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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Van Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koa Polunu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Kirkland's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, DJ Vadim - The Terrorist. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vladimir Van Kirkland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Koa Polunu!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Kirkland cracks the inside of Polunu's front leg.
Van Kirkland throws a body kick that misses.
Polunu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Van Kirkland under the eye.
We've been told by Van Kirkland's head coaches at BigMouth Cabrons that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Van Kirkland steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Polunu.
Polunu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Polunu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Polunu throws a right hand that misses
and Van Kirkland counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Kirkland misses with the combination.
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick
and Polunu counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Van Kirkland wants to hit a switch here but Polunu passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Van Kirkland there!
Polunu controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Kirkland wants to hold on but Polunu pushes him away.
Van Kirkland sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Polunu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Polunu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Van Kirkland does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland tries to get to full guard but Polunu has control of the leg.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Koa Polunu was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Polunu blocks a head kick by Van Kirkland.
A combination from Polunu does no damage.
Polunu defending well as Van Kirkland loads up on a big left hand.
Van Kirkland tries a head kick but it misses.
Polunu throws a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland misses with a two punch combination.
Van Kirkland misses with a looping left.
Van Kirkland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Kirkland throws the kick towards the body but Polunu avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland thows a leg kick but Polunu checks it
and Polunu counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Polunu.
Polunu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Polunu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Polunu controlling from the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Polunu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Kirkland swivels though and keeps the full 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Koa Polunu was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Van Kirkland is looking to land body kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polunu throws out a loose jab but Van Kirkland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Kirkland throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Decent striking displayed by Van Kirkland there.
Polunu slips under a jab from Van Kirkland.
Polunu feints and then cracks Van Kirkland's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Kirkland down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Kirkland thows a body shot but no joy.
Crunch! Van Kirkland slams his shin into Polunu's torso.
Polunu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Polunu throws a leg kick but Van Kirkland checks it.
Van Kirkland walks into a stiff left hand from Polunu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Kirkland just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Kirkland sizes up Polunu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Polunu lands a glancing blow to the side of Van Kirkland's head.
Van Kirkland misses with a body shot
and Polunu counters with a shoot takedown. Van Kirkland fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koa Polunu dominated that 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.
Van Kirkland throws a body kick that misses.
A big left from Polunu misses.
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick that misses.
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick
and Polunu decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Van Kirkland's guard.
Polunu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Polunu tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Kirkland is retaining full guard.
Polunu postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Vladimir Van Kirkland.
A bone on bone clash there as Polunu blocks the leg kick.
Vladimir Van Kirkland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Van Kirkland misses its intended target.
Vladimir Van Kirkland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polunu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Van Kirkland tries to land a front kick but Polunu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Polunu tries to score with a low kick but Van Kirkland moves his leg out of the way.
A big right from Van Kirkland misses.
Van Kirkland throws a shot from downtown. Polunu moves away and avoids it.
Polunu digs a good hook to Van Kirkland's body.
Van Kirkland keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vladimir Van Kirkland is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Kirkland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Polunu moves away.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick but Polunu moves out of range.
Polunu misses with a wild body shot.
Van Kirkland tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Kirkland throws a wild body kick that Polunu sees coming a mile off.
Van Kirkland throws a nice inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Van Kirkland.
Polunu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Kirkland moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polunu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Kirkland takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Van Kirkland fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Polunu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Polunu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Van Kirkland.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Polunu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Van Kirkland will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Polunu lands an overhand right.
Polunu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland throws a shot from downtown. Polunu moves away and avoids it.
Polunu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Polunu 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.
Polunu throws out a powerful jab.
Van Kirkland moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab from Polunu misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Van Kirkland is predictable there
and Polunu decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Van Kirkland's guard.
Polunu wants to pass the guard but Van Kirkland is keeping the position.
Polunu wants to control from the top but Van Kirkland keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Koa Polunu has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Polunu lands a leg kick that knocks Van Kirkland off balance momentarily.
A slow jab from Polunu misses its intended target.
Polunu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Polunu misses.
Van Kirkland blocks a low kick nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Polunu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Polunu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Van Kirkland there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Van Kirkland attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Van Kirkland throws a sloppy head kick and Polunu moves out of range easily.
Polunu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Van Kirkland at a distance.
Polunu throws out a loose jab but Van Kirkland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Kirkland takes a swing at Polunu's ribcage but misses.
Polunu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Kirkland takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Van Kirkland ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Kirkland ducks under a wild hook from Polunu.
Van Kirkland with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Polunu scores with a shot to the body.
Van Kirkland walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koa Polunu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Van Kirkland swings for the body but Polunu moves out of range.
Polunu thows a leg kick but Van Kirkland checks it
and Van Kirkland counters with a series of strikes. Polunu will be more careful next time no doubt.
Polunu lunges at Van Kirkland with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Van Kirkland's hand.
Polunu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Polunu blocks a jab.
Polunu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Polunu misses the shot to the body.
Van Kirkland takes a jab right on the kisser.
Van Kirkland misses with a head kick.
Polunu throws the left hand but Van Kirkland avoids the punch easily.
Polunu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Polunu throws a chopping leg kick but Van Kirkland manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Polunu - that will leave a mark!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick
and Polunu counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Polunu trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Kirkland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Koa Polunu.
Polunu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Polunu counters with a single leg into guard. Van Kirkland didn't expect that.
Polunu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Koa Polunu hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Van Kirkland looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick that misses.
Van Kirkland tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Kirkland lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Van Kirkland chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polunu lands a really nice looking cross but Van Kirkland seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Polunu.
Vladimir Van Kirkland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Polunu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Van Kirkland takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Polunu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Polunu checks a leg kick.
Polunu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Kirkland tries to score with a low kick but Polunu moves his leg out of the way.
Polunu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Polunu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Kirkland thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Kirkland slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick that is checked
and Polunu counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Van Kirkland!
Polunu is trying to move to mount but Van Kirkland reverses beautifully and ends up in Polunu's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland tries to free his leg and advance position but Polunu is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Kirkland postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Polunu is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Van Kirkland, into his guard.
Polunu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Koa Polunu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Koa Polunu was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Polunu throws a nice looking combination but Van Kirkland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koa Polunu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Polunu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koa Polunu!
A very excited looking Koa Polunu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lord Viceroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Fontes (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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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
6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lord Viceroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anderson Fontes!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fontes stuns Viceroy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fontes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fontes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Viceroy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fontes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fontes obliges.
Viceroy is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Fontes on the inside.
Fontes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fontes misses with a knee to the head.
Fontes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fontes landing knees to the head.
Fontes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Viceroy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fontes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Viceroy backwards.
Fontes lands a nice knee to the body.
Fontes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Viceroy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fontes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Fontes.
Come on Fontes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fontes misses with some punches.
Fontes tries to land a knee to the head but Viceroy blocks with his arms.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fontes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fontes lands a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fontes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Viceroy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Viceroy takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Lord Viceroy has been cut.
Fontes lands a left hand.
Fontes working Viceroy over with knees to the body.
Fontes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fontes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Viceroy wants to get back to striking at distance but Fontes won't allow it.
Fontes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fontes gets through Viceroy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fontes lands an uppercut.
Fontes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fontes.
Viceroy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees in the clinch landing for Fontes.
Fontes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fontes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fontes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fontes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fontes lands a knee to the head.
Fontes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fontes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fontes scores with a shot to the side of Viceroy's head.
Viceroy is rocked!
Fontes tries to land knees in the clinch but Viceroy avoids the damage to the body.
Viceroy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Viceroy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
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!
Fontes lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Viceroy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Viceroy is looking to break free of the clinch but Fontes has double underhooks.
Fontes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Viceroys head.
Fontes lands a big right hand that drops Viceroy! The killer instinct kicks in and Fontes finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Fontes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anderson Fontes!
Our winner, Anderson Fontes, 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 Cu IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Bojan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bojan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Burn it Down kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Cu IV has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cu IV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stan Bojan!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bojan shoots for a takedown but IV saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bojan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bojan shoots in for a double leg but IV sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
IV shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bojan's guard.
IV lands a couple of digs.
IV has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bojan is proving hard to escape from.
IV postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bojan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bojan trying to keep a closed guard but IV is proving a slippery customer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bojan keeping moving, preventing IV from controlling successfully.
IV working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
IV wants to pass the guard but Bojan is keeping the position.
IV loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
IV trying to control but Bojan is working from the bottom.
IV with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bojan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in IV's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
IV pulls Bojan in close to prevent any damage.
Bojan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now IV is on top in guard.
Bojan wants to sweep here but IV controlling him for the moment.
IV trying to control the position from guard on top but Bojan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bojan is looking to stand up but IV isn't so interested in that idea.
IV looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bojan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. IV defends it easily.
IV decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
IV shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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!
IV forces his way into half guard.
IV throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bojan wants to control but IV passes into side.
Bojan is trying to improve his position.
IV 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.
IV lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
IV wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bojan keeps working.
Bojan being controlled for a moment.
Bojan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
IV cracks Bojan with a big right hand but Bojan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
IV looks up at the clock and then as Bojan takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, IV smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bojan is rocked!
IV wants to control but Bojan is keeping him busy.
Bojan is still in real trouble! Can IV finish him?
IV lands a few punches from side control.
Bojan tries to improve position but can't.
IV scoring with punches from side control.
IV scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Bojan is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and IV can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cu IV!
An out of breath Cu IV thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Komodo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Komodo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Brown!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Komodo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brown swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Komodo.
A punch combination from Brown misses.
Komodo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Komodo.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
Komodo connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Komodo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brown circles away quickly and effectively.
Komodo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brown listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brown lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Komodo at a distance.
Brown looks to land a combination but Komodo avoids it well.
Paul Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Komodo slips the punch.
Brown throws a lazy right hand but Komodo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've been informed that Brown has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Brown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Komodo connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Komodo saw that one coming.
Brown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Komodo circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Komodo misses.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown scores with a jab.
Brown blocks a head kick by Komodo.
Komodo misses the shot to the body.
Brown misses with a hook
and Komodo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Oooooh!!! Komodo has knocked Brown down with a huge combo! Komodo steps away and waves a wobbly Brown back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Brown is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Komodo thows a body kick. Brown tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Brown looks winded!
Komodo misses with a hook.
Brown tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Komodo closes the distance and clinches.
Brown takes an elbow to the temple.
Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can Komodo finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Komodo creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Brown! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Komodo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Komodo!
After the big win, Joe Komodo made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KO Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick Rich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Von Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rick Rich has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rick Rich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Von Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rich throws a sloppy head kick and Hammer moves out of range easily.
Rich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hammer throws a poor cross that misses
and Rich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Von Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hammer.
No luck for Rich with that takedown attempt.
Rich goes for a double leg but Hammer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hammer continues to drive forward.
Rich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hammer misses with a straight left.
Hammer takes a swing at Rich's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Rich.
Hammer thows a body shot but no joy.
Hammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rich manages to avoid it.
Rich takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sloppy strikes from Hammer. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer scores with a hook.
Hammer throws a right hand that Rich ducks under and follows up with a left that Rich also avoids with ease.
Hammer looks to land a right hand but Rich moved out of range.
Rich is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hammer.
Rich throws a head kick but Hammer moves out of range.
Hammer lands a body shot.
Hammer throws a nice looking combination but Rich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hammer lands an overhand right.
Rich throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hammer's waist but Hammer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rich off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Rich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammer gets caught flat footed, as Rich shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rich trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rich looking to sit in guard and control but Hammer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hammer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rich. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer scoring with some ground and pound.
Rich working for a triangle but Hammer defends it easily.
Hammer is looking to advance position but Rich has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hammer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rich controlling from the full mount.
Rich wants to control the pace but Hammer is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer wants to control but Rich is having none of it.
Rich wants to control the pace but Hammer is squirming around nicely.
Rich sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hammer looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Rich keeps control of the position easily here as Hammer tries to buck him off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rich has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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 Rick Rich will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Hammer as Rich shoots in.
Rich closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hammer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rich rushes Hammer and presses him up against the cage.
Rich breaks from the clinch.
Rich clinches.
Hammer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hammer lands with a straight right. Rich didn't see that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hammer.
Hammer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hammer looks to land a combination but Rich avoids it well.
Rich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rich changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hammer tries to avoid it but Rich manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hammer to the ground. Hammer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hammer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rich dives in for a single leg takedown but Hammer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Rich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rich pulls Hammer into guard.
Hammer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rich is keeping the position for now.
Hammer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hammer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rich had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hammer defends it easily.
Hammer stopping the sweep attempt from Rich.
Hammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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!
Hammer trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rich manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Rich stands up from Hammer's guard - Rich perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rich drives through with a takedown into Hammer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rich is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rich won't allow Hammer to sweep him here.
Hammer keeps trying to improve his position.
We're going to have a standup here because Rick Rich wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hammer throws a jab but it's blocked by Rich.
Hammer leaves Rich with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hammer throws the left hand but Rich avoids the punch easily.
Rich manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hammer on his heels. He'll look to pass Hammer's guard now, I'm sure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer keeping moving, preventing Rich from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rich is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Rick Rich just wasn't active enough.
Hammer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rich instigates a clinch.
Rich tries to pull guard but Hammer won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rich holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hammer is pressed up against the cage. Rich has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hammer down to the mat. Hammer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
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 Rick Rich will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Hammer.
Hammer takes a swing at Rich's ribcage but misses.
Hammer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hammer sizes up Rich with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rich takes the fight into the clinch.
Hammer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rich shoots in but no luck this time.
Rich tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hammer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rich somewhat.
Hammer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rick Rich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hammer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Hammer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hammer has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hammer checks a leg kick nicely.
A combination from Hammer does no damage.
Rich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hammer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hammer. Rich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rich manages to avoid it.
Hammer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rich bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hammer wants to control but Rich postures up.
Rich trying to control the action but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Rich has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hammer!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Rich has got one arm under Hammer's chin. This could be trouble... Hammer trying to control the other hand but Rich gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Hammer has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rick Rich!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Youngblood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miles Harunodo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Youngblood comes to the cage accompanied by DJ Khaled - All I do is win. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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28
218 lbs
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34
209 lbs
15 - 12 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Youngblood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miles Harunodo!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Youngblood misses with a looping right.
Harunodo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Youngblood.
Youngblood thows a body shot but no joy.
Harunodo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Youngblood. Harunodo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Youngblood moves out of range as Harunodo throws a body kick.
Harunodo works over Youngblood's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Youngblood checks the leg kick.
Harunodo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Youngblood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harunodo slips under a jab from Youngblood.
Harunodo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Youngblood avoids a kick to the body.
Harunodo misses with a looping left.
Harunodo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Youngblood.
Harunodo 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.
Harunodo dodges the punch combination from Youngblood.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harunodo lands a glancing blow to the side of Youngblood's head.
Harunodo throws a jab when Youngblood was well out of range.
Harunodo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Harunodo blocks a jab.
Harunodo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Youngblood.
Harunodo throws an off balance right hand
and Youngblood makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Youngblood slips a straight right by Harunodo.
Youngblood lands a body shot.
Youngblood ducks under a wild hook from Harunodo.
Youngblood moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Youngblood looks to land a left hand but Harunodo moved out of range nicely.
Harunodo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Youngblood under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Youngblood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Harunodo blocks the low kick.
Youngblood avoids the body shot from Harunodo.
A telegraphed right hand from Harunodo misses the target.
Harunodo blocks a leg kick.
Youngblood wants to slow Harunodo down by chopping away at his legs.
Harunodo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Youngblood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Youngblood lands a glancing blow to the side of Harunodo's head.
Harunodo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Youngblood can pounce on him.
Harunodo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Youngblood.
A big left from Harunodo misses.
Matt Youngblood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Youngblood scores with a sloppy right hand. Harunodo should have avoided that one.
Harunodo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harunodo tries to land a front kick but Youngblood steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Youngblood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harunodo misses with a body kick.
Youngblood blocks a head kick by Harunodo.
Youngblood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harunodo was well out of range. Poor timing from Youngblood.
Harunodo blocks the body kick.
Youngblood throws out a powerful jab.
Youngblood scores with a head kick. Harunodo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Miles Harunodo has been cut.
Harunodo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Youngblood misses with a leg kick.
Harunodo throws a wild body kick that Youngblood sees coming a mile off.
Youngblood avoids the head kick by Harunodo.
Harunodo blocks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harunodo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Youngblood moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Harunodo is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harunodo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Harunodo moves away from the strike by Youngblood.
Harunodo throws a looping overhand right but Youngblood ducks down to avoid it.
Harunodo misses with a hook.
Youngblood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harunodo.
Harunodo misses with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A good leg kick by Youngblood.
Youngblood scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Harunodo.
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 Matt Youngblood will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Miles Harunodo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Harunodo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Harunodo throws a big shot that misses.
Youngblood connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Youngblood takes a swing at Harunodo's ribcage but misses.
Youngblood works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Youngblood throws a shot from downtown. Harunodo moves away and avoids it.
Youngblood scores with a hook.
Harunodo is still on wobbly legs! Can Youngblood finish him?
Youngblood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Youngblood.
Harunodo seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice defenses there by Youngblood.
Harunodo moves out of range of the leg kick from Youngblood.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harunodo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Youngblood lands with a shot to the body.
Youngblood gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Harunodo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harunodo swings for the body but Youngblood moves out of range.
Harunodo missing with a left hand there. Youngblood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harunodo throws a series of punches but Youngblood avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Harunodo misses.
Youngblood throws a body punch but Harunodo moves out of range.
Youngblood steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Harunodo. That one must have hurt.
Harunodo checks a leg kick.
Youngblood swinging wildly here.
Harunodo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Youngblood.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Youngblood throws a chopping leg kick but Harunodo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Youngblood on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Harunodo lunges at Youngblood with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Youngblood's hand.
Harunodo misses with a body shot.
Youngblood comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Harunodo dodges the punch combination from Youngblood.
Harunodo connects with a right hand. Youngblood shakes it off.
Youngblood avoids the head kick by Harunodo.
Harunodo scores with a push kick.
The crowd cheers as Harunodo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Youngblood doesn't seem phased though.
Harunodo lands a big head kick that sends Youngblood tumbling to the mat! Harunodo takes a step backwards and waves Youngblood back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Youngblood is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harunodo flashes Youngblood a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Youngblood's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Youngblood crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Harunodo punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miles Harunodo!
A less than humble Miles Harunodo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mookie Magaba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cletus Landry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magaba's entrance music is Three Days Grace - Animal I Have Become . A fine choice. Landry has chosen country boy 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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158 lbs
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154 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mookie Magaba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cletus Landry!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landry throws a hook but Magaba blocks it.
Magaba tries to score with a low kick but Landry moves his leg out of the way.
Landry has managed to clinch.
Landry throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Magaba blocks it with crossed arms.
Magaba tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Landry smiles and moves away.
Landry scores with a jab.
Magaba avoids the head kick by Landry.
Landry pushes Magaba up against the cage in a clinch.
Magaba avoiding damage as Landry throws knees to the body.
Landry throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Landry lands an elbow just above Magaba 's eye.
Magaba manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Magaba manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landry is trying to stand.
Magaba punching from mount but Landry doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Landry is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Magaba has taken his back.
Magaba working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Magaba is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Landry knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Landry for a finish.
Landry avoids the strikes from Magaba.
Landry covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magaba looking to break Landry's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Landry remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Magaba will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Landry is trying to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magaba is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Landry knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Landry for a finish.
Magaba lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Landry is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Landry trying to get back to his feet but Magaba is in full control for now.
Landry tries to break free.
Magaba is working for a rear naked choke. Landry is not defending it well and Magaba has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Landry refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Landry's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mookie Magaba!
Mookie Magaba really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KO Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jules Winnfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Speed comes to the cage accompanied by The Ramones / Blitzkrieg Bop. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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216 lbs
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211 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nathan Speed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jules Winnfield!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speed throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Winnfield stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Winnfield walks forward, straight into a front kick from Speed.
Speed lands a jab to Winnfield's midsection.
Winnfield checks a leg kick.
Speed throws the kick towards the body but Winnfield avoids it.
Winnfield doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Speed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've been informed that Winnfield has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Speed just misses with a punch to the body.
Speed takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Winnfield lands with a slapping head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Speed scores with a push kick.
Winnfield swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Winnfield throws a hook but Speed blocks it.
Winnfield walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Winnfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Winnfield misses with a looping right.
Speed fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Winnfield looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winnfield keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Speed shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Winnfield manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Speed trying to control but Winnfield is working from the bottom.
Speed stops Winnfield from standing up.
Speed throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Winnfield works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Speed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Winnfield swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Winnfield keeping moving, preventing Speed from controlling successfully.
Winnfield is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield pushes Speed off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Speed closes the distance and clinches.
Winnfield can't find room to land a body shot as Speed controls the action.
Winnfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Speed softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
It looks like Jules Winnfield has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Speed lands a left hand.
Speed lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Winnfield.
Speed digs a right hand underneath Winnfield's ribcage. Winnfield let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Winnfield lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Speed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speed lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Come on Winnfield - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Winnfield taking a breather.
Winnfield tries a body shot but Speed blocks it.
Speed gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Speed looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Speed wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winnfield keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nathan Speed has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Winnfield misses with a hook.
Winnfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Speed.
Winnfield gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Speed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Speed throws a solid leg kick but Winnfield takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Speed.
Speed ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Speed moves into range and connects with a jab.
Speed misses with a looping right.
Winnfield misses with a straight left.
Speed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Winnfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Winnfield lands a glancing blow to the side of Speed's head.
Winnfield throws a push kick but Speed slaps the foot to one side.
Speed paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Winnfield takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Speed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jules Winnfield's cut.
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.
Speed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winnfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Speed.
Winnfield connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Winnfield checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Winnfield throws a hook to the side of Speed's head but Speed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab by Winnfield.
Speed takes one on the button.
Speed dodges the punch combination from Winnfield.
Winnfield misses with an uppercut
enabling Speed to counter with a crisp jab.
Winnfield drops his hands momentarily and Speed takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winnfield needs to keep his hands up - Speed had a free shot at his head there.
A head kick misses from Winnfield.
Winnfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Speed slips under a jab from Winnfield.
Speed tests Winnfield's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Speed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed blocks a head kick by Winnfield.
Winnfield 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.
Winnfield scores with a decent looking hook.
Winnfield throws a head kick but Speed moves out of range.
Winnfield's corner calls for a 1-2. Winnfield obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Speed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winnfield's corner calls for a 1-2. Winnfield obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Winnfield throws a low kick but Speed avoids it.
Winnfield misses with a low kick.
Winnfield throws a shot from downtown. Speed moves away and avoids it.
Speed lands a nice shot to the body.
Speed is looking to wear down Winnfield with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Speed lands with a good body shot.
Speed is looking to slow Winnfield down with leg kicks.
Speed shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Speed definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Speed moves away from the strike by Winnfield.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Winnfield counters with a series of strikes. Speed will be more careful next time no doubt.
Winnfield tries a head kick but it misses.
Winnfield slips a straight right by Speed.
Speed feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Winnfields jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Winnfield misses with a left hand
and Speed counters with a head kick. That will keep Winnfield thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Speed wants to clinch up but Winnfield keeps it at a distance.
Speed connects with a jab.
Speed looks for the body kick but Winnfield saw that one coming.
Speed slips a straight right by Winnfield.
A jab from Speed misses.
Speed keeps Winnfield at a distance using the push kick.
Winnfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Winnfield thuds a left hand into Speed's body.
Speed moves away from the strike by Winnfield.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speed scores with a jab to the body.
Winnfield throws a sloppy head kick and Speed moves out of range easily.
Speed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winnfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Speed.
Speed slips under a jab from Winnfield.
Winnfield steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Speed. That one must have hurt.
Speed lands a glancing blow to the side of Winnfield's head.
That has opened up Jules Winnfield's cut even more.
Speed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winnfield throws out the jab.
Jules Winnfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winnfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Speed.
Speed tries a low kick but Winnfield avoids it.
Winnfield ducks under a wild hook from Speed.
Nice uppercut lands for Winnfield. That snapped Speed's head back.
Speed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Winnfield misses with a head kick.
Winnfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Speed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speed lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Speed misses with a series of wild punches.
Winnfield checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Winnfield misses with a head kick.
Speed throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Winnfield lands with a straight right. Speed didn't see that one coming.
Speed throws a head kick that misses.
Winnfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Speed.
No joy there for Winnfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Winnfield throws a lazy right hand but Speed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No joy there for Speed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Winnfield misses with an uppercut.
Winnfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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 Nathan Speed will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jules Winnfield's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Winnfield throws a looping overhand right but Speed ducks down to avoid it.
Speed fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Winnfield is out of range.
Speed tries to clinch but Winnfield moves out of range.
Speed throws a wild body kick that Winnfield sees coming a mile off.
Speed avoids the head kick by Winnfield.
Nathan Speed is winning the standup battle so far.
Speed throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Winnfield's waist but Winnfield gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Speed off to one side.
Speed connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Speed tries to clinch up
enabling Winnfield to counter with a crisp jab.
Good work by Speed as he checks the leg kick.
Winnfield throws a head kick that misses.
Winnfield slips under a jab from Speed.
Winnfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winnfield misses with a wild body shot.
Speed scores with a head kick. Winnfield tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
No joy there for Speed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Speed slips a straight right by Winnfield.
Winnfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Speed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winnfield.
Winnfield throws a nice looking combination but Speed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Winnfield takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Winnfield throws a looping overhand right but Speed ducks down to avoid it.
Winnfield ducks right into an uppercut from Speed.
Speed throws a low kick but Winnfield avoids it.
Winnfield misses with a looping left.
Speed tests Winnfield's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Speed cracks Winnfield with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Speed throws a sloppy head kick and Winnfield moves out of range easily.
A jab from Winnfield misses.
Speed thuds his shin into the meat of Winnfield's side.
Speed defending well as Winnfield loads up on a big left hand.
Speed moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Speed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winnfield.
Speed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Winnfield.
Winnfield takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Winnfield tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Speed is able to avoid easily.
Winnfield has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Speed.
Winnfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Winnfield moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speed closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Winnfield did well to prevent Speed getting side control.
Winnfield has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Speed is on him like a limpet, forcing Winnfield back against the cage.
Winnfield can't break the clinch.
Winnfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Speed misses with a body punch.
Speed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Come on Speed - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winnfield.
Winnfield misses with the head strike.
Speed drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Winnfield gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Speed is working Winnfield over against the cage.
Jules Winnfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Winnfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Speed controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speed blocking some punches.
Speed misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Speed has a couple of punches blocked by Winnfield.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Winnfield.
Speed blocking some punches.
Speed lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Speed.
Winnfield is looking to control Speed's arms but Speed gets an underhook and turns him. Now Winnfield has his back to the cage.
Winnfield takes a shot to the head.
Winnfield works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Speed lands with a left to the head.
The cut above Jules Winnfield's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nathan Speed has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Speed digs a right hand into Winnfield's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Winnfield's gas tank.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Winnfield wants to stall.
Winnfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Speed controls his hands.
Winnfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Speed is trying to drag Winnfield to the mat but Winnfield just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Speed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Speed has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Speed!
A victorious Nathan Speed thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Haji Muakbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wedge Xiii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Muakbar might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to That Punjabi Jay-Z song. The crowd seem to be enjoying Xiii's choice of entrance music: Tenacious D - Master Exploder. Wedge Xiii has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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32
169 lbs
23 - 13 - 0 |
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158 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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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
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Haji Muakbar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wedge Xiii!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xiii throws a half hearted mid kick.
Xiii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xiii shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Muakbar as he avoids it easily.
Muakbar throws a hook but Xiii blocks it.
Muakbar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Muakbar misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Xiii.
Xiii moves away from the strike by Muakbar.
Xiii tries a head kick but it misses.
Xiii shoots in for a takedown but Muakbar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Muakbar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice sprawl there from Muakbar as Xiii shoots in.
Muakbar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Farrell Pikey Camp in the buildup to the fight.
Haji Muakbar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wedge Xiii.
A head kick misses from Xiii.
Xiii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xiii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muakbar was well out of range. Poor timing from Xiii.
Muakbar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Muakbar swings for the body but Xiii moves out of range.
Muakbar throws a jab when Xiii was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiii closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Muakbar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Muakbar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Muakbar wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muakbar pulls Xiii in to control the position.
Xiii trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Muakbar pulls Xiii in to control the position.
Muakbar trying to keep a closed guard but Xiii is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Haji Muakbar wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A head kick misses from Xiii.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiii pivots, looking for a leg kick but Muakbar is out of range and Xiii settles back down.
Xiii misses with a hook
and Muakbar counters with a nice body shot.
Muakbar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Xiii counters with a single leg into guard. Muakbar didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xiii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Xiii scoring with punches to the head and body.
Xiii lands a couple of digs.
Muakbar keeping full guard, as Xiii tries to pass.
Xiii stopping the sweep attempt from Muakbar.
Xiii throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiii postures up in Muakbar's guard and throws a big left but Muakbar blocks it.
Xiii throwing strikes from guard but Muakbar blocks nicely.
Xiii lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Xiii preventing the sweep.
My spies in Ninjin no Tamanegi inform me that Xiii has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Xiii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Muakbar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Xiii.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiii is looking to work some ground and pound but Muakbar has wrist control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Xiii is looking to work some ground and pound but Muakbar has wrist control.
Muakbar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Xiii throwing strikes but missing.
Xiii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muakbar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muakbar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Xiii controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wedge Xiii dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Xiii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muakbar.
Xiii is looking to land body kicks.
Muakbar thows a body shot but no joy.
Xiii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xiii tries a head kick but it misses.
Muakbar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xiii checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Muakbar misses with a hook. Xiii ducked under it nicely.
Xiii slips a jab from Muakbar.
Xiii misses with a takedown attempt - Muakbar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Muakbar staying out of range there.
Xiii shoots in for a takedown but Muakbar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Muakbar misses with a straight right.
Xiii staying out of range there.
Xiii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muakbar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Muakbar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xiii slips a jab from Muakbar.
Muakbar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Xiii sprawls well initially but Muakbar persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Muakbar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Xiii works his way to full guard. Good work.
Xiii trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Muakbar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Xiii doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Xiii tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Muakbar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Xiii looking to control.
Wedge Xiii has got the better of the ground game so far.
Muakbar is in close to Xiii's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muakbar trying to control but Xiii is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiii looking for a sweep. Not yet Xiii, not yet.
Muakbar trying to control the position from guard on top but Xiii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muakbar scoring with some ground and pound.
Muakbar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Xiii pulls Muakbar in close to prevent any damage.
Muakbar looking to pass the guard.
Xiii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Muakbar.
Muakbar preventing the sweep.
Xiii manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Xiii is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Muakbar can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Xiii there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Xiii tries to push Muakbar's head away but Muakbar is holding on tight.
Muakbar has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Xiii's lack of action.
Muakbar tries to roll over but Xiii keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muakbar is working hard here to advance position.
Xiii is just content to waste time from the top position. Muakbar takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Xiii throws a strike but Muakbar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Muakbar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xiii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Xiii is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Xiii looks to land a strike but Muakbar avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Haji Muakbar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Muakbar.
Muakbar throws a lazy right hand but Xiii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xiii bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Xiii scores with a couple of short elbows.
Muakbar is trying to improve his position.
Muakbar is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Xiii lands strikes from half guard.
Muakbar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muakbar lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Xiii!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muakbar wants to control the pace but Xiii is squirming around nicely.
Muakbar prevents Xiii from getting the reversal.
Xiii regains half guard.
Muakbar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Xiii defending well though.
Muakbar drops an elbow to the side of Xiii's head.
Muakbar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Xiii is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Muakbar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Xiii is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiii trying to control from the bottom.
Muakbar 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.
Xiii is looking to improve his position.
Muakbar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Xiii's head.
Xiii is not content to let Muakbar control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiii tries to roll over but Muakbar keeps him under control.
Muakbar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Muakbar throwing shots but Xiii is blocking nicely.
Xiii is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiii gets full guard.
Muakbar throwing strikes from guard but Xiii blocks nicely.
Xiii keeping moving, preventing Muakbar from controlling successfully.
Xiii looking for a sweep. Not yet Xiii, not yet.
Muakbar postures up in Xiii's guard and throws a big left but Xiii blocks it.
Xiii trying to control the position here.
Xiii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Muakbar working some strikes from top position.
Muakbar postures up and lands a big shot to Xiii's brow.
Muakbar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Xiii will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Muakbar preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xiii manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Xiii sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
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 Haji Muakbar.
I think Muakbar 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Haji Muakbar!
Haji Muakbar decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nichi Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erkki Vieri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hong comes to the cage accompanied by Hong Entrance Song. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nichi Hong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Erkki Vieri!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vieri's hands.
Hong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hong connects with an inside leg kick.
Hong misses with a low kick as Vieri jumps back.
Vieri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hong's calf.
Vieri needs to keep his hands up - Hong had a free shot at his head there.
Hong throws a leg kick
and Hong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vieri scoring well with a low kick there.
Vieri takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hong connects with a right hand. Vieri shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vieri tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hong throws a sloppy head kick
and Vieri counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mandirigmang Pilipino in the buildup to the fight.
Hong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vieri.
Hong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieri clinches up against the cage.
Vieri swings wildly with an uppercut but Hong uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hong.
Vieri misses with the head strike.
Vieri is looking to control Hong's arms but Hong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vieri has his back to the cage.
Still in the clinch, Hong scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hong.
A shot in the inside from Hong.
Vieri stalls.
Hong blocks an uppercut.
Hong throws a punch but it's blocked by Vieri.
Vieri gets through Hong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hong's elbow.
Vieri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vieri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vieri is defending well for now.
Hong prevents a body shot from Vieri.
Vieri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hong blocking some punches.
Vieri avoiding damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hong.
Hong misses with a knee strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hong is pressed up against the cage. Vieri has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hong down to the mat. Hong avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vieri misses with an uppercut. Hong saw that one coming.
Vieri gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vieri checks a leg kick.
Vieri ducks under a wild hook from Hong.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hong. That's going to slow Vieri down.
Vieri takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hong catches Vieri with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vieri moves in looking to clinch but Hong pushes him off.
Vieri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nichi Hong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hong tries to work over Vieri's front leg with a kick but Vieri checks it.
Vieri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hong throws out the jab.
Vieri slips a straight right by Hong.
Nichi Hong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vieri cracks Hong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vieri gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
Hong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong stuffs the takedown.
A bone on bone clash there as Vieri blocks the leg kick.
Vieri tries to move into range but Hong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hong misses with a body kick.
Hong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vieri has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hong throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vieri makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vieri throws a solid leg kick but Hong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vieri.
Hong scores with a nice right hand.
Hong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hong wants it to stay on the feet.
Nichi Hong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erkki Vieri.
Hong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A low kick from Hong is predictable there
and Vieri decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hong's 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.
Vieri throws an elbow that misses. Hong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vieri's guard. Nice move by Hong!
Hong content to stall in guard here.
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 Nichi Hong will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hong misses with a hook
and Vieri decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hong's guard.
Vieri is looking to pass into half guard but Hong pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hong is in guard.
Vieri is trying to keep Hong in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vieri bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hong's guard.
Vieri chips away with some ground and pound.
Hong seems keen to control Vieri's posture.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hong wants to sweep here but Vieri controlling him for the moment.
Vieri tries to free his leg and advance position but Hong is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vieri working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vieri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong looking to control.
Hong trying to control the position here.
Vieri trying to control the position from guard on top but Hong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hong wants to sweep here but Vieri controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Nichi Hong.
Vieri fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hong sprawls well initially but Vieri persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hong is trying is best to control the position here.
Vieri working over Hong with some ground and pound. Hong looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hong controlling the position well.
Vieri landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieri wants to pass the guard but Hong is defending well.
Vieri is thwarting Hong's attempts to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vieri has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vieri working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Vieri prevents Hong from improving his position.
Hong trying to control but Vieri postures up.
Hong is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hong manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong trying to control the position.
Vieri postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vieri throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hong wants to sweep here but Vieri controlling him for the moment.
Vieri throws a big right hand that misses.
Vieri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hong is keeping the position for now.
Vieri with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vieri with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vieri missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vieri throwing strikes from guard but Hong blocks nicely.
Vieri postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieri stopping the sweep attempt from Hong.
Hong trying to control the position here.
Vieri lands a couple of elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hong wants to sweep here but Vieri controlling him for the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vieri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erkki Vieri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hong connects with a solid leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Vieri blocks the low kick.
Nichi Hong is winning the standup battle so far.
Vieri thows a leg kick but Hong checks it
and Hong counters with a nice uppercut.
Hong throws a jab when Vieri was well out of range.
Hong throws a sloppy head kick and Vieri moves out of range easily.
Hong connects with the punch.
Hong throws a low kick but Vieri avoids it.
Hong looks to land a right hand but Vieri moved out of range.
Vieri moves out of range of the leg kick from Hong.
Vieri takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vieri moves into the clinch.
Vieri misses with a punch on the inside.
Vieri throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieri lands a nice uppercut.
Vieri blocking some punches.
Hong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vieri blocks an uppercut.
Vieri stalls.
Vieri blocking some punches.
Vieri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vieri has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hong after a bit of a struggle.
Vieri can't find room to land a body shot as Hong controls the action.
Vieri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vieri's elbow.
Vieri can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Hong scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vieri.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vieri avoids it.
Hong misses with a body punch.
Vieri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vieri - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vieri blocks a body shot from Hong.
Vieri tries a body shot but Hong blocks it.
Vieri working aggressively here.
Vieri misses with some punches.
Erkki Vieri seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vieri.
Vieri prevents a body shot from Hong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong connects with a knee to the head.
Vieri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vieri working aggressively here.
Vieri scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hong throws a punch but it's blocked by Vieri.
A short uppercut from Vieri.
Hong blocks a body shot from Vieri.
Vieri throws a punch but it's blocked by Hong.
Vieri lands a hook that snaps the head of Hong backwards.
Vieri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hong trying to land knees to the body.
Vieri lands a shoulder strike.
Vieri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Vieri fails to land.
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!
Vieri lands a nice uppercut.
Hong swings wildly with an uppercut but Vieri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vieris head.
Vieri goes for a takedown attempt but Hong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nichi Hong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erkki Vieri.
Hong misses the jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hong.
Hong misses with a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vieri getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vieri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vieri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erkki Vieri really dominated that round.
That's time! Hong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A big left from Hong misses.
A good leg kick by Vieri.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vieri.
Vieri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hong.
Hong misses with a body shot
so Vieri counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vieri pushes down on Hong's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vieri stops Hong from getting back to his feet.
Vieri is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vieri takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Vieri trying to pass the guard but Hong defending well.
Vieri trying to control from Hong's half guard. Hong has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
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.
Vieri with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vieri trying to control but Hong is working from the bottom.
Vieri is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vieri passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Vieri scoring with punches from side control.
Vieri sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hong is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Vieri controls the position from side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Erkki Vieri has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieri creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hong sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hong managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Vieri.
Hong is trying to improve his position.
Vieri is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vieri throws a strike aimed at the side of Hong's head but Hong avoids it well.
Hong is looking to regain half guard here but Vieri keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Hong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hong regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vieri.
Hong wants to get back to full guard.
Vieri is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vieri looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vieri looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hong with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vieri missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vieri is looking to pass Hong's guard but actually Hong recovers to full guard.
Hong pulls Vieri in close to his closed guard and prevents Vieri from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hong trying to keep a closed guard but Vieri is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieri postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vieri landing some decent shots from guard.
Hong keeping moving, preventing Vieri from controlling successfully.
Hong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vieri gets full guard.
Hong trying to control but Vieri is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erkki Vieri dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hong scores with a nice strike.
Vieri takes the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Vieri.
Vieri stalling in the clinch.
Hong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Vieri scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vieri scores with a shoulder strike.
Vieri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hong connects with a knee to the head.
Vieri content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong misses with a punch on the inside.
Hong blocking some punches.
Vieri has a couple of punches blocked by Hong.
Vieri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vieri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vieri blocking some punches.
Hong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vieri.
Vieri lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vieri lands a right hand.
Vieri tries for a takedown but Hong manages to get underhooks.
Hong lands with a right to the head.
Nichi Hong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vieri.
Hong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good work by Hong as he checks the leg kick.
Erkki Vieri is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vieri looking to score a takedown here. Hong is defending well but Vieri drives through and ends up in Hong's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vieri tries to free his leg and advance position but Hong is retaining full guard.
Vieri trying to control but Hong is working from the bottom.
Hong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vieri wants to control from the top but Hong keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieri content to stall in guard here.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Erkki Vieri hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hong misses with a lunging right hand
and Vieri counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hong lands a head shot.
Vieri shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hong's guard.
Hong is trying to keep Vieri in close.
Vieri is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vieri wants to control from the top but Hong keeps moving.
Vieri's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Erkki Vieri wasn't active enough on the ground.
Vieri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hong.
Hong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hong misses with a leg kick
and Vieri decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hong's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vieri is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Vieri has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hong keeping moving, preventing Vieri from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erkki Vieri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vieri has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 46:49
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erkki Vieri! Erkki Vieri retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Erkki Vieri made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Nichi Hong was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry for the poor performance guys. I will comeback and be better than ever, I promise you that...'.
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