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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tony Frank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sacha Stilakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Frank might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ball Game. Tony Frank has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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152 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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150 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Frank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sacha Stilakov!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stilakov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Frank finds it's way round the side to connect with Stilakov's head.
Frank closes the distance and clinches.
Frank lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stilakov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Frank pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stilakov has his takedown stuffed
and Frank counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frank shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stilakov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Stilakov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Frank doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Frank manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Frank working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stilakov keeping full guard, as Frank tries to pass.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stilakov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stilakov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stilakov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Frank.
Frank working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Frank working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Frank working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Frank postures up in Stilakov's guard and throws a big left but Stilakov blocks it.
Frank working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stilakov's head.
Stilakov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stilakov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Frank gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frank is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank stands up over Stilakov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Frank distracts Stilakov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Frank working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stilakov is rocked!
Frank makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stilakov is still in real trouble! Can Frank finish him?
Stilakov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Frank makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Frank gets to his feet and stands over Stilakov, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Stilakov felt that one! Frank unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Stilakov from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Frank!
Tony Frank decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Christian Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pejro Karesky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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169 lbs
17 - 15 - 0 |
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170 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christian Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pejro Karesky!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kareskys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Karesky tries to clinch but Jacobs is having none of it.
Karesky is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Karesky tries to clinch up
and Jacobs counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jacobs looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacobs stands up over Karesky, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Karesky seems keen to control Jacobs's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jacobs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Karesky is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs tries to free his leg and advance position but Karesky is retaining full guard.
Karesky pulls Jacobs in close to prevent any damage.
Jacobs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pejro Karesky has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A combination from Karesky does no damage.
Karesky chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jacobs can pounce on him.
Karesky is looking to clinch but Jacobs is avoiding it.
Karesky closes the distance but Jacobs moves to the side
and Jacobs counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Karesky blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jacobs.
We've been hearing that Jacobs has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Karesky is looking to improve his position.
Karesky is not content to let Jacobs control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacobs is thwarting Karesky's attempts to control the position.
Jacobs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jacobs scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jacobs prevents Karesky from improving his position.
Jacobs works his way into side control.
Jacobs wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Karesky, who protects the arm well.
Karesky tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs misses with the ground and pound.
Jacobs is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Karesky knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Karesky tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jacobs wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jacobs lands an elbow.
Jacobs is chipping away with strikes.
Karesky tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Karesky's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karesky taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jacobs wants to control but Karesky is keeping him busy.
Karesky taking a bit of punishment here - Jacobs scoring with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobs wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Karesky, who protects the arm well.
Jacobs tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jacobs landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Jacobs 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.
Karesky looks to land a combination but Jacobs avoids it well.
Karesky looks to clinch
and Jacobs counters with a body kick that stops Karesky in his tracks momentarily.
Karesky tries to close the distance and clinch but Jacobs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Karesky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jacobs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karesky drives through and clinches with Jacobs against the cage.
Karesky throws a knee to the head but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A hook to the body from Karesky.
Jacobs stalls.
Karesky is trying to maintain a safe position but Jacobs gets an underhook and turns Karesky into the cage.
Jacobs holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karesky can't find room to land a body shot as Jacobs controls the action.
Karesky working aggressively here.
Jacobs blocks a body shot from Karesky.
Jacobs holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Karesky is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jacobs is defending well for now.
Karesky's coach down at Vicious Striking was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Karesky's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jacobs blocks a body shot from Karesky.
Karesky softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Karesky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jacobs's elbow.
Karesky missing with knees to the body.
Karesky crunches a lovely knee into Jacobs's ribcage.
Karesky trying to control the position but instead, Jacobs has worked for underhooks and has pushed Karesky into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jacobs lands a nice elbow.
Karesky is pressed up against the cage. Jacobs has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Karesky down to the mat. Karesky avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Karesky is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jacobs throws a body kick that misses.
Karesky moves into the clinch.
Jacobs looking to slow down the pace here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jacobs dodges an elbow strike from Karesky.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Karesky pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jacobs stalling.
Karesky's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jacobs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Karesky takes an elbow to the forehead.
Karesky looking to throw knees to the head but Jacobs is blocking nicely.
Jacobs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jacobs utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jacobs displaying some good clinch control by pressing Karesky up against the cage.
Karesky throws an elbow but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karesky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jacobs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karesky darts in trying to clinch
and Jacobs counters with a solid body kick.
Karesky closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jacobs counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacobs seems to be working for a kimura but Karesky defends the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Still in half guard, Jacobs seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Jacobs dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jacobs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karesky fails with an attempt to clinch.
Karesky takes one to the chin there.
Karesky wants to clinch up but Jacobs keeps it at a distance.
Karesky tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jacobs counters with a thumping low kick.
Karesky tries to clinch up
and Jacobs counters with a leg kick.
Karesky moves to clinch but Jacobs breaks away
and Jacobs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jacobs jabs Karesky to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Karesky walks into a left hand.
Karesky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jacobs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jacobs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karesky tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jacobs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jacobs keeps the fight on the outside.
Jacobs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karesky tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jacobs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karesky misses with a double jab.
A combination from Jacobs does no damage.
Jacobs pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Karesky back to the cage. Jacobs follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Karesky is rocked!
Karesky slaps away a takedown attempt from Jacobs, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Karesky is still on wobbly legs! Can Jacobs finish him?
Jacobs attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Karesky is looking to clinch.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Karesky but Karesky pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Karesky sprawls well initially but Jacobs persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jacobs landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karesky has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jacobs is working away from the top position though.
Karesky wants to get back to full guard but Jacobs has passed into side control.
Karesky prevents Jacobs from improving position.
Jacobs working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Karesky being controlled for a moment.
Jacobs looks up at the clock and then as Karesky takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jacobs smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs has hold of Karesky's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Karesky seems comfortable defending it but Jacobs has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Karesky is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Karesky is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Jacobs couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Christian Jacobs!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Christian Jacobs made sure he mentioned DTK Designs (Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Malakai Semerkhet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wee Ning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Semerkhet might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to راقصة صغيرة. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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156 lbs
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152 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Malakai Semerkhet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wee Ning!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ning closes this distance looking for a takedown but Semerkhet circles away.
Semerkhet with a nice cross.
Ning moves out of range as Semerkhet throws a body kick.
Ning tries for a takedown but Semerkhet sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ning tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Semerkhet is able to avoid easily.
Ning is trying hard to land a takedown here. Semerkhet sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Malakai Semerkhet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wee Ning.
Semerkhet rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ning moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ning on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Semerkhet.
Some wild striking there from Semerkhet.
Semerkhet misses with a head kick.
Semerkhet just misses with a punch to the body.
Ning moves out of range as Semerkhet throws a body kick.
Malakai Semerkhet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Semerkhet fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've been hearing reports that Semerkhet has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Semerkhet throws a shot to the body.
Semerkhet fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ning has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semerkhet connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ning crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Semerkhet - the referee stops the clock and Ning gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Semerkhet. Ning manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ning looks winded!
Semerkhet lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ning crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Semerkhet - the referee stops the clock and Ning gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Semerkhet. Ning manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A solid body kick from Semerkhet.
Ning leaves his chin hanging out and Semerkhet seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Ning crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Malakai Semerkhet!
Our winner, Malakai Semerkhet, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lee Maokhamphiou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon GM (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maokhamphiou kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 300 Violin Orchestra. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Maokhamphiou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon GM!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maokhamphiou looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maokhamphiou seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nice uppercut there from Maokhamphiou.
Maokhamphiou connects with a jab.
GM throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maokhamphiou throws a hook to the side of GM's head but GM sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
GM ducks under a wild hook from Maokhamphiou.
Maokhamphiou closes the distance but GM moves to the side
and GM counters by clinching up.
GM wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maokhamphiou tries to work over GM's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maokhamphiou misses with some punches.
GM breaks the clinch.
GM fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maokhamphiou manages to avoid it.
GM lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
GM jabs Maokhamphiou to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maokhamphiou misses the jab.
A big left from Maokhamphiou misses.
GM is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Maokhamphiou thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
GM takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maokhamphiou rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and GM counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
GM swinging wildly here.
Maokhamphiou is looking to clinch but GM is avoiding it.
GM scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
GM misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from GM does no damage.
Maokhamphiou throws a looping overhand right but GM ducks down to avoid it.
Lee Maokhamphiou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maokhamphiou looks to clinch
and GM counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice defenses there by GM.
Maokhamphiou misses with a lunging right hand
and GM holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Maokhamphiou misses with a short punch on the inside.
GM tries to break free but Maokhamphiou pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
GM is trying to push Maokhamphiou away but Maokhamphiou has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
GM is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
GM pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
GM connects with a looping right hand.
Some wild striking there from GM.
Maokhamphiou misses with a looping left.
Maokhamphiou looks to land a left hand but GM moved out of range nicely.
Maokhamphiou misses with a straight left.
Maokhamphiou takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maokhamphiou throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maokhamphiou gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maokhamphiou misses with a left hand
and GM counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by GM.
Maokhamphiou misses with the head strike.
GM breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maokhamphiou tries to close the distance and clinch up but GM swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maokhamphiou tries to clinch there but GM circles away.
A jab from Maokhamphiou misses.
GM throws a shot to the body.
Maokhamphiou fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maokhamphiou throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maokhamphiou rushes GM and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maokhamphiou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
GM tries to circle away but Maokhamphiou has him pinned against the cage.
GM pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
GM scores with a one two! Maokhamphiou had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
No joy there for GM, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maokhamphiou has closed the distance and engaged GM in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maokhamphiou.
GM blocks an uppercut.
Maokhamphiou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maokhamphiou is really struggling to find his range with his punches. GM's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
GM blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
GM blocking some punches.
GM has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maokhamphiou misses with a punch on the inside.
Maokhamphiou swings wildly with an uppercut but GM uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maokhamphiou misses with a short punch on the inside.
GM breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maokhamphiou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
GM moves out of range as Maokhamphiou strikes.
Maokhamphiou rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and GM counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Maokhamphiou stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
GM wants to get back to striking at distance but Maokhamphiou won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
GM breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
GM misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maokhamphiou.
Maokhamphiou throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
GM is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maokhamphiou rather than just go for the knockout.
Maokhamphiou throws a looping overhand right but GM ducks down to avoid it.
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 Lee Maokhamphiou will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
GM thows a body shot but no joy.
GM throws a right and a left that both miss.
GM stalks Maokhamphiou and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Maokhamphiou's face. Maokhamphiou staggers backwards, shaken.
GM lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by GM.
Maokhamphiou is rocked!
GM connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Maokhamphiou! He's out on his feet! GM rushes in and drops Maokhamphiou with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Simon GM!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Ishikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clark comes into the arena with Rent a Wreck blaring out of the sound system. Ishikawa has chosen mindshift genki sudo as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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29
148 lbs
21 - 18 - 0 |
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33
147 lbs
28 - 17 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent 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
21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Ishikawa!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ishikawa on the side of the head.
Clark connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ishikawa momentarily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ishikawa!
Clark avoids the head kick by Ishikawa.
Ishikawa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Clark's hands.
Clark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa throws a head kick but Clark moves out of range.
Ishikawa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Clark manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ishikawa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clark utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Clark is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ishikawa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ishikawa trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ishikawa!
Ishikawa is trying to escape the mount.
Ishikawa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ishikawa regains half guard.
Ishikawa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Clark keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Ishikawa misses with a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Clark.
Clark is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Clark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clark scores with a nice hook to the head.
Clark has Ishikawa pressed against the cage.
Clark swings wildly with an uppercut but Ishikawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Clark.
Ishikawa tries to pull guard but Clark won't allow it.
Ishikawa wants a takedown.
Ishikawa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Clark fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jack Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Ishikawa.
Sloppy strikes from Ishikawa. Those never looked like landing.
Ishikawa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clark as he jumps to the side.
Ishikawa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Clark lands a nice looking body shot.
Ishikawa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Clark finds it's way round the side to connect with Ishikawa's head.
Ishikawa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ishikawa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Clark was covering up waiting for the punch and Ishikawa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Clark knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ishikawa on the ground.
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!
Ishikawa throwing strikes but missing.
Clark will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ishikawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Clark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ishikawa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clark utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Clark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Ishikawa 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.
Ishikawa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A left lands for Clark.
Clark moves into range and connects with a jab.
Akira Ishikawa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clark misses with a hook. Ishikawa ducked under it nicely.
Clark is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Clark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ishikawa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clark swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ishikawa misses with a head kick.
Clark lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Clark lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ishikawa at a distance.
Ishikawa swings for the body but Clark moves out of range.
Clark throws a hook but Ishikawa avoids it easily.
Clark misses with a body shot.
Clark lands a nice looking body shot.
Ishikawa is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ishikawa.
Clark 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.
Clark is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Clark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ishikawa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clark stuffs the takedown.
Ishikawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ishikawa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clark as he avoids it easily.
Jack Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Ishikawa.
Ishikawa tries a head kick but it misses.
Ishikawa is breathing heavily.
Ishikawa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Clark has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ishikawa is working away from the top position though.
That's two 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!
Clark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ishikawa tries to stand but can't do so whilst Clark controls his leg.
Ishikawa is thwarting Clark's attempts to control the position.
Clark controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Jack Clark wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Clark scores with a sloppy right hand. Ishikawa should have avoided that one.
Ishikawa throws a low kick but Clark moves out of range easily.
Ishikawa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ishikawa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ishikawa fails with the takedown.
Ishikawa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jack Clark is winning the standup battle so far.
Ishikawa swinging wildly here.
A punch lands to the side of Ishikawa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Clark tests Ishikawa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ishikawa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ishikawa throws a head kick but Clark moves out of range.
Akira Ishikawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ishikawa ducks right into an uppercut from Clark.
Ishikawa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Clark avoids it really well and circles away.
Ishikawa misses with a takedown attempt - Clark sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Clark is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Clark scores with a punch to the head.
Clark looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Clark scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ishikawa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ishikawa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Clark avoids the head kick by Ishikawa.
Clark changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Clark dominated that second round.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Clark stuffs the takedown attempt from Ishikawa. Ishikawa gets slowly back to his feet.
Clark lands with a shot to the body.
Clark dodges the punch combination from Ishikawa.
Clark slips under a jab from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa ducks right into an uppercut from Clark.
Clark looks to land a left hand but Ishikawa moved out of range nicely.
Clark moves out of range of the body kick.
Clark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ishikawa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ishikawa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Clark to score with a decent uppercut.
Ishikawa gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark throws a punch but it's blocked by Ishikawa.
Clark gets underhooks to prevent Ishikawa's takedown attempt.
Clark lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ishikawa is working for takedown but Clark is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jack Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Ishikawa.
Ishikawa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ishikawa has had enough of the clinch but Clark keeps him there for the moment.
A body shot lands from Ishikawa.
Clark misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ishikawa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Clark after a bit of a struggle.
Ishikawa misses with a knee to the head.
Clark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ishikawa prevents a body shot from Clark.
Clark is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ishikawa has Clark pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Clark manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ishikawa has picked Clark up - he's going for a ride! Ishikawa dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ishikawa is keen to just control but Clark is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ishikawa is working away from the top position though.
Clark is pressing down on Ishikawa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ishikawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Clark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clark managing to control the position.
Ishikawa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Clark scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ishikawa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A shot to the liver by Clark. Beautiful body shot.
Ishikawa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Clark lands a head shot.
Clark misses with a wild body shot.
Clark lands with an overhand left.
Ishikawa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Clark is out of range and Ishikawa settles back down.
Ishikawa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clark swivels and escapes.
Jack Clark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ishikawa blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa dives in and grabs Clark's left leg, looking for a takedown. Clark pushes down on Ishikawa's head and hops out.
Clark scores with a jab to the jaw.
Clark misses with a body shot.
Ishikawa avoids the body shot from Clark.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clark ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Clark misses with a wild body shot.
Ishikawa throws a jab when Clark was well out of range.
Clark swings for the body but Ishikawa moves out of range.
Clark misses with an uppercut.
Ishikawa tries to land a front kick but Clark steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ishikawa shoots in for a takedown but Clark shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Clark moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Clark lands a glancing blow to the side of Ishikawa's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Clark showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Clark has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Clark!
Jack Clark decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Brookins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Doherty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brookins comes into the arena with Kickstart blaring out of the sound system. Doherty has chosen Skrillex - Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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27
140 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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145 lbs
38 - 12 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jonathan Brookins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pete Doherty!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doherty just misses with a punch to the body.
Doherty blocks a leg kick.
Brookins misses with a head kick.
Brookins has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Brookins looks to throw the jab but Doherty is out of range.
Doherty will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brookins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brookins drives through with a takedown into Doherty's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Doherty looking to control.
Doherty wants to sweep but no luck.
Doherty working for a triangle but Brookins defends it easily.
Brookins wants to control from the top but Doherty keeps moving.
Doherty utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Doherty escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brookins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doherty looking for a sweep. Not yet Doherty, not yet.
Brookins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Doherty has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brookins has managed to get both his arms back between Doherty's legs - danger averted.
Doherty has his foot on Brookins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brookins works his way back into a safe position though.
Doherty manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brookins manages to get himself to full guard.
Doherty is looking to work some ground and pound but Brookins has wrist control.
Doherty passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Doherty goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Brookins has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Doherty but great work by Brookins.
Brookins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Doherty manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doherty is looking for a sweep. Brookins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Doherty looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brookins drops an elbow to the side of Doherty's head.
Brookins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brookins passes the guard and advances to mount!
Doherty working to try and regain half guard.
Brookins working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Doherty is wriggling around trying to escape.
Doherty tries to hold on but Brookins pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doherty is working to get back to half guard.
Brookins avoids the attempt from Doherty to control.
Doherty is desperately trying to improve his position but Brookins has a good base and remains in mount.
Doherty is in a horrible position here. Brookins smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Doherty is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doherty slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Doherty tries to roll over but Brookins keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brookins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Doherty is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brookins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brookins's back!
Doherty struggling to keep hold of the position.
Doherty working for a choke but Brookins reverses nicely into Doherty 's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brookins wants to control from the top but Doherty keeps moving.
Brookins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doherty looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Doherty is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Doherty dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Doherty on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Doherty throws a leg kick but Brookins sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pete Doherty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Doherty moves out of range of the strikes.
Doherty is looking to clinch but Brookins is avoiding it.
Doherty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brookins.
Brookins instigates a clinch.
Brookins tries to throw a body punch but Doherty avoids it by throwing Brookins back against the cage.
Brookins lands an uppercut.
Doherty leaning against his opponent.
Brookins gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Doherty actively working from the bottom here.
Doherty makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Doherty.
Doherty is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Doherty seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brookins throwing strikes from guard but Doherty blocks nicely.
Doherty looking for a guillotine here but Brookins defends easily.
Brookins stopping the sweep attempt from Doherty.
Brookins is looking to work some ground and pound but Doherty has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doherty looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Doherty looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brookins throws a big elbow that misses.
Brookins trying to control the position from guard on top but Doherty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doherty looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brookins passes into side control.
Doherty manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Doherty passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Brookins!
Brookins in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doherty goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Brookins is on top in guard.
Doherty working for a triangle but Brookins defends it easily.
Brookins throws a big right hand that misses.
Brookins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Doherty works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Doherty working a defensive guard here.
Pete Doherty has got the better of the ground game so far.
Doherty keeping moving, preventing Brookins from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doherty tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Doherty looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brookins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brookins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Brookins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brookins slips nicely into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Doherty trying to get back to full guard but Brookins takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Brookins working away from the top, dropping strikes.
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 Jonathan Brookins will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Brookins moves into range and clinches up with Doherty.
Brookins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brookins tries a knee to the head but Doherty blocks it.
Doherty is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brookins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Doherty lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Doherty goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brookins prevents it.
Doherty has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brookins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Doherty blocks it with crossed arms.
Brookins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Doherty blocks it with crossed arms.
Doherty escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brookins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Doherty. Doherty circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Doherty will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jonathan Brookins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Doherty.
Brookins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doherty misses with a low kick as Brookins jumps back.
Doherty throws a body punch but Brookins moves out of range.
Doherty slips under a jab from Brookins.
Doherty slips under a jab from Brookins.
Doherty throws a body kick that misses.
Doherty misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doherty on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brookins. Brookins obviously looking to wear him down.
Doherty takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brookins blocks an uppercut.
Doherty blocking some punches.
Doherty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brookins.
Brookins lands a knee to the head.
Doherty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brookins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brookins clinches with his opponent.
Good body shot from Doherty.
Doherty lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brookins backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Brookins fails to land.
Doherty breaks from the clinch.
Doherty looks for a takedown but Brookins sprawls well.
Doherty tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doherty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brookins throws out the jab.
Doherty takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Brookins misses its intended target.
Doherty ducks under a wild hook from Brookins.
Brookins clinches.
Doherty digs a right hand underneath Brookins's ribcage. Brookins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Doherty creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Doherty lands with a light punch inside.
Doherty is trying to break free.
Brookins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brookins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Doherty backwards.
Brookins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Doherty gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Doherty manages to break the clinch.
Doherty throws a quick inside leg kick.
Doherty shoots in looking for a takedown but Brookins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Doherty's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A punch combination from Doherty misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brookins takes a swing at Doherty's ribcage but misses.
Brookins cracks Doherty with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brookins throws a big shot that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brookins.
Brookins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brookins works the jab nicely.
Brookins moves out of range of the body kick.
Doherty misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brookins cracks Doherty with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brookins gets the takedown into side control.
Brookins works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Doherty is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Brookins.
Brookins moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Doherty.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doherty struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doherty is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brookins off and has taken his back!
Brookins looking very determined here, making life difficult for Doherty.
Brookins showing good submission defense here.
Brookins defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brookins has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jonathan Brookins.
I think Brookins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alysian Karalis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sabin Figaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Karalis might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to High Hopes by Pink Floyd. Figaro has chosen Prospect - Warrior as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Alysian Karalis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sabin Figaro!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Figaro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Karalis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Figaro moves away.
Figaro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Karalis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karalis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Karalis tries to sprawl but Figaro drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Figaro stalling.
Figaro is thwarting Karalis's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Figaro checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figaro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karalis drops his hands momentarily and Figaro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Figaro dodges the punch combination from Karalis.
Alysian Karalis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Figaro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karalis was well out of range. Poor timing from Figaro.
A jab from Karalis finds it's way through Figaro's defenses.
Nice body kick from Karalis.
A shot to the liver by Karalis. Beautiful body shot.
Figaro slips a jab and a cross from Karalis.
Karalis tries to land a leg kick but Figaro saw it coming and moves away.
A big left from Figaro misses.
Figaro avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick by Karalis misses
and Figaro counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Karalis's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Figaro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Figaro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figaro is stalling in the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sabin Figaro was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Figaro feints and then cracks Karalis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karalis down.
Karalis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Karalis lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figaro jabs Karalis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Figaro moves out of range as Karalis throws a body kick.
Karalis throws a wild body kick that Figaro sees coming a mile off.
Figaro is looking to slow Karalis down with leg kicks.
Karalis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Sabin Figaro has been cut.
Karalis throws a series of punches but Figaro moves out of range.
Figaro looks to land a body kick but Karalis moved away.
Karalis takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Karalis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Karalis throws a lazy right hand but Figaro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karalis tries to land a front kick but Figaro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Figaro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karalis can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karalis tries to work over Figaro's front leg with a kick but Figaro checks it.
Karalis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Karalis misses with a kick to the body
and Figaro counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Figaro is trying to control. Karalis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figaro throwing shots but Karalis is blocking nicely.
Karalis is not content to let Figaro control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sabin Figaro.
Karalis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karalis throws a leg kick which misses Figaro's front leg but catches the back leg as Figaro tries to avoid it.
Figaro lands a lovely overhand right.
Karalis throws the kick towards the body but Figaro avoids it.
Karalis throws a wild body kick that Figaro sees coming a mile off.
Figaro lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Figaro tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Karalis feints and then cracks Figaro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Figaro down.
Figaro throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Karalis tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Figaro is in Karalis's guard.
Figaro trying to control the position from guard on top but Karalis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sabin Figaro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sabin Figaro's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Figaro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Karalis throws the kick towards the body but Figaro avoids it.
Figaro cracks a nice hook into Karalis's ribs.
Figaro connects with a crisp jab.
Figaro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Figaro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Karalis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Figaro jabs Karalis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Figaro moves out of range of the strikes.
Figaro moves out of range of the body kick.
Karalis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Figaro scores with a one two! Karalis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Figaro sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Figaro looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Figaro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karalis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Karalis is trying to maintain the position but Figaro is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Karalis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Figaro lands a leg kick that knocks Karalis off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Karalis. Those never looked like landing.
Alysian Karalis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Figaro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alysian Karalis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karalis misses with a two punch combination.
Karalis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Figaro can pounce on him.
Karalis walks into a straight right hand from Figaro.
Figaro ducks under a wild hook from Karalis.
Figaro takes one to the chin there.
Karalis takes a swing at Figaro's ribcage but misses.
Figaro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Figaro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Karalis tenderised Figaro's leg. Figaro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Karalis swings widly with a right hand
and Figaro counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Karalis's guard now.
Figaro tries to free his leg and advance position but Karalis is retaining full guard.
Figaro pushing down on Karalis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figaro wants to pass to mount but Karalis is defending the position.
Figaro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Karalis's head.
Figaro controlling the action here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Figaro takes a swing at Karalis's ribcage but misses.
Karalis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karalis shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Figaro eats them both and turns towards Karalis to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Karalis.
Figaro tries for a takedown but Karalis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Karalis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Karalis tries to sprawl but Figaro drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Figaro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karalis keeps working.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Karalis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ground and pound from Figaro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sabin Figaro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sabin Figaro's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Figaro moves out of range as Karalis throws a body kick.
Figaro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alysian Karalis is winning the standup battle so far.
Karalis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Figaro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Karalis's guard.
Figaro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Sabin Figaro hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Karalis staying out of range there.
Figaro tests Karalis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Figaro throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
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!
Both fighters circling a little - Karalis finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Figaro tests Karalis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Figaro lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figaro dodges the punch combination from Karalis.
Karalis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Karalis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Figaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Karalis.
A bone on bone clash there as Karalis blocks the leg kick.
Karalis throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Figaro counters with a single leg into guard. Karalis didn't expect that.
Sabin Figaro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Karalis controls Figaro momentarily but Figaro frees himself.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Figaro trying to control but Karalis is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alysian Karalis wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Karalis throws a poor cross that misses
and Figaro counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karalis is looking to control Figaro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Karalis avoid being mounted?
Alysian Karalis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karalis manages to get to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Figaro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Figaro trying to control the position from guard on top but Karalis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sabin Figaro wasn't active enough on the ground.
Karalis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Figaro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Figaro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karalis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Karalis lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Figaro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Figaro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice sprawl there from Karalis as Figaro shoots in.
Figaro lands with a right hand.
Karalis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Decent striking displayed by Figaro there.
Figaro tries to move into range but Karalis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Figaro digs a good body shot into Karalis's ribs.
Karalis lands 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!
Figaro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Karalis throws a leg kick
and Figaro counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Figaro works over Karalis with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figaro postures up and lands a big shot to Karalis's brow.
Figaro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sabin Figaro.
Karalis looks to score with a jab to the body but Figaro is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sabin Figaro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Figaro winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sabin Figaro!
In his post fight interview, Sabin Figaro started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Alysian Karalis was interviewed post fight and said 'I told myself, win or lose, this would be my last fight. It's time for me to get fat, do lots of coke, buy an absurdly large boat and sail into obscurity with marginal looking prostitutes. Y'know, like all retired fighters eventually do.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ghiorghos Papadopoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiruku Matah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matah is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Walker the Texas Ranger Theme. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ghiorghos Papadopoulos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hiruku Matah!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Papadopoulos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matah moves away.
Papadopoulos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matah lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Papadopoulos looks to score with a jab to the body but Matah is just out of range.
Papadopoulos takes a swing at Matah's ribcage but misses.
Matah closes the distance and clinches up with Papadopoulos, looking for a takedown. Matah pushes Papadopoulos against the cage but Papadopoulos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Papadopoulos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Papadopoulos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matah manages to avoid it.
Matah shoots in and bounces Papadopoulos off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Matah is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Papadopoulos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matah is one step ahead there.
Matah trying to control the position from guard on top but Papadopoulos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matah drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Matah jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Papadopoulos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matah wants to pass the guard but Papadopoulos is keeping the position.
Papadopoulos on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Papadopoulos tries to get out of the position.
Papadopoulos can't keep his opponent in guard - Matah advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
My spies in Steel Penn Icon Training Grounds inform me that Matah has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Matah is taking a breather. Papadopoulos says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Papadopoulos tries to roll over but Matah keeps him under control.
Matah passes the guard and advances to mount!
Papadopoulos tries to reverse the position but Matah maintains control.
Matah tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Papadopoulos is trying to reverse the position but instead Matah has taken his back - oops!
Matah is persistently looking for the submission but Papadopoulos is defending it well.
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!
Papadopoulos tries to break free.
Well, with Matah on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Papadopoulos is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matah struggling to keep hold of the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Matah lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Papadopoulos defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Papadopoulos breaks Matah's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Papadopoulos is sitting in close to Matah's body. Matah has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Papadopoulos is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Papadopoulos is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Matah.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hiruku Matah!
A victorious Hiruku Matah thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Berric Dondarrion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Vaughn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Berric Dondarrion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Vaughn!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaughn throws a body punch but Dondarrion moves out of range.
Chris Vaughn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vaughn checks a leg kick.
Vaughn takes one to the side of the head.
Dondarrion on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dondarrion takes one to the chin there.
Vaughn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dondarrion but Dondarrion pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vaughn misses with a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vaughn.
Crunch! Dondarrion slams his shin into Vaughn's torso.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dondarrion takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dondarrion looks to score with a jab to the body but Vaughn is just out of range.
Vaughn misses with a hook. Dondarrion ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dondarrion. Vaughn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dondarrion lunges at Vaughn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vaughn's hand.
Dondarrion misses with a low kick.
Dondarrion pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vaughn thumps Dondarrion with a low kick.
Dondarrion takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dondarrion blocks a head kick by Vaughn.
Vaughn takes one to the chin there.
Dondarrion misses with a double jab
and Vaughn counters with a right hand to the body.
Vaughn throws a jab when Dondarrion was well out of range.
Dondarrion is looking to chop away at Vaughn's legs.
Vaughn 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.
Vaughn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dondarrion.
Vaughn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dondarrion is able to avoid easily.
Vaughn misses with a straight right.
No joy there for Dondarrion, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dondarrion looks to land a right hand but Vaughn moved out of range.
Vaughn throws a sloppy head kick and Dondarrion moves out of range easily.
Vaughn loads up on a big right hand but Dondarrion slips the punch.
Dondarrion throws a leg kick but Vaughn moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vaughn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dondarrion is able to avoid easily.
Berric Dondarrion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dondarrion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vaughn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dondarrion circles away quickly and effectively.
Vaughn scores with a nice strike.
Vaughn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dondarrion is able to avoid easily.
Vaughn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dondarrion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dondarrion takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vaughn moves out of range of the leg kick from Dondarrion.
Vaughn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dondarrion is looking for a sweep. Vaughn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vaughn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vaughn throwing shots but Dondarrion is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dondarrion tries to kick Vaughn off but Vaughn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vaughn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vaughn lands strikes from half guard.
Vaughn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vaughn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vaughn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vaughn is trying to control the action in half guard but Dondarrion is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vaughn with the ground and pound but Dondarrion uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Vaughn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dondarrion is pulling down on Vaughn's head. It's preventing any offense from Vaughn, at least for the moment.
Vaughn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn throwing strikes but missing.
Vaughn throws a big elbow that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vaughn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vaughn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vaughn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vaughn trying to control the position from guard on top but Dondarrion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vaughn controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vaughn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Vaughn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dondarrion misses with an uppercut. Vaughn saw that one coming.
Dondarrion is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd cheers as Vaughn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dondarrion doesn't seem phased though.
Vaughn throws a hook but Dondarrion blocks it.
Vaughn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Vaughn as he connects with a hook.
Vaughn lands with a cross.
Dondarrion slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vaughn throws the kick towards the body but Dondarrion avoids it.
Dondarrion comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Dondarrion.
Vaughn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dondarrion is looking to land body kicks.
Dondarrion thuds his right hand into Vaughn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vaughn lands a jab to the nose.
Nice defenses there by Dondarrion.
Vaughn throws the kick towards the body but Dondarrion avoids it.
Vaughn wants to clinch up but Dondarrion keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughn looks to land a right hand but Dondarrion moved out of range.
Vaughn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dondarrion. Dondarrion circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vaughn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vaughn loads up on a big right hand but Dondarrion slips the punch.
Good exchange - Dondarrion coming out on top.
Vaughn connects with a body shot.
Dondarrion swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vaughn counters with a stiff right hand.
Dondarrion throws out a leg kick but Vaughn moves out of range and Dondarrion only half commits.
Vaughn scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vaughn tries to work over Dondarrion's front leg with a kick but Dondarrion checks it.
Dondarrion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dondarrion throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vaughn.
Dondarrion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vaughn tries to close the distance and clinch but Dondarrion swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vaughn missing with a left hand there. Dondarrion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vaughn scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dondarrion takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A slow jab from Dondarrion misses its intended target.
Vaughn lands with a shot to the body.
Dondarrion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vaughn closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dondarrion's guard.
Vaughn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vaughn throws a big elbow that misses.
Dondarrion will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vaughn postures up in Dondarrion's guard and throws a big left but Dondarrion blocks it.
Vaughn throwing strikes but missing.
Vaughn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vaughn throws a big right hand that misses.
Vaughn throwing strikes but missing.
Dondarrion utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dondarrion has momentary wrist control but Vaughn slips an elbow through the middle.
Vaughn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vaughn trying to control the position from guard on top but Dondarrion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vaughn might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dondarrion haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dondarrion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dondarrion controlling Vaughn's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vaughn wants to control from the top but Dondarrion keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Decent striking displayed by Dondarrion there.
Vaughn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dondarrion has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Vaughn.
A head kick misses from Dondarrion.
Dondarrion throws a big shot that misses.
Dondarrion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vaughn tests Dondarrion's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab from Vaughn.
The fighters circling - Dondarrion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice jab there from Vaughn.
Dondarrion is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
and Vaughn counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Dondarrion! He's just covering up as Vaughn starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Vaughn!
A relieved looking Chris Vaughn 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Kemp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocco Stupka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stupka is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Red Army March. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
34 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adam Kemp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocco Stupka!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stupka throws a combination that misses
and Kemp counters with a nice leg kick.
Kemp takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stupka 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.
Stupka throws a right hand that misses
and Kemp counters with a body kick that stops Stupka in his tracks momentarily.
Kemp moves out of range of the body kick.
Kemp misses with a head kick.
Stupka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kemp circles away.
Kemp throws a head kick that misses.
Stupka lands a jab to Kemp's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kemp misses with a low kick as Stupka jumps back.
Stupka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kemp.
Stupka looks for a takedown but Kemp sprawls well.
Stupka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stupka misses with a hook. Kemp ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stupka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kemp counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Rocco Stupka has been cut.
Stupka looks to land a combination but Kemp avoids it well.
Stupka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stupka throws a right and a left that Kemp avoids nicely.
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!
Kemp looks to land a body kick but Stupka moved away.
Stupka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kemp.
Stupka shoots in but Kemp avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Adam Kemp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocco Stupka.
Stupka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stupka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kemp.
Stupka misses with an uppercut
letting Kemp counter with a right hand.
Kemp misses with a low kick.
Kemp walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stupka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kemp fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kemp misses the shot to the body.
Kemp wants to slow Stupka down by chopping away at his legs.
Kemp throws a leg kick but Stupka sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stupka shoots in but no luck this time.
Stupka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stupka checks a leg kick.
Stupka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stupka throws an off balance right hand
and Kemp connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kemp walks into a stiff left hand from Stupka.
It looks like Adam Kemp has been cut.
Stupka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kemp tries to work over Stupka's front leg with a kick but Stupka checks it.
Stupka avoids the body shot from Kemp.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stupka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
No joy there for Stupka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stupka throws the left hand but Kemp avoids the punch easily.
Stupka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kemp in his tracks.
Stupka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kemp throws an overhand right that lands on Stupka's shoulder, as Stupka tries to avoid the shot.
Kemp throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kemp throws a body punch but Stupka moves out of range.
Stupka tests Kemp's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stupka 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stupka lands an overhand right.
Kemp uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stupka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stupka throws an overhand right that lands on Kemp's shoulder, as Kemp tries to avoid the shot.
Stupka is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kemp had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Stupka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kemp.
Stupka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kemp sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stupka throws a series of punches but Kemp moves out of range.
Rocco Stupka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stupka misses the shot to the body.
Stupka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stupka throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stupka with a jab.
Stupka misses the shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stupka, as that shot connected.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kemp, right into the meat.
Stupka misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kemp counters with a stiff right hand.
That has opened up Rocco Stupka's cut even more.
Stupka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kemp pinned against the cage. Kemp gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rocco Stupka will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Stupka throws a low kick but Kemp avoids it.
Kemp takes one on the button.
Kemp looks to land a body kick but Stupka moved away.
Kemp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kemp tries to work over Stupka's front leg with a kick but Stupka checks it.
Kemp lands a high kick!
Stupka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kemp connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stupka scores with a nice right hand.
Rocco Stupka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stupka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kemp lands a big head kick that sends Stupka tumbling to the mat! Kemp takes a step backwards and waves Stupka back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Stupka is rocked!
Adam Kemp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stupka fails to land with a series of punches.
Kemp takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stupka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kemp closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stupka lands with an uppercut that bounces Kemp off the cage and back into range.
Kemp displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stupka throws out the jab.
Kemp pushes Stupka away with a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kemp keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stupka is breathing heavily.
Kemp works Stupka's body with a nice hook.
Stupka throws an off balance right hand
and Kemp counters with a body kick.
Kemp fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stupka is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kemp lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kemp throws a solid leg kick but Stupka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kemp.
Stupka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kemp throws a leg kick that misses.
Kemp is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Crunch! Kemp slams his shin into Stupka's torso.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kemp.
Kemp lands a really nice looking cross but Stupka seems unphased.
The cut above Rocco Stupka's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kemp looks to land a body kick but Stupka moved away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kemp.
Kemp chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kemp lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stupka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kemp.
Kemp thuds a left hand into Stupka's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kemp lands a leg kick that knocks Stupka off balance momentarily.
Kemp lands a big uppercut and Stupka crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Stupka looks OK. Kemp waves Stupka back to his feet!
Stupka is still on wobbly legs! Can Kemp finish him?
Rocco Stupka's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rocco Stupka's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Adam Kemp!
Our winner, Adam Kemp, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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