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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nebojsa Mihattovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Bonham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mihattovic might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Geto Boys - Still. John Bonham has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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179 lbs
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28
179 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 2, fighting out of New York, Nebojsa Mihattovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Bonham!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonham moves into range and clinches up with Mihattovic.
Bonham lands with a short shot to the head.
Bonham can't find room to land a body shot as Mihattovic controls the action.
Mihattovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mihattovic.
Bonham can't find room to land a body shot as Mihattovic controls the action.
Mihattovic blocking some punches.
Bonham tries a body shot but Mihattovic blocks it.
Bonham can't find room to land a body shot as Mihattovic controls the action.
Bonham misses with a knee to the head.
Bonham lands a damaging elbow.
Bonham misses with some punches.
Mihattovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mihattovic ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mihattovic no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bonham got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mihattovic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bonham has managed to get both his arms back between Mihattovic's legs - danger averted.
Mihattovic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bonham defends well.
Bonham passes Mihattovic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihattovic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bonham postures up.
Mihattovic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bonham preventing the sweep.
Bonham stays in close to Mihattovic's body and controls the position.
Bonham trying to control the position from guard on top but Mihattovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mihattovic 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Bonham wants to get up but he can't break Mihattovic's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mihattovic has an active guard here but Bonham has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mihattovic flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Mihattovic is looking to get back to full guard here but Bonham has managed to pass to side control instead.
Mihattovic tries to buck Bonham off but Bonham is having none of it.
Mihattovic regains half guard.
Mihattovic wants to improve his position but Bonham is controlling well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bonham wants to free his trapped foot but Mihattovic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihattovic actively working from the bottom here.
Mihattovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bonham pulls his head out easily.
Mihattovic actively working from the bottom here.
Bonham is thwarting Mihattovic's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mihattovic wants to get back to full guard.
Mihattovic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mihattovic pushes Bonham off looking to stand but Bonham dives back in and keeps control.
Bonham seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Mihattovic is trying to maintain the position but Bonham is very close to passing his half guard.
Mihattovic tries to roll over but Bonham keeps him under control.
Bonham not doing much here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Let's hope that Bonham 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.
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 Nebojsa Mihattovic 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.
Bonham lands with a thumping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Bonham.
Bonham thuds his shin into the meat of Mihattovic's side.
Bonham misses with a head kick.
Mihattovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Bonham is looking to score with low kicks.
Mihattovic slips under a jab from Bonham.
Mihattovic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bonham lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bonham misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mihattovic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mihattovic takes one to the side of the head.
Mihattovic looks to throw the jab but Bonham is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihattovic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bonham has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mihattovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bonham lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bonham is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bonham has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bonham motions for Mihattovic to come forward. Bonham throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bonham pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mihattovic throws an overhand right that lands on Bonham's shoulder, as Bonham tries to avoid the shot.
Bonham fails with an attempt to clinch.
A combination from Bonham does no damage.
Mihattovic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bonham sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bonham chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A shot to the body from Mihattovic misses
and Bonham counters by clinching up.
Mihattovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonham controls his hands.
Mihattovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bonham obliges.
Mihattovic blocking some punches.
Bonham pushes Mihattovic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hook to the body lands for Mihattovic.
Bonham misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bonham goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bonham misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mihattovic.
Bonham blocking some punches.
Bonham misses with a punch to the body.
Mihattovic goes for a takedown attempt but Bonham pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bonham scores with a hook.
Mihattovic is looking to score with low kicks.
Bonham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mihattovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonham.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonham looks for the body kick but Mihattovic saw that one coming.
Mihattovic gets tackled into the cage by Bonham. Bonham maintains the clinch.
Mihattovic blocking some punches.
Bonham tries to throw a body punch but Mihattovic avoids it by throwing Bonham back against the cage.
Bonham lands a nice elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Bonham fails to land.
Mihattovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bonham working aggressively here.
Bonham tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bonham softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bonham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mihattovic's elbow.
Bonham working aggressively here.
Bonham can't find room to land a body shot as Mihattovic controls the action.
Mihattovic blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bonham.
Mihattovic unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bonham tries to work over Mihattovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonham tries to land a knee to the head but Mihattovic blocks with his arms.
Bonham misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mihattovic tries to land knees in the clinch but Bonham avoids the damage to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonham lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mihattovic backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mihattovic.
Mihattovic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bonham can't find room to land a body shot as Mihattovic controls the action.
Bonham throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mihattovics head.
Bonham takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mihattovic effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bonham.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bonham struggles to land a body shot inside as Mihattovic controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Bonham.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bonham misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Bonham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bonham cracks Mihattovic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bonham rushes Mihattovic and presses him up against the cage.
Bonham throws a punch but it's blocked by Mihattovic.
Mihattovic is trying to maintain a safe position but Bonham gets an underhook and turns Mihattovic into the cage.
Bonham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mihattovic is trying to pull guard but Bonham turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bonham takes an elbow to the temple.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonham.
Mihattovic just leaning against Bonham, taking a breather.
Mihattovic is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bonham is keeping busy.
Bonham lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mihattovic backwards.
Bonham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mihattovic blocks a body shot from Bonham.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mihattovic.
Bonham working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bonham tries to work over Mihattovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonham throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mihattovics head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bonham.
Bonham misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bonham.
Bonham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bonham throws a head punch that misses.
Mihattovic tries to work over Bonham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonham goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bonham.
Mihattovic is trying to maintain a safe position but Bonham gets an underhook and turns Mihattovic into the cage.
Mihattovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bonham or not.
Bonham tries to land knees in the clinch but Mihattovic avoids the damage to the body.
Mihattovic scores with a shot to the side of Bonham's head.
Bonham lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mihattovic lands with a left to the head.
Bonham lands a knee to the body.
Mihattovic is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bonham is keeping busy.
Bonham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mihattovic blocking some punches.
Bonham lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonham tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mihattovic is looking to control Bonham's arms but Bonham gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mihattovic has his back to the cage.
Mihattovic tries a body shot but Bonham blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mihattovic.
A head punch on the inside from Mihattovic fails to land.
Mihattovic wants to stall.
Bonham misses with a punch to the body.
John Bonham seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mihattovic throws an elbow but misses.
Mihattovic controlling the action here for a moment.
Mihattovic has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bonham regains guard immediately.
Mihattovic wants to pass the guard but Bonham is keeping the position.
Nebojsa Mihattovic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihattovic is looking to work some ground and pound but Bonham has wrist control.
Bonham working a defensive guard here.
Bonham might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mihattovic haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mihattovic forces his way into half guard.
Bonham slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mihattovic throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonham is trying to control the position but Mihattovic postures up.
Mihattovic is in close to Bonham's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bonham looking to control.
Mihattovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bonham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mihattovic drops back looking for a leg! Bonham is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bonham manages to kick Mihattovic off! Mihattovic jumps back into Bonham's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mihattovic throwing strikes from guard but Bonham blocks nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mihattovic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Bonham.
I think Bonham 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Bonham!
John Bonham thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cedric Maake (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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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dmitry Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Cedric Maake!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maake.
Maake lands the left hand.
Volkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maake misses with an uppercut. Volkov saw that one coming.
Maake misses with an uppercut.
Volkov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maake misses with a straight left.
Maake moves out of range as Volkov strikes.
Volkov throws out a loose jab but Maake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov misses with a leg kick.
Maake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Volkov wants to slow Maake down by chopping away at his legs.
Maake missing with a left hand there. Volkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Volkov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Volkov finds it's target.
Volkov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Volkov lands a leg kick that knocks Maake off balance momentarily.
Maake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Maake misses the target.
Volkov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Volkov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maake is out of range and Volkov settles back down.
Maake might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
Volkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cedric Maake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maake throws a right hand that misses
and Volkov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nice defenses there by Volkov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maake misses with a hook
and Volkov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Volkov slips under a jab.
Maake misses with a right hand
and Volkov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maake's knee momentarily.
Maake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Volkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Volkov.
Volkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maake.
Maake misses with a hook. Volkov ducked under it nicely.
Maake missing with a left hand there. Volkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Volkov moves out of range as Maake strikes.
Maake misses with a straight right.
Volkov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Volkov.
Maake thows a body shot but no joy.
Maake throws a right hand that misses
and Volkov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maake looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
Maake takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice uppercut there from Maake.
Maake on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maake misses the jab.
Maake misses with a looping right.
Volkov lands with an overhand left.
Maake checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
Maake connects with a single shot there.
Maake throws the left hand but Volkov avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Maake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Volkov counters with a big head kick but Maake shrugs it off.
Volkov lands a head shot.
Volkov throws the left hand but Maake avoids the punch easily.
Maake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maake looks to land a right hand but Volkov moved out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Volkov tries a head kick but it misses.
Maake lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Volkov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Maake misses with a right hand
and Volkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Volkov counters with a nice body kick.
Dmitry Volkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Maake throws a jab but it's blocked by Volkov.
Maake scores with a jab. Volkov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Volkov lands a big head kick that sends Maake tumbling to the mat! Volkov takes a step backwards and waves Maake back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Volkov tenderised Maake's leg. Maake is trying to keep his angry face on.
Volkov is looking to slow Maake down with leg kicks.
Maake blocks a head kick by Volkov.
Maake stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Volkov.
Volkov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maake checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Volkov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Maake might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Volkov has got the better of the exchanges.
Volkov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maake misses with a straight right.
Maake throws a lazy uppercut
and Volkov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maake's knee momentarily.
Volkov's corner calls for a 1-2. Volkov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Volkov dips to his left and cracks Maake with an uppercut!
Maake throws a right hand that misses
and Volkov counters with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Maake misses its intended target.
Volkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maake throws out the jab.
Maake tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Volkov throws a sloppy head kick and Maake moves out of range easily.
Maake throws a poor cross that misses
letting Volkov counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maake misses with a left hand
and Volkov counters with a low kick, right behind Maake 's knee.
Volkov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maake scores with a nice strike.
Volkov cracks Maake with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maake misses with a looping right.
Maake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Volkov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Maake in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Volkov tries to land a leg kick but Maake saw it coming and moves away.
Maake misses with a straight left.
Maake lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Volkov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maake.
Volkov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maake. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Volkov.
A punch lands to the side of Maake 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maake throws a jab but it's blocked by Volkov.
Volkov slips under a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maake darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maake misses with a body shot.
Volkov throws a head kick but Maake moves out of range.
Volkov lands an overhand right.
Maake misses with a body shot.
Volkov connects with a solid leg kick.
Volkov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov loads up on a big right hand but Maake slips the punch.
Volkov throws a leg kick but Maake sees it coming and moves out of range.
Volkov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
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!
Volkov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maake is breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - Maake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Volkov counters with a big head kick but Maake shrugs it off.
It looks like Cedric Maake has been cut.
Maake misses with a straight right.
Volkov throws the left hand but Maake avoids the punch easily.
Volkov's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maake throws a hook but Volkov blocks it.
Volkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maake's corner calls for a 1-2. Maake obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Volkov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cedric Maake's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Maake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkov.
Maake throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Maake doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Volkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maake scores with a shot to the body.
Maake looks to land a right hand but Volkov moved out of range.
Volkov misses with a head kick.
Volkov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maake's calf.
Nice shot lands for Volkov.
Volkov tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Volkov throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maake misses with a straight right.
Maake throws a jab but it's blocked by Volkov.
Maake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Volkov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maake's knee momentarily.
Maake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maake throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Volkov punishes Maake's body with a nice straight punch.
Maake throws a hook to the side of Volkov's head but Volkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Volkov connects with an inside leg kick.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maake was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Volkov throws a head kick that Maake semi-blocks.
Cedric Maake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maake misses with a lunging right hand
and Volkov counters with a head kick.
Maake misses with a looping left.
Volkov connects with a single shot there.
Volkov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Volkov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Maake sprawling to the canvas! Maake rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Volkov finish him?!
Maake is rocked!
Volkov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maake is still on wobbly legs! Can Volkov finish him?
Maake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Volkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Volkov! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dmitry Volkov!
Dmitry Volkov looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Yeah bitches.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wilco Van Duijnhoven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Duijnhoven comes to the cage accompanied by People of the sun - R.A.T.M.. Creed has chosen Motley Crue - Kickstart My Heart 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 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wilco Van Duijnhoven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lewis Creed!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Van Duijnhoven.
Creed throws a head kick but Van Duijnhoven moves out of range.
Van Duijnhoven takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Duijnhoven keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Creed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Duijnhoven sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Creed misses with a hook
letting Van Duijnhoven counter with a right hand.
Van Duijnhoven blocks a jab.
Creed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Creed throws a low kick but it's checked well by Van Duijnhoven.
Van Duijnhoven uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Creed.
Creed moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Creed fails with an attempt to clinch.
Creed takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Creed just misses with a punch to the body.
Lewis Creed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Creed steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Van Duijnhoven. That one must have hurt.
Creed ducks under a wild hook from Van Duijnhoven.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Van Duijnhoven.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Van Duijnhoven!
Van Duijnhoven misses with an attempted mid kick.
Van Duijnhoven looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A clash of legs there as Van Duijnhoven blocks the low kick.
Creed moves into the clinch successfully.
Van Duijnhoven misses with a punch to the body.
Van Duijnhoven lands a body shot.
Van Duijnhoven blocking some punches.
Creed tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Duijnhoven avoids it.
Van Duijnhoven lands a left hand.
Van Duijnhoven misses with a hook to the ribs.
Creed missing with knees to the body.
Creed misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Duijnhoven.
Van Duijnhoven digs a right hand into Creed's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Creed's gas tank.
Van Duijnhoven lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Creed misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Duijnhoven.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Duijnhoven.
Van Duijnhoven misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Duijnhoven.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Van Duijnhoven just misses with a elbow thrown towards Creed's brow.
Van Duijnhoven scores with a hook to the body.
Creed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van Duijnhoven blocks it with crossed arms.
Van Duijnhoven pushes Creed back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Creed looks winded!
Van Duijnhoven lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Creed.
Creed takes a shot to the head.
Van Duijnhoven leaning his opponent against the cage.
Van Duijnhoven lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Van Duijnhoven misses with a punch to the body.
Creed blocking some punches.
Van Duijnhoven can't find room to land a body shot as Creed controls the action.
Van Duijnhoven trying to control the position but instead, Creed has worked for underhooks and has pushed Van Duijnhoven into the cage.
Van Duijnhoven on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Creed tries to land a knee to the head but Van Duijnhoven blocks with his arms.
Creed throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Creed cracks Van Duijnhoven with a good jab.
Van Duijnhoven digs a good body shot into Creed's ribs.
Creed finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Creed takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Van Duijnhoven tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Creed manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Duijnhoven looks to score with a jab to the body but Creed is just out of range.
Creed will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Van Duijnhoven looks to throw the jab but Creed is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Duijnhoven.
A solid leg kick lands there for Creed.
Van Duijnhoven tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Creed throws a head kick but Van Duijnhoven moves out of range.
Creed lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Van Duijnhoven at a distance.
Van Duijnhoven jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Duijnhoven fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Duijnhoven throws a front kick aimed at Creed's knee but Creed avoids it well.
Creed cracks Van Duijnhoven with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Van Duijnhoven lands a nice looking body kick.
Van Duijnhoven feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Creed's calf.
Van Duijnhoven scores with a body shot.
Van Duijnhoven tries to clinch but Creed is having none of it.
Creed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Creed throws a leg kick but Van Duijnhoven sees it coming and moves out of range.
Van Duijnhoven lands an overhand right.
Creed misses with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Duijnhoven throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Creed.
Creed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Duijnhoven explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilco Van Duijnhoven dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Van Duijnhoven takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Van Duijnhoven swats away the attempt to clinch by Creed.
Good exchange - Van Duijnhoven coming out on top.
Van Duijnhoven throws a jab but it's blocked by Creed.
Van Duijnhoven scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Van Duijnhoven throws a head kick but Creed moves out of range.
Van Duijnhoven lands a nice looking body shot.
Creed thuds a left hand into Van Duijnhoven's body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Van Duijnhoven here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Van Duijnhoven checks the leg kick.
Van Duijnhoven lands with a right hand.
Van Duijnhoven moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Duijnhoven moves into the clinch.
Wilco Van Duijnhoven has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Van Duijnhoven fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Duijnhoven.
Creed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed is leaning against Van Duijnhoven and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Van Duijnhoven lands an elbow inside that Creed shrugs off.
Van Duijnhoven throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Creeds head.
Van Duijnhoven misses with a punch to the body.
Creed tries to throw a body punch but Van Duijnhoven avoids it by throwing Creed back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Duijnhoven creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Creed lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Creed blocking some punches.
Creed softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Duijnhoven.
Van Duijnhoven struggles to land a body shot inside as Creed controls his hands.
Creed blocks a body shot from Van Duijnhoven.
Van Duijnhoven manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Creed lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Duijnhoven fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Duijnhoven escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Creed moves out of range as Van Duijnhoven throws a body kick.
Creed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Creed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Duijnhoven fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Duijnhoven uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Creed.
Van Duijnhoven misses the shot to the body.
Creed has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Van Duijnhoven finds it's way round the side to connect with Creed's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Creed.
Creed misses with an attempted mid kick.
Van Duijnhoven misses the jab.
Creed misses with an attempted mid kick.
Van Duijnhoven tries to clinch up.
Creed takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Duijnhoven misses with a right hand
and Creed counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Duijnhoven buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Creed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Duijnhoven keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Duijnhoven takes a swing at Creed's ribcage but misses.
Creed tests Van Duijnhoven's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Creed scores with a hook.
Creed thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice cross by Creed.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Van Duijnhoven, right into the meat.
Van Duijnhoven takes a swing at Creed's ribcage but misses.
Van Duijnhoven fails to land with a series of punches.
Creed tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Duijnhoven swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good work by Van Duijnhoven as he checks the leg kick.
Wilco Van Duijnhoven is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Duijnhoven throws a nice outside leg kick.
Van Duijnhoven lands with a nice body kick.
Creed is breathing heavily.
Van Duijnhoven dips to his left and cracks Creed with an uppercut!
Creed throws a body kick that misses.
Van Duijnhoven lands with an uppercut that bounces Creed off the cage and back into range.
Creed misses with a leg kick
and Van Duijnhoven finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Van Duijnhoven.
Creed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Duijnhoven manages to avoid it.
Creed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Duijnhoven.
Creed blocks a jab.
Creed has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Van Duijnhoven.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Creed misses with a leg kick
and Van Duijnhoven counters with a nice low kick that buckles Creed's knee momentarily.
Van Duijnhoven scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Van Duijnhoven misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilco Van Duijnhoven dominated that second round.
That's time! Van Duijnhoven's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Creed throws a leg kick but Van Duijnhoven sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Van Duijnhoven lands with a hook. Creed tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Van Duijnhoven connects with a right hand. Creed shakes it off.
Van Duijnhoven wants to clinch.
Van Duijnhoven lands a high kick!
Creed moves out of range as Van Duijnhoven throws a body kick.
Van Duijnhoven thows a body shot but no joy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Van Duijnhoven checks a leg kick.
Van Duijnhoven throws a head kick that misses.
Good work by Van Duijnhoven as he checks the leg kick.
Creed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Duijnhoven uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Creed tests Van Duijnhoven's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Duijnhoven uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Creed.
A low kick from Creed misses
and Van Duijnhoven counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Creed throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Creed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Duijnhoven.
A jab from Creed misses.
Creed throws a nice looking combination but Van Duijnhoven bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Duijnhoven misses with a head kick.
Creed chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Duijnhoven can pounce on him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Duijnhoven. Creed does a little dance to reset his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Van Duijnhoven checks a leg kick.
Van Duijnhoven scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Creed tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Duijnhoven fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Creed.
Lewis Creed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Duijnhoven will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Van Duijnhoven looks for the body kick but Creed saw that one coming.
Creed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Duijnhoven looks to land a left hand but Creed moved out of range nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Van Duijnhoven. Creed shrugs it off though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Duijnhoven ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Creed throws out a leg kick but Van Duijnhoven moves out of range and Creed only half commits.
Van Duijnhoven cracks Creed with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Creed throws a head kick but Van Duijnhoven moves out of range.
Creed blocks a head kick by Van Duijnhoven.
Van Duijnhoven swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Duijnhoven wants to clinch but Creed slips to the side
and Creed counters with a nice kick to the body.
Creed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Duijnhoven paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wilco Van Duijnhoven is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Duijnhoven lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Van Duijnhoven moves away from the strike by Creed.
Donk. Van Duijnhoven catches Creed right on the button with a cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Duijnhoven. That's going to slow Creed down.
A shot to the liver by Van Duijnhoven. Beautiful body shot.
Van Duijnhoven steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Creed.
Van Duijnhoven turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Duijnhoven throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Van Duijnhoven swats away the attempt to clinch by Creed.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Van Duijnhoven.
Van Duijnhoven keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Creed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Duijnhoven counters with a nice low kick that buckles Creed's knee momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Van Duijnhoven slams his shin into Creed's torso.
Creed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Creed on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Creed looks to land a left hand but Van Duijnhoven moved out of range nicely.
Van Duijnhoven throws a leg kick which misses Creed's front leg but catches the back leg as Creed tries to avoid it.
Creed takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
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!
Creed tries to land a leg kick but Van Duijnhoven saw it coming and moves away.
Creed gets a clinch.
Van Duijnhoven blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van Duijnhoven misses with a shot to the kidneys.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Creed misses with a body punch.
Van Duijnhoven scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Van Duijnhoven lands a nice elbow.
Van Duijnhoven misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilco Van Duijnhoven showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Van Duijnhoven has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilco Van Duijnhoven!
In his post fight interview, Wilco Van Duijnhoven started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Katla Vanagandr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ouriel Semiazas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vanagandr comes to the cage accompanied by The Whispers - Rock Steady. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Katla Vanagandr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ouriel Semiazas!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanagandr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Semiazas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vanagandr looks to throw the jab but Semiazas is out of range.
Vanagandr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vanagandr slips under a jab from Semiazas.
Vanagandr checks a low kick from Semiazas.
Semiazas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Semiazas misses its intended target.
Semiazas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vanagandr doesn't seem bothered though.
Semiazas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by Semiazas.
Semiazas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Vanagandr blocks the low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Semiazas.
Semiazas throws a big shot that misses.
Semiazas lands a nice hook to Vanagandr's body. Vanagandr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vanagandr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Semiazas.
Ouriel Semiazas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Semiazas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vanagandr's sensitive parts.
Semiazas throws a leg kick that misses.
Semiazas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vanagandr misses with a wild combination.
Vanagandr staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semiazas misses with the combination.
Semiazas lands with a hook. Vanagandr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Semiazas throws a right hand that Vanagandr ducks under and follows up with a left that Vanagandr also avoids with ease.
Semiazas with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vanagandr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Semiazas throws a chopping leg kick but Vanagandr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vanagandr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Semiazas.
Vanagandr slips a straight right by Semiazas.
Semiazas misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semiazas throws a jab but it's blocked by Vanagandr.
Vanagandr throws a looping overhand right but Semiazas ducks down to avoid it.
Semiazas misses with a lunging right hand
and Vanagandr counters with a stiff right hand.
Semiazas cracks Vanagandr with a good jab.
Semiazas jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Semiazas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Semiazas.
Semiazas blocks a jab.
Semiazas missing with a left hand there. Vanagandr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Semiazas misses with an uppercut. Vanagandr saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semiazas looks to land a right hand but Vanagandr moved out of range.
Vanagandr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Semiazas. Semiazas obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vanagandr blocks a head kick by Semiazas.
Vanagandr avoids the head kick by Semiazas.
Vanagandr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Semiazas was well out of range. Poor timing from Vanagandr.
Vanagandr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Semiazas can pounce on him.
Semiazas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vanagandr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Semiazas moves away from the strike by Vanagandr.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Semiazas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vanagandr counters with a stiff right hand.
Semiazas misses with an uppercut
and Vanagandr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Semiazas tried to score with a low kick but Vanagandr checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ouriel Semiazas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Vanagandr walks into a left hand.
Semiazas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vanagandr checks a leg kick nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Vanagandr blocks the leg kick.
Vanagandr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Semiazas.
Semiazas thuds a left hand into Vanagandr's body.
Semiazas catches Vanagandr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Semiazas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Semiazas misses with an uppercut
and Vanagandr counters with a nice body shot.
Semiazas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vanagandr is able to avoid easily.
Semiazas misses with an uppercut. Vanagandr saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanagandr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Semiazas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vanagandr's sensitive parts.
Vanagandr lands a slapping body shot.
Semiazas is breathing heavily.
Semiazas misses with a kick to the body
and Vanagandr counters with a stiff right hand.
Semiazas connects with a right hand. Vanagandr shakes it off.
Vanagandr drops Semiazas with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Semiazas looks back up at him and smiles so Vanagandr waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Ouriel Semiazas has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Semiazas misses.
Semiazas staying out of range there.
A jab from Semiazas misses.
Semiazas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vanagandr is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Semiazas misses the target.
Vanagandr ducks under a wild hook from Semiazas.
Semiazas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Semiazas scores with a punch to the head.
Semiazas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Semiazas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Semiazas misses.
Vanagandr looks to land a left hand but Semiazas moved out of range nicely.
Semiazas throws a body kick that misses.
Semiazas throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vanagandr checks a leg kick.
Vanagandr staying out of range there.
Semiazas connects with a nice looking jab.
Semiazas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Semiazas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vanagandr was well out of range. Poor timing from Semiazas.
Semiazas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vanagandrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vanagandr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Semiazas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Vanagandr has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Semiazas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Semiazas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Semiazas thows a body shot but no joy.
Semiazas thumps Vanagandr with a low kick.
A slow jab from Vanagandr misses its intended target.
Semiazas throws a low kick but Vanagandr avoids it.
Semiazas misses with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Semiazas.
Semiazas missing with a left hand there. Vanagandr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vanagandr throws a shot from downtown. Semiazas moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vanagandr avoids the body shot from Semiazas.
Vanagandr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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 Katla Vanagandr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ouriel Semiazas's cut.
That's time! Vanagandr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
The crowd cheers as Semiazas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vanagandr doesn't seem phased though.
Semiazas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vanagandr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vanagandr slips under a jab from Semiazas.
Vanagandr moves out of range of the body kick from Semiazas.
Semiazas throws a hook but Vanagandr blocks it.
Vanagandr checks a low kick from Semiazas.
Vanagandr checks a leg kick.
Semiazas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vanagandr moves into range and connects with a jab.
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!
Semiazas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Semiazas lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Vanagandr.
Semiazas misses with a straight left.
Semiazas misses with a hook
and Vanagandr counters with a crisp right hand that drops Semiazas! Vanagandr lets Semiazas back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Semiazas is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanagandr avoids the body shot from Semiazas.
Vanagandr fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Semiazas to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Semiazas looks to clinch but Vanagandr throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Semiazas taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Katla Vanagandr!
Katla Vanagandr 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between BitchFace PoopyPants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Klinkhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). PoopyPants's entrance music is Deathly Quiet. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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222 lbs
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210 lbs
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, BitchFace PoopyPants!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roberto Klinkhammer!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klinkhammer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
PoopyPants has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Laoch Den in the buildup to the fight.
PoopyPants fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klinkhammer manages to avoid it.
Klinkhammer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits PoopyPantss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Klinkhammer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Klinkhammer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from PoopyPants. Klinkhammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klinkhammer misses with a hook
and PoopyPants counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
PoopyPants shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Klinkhammer throws a hook but PoopyPants avoids it easily.
PoopyPants swings and misses with a hook to the body.
PoopyPants misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Klinkhammer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
PoopyPants moves forwards but Klinkhammer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klinkhammer connects with a crisp jab.
BitchFace PoopyPants seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klinkhammer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
PoopyPants scores with a decent looking hook.
Klinkhammer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from PoopyPants.
PoopyPants ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klinkhammer moves away.
Klinkhammer connects with a jab.
Klinkhammer lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
PoopyPants takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
PoopyPants catches Klinkhammer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Klinkhammer might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
PoopyPants throws a hook to the side of Klinkhammer's head but Klinkhammer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Klinkhammer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Klinkhammer staying out of range there.
PoopyPants shoots in for a takedown but Klinkhammer shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BitchFace PoopyPants. That's going to take a lot out of him.
PoopyPants misses with an uppercut
enabling Klinkhammer to counter with a crisp jab.
Klinkhammer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
PoopyPants fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klinkhammer manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
PoopyPants keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klinkhammer.
Klinkhammer scores with a hook to the body. PoopyPants takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Klinkhammer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Klinkhammer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
PoopyPants manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Klinkhammer on his heels. He'll look to pass Klinkhammer's guard now, I'm sure.
Klinkhammer keeping moving, preventing PoopyPants from controlling successfully.
Klinkhammer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klinkhammer has PoopyPants pulled in close to control his posture.
Klinkhammer is looking for a triangle but PoopyPants pushes his legs off easily.
PoopyPants wants to control from the top but Klinkhammer keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We're going to have a standup here because BitchFace PoopyPants wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
PoopyPants wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klinkhammer throws a hook to the side of PoopyPants's head but PoopyPants sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
PoopyPants is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Klinkhammer.
PoopyPants throws a good cross that connects.
Roberto Klinkhammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
PoopyPants takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Klinkhammer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Klinkhammer slips under a jab.
Klinkhammer misses with the combination.
PoopyPants fails to land the takedown.
Klinkhammer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. PoopyPants sees it coming and avoids it easily.
PoopyPants throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
PoopyPants misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot by PoopyPants.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
PoopyPants connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Klinkhammer coming out on top.
PoopyPants shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Klinkhammer but Klinkhammer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
PoopyPants misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Klinkhammer.
PoopyPants throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
PoopyPants moves out of range of the strikes.
A left lands for Klinkhammer.
Klinkhammer throws a good cross that connects.
PoopyPants is rocked!
Klinkhammer misses with a low kick.
PoopyPants dodges the punch combination from Klinkhammer.
Left hook, right uppercut from Klinkhammer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
PoopyPants uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klinkhammer.
PoopyPants darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Klinkhammer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Klinkhammer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
PoopyPants lands a nice shot to the body.
PoopyPants avoids the body shot from Klinkhammer.
PoopyPants scores with a jab to the head.
PoopyPants misses with an uppercut. Klinkhammer saw that one coming.
PoopyPants drives through and clinches with Klinkhammer against the cage.
PoopyPants lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
PoopyPants blocks a punch to the side of the head.
PoopyPants tries for a takedown. No joy.
PoopyPants lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Klinkhammer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
PoopyPants working aggressively here.
Klinkhammer blocks an elbow strike.
Klinkhammer throws a punch but it's blocked by PoopyPants.
PoopyPants is working for takedown but Klinkhammer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
PoopyPants gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Klinkhammer stalling in the clinch but PoopyPants improves position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by PoopyPants.
PoopyPants misses with a hook to the ribs.
Klinkhammer is trying to push PoopyPants away but PoopyPants has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Klinkhammer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Klinkhammer lands an overhand right.
PoopyPants loads up on a big right hand but Klinkhammer slips the punch.
PoopyPants ducks under a wild hook from Klinkhammer.
PoopyPants fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Klinkhammer avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BitchFace PoopyPants. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klinkhammer scores with a shot to the body.
PoopyPants throws a predictable looking body shot
and Klinkhammer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Klinkhammer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Klinkhammer lands a jab to PoopyPants's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klinkhammer throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klinkhammer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Klinkhammer.
PoopyPants tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Klinkhammer swivels and escapes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by PoopyPants!
Klinkhammer is rocked!
PoopyPants closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Klinkhammer out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). BitchFace PoopyPants!
A relieved looking BitchFace PoopyPants thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ziggy Cliff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaemin Jeong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cliff's entrance music is GANJA FARMER. A fine choice. Jeong has chosen Itaewon Freedom - UV feat JY Park as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
176 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
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27
180 lbs
13 - 7 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ziggy Cliff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaemin Jeong!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jeong throws a head kick but Cliff moves out of range.
Cliff seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cliff tries to bum rush Jeong with a series of wild strikes but Jeong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cliff throws a body kick that misses
and Jeong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jeong thows a body shot but no joy.
Jeong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jeong shoots in for a takedown but Cliff shows good takedown defense.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cliff, right into the meat.
Jeong blocks the body kick.
Good shot there by Cliff.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jeong. Cliff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jeong tries a head kick but it misses.
Cliff misses with a looping left.
Jeong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cliff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jeong.
Cliff's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jeong under the eye.
Cliff throws a right hand that Jeong ducks under and follows up with a left that Jeong also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cliff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jeong.
Jeong shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jeong is looking to take a break and control but Cliff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jeong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jeong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cliff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jeong trying to control from half guard but Cliff is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cliff has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jeong is working away from the top position though.
Jeong keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jeong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cliff sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jeong is pressing down on Cliff's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cliff is holding on for now.
Cliff tries to roll over but Jeong keeps him under control.
Jeong wants to work for an arm triangle but Cliff is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jeong trying to mount his opponent but Cliff defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeong is looking to take a break and control but Cliff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jeong might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cliff haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jeong is just content to waste time from the top position. Cliff takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jeong throws a big right hand that misses.
Jeong trying to control but Cliff is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeong is fighting to break Cliff's control of his arms but Cliff is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jeong postures up.
Jaemin Jeong has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Cliff misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cliff. Jeong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jeong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cliff.
Cliff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jeong was well out of range. Poor timing from Cliff.
Cliff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jeong.
Cliff misses with a series of wild punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cliff throws a push kick but Jeong slaps the foot to one side.
Cliff pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jeong back to the cage. Cliff follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ziggy Cliff 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.
Cliff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cliff throws a series of strikes that have Jeong backpedaling.
Cliff moves out of range as Jeong strikes.
Jeong misses with a body punch
and Cliff counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cliff lands a left hand.
Cliff makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jeong tries to work over Cliff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cliff lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cliff stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jeong takes a shot to the head.
Cliff struggles to land a body shot inside as Jeong controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Cliff.
Jeong tries to break the clinch but Cliff is controlling the position.
Cliff lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Cliff.
Jeong is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cliff to keep the fight standing.
Cliff gets through Jeong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cliff scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Cliff.
Jeong is breathing heavily.
Cliff makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Cliff as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Cliff.
Cliff pushes Jeong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cliff stalling the fight.
Cliff tries to throw a body punch but Jeong avoids it by throwing Cliff back against the cage.
Cliff utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jeong wants to break free but Cliff has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cliff lands with a right to the head.
Jeong being controlled against the cage.
Cliff working aggressively here.
Cliff struggles to land a body shot inside as Jeong controls his hands.
Jeong tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cliff scores with a hook to the body.
Cliff scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cliff pushes Jeong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cliff softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cliff lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cliff lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cliff lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cliff.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cliff.
Cliff lands with a light punch inside.
Cliff lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cliff misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cliff utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cliff tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jeong's elbow.
Cliff lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cliff throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Cliff.
Cliff works on Jeong's body with a couple of short punches.
Cliff works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cliff controlling the action here for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cliff lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cliff lands a right hand.
Cliff digs a right hand underneath Jeong's ribcage. Jeong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cliff throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jeong blocks it with crossed arms.
Jeong can't break the clinch.
Cliff lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cliff creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cliff lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jeong backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cliff lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ziggy Cliff has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cliff.
Cliff throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ziggy Cliff dominated that second round.
That's time! Cliff's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jeong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jeong tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cliff connects with a body shot that sends Jeong's belly button to the back.
Jeong moves forwards but Cliff connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jeong walks into a left hand.
Jeong is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bone on bone clash there as Jeong blocks the leg kick.
Cliff looks to throw the jab but Jeong is out of range.
Jeong tries to land a leg kick but Cliff saw it coming and moves away.
Cliff lands with a straight right. Jeong didn't see that one coming.
Jeong is still on wobbly legs! Can Cliff finish him?
Cliff misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jeong seems to have recovered his senses.
Jeong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A jab from Cliff finds it's way through Jeong's defenses.
Cliff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cliff fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cliff just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cliff lands a nice hook to Jeong's body. Jeong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cliff.
Cliff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jeong can do to turn this around?
Cliff cracks Jeong with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jeong looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Cliff finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cliff digs a good body shot into Jeong's ribs.
Cliff lands with a right and another and another! Jeong is in big trouble! Cliff lands again and this time it's lights out for Jeong! A quality knockout there for Cliff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ziggy Cliff!
During a confident post fight interview, Ziggy Cliff thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Jaemin Jeong stepped up to the mic, saying 'I can't stand losing. I'll be back in the gym as soon as possible, working my ass off to make sure I never have to feel like this again.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Waru Kuzuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tokugawa Kazunari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazunari has chosen The Seeker as his entrance music. Waru Kuzuri could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tokugawa Kazunari's chin.
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135 lbs
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31
143 lbs
20 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Waru Kuzuri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tokugawa Kazunari!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuzuri misses with a head kick.
Kazunari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuzuri takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kazunari tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuzuri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuzuri tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kazunari fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kazunari throws a sloppy head kick and Kuzuri moves out of range easily.
Good exchange - Kazunari coming out on top.
Kuzuri lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kuzuri swings widly with a right hand
and Kazunari counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kazunari.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuzuri looking to control.
Kazunari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuzuri has his foot on Kazunari's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kazunari works his way back into a safe position though.
Kuzuri keeping moving, preventing Kazunari from controlling successfully.
Kazunari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuzuri swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kazunari wants to control from the top but Kuzuri keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuzuri is trying to keep Kazunari in close.
Kuzuri has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kazunari has passed into side control.
Kazunari in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kuzuri sneaks back into half guard.
Kuzuri wants to control but Kazunari is keeping busy.
Kazunari trying to control the action but Kuzuri is working from the bottom.
Kuzuri tries to roll over but Kazunari keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazunari is pressing down on Kuzuri's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuzuri is holding on for now.
Kuzuri is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kazunari's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kazunari's back!
Kazunari tries to escape the position.
Kuzuri looking for the choke but no joy.
Kuzuri doesn't have the hooks in and Kazunari manages to turn into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuzuri has momentary wrist control but Kazunari slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazunari in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kuzuri lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kazunari!
Kazunari sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kuzuri is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kazunari is looking for a sweep. Kuzuri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kazunari looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuzuri tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kazunari knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kazunari doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kuzuri.
Kazunari is not content to let Kuzuri control the position.
Kuzuri is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kazunari is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuzuri wants to pass the guard but Kazunari is defending well.
Kuzuri trying to control the action but Kazunari is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tokugawa Kazunari will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kuzuri lands with a nice body punch.
Kazunari takes a swing at Kuzuri's ribcage but misses.
Kazunari checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kuzuri walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kazunari.
Kuzuri slaps away a takedown attempt from Kazunari, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kuzuri scores with a jab to the body.
Kazunari connects with an inside leg kick.
Kuzuri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuzuri 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.
Kuzuri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kuzuri throws a body punch but Kazunari moves out of range.
Kuzuri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kazunari.
Kazunari shoots in and gets a takedown into Kuzuri's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuzuri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazunari trying to control but Kuzuri is working from the bottom.
Kuzuri is pulling down on Kazunari's head to control his posture.
Kazunari trying to control but Kuzuri is working from the bottom.
Kuzuri working for submissions but it's allowed Kazunari to get to half guard.
Kuzuri is looking to control Kazunari's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kuzuri avoid being mounted?
Kazunari throwing shots but Kuzuri is blocking nicely.
Kuzuri slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazunari wants to control from the top but Kuzuri keeps moving.
Kuzuri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tokugawa Kazunari has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kuzuri looking to control but Kazunari passes into half guard.
Kuzuri is looking to control Kazunari's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kuzuri avoid being mounted?
Kazunari missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kazunari trying to control the action but Kuzuri is working from the bottom.
Kazunari is stalling here. Kuzuri is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kazunari seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kuzuri has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kazunari is not content to let Kuzuri control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Kuzuri pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kuzuri is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kazunari has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kuzuri goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kazunari turns into him and now he's in Kuzuri's guard.
Kuzuri looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kazunari passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazunari looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kazunari frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kuzuri takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuzuri tries to reverse the position but Kazunari maintains control.
Kuzuri gets back to half guard.
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!
Kuzuri wants to control but Kazunari passes into side.
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 Waru Kuzuri will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kazunari darts in looking for a takedown but Kuzuri gets double underhooks and turns Kazunari into the cage.
Kazunari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kazunari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kazunari.
Kazunari misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kazunari can't find room to land a body shot as Kuzuri controls the action.
Kuzuri is looking to break free of the clinch but Kazunari has double underhooks.
Kuzuri taking a breather.
Kazunari lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Kazunari.
Kazunari tries a body shot but Kuzuri blocks it.
Kuzuri misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Kazunari.
Kuzuri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuzuri blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazunari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kazunari creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuzuri.
Kazunari tries a body shot but Kuzuri blocks it.
Kuzuri blocks a body shot from Kazunari.
Kazunari misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuzuri.
Kazunari misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuzuri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kazunari backwards.
Kazunari can't find room to land a body shot as Kuzuri controls the action.
Kazunari misses with the head strike.
Kazunari scores with a shoulder strike.
Kuzuri lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kazunari misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kazunari lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kazunari misses with a body punch.
Kuzuri breaks the clinch.
That kick from Kazunari tenderised Kuzuri's leg. Kuzuri is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuzuri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuzuri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kazunari moves away.
Tokugawa Kazunari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazunari is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kuzuri.
Kazunari is looking to land body kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuzuri misses the target.
Kazunari connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kuzuri's hands.
Kuzuri lands a body shot.
Kazunari throws a hook but Kuzuri avoids it easily.
Kuzuri uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kazunari has time to react.
Kuzuri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kazunari was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuzuri.
Kazunari fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kuzuri, pushing him back against the cage.
Kazunari has a couple of punches blocked by Kuzuri.
Kazunari lands with a right to the head.
Kuzuri scores with a shoulder strike.
Kazunari misses with a punch to the body.
Kuzuri is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri can't find room to land a body shot as Kazunari controls the action.
Kuzuri lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Kazunari.
Kuzuri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kuzuri is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kazunari is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuzuri.
Kuzuri breaks the clinch.
Kazunari moves in looking to clinch but Kuzuri pushes him off.
Kuzuri throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kazunari counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuzuri is trying to control Kazunari's posture but Kazunari avoids it.
Kuzuri tries to buck Kazunari off but Kazunari is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazunari trying to control the position but Kuzuri is working away.
Kazunari working the head with strikes.
Kuzuri tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kazunari throwing strikes but Kuzuri manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Kuzuri controls the position.
Kuzuri trying to control the position but Kazunari is working away.
Kazunari tries to buck Kuzuri off but Kuzuri is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kazunari regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kuzuri's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tokugawa Kazunari.
I think Kazunari 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tokugawa Kazunari!
During a confident post fight interview, Tokugawa Kazunari 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tor Pellinore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holy Jenova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pellinore comes to the cage accompanied by Alpha King. Jenova has chosen Pink Floyd - Money as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 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
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tor Pellinore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Holy Jenova!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pellinore fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jenova.
Pellinore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jenova.
Pellinore throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jenova counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jenova lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jenova misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Pellinore.
Jenova scores with a shot to the side of Pellinore's head.
It looks like Tor Pellinore has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pellinore misses with a body punch.
Jenova lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Jenova as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pellinore.
Jenova lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pellinore.
Pellinore is breathing heavily.
Pellinore blocks a body shot from Jenova.
Jenova blocking some punches.
Pellinore blocks a body shot from Jenova.
Pellinore prevents a body shot from Jenova.
Pellinore tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jenova avoids it.
Jenova lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pellinore tries to break the clinch but Jenova is controlling the position.
Jenova presses Pellinore against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jenova lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Jenova.
Jenova lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pellinore backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Jenova.
Jenova lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Jenova.
A left hand lands to the body for Jenova.
Jenova lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenova lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jenova scores with a shoulder strike.
Tor Pellinore's cut is getting worse.
I was talking to Pellinore's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jenova lands with a left to the head.
Jenova scores with a shoulder strike.
Jenova lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jenova lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jenova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jenova scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tor Pellinore's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jenova lands a left hand.
Pellinore is rocked!
Jenova lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Pellinore is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pellinore misses with an elbow over the top.
Jenova lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jenova lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jenova cracks Pellinore with a nice body shot.
A short left from Jenova.
Jenova scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jenova throws a big uppercut that drops Pellinore! More strikes from Jenova and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Pellinore lies dazed against the cage as Jenova celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Holy Jenova!
Holy Jenova decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Tor Pellinore was interviewed post fight and said 'Holy is a Beast Man, what can I say, I couldn't have lost to a tougher guy! I'm going to get back in the gym and I'll be back better and stronger than ever! I want to thank Meat and Jax for giving me this opportunity, and King for being an awesome manager. '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Optimus Rimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Fraser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fraser is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sirius. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Optimus Rimes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 22 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Donald Fraser!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fraser throws a shot from downtown. Rimes moves away and avoids it.
Rimes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fraser.
Rimes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An inside leg kick lands from Rimes.
Rimes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rimes defending well as Fraser loads up on a big left hand.
Fraser wants to clinch.
Fraser with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rimes to score with a decent uppercut.
Fraser scores with a punch to the head.
Fraser swinging wildly here.
Rimes connects with a solid leg kick.
Fraser 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rimes bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rimes.
Fraser moves out of range of the body kick from Rimes.
Rimes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rimes scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fraser throws a poor cross that misses
and Rimes moves into the clinch.
Rimes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rimes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rimes lands a nice shot to the body.
Fraser looks winded!
Rimes has a couple of punches blocked by Fraser.
Rimes misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Rimes.
Rimes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rimes lands a knee to the head.
Fraser prevents a body shot from Rimes.
Fraser has a couple of punches blocked by Rimes.
Fraser lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rimes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rimes connects with a knee to the head.
Rimes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rimes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fraser.
Rimes working Fraser over with knees to the body.
Fraser blocks a body shot from Rimes.
Rimes lands with a light punch inside.
Rimes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fraser backwards.
Rimes landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Rimes as the two fighters clinch.
Rimes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fraser backwards.
Rimes tries a body shot but Fraser blocks it.
Rimes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fraser on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rimes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rimes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Rimes.
A short body shot lands from Rimes as the two fighters clinch.
Rimes scores with a shot to the side of Fraser's head.
Rimes landing knees to the head.
Rimes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rimes struggles to land a body shot inside as Fraser controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rimes.
Fraser fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rimes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fraser swings wildly with an uppercut but Rimes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rimes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fraser backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Rimes.
Rimes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rimes.
Rimes misses with a knee strike.
A short body shot lands from Rimes as the two fighters clinch.
Rimes pushes Fraser back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fraser tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rimes's elbow.
Fraser tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Rimes.
Rimes is working Fraser over against the cage.
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!
Rimes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Rimes.
Rimes pushes Fraser back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rimes lands a nice uppercut.
Rimes is working Fraser over against the cage.
Rimes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fraser has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rimes gets through Fraser's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rimes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rimes obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Rimes.
Rimes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rimes trying to land knees to the body.
Rimes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rimes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Rimes.
Rimes lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Rimes.
Rimes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rimes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rimes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fraser blocks a body shot from Rimes.
Fraser takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rimes landing knees to the body.
Rimes struggles to land a body shot inside as Fraser controls his hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Rimes.
Rimes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rimes digs a right hand underneath Fraser's ribcage. Fraser let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rimes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Optimus Rimes 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.
Rimes thuds his shin into the meat of Fraser's side.
Rimes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fraser will feel that in the morning.
Rimes lands a right hook to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rimes - that will leave a mark!
Good leg kick by Rimes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fraser takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rimes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fraser sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A solid body kick from Rimes.
Rimes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rimes clinches up with Fraser and pushes him back against the cage.
Rimes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Rimes - that landed with a thud.
Rimes lands a knee to the body.
Rimes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fraser's elbow.
Fraser is breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Rimes.
Rimes pushes Fraser back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rimes lands a nice uppercut.
Rimes working Fraser over with knees to the body.
Fraser takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Rimes.
Rimes misses with a knee strike.
Rimes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fraser misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fraser has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rimes.
Fraser blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fraser throws a punch but it's blocked by Rimes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rimes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Rimes.
Rimes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rimes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rimes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Rimes.
Rimes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Rimes.
Fraser misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Rimes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Rimes.
Fraser's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rimes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rimes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fraser can do to turn this around?
Rimes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fraser's elbow.
Fraser has a couple of punches blocked by Rimes.
Fraser swings wildly with an uppercut but Rimes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fraser misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Rimes.
A short right from Rimes.
Rimes misses with a knee strike.
Fraser takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rimes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Frasers head.
Fraser tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rimes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rimes lands a shot to the body.
Rimes can't find room to land a body shot as Fraser controls the action.
Rimes gets through Fraser's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rimes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fraser has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rimes tries to throw a body punch but Fraser avoids it by throwing Rimes back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rimes crunches a lovely knee into Fraser's ribcage.
Rimes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Frasers head.
A short right from Rimes on the inside.
Rimes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rimes lands a good knee to the midsection. Fraser won't want to take too many of those.
Fraser throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rimes struggles to land a body shot inside as Fraser controls his hands.
Rimes can't find room to land a body shot as Fraser controls the action.
Rimes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fraser.
Rimes lands a hook that snaps the head of Fraser backwards.
Rimes has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Fraser - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Rimes, and another! Fraser is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Optimus Rimes!
Optimus Rimes is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Grundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and José Nabijos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nabijos is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by IF I DIE TONIGHT. José Nabijos told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benjamin Grundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, José Nabijos!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nabijos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nabijos throws a jab when Grundy was well out of range.
Nabijos lands a high kick!
It looks like Benjamin Grundy has been cut.
Nabijos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nabijos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grundy was well out of range. Poor timing from Nabijos.
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!
Nabijos lands a head kick. Grundy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nabijos looks to land a body kick but Grundy moved away.
Nabijos moves out of range of the body kick.
Nabijos misses with a body kick.
Nabijos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nabijos throws the kick towards the body but Grundy avoids it.
José Nabijos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nabijos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grundy was well out of range. Poor timing from Nabijos.
Nabijos throws a wild body kick that Grundy sees coming a mile off.
Nabijos swings widly with a right hand
and Grundy counters with a left to the body.
Nabijos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grundy was well out of range. Poor timing from Nabijos.
Nabijos stalks Grundy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Grundy's face. Grundy staggers backwards, shaken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nabijos misses the jab.
Nabijos misses with a kick to the body.
Nice jab there from Nabijos.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grundy.
Nabijos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nabijos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nabijos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nabijos checks a leg kick.
Nabijos motions for Grundy to come forward. Nabijos throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grundy slips a jab and a cross from Nabijos.
Grundy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Grundy lands a glancing blow to the side of Nabijos's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nabijos throws a solid leg kick but Grundy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nabijos.
Nabijos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nabijos connects with a single shot there.
Grundy is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nabijos steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Grundy is out on his feet! Nabijos sets himself and nearly takes Grundy's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). José Nabijos!
A victorious José Nabijos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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