery customer.
Sexyama wants to improve his position but Otherside is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama is looking to get back to full guard here but Otherside has managed to pass to side control instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Otherside advances to full mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sexyama manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sexyama is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sexyama wants to sweep but Otherside has passed to side control!
Otherside wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sexyama keeps working.
Sexyama tries to bench press Otherside off him but Otherside keeps the position.
Sexyama is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Otherside wants to free his trapped foot but Sexyama is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sexyama makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sexyama.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Otherside stacks Sexyama on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Otherside!
Sexyama is trying to improve his position.
Otherside lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sexyama is trying to improve his position.
Sexyama sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshihiro Sexyama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoshihiro Sexyama's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sexyama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Otherside manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Otherside swings for the body but Sexyama moves out of range.
Otherside checks the leg kick.
Sexyama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Otherside takes a swing at Sexyama's ribcage but misses.
Sexyama dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Otherside. That did some damage!
Otherside loads up on a big right hand but Sexyama slips the punch.
Sexyama takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sexyama just misses with a punch to the body.
Otherside displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sexyama.
Otherside throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Otherside stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sexyama.
Sexyama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Otherside.
Mortis Otherside is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Otherside throws a hook but Sexyama blocks it.
Otherside ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sexyama darts in trying to clinch
and Otherside counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sexyama doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sexyama drops his hands momentarily and Otherside takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sexyama!
It looks like Mortis Otherside has been cut.
Sexyama misses with a wild body shot.
Otherside misses with a double jab.
Otherside throws the left hand but Sexyama avoids the punch easily.
Otherside rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sexyama moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Otherside misses with the combination.
Sexyama avoids the body shot from Otherside.
Sexyama loads up on a big right hand but Otherside slips the punch.
Otherside throws a right and a left that both miss.
Otherside ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sexyama moves away.
Otherside throws a body punch but Sexyama moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sexyama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Otherside is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sexyama rather than just go for the knockout.
Sexyama has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice takedown defense from Otherside. No joy for Sexyama on that attempt.
Sexyama moves out of range of the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Sexyama misses the target.
Sexyama thows a body shot but no joy.
Sexyama swinging wildly here.
Horrible takedown by Sexyama or perhaps it was just good defense by Otherside which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshihiro Sexyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Otherside takes a swing at Sexyama's ribcage but misses.
Sexyama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Otherside throws out the jab.
Otherside lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sexyama circles away quickly and effectively.
Otherside digs a good hook to Sexyama's body.
Otherside cracks Sexyama with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otherside defending well as Sexyama loads up on a big left hand.
Otherside throws a lazy right hand but Sexyama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No joy there for Sexyama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sexyama tries to score with a low kick but Otherside moves his leg out of the way.
Otherside misses with a low kick as Sexyama jumps back.
A jab from Otherside misses.
Mortis Otherside seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick from Sexyama misses.
Sexyama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Otherside sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Otherside's corner calls for a 1-2. Otherside obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Otherside swinging wildly here.
Sexyama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Otherside.
Sexyama is looking to clinch.
Mortis Otherside is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sexyama. That's going to slow Otherside down.
Sexyama fails with a takedown attempt.
Otherside digs a good body shot into Sexyama's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Otherside.
Otherside scores with a hook to the body. Sexyama takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sexyama tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Otherside swivels and escapes.
Otherside throws a front kick aimed at Sexyama's knee but Sexyama avoids it well.
Otherside misses with a wild body shot.
Sexyama moves forwards but Otherside connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Otherside, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Otherside connects with a body shot that sends Sexyama's belly button to the back.
Otherside misses with a jab, cross combination.
Otherside just misses with a punch to the body.
Sexyama takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Otherside throws out a leg kick but Sexyama moves out of range and Otherside only half commits.
Otherside with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sexyama to score with a decent uppercut.
Otherside pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sexyama tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Otherside is able to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mortis Otherside showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Otherside wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sexyama tries to clinch up but Otherside circles away and keeps his distance.
Otherside misses with a wild body shot.
Sexyama closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sexyama lands in his opponent's guard.
Otherside looking for a sweep. Not yet Otherside, not yet.
Sexyama passes Otherside's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sexyama is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Otherside doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sexyama.
Sexyama 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otherside tries to roll over but Sexyama keeps him under control.
Sexyama is looking to advance position but Otherside won't allow it.
Sexyama missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sexyama is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Otherside is defending against the submission attempts here by Sexyama.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Otherside has managed to free his arm - good work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Otherside can do anything to dispel that myth.
Otherside tries to get to full guard but Sexyama has control of the leg.
Sexyama is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Otherside is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Otherside defends it well.
Otherside wants to improve his position but Sexyama is controlling well.
Otherside is defending against the submission attempts here by Sexyama.
Otherside wants to control but Sexyama is keeping busy.
Sexyama trying to advance position but Otherside counters by regaining guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama has gone for a leg lock! Otherside slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sexyama's guard.
Sexyama seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Otherside trying to control the position from guard on top but Sexyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Otherside trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sexyama looking for a sweep. Not yet Sexyama, not yet.
Otherside throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sexyama works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshihiro Sexyama showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sexyama 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshihiro Sexyama!
During a confident post fight interview, Yoshihiro Sexyama 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erkesh Shakeev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Trap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erkesh Shakeev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Trap!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shakeev misses with a two punch combination.
Trap shoots in but no luck this time.
Trap shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shakeev but Shakeev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shakeev throws out a powerful jab.
Shakeev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Trap looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Erkesh Shakeev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Trap.
Shakeev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Trap.
Shakeev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Trap closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shakeev quickly recovers to half guard.
Trap drops an elbow to the side of Shakeev's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trap is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Still in half guard, Trap seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trap not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Trap is keen to just control but Shakeev is a slippery customer.
Trap controlling the action here.
Trap working the head and body with strikes.
Trap is taking a breather. Shakeev says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Trap scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trap lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Trap lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trap wants to take a breather but Shakeev is having none of it.
Trap scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Trap perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shakeev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Trap.
Trap seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shakeev wants to improve his position but Trap is controlling well.
Trap has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shakeev is breathing heavily.
Trap is working for a submission of some sort.
Trap keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trap missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trap lands with a punch from half guard.
Trap is working for a submission of some sort.
Trap working Shakeev over with strikes.
Trap is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Trap thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shakeev's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trap is trying to control the action in half guard but Shakeev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Trap is looking for a kimura here.
Trap seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shakeev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trap passes to full mount!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Trap lands with some strikes.
Trap scoring with strikes but Shakeev is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Trap dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Shakeev throws a right hand that Trap ducks under and follows up with a left that Trap also avoids with ease.
Trap shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shakeev manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Trap trying to control but Shakeev is working from the bottom.
Shakeev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Trap on the ground.
Trap postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Trap is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Trap makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shakeev is rocked!
Trap stands up over Shakeev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Oh Shakeev is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Trap arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Shakeev's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jon Trap!
Jon Trap seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Emmanuel Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitaliy Yakimenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Emmanuel Singh has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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186 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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emmanuel Singh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitaliy Yakimenko!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh misses the jab.
Singh throws an overhand right that lands on Yakimenko's shoulder, as Yakimenko tries to avoid the shot.
Singh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Singh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yakimenko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Singh lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Yakimenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Singh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yakimenko somewhat.
Yakimenko slips a jab and a cross from Singh.
Singh displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yakimenko.
A telegraphed right hand from Singh misses the target.
Singh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Singh throws a poor cross that misses
and Yakimenko counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Singh!
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!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakimenko tries to move to mount but Singh blocks the move with his legs.
Singh defending against the ground and pound.
Yakimenko is staying tight to Singh's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Singh tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yakimenko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yakimenko postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakimenko creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Singh sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Singh is trying to improve his position.
Singh managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Yakimenko.
Yakimenko controls the position.
Yakimenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yakimenko working the ground and pound but Singh is defending the strikes.
Yakimenko slows the pace down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yakimenko misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh seems a little lost for a moment, as Yakimenko dominates the positioning.
Singh is looking to reverse the position.
Yakimenko tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Singh takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
An elbow from Yakimenko crashes against the mat.
Yakimenko working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Singh wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Yakimenko takes a little break here. Singh wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh dodges the ground and pound from Yakimenko.
Yakimenko slows the pace down.
Let's hope that Yakimenko has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yakimenko creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Singh sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Singh on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitaliy Yakimenko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Yakimenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Singh throws a hook to the side of Yakimenko's head but Yakimenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Singh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yakimenko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Singh's guard.
Yakimenko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Singh seems a little lost for a moment, as Yakimenko dominates the positioning.
Yakimenko tries to score with some ground and pound. Singh controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Yakimenko moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitaliy Yakimenko has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Yakimenko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Singh misses the shot to the body.
Yakimenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Singh.
A bone on bone clash there as Yakimenko blocks the leg kick.
Singh works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Singh misses with a hook. Yakimenko ducked under it nicely.
Singh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yakimenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Singh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Singh as he connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Yakimenko.
Singh loads up on a big right hand but Yakimenko slips the punch.
Yakimenko avoids a kick to the body.
Emmanuel Singh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh throws a jab when Yakimenko was well out of range.
Jab by Singh.
Singh misses with a looping left.
Yakimenko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Singh to score with a decent uppercut.
Emmanuel Singh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yakimenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Singh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yakimenko somewhat.
Nice shot by Singh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yakimenko moves away from the strike by Singh.
Yakimenko has a takedown stuffed.
Yakimenko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Singh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yakimenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Singh swivels and escapes.
Emmanuel Singh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitaliy Yakimenko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yakimenko manages to avoid it.
Singh connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Singh lands a right hook to the body.
Singh throws an overhand right that lands on Yakimenko's shoulder, as Yakimenko tries to avoid the shot.
Yakimenko slips under a jab from Singh.
Yakimenko is looking to clinch.
Singh throws a shot from downtown. Yakimenko moves away and avoids it.
Singh is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Yakimenko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Singh throws a hook to the side of Yakimenko's head but Yakimenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Emmanuel Singh is winning the standup battle so far.
Singh throws a low kick but Yakimenko moves out of range easily.
Yakimenko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Singh connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yakimenko scrambles back to his feet.
Nice shot lands for Singh.
Yakimenko slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh misses with a hook
and Yakimenko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Yakimenko.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yakimenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yakimenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yakimenko stays in close to Singh's body and controls the position.
Yakimenko slips nicely into half guard.
Yakimenko controlling the pace.
Yakimenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yakimenko slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vitaliy Yakimenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Yakimenko blocks a jab.
Yakimenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yakimenko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Singh throws a hook but Yakimenko avoids it easily.
Yakimenko slips under a jab.
Yakimenko takes one on the button.
Yakimenko slips under a jab.
Singh listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yakimenko takes one to the side of the head.
Singh lands a nice shot that snaps Yakimenko's head back.
Singh looks to throw the jab but Yakimenko is out of range.
Yakimenko looks for a takedown but Singh sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakimenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Singh swings for the body but Yakimenko moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Singh.
Singh throws a jab but it's blocked by Yakimenko.
Singh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yakimenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Singh thows a leg kick but Yakimenko checks it
and Yakimenko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Yakimenko takes one to the side of the head.
Good exchange - Singh coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh throws the left hand but Yakimenko avoids the punch easily.
Singh cracks Yakimenko with an open hand slap.
Yakimenko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Singh throws a jab but it's blocked by Yakimenko.
Yakimenko has Singh up against the cage in a clinch.
Singh is trying to stall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yakimenko tries to pull guard but Singh forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Emmanuel Singh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitaliy Yakimenko.
Yakimenko tries to pull guard but Singh holds him up against the cage and eventually Yakimenko drops back down to his feet.
Yakimenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yakimenko is trying to pull guard but Singh has him pressed against the cage.
Singh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Singh throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Singh scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh misses with a hook.
Singh listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Singh swings for the body but Yakimenko moves out of range.
Singh is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yakimenko moves out of range as Singh strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Singh misses the target.
Singh looks to land a left hand but Yakimenko moved out of range nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yakimenko.
Nice jab there from Singh.
A left lands for Singh.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yakimenko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakimenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Singh throws an overhand right that lands on Yakimenko's shoulder, as Yakimenko tries to avoid the shot.
Vitaliy Yakimenko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A slow jab from Singh misses its intended target.
Singh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yakimenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Singh throws out the jab.
Singh throws the left hand but Yakimenko avoids the punch easily.
Singh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yakimenko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yakimenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Emmanuel Singh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Singh tries a low kick but Yakimenko avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emmanuel Singh showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yakimenko 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitaliy Yakimenko!
Vitaliy Yakimenko decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Zangief (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evandro Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zangief comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Some Kind Of Monster. Brandao has chosen Tool - Forty Six & 2 as his entrance music. Ivan Zangief has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Zangief!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Evandro Brandao!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zangief misses with a body kick.
Brandao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been informed that Brandao has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The fighters circling - Zangief throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zangief feints and then cracks Brandao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brandao down.
Brandao defending well as Zangief loads up on a big left hand.
Ivan Zangief seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zangief tries to land a leg kick but Brandao saw it coming and moves away.
Zangief misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zangief catches Brandao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brandao lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Zangief lands a high kick!
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!
Zangief thows a body shot but no joy.
A cross from Zangief lands.
Zangief throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Brandao counters with a nice uppercut.
Brandao staying out of range there.
No joy there for Brandao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zangief throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brandao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zangief tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brandao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zangief.
Zangief throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zangief misses with a straight left.
Nice takedown defense from Zangief. No joy for Brandao on that attempt.
Brandao throws a body punch but Zangief moves out of range.
Brandao moves in looking to clinch but Zangief pushes him off.
Brandao checks a low kick from Zangief.
Zangief scores with the left hand. Brandao knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zangief darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Zangief misses the target.
Zangief throws a lazy uppercut
letting Brandao counter with a right hand.
Brandao tries to clinch but Zangief moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandao defending well as Zangief loads up on a big left hand.
Brandao just misses with a punch to the body.
Zangief misses with a straight left.
Zangief throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brandao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brandao avoids a kick to the body.
Nice cross by Brandao.
Brandao slips under a jab from Zangief.
Zangief rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brandao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brandao tries to close the distance and clinch but Zangief swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zangief swings for the body but Brandao moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Brandao.
Brandao keeps Zangief at a distance using the push kick.
Zangief throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brandao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zangief.
Brandao throws a body kick that misses.
Brandao staying out of range there.
A bone on bone clash there as Zangief blocks the leg kick.
Zangief bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brandao's head backwards.
Zangief looks to score with a jab to the body but Brandao is just out of range.
Zangief pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Brandao.
Zangief throws a hook but Brandao blocks it.
Brandao blocks a jab.
Zangief loads up on a big right hand but Brandao slips the punch.
Brandao cracks the inside of Zangief's front leg.
Zangief throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brandao.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandao forces Zangief back against the cage and clinches.
Brandao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zangief misses with a body punch.
Brandao stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandao.
I was talking to Zangief's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandao.
Zangief lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Brandao.
Zangief working aggressively here.
Zangief misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brandao lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Brandao.
Brandao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brandao throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Brandao has Zangief pressed against the cage, preventing Zangief from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Brandao misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Brandao fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Zangief dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zangief lands a front kick.
Brandao lands a glancing blow to the side of Zangief's head.
Zangief looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zangief misses with a jab to the body
and Brandao counters with a nice body kick.
A jab from Zangief misses.
Brandao misses the shot to the body.
Brandao moves out of range as Zangief strikes.
Zangief throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zangief moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zangief takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zangief throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zangief misses with a kick to the body.
Brandao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zangief gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brandao.
Brandao looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brandao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zangief swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zangief misses with a body kick.
Brandao on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zangief throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zangief throws a jab but it's blocked by Brandao.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zangief throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zangief bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brandao's head.
Zangief waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brandao.
Zangief throws a hook to the side of Brandao's head but Brandao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A low kick from Brandao misses
and Zangief counters with a takedown into side control.
Brandao is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Zangief 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandao is trying to improve his position.
Zangief tries for a kimura but Brandao is defending well.
Zangief working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Zangief is looking to take a break and control but Brandao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zangief misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Brandao tries to improve position but can't.
Zangief is trying to get an arm triangle but Brandao is defending well.
Zangief will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zangief tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Brandao manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brandao is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zangief scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zangief is trying to control. Brandao wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brandao has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zangief is working away from the top position though.
Brandao wants to improve his position but Zangief is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zangief wants to free his trapped foot but Brandao is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brandao blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zangief.
Brandao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zangief trying to control the action but Brandao is working from the bottom.
Zangief is really struggling to control Brandao but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zangief is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brandao defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Zangief dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Zangief throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brandao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brandao staying out of range there.
Brandao with a jab.
Zangief slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zangief misses with a left hand
and Brandao counters with a solid body kick.
A swing and a miss from Zangief.
Zangief throws a hook but Brandao avoids it easily.
Zangief uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brandao cracks Zangief with a good jab.
Brandao throws a shot from downtown. Zangief moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zangief looks to land a right hand but Brandao moved out of range.
Zangief connects with a leg kick. Brandao looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zangief scores with a decent looking hook.
Ivan Zangief is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zangief throws a head kick but Brandao moves out of range.
Ivan Zangief is winning the standup battle so far.
Brandao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zangief has time to react.
Zangief misses with a hook. Brandao ducked under it nicely.
Brandao wants to clinch up but Zangief keeps it at a distance.
Brandao shoots in but Zangief avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zangief is looking to land body kicks.
Zangief pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zangief blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zangief slips under a jab.
Brandao moves forwards but Zangief connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zangief circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brandao fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zangief avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zangief cracks Brandao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brandao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brandao on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zangief throws a looping overhand right but Brandao ducks down to avoid it.
Brandao ducks under a wild hook from Zangief.
Brandao takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zangief.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandao needs to keep his hands up - Zangief had a free shot at his head there.
Zangief attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zangief throws a body kick that misses.
Zangief tries to land a front kick but Brandao steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zangief misses with a hook. Brandao ducked under it nicely.
Zangief thumps Brandao with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Brandao.
Brandao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zangief checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zangief scores with a decent looking hook.
Brandao moves out of range as Zangief throws a body kick.
Brandao staying out of range there.
Brandao misses with a body kick.
Evandro Brandao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zangief looks to land a right hand but Brandao moved out of range.
Zangief checks the leg kick.
Zangief throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zangief throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brandao tries to work over Zangief's front leg with a kick but Zangief checks it.
Zangief feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brandao's calf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandao takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big right from Zangief misses.
Brandao walks into a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zangief cracks Brandao with a good jab.
Brandao throws a body punch but Zangief moves out of range.
Ivan Zangief is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brandao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zangief stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Zangief showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zangief, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Zangief!
Ivan Zangief bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Stout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Lee Murray has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Lee Murray seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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208 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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216 lbs
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Good wrestling
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lee Murray!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brad Stout!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Stout misses.
Stout misses with a left hand
and Murray makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Stout pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murray slips under a jab from Stout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murray.
Murray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stout.
Murray moves into the clinch.
Stout looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A body shot lands from Murray.
Murray lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stout.
Stout looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Murray.
Murray lands a nice shot to the body.
Murray scores with a hook to the body.
Murray lands a body punch.
We've been hearing reports that Murray has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Murray is struggling to control the position.
Still in the clinch, Murray scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murray lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stout backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Murray.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murray creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murray works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murray softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
It looks like Brad Stout has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Murray.
Murray lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Murray - that landed with a thud.
Murray presses Stout against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stout's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murray working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Murray.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murray works on Stout's body with a couple of short punches.
Murray gets through Stout's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murray throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Murray.
Murray cracks Stout with a nice body shot.
Murray pushes Stout back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Murray lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stout is rocked!
Murray throws a big uppercut that drops Stout! More strikes from Murray and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Stout lies dazed against the cage as Murray celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Murray!
Lee Murray retains his light heavyweight title!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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