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Invictus 88 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tshering Wangchuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dudu Paraiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wangchuck comes to the cage accompanied by Rapa - Rang Sem Kar Ga Mikar. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tshering Wangchuck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dudu Paraiba!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Paraiba!
Paraiba jabs at Wangchuck's body.
Wangchuck has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wangchuck gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Paraiba tries for a takedown but Wangchuck manages to get underhooks.
Wangchuck lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Dudu Paraiba has been cut.
Paraiba is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wangchuck is defending well.
Wangchuck is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Paraiba looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wangchuck with a knee to the head.
Paraiba looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wangchuck lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wangchuck.
Wangchuck looking to throw knees to the head but Paraiba is blocking nicely.
Wangchuck unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wangchuck lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wangchuck - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wangchuck landing knees to the head.
Paraiba tries to break free but Wangchuck pushes him back against the cage.
Wangchuck tries to land a knee to the head but Paraiba blocks with his arms.
Wangchuck lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wangchuck stalls.
Wangchuck lands a good knee to the midsection. Paraiba won't want to take too many of those.
Wangchuck is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wangchuck lands a knee to the head.
Wangchuck landing knees to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wangchuck lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wangchuck landing knees to the head.
Wangchuck just leaning against Paraiba, taking a breather.
Paraiba has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wangchuck avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tshering Wangchuck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dudu Paraiba.
Wangchuck drops Paraiba with a big knee straight up the middle! Paraiba is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Paraiba is rocked!
Wangchuck clinches.
Paraiba is still on wobbly legs! Can Wangchuck finish him?
Wangchuck lands a big knee! That's hurt Paraiba! Oh, he's all over the place! Wangchuck lands another knee that sends Paraiba to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tshering Wangchuck!
Tshering Wangchuck thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatton Chantry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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210 lbs
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219 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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ben Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tatton Chantry!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chantry counters with a takedown into side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Barnes defending against the ground and pound.
Chantry has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chantry working the head and body with strikes.
Chantry tries to score with some ground and pound. Barnes controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Chantry cracks Barnes with an elbow. That is naaassty.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chantry grinds an elbow into Barnes's temple.
Chantry wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barnes, who protects the arm well.
Chantry is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barnes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chantry is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barnes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chantry is trying to get an arm triangle but Barnes is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chantry working the head and body with strikes.
Barnes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chantry wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chantry throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Barnes works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Chantry throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chantry missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chantry is taking a breather. Barnes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Chantry trying to control from Barnes's half guard. Barnes has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Barnes is trying to keep Chantry in close.
Chantry is pushing down on Barnes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnes is fighting to maintain full guard but Chantry has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chantry in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Barnes tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Chantry!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tatton Chantry!
A relieved looking Tatton Chantry thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Myers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard B Riddick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Myers comes to the cage accompanied by Halloween. 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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250 lbs
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Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Myers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard B Riddick !
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riddick takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Richard B Riddick has been cut.
Mike Myers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riddick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Myers.
Riddick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Riddick lands a nice hook to Myers's body. Myers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Riddick throws a chopping leg kick but Myers manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Myers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Riddick misses with a hook. Myers ducked under it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Myers.
Myers throws a leg kick that misses.
Riddick swings for the body but Myers moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Myers walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Riddick checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Riddick with a hook.
Riddick pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Myers back to the cage. Riddick follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Myers tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers instigates a clinch.
Riddick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Riddick throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Riddick has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Riddick wants to stall.
Myers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Riddick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left lands for Riddick .
Myers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Riddick changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Myers misses with a low kick.
Myers tries to clinch but Riddick is having none of it.
Riddick defending well as Myers loads up on a big left hand.
Riddick thuds his right hand into Myers's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myers will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Riddick misses with a series of wild punches.
Myers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Riddick .
Myers wants to slow Riddick down by chopping away at his legs.
Riddick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Myers doesn't seem bothered though.
Myers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Myers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Myers wants to land a leg kick but Riddick is out of range.
A slow jab from Riddick misses its intended target.
Myers slips under a jab.
Riddick tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Myers misses with a hook
and Riddick counters with a stiff right hand.
Myers slips a jab and a cross from Riddick .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Myers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Myers dodges the punch combination from Riddick .
Riddick misses with a low kick.
Myers tries to bum rush Riddick with a series of wild strikes but Riddick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Myers throws a chopping leg kick but Riddick manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Riddick misses with a double jab.
Riddick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Myers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Myers lands a head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Myers throws a series of punches but Riddick avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Riddick misses.
Riddick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Riddick throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Myers stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Riddick throws a jab but it's blocked by Myers.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Myers, right into the meat.
Riddick tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Myers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Riddick lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Myers at a distance.
Myers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riddick bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Myers's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Myers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Riddick connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Myers's hands.
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 Mike Myers will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Richard B Riddick 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Riddick lands a head shot.
Riddick checks the leg kick.
Myers lands a lovely overhand right.
Myers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Myers lands with a right hand.
Mike Myers is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Riddick .
Myers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Myers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Riddick chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Myers can pounce on him.
Myers ducks under a wild hook from Riddick .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Myers has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Myers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Riddick lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Myers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Riddick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Myers attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Riddick sizes up Myers with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Myers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Riddick blocks a leg kick.
Myers clinches with his opponent.
Riddick wants to break free but Myers has control.
A frustrated look appears on Riddick 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Myers connects with a nasty looking knee right to Riddick 's face.
Riddick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Riddick is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Riddick is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddick lands a right hand.
Riddick working hard to break the clinch.
Riddick breaks the clinch.
Myers throws a low kick but it's checked well by Riddick .
Riddick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Myers was well out of range. Poor timing from Riddick .
Myers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Myers, right into the meat.
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!
Myers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Riddick misses with a low kick as Myers jumps back.
Myers wants to slow Riddick down by chopping away at his legs.
Richard B Riddick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Riddick scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Riddick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Myers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riddick manages to avoid it.
Myers fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Riddick checks it well.
Myers throws a leg kick which misses Riddick 's front leg but catches the back leg as Riddick tries to avoid it.
Myers wants to land a leg kick but Riddick is out of range.
Riddick misses with the combination.
Riddick throws a right and a left that both miss.
Myers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Riddick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Myers just misses with a punch to the body.
Myers closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myers landing knees to the head.
Riddick lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Riddick tries for a takedown. No joy.
Myers connects with a nasty looking knee right to Riddick 's face.
Myers has the Thai plumb, controlling the head nicely. He loads up with a big knee to the head and Riddick goes down! Myers pounces into side control - this one could be over soon!
Riddick is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riddick is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riddick is looking to reverse the position.
Riddick seems a little lost for a moment, as Myers dominates the positioning.
Myers has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Riddick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Myers.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riddick slips under a jab from Myers.
Riddick checks a low kick from Myers.
Riddick ducks under a wild hook from Myers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Myers dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Richard B Riddick 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Riddick takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Myers misses with a low kick.
Riddick throws a leg kick but Myers sees it coming and moves out of range.
Riddick takes a swing at Myers's ribcage but misses.
Riddick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Myers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Myers avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Myers moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Myers feints and then cracks Riddick 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Riddick down.
Myers throws a nice outside leg kick.
Riddick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Myers sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Riddick to the ground! Myers dives into full mount looking to finish!
Riddick is still in real trouble! Can Myers finish him?
Oooh a big shot lands for Myers! Riddick is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mike Myers!
The defeated Richard B Riddick had this to say: 'I´ll come back stronger you can bet on that'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daken Akihiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommie Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gunn's choice of entrance music: Don't Shoot Shotgun. Daken Akihiro could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tommie Gunn's chin.
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164 lbs
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daken Akihiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommie Gunn!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn fails with a takedown attempt.
Akihiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Gunn is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Akihiro as he connects with a hook.
Akihiro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gunn throws out a powerful jab.
Tommie Gunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunn missing with a left hand there. Akihiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akihiro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gunn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A solid body kick from Gunn.
Akihiro feints and then cracks Gunn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gunn down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akihiro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gunn connects with a nice looking jab.
Gunn thumps Akihiro with a low kick.
Akihiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Gunn.
Gunn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gunn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akihiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn cracks Akihiro with a good jab.
Gunn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Akihiro is out of range.
Gunn thuds a left hand into Akihiro's body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gunn.
Akihiro lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gunn just misses with a punch to the body.
That kick from Akihiro tenderised Gunn's leg. Gunn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Akihiro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gunn motions for Akihiro to come forward. Gunn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Gunn blocks the low kick.
Akihiro defending well as Gunn loads up on a big left hand.
Gunn throws a hook but Akihiro avoids it easily.
Akihiro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gunn in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akihiro connects with a leg kick. Gunn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Akihiro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Gunn misses its intended target.
Gunn takes a kick to the side of the head.
Akihiro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gunn can pounce on him.
Gunn cracks Akihiro with an open hand slap.
Akihiro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gunn on the side of the head.
Gunn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Akihiro's guard.
Gunn wants to control from the top but Akihiro keeps moving.
Gunn postures up in Akihiro's guard and throws a big left but Akihiro blocks it.
Akihiro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gunn.
Akihiro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gunn.
Akihiro keeping moving, preventing Gunn from controlling successfully.
Akihiro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gunn is fighting to break Akihiro's control of his arms but Akihiro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gunn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn postures up in Akihiro's guard and throws a big left but Akihiro blocks it.
Akihiro is trying to keep Gunn in close.
Gunn wants to control from the top but Akihiro keeps moving.
Gunn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gunn throws a big elbow that misses.
Akihiro pulls Gunn in close to prevent any damage.
Gunn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akihiro is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akihiro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gunn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gunn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Akihiro working a defensive guard here.
Akihiro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gunn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Akihiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunn postures up in Akihiro's guard and throws a big left but Akihiro blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tommie Gunn will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gunn scores with a punch to the head.
Akihiro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Donk. Gunn catches Akihiro right on the button with a cross.
Gunn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Akihiro circles away quickly and effectively.
Akihiro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gunn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gunn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Akihiro is out of range.
Gunn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gunn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akihiro.
Akihiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Akihiro.
Akihiro takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gunn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gunn.
Good exchange - Gunn coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn scores with a nice strike.
Gunn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gunn shoots for a double leg takedown but Akihiro sprawls well. He's pushed Gunn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Daken Akihiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gunn misses with a kick to the body.
Gunn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Akihiro on the side of the head.
Gunn misses with a body kick.
Akihiro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Gunn.
Gunn wants to clinch up but Akihiro keeps it at a distance.
Tommie Gunn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gunn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Akihiro thows a body shot but no joy.
Akihiro misses with a hook
and Gunn counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akihiro tries to bench press Gunn off him but Gunn keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Akihiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn tries to score with some ground and pound. Akihiro controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Akihiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gunn connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Akihiro some visible discomfort.
Tommie Gunn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gunn connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Akihiro some visible discomfort.
Akihiro tries to improve position but can't.
Gunn working the strikes but Akihiro uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Akihiro wants to improve his position but Gunn is controlling well.
Gunn wants to control but Akihiro is keeping him busy.
Gunn is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Akihiro reverses the position - he's now on top in Gunn's guard.
Gunn looking for a sweep. Not yet Gunn, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn is still trying to improve position.
Akihiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gunn is keeping the position for now.
Gunn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Akihiro.
Gunn keeping moving, preventing Akihiro from controlling successfully.
Gunn manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Akihiro's face.
Gunn looking to control but Akihiro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gunn lands a big shot there that rocks Akihiro but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Akihiro working to try and regain half guard.
Gunn working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gunn looking to ground and pound but Akihiro is blocking nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunn thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Akihiro wants to hold on but Gunn pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommie Gunn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Akihiro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good exchange - Gunn coming out on top.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gunn.
Gunn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gunn jabs at Akihiro's body.
Akihiro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gunn.
Gunn looks to score with a jab to the body but Akihiro is just out of range.
Akihiro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gunn. Gunn obviously looking to wear him down.
Gunn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akihiro.
Akihiro digs a good body shot into Gunn's ribs.
Gunn scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akihiro ducks under a wild hook from Gunn.
Gunn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gunn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Akihiro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gunn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn throws a sloppy body shot
and Akihiro counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gunn scores with a spinning back kick!
Gunn has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gunn scores with the left hand. Akihiro knows he should have avoided that one.
Gunn connects with a nice looking jab.
Akihiro misses with a looping left.
Akihiro clobbers Gunn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Akihiro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gunn swings for the body but Akihiro moves out of range.
Akihiro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Akihiro takes one to the side of the head.
Akihiro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Akihiro lands with a straight right. Gunn didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akihiro steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gunn. That one must have hurt.
Gunn throws the kick towards the body but Akihiro avoids it.
Daken Akihiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akihiro scores with a leg kick.
Akihiro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gunn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Akihiro thumps Gunn with a low kick.
Gunn throws a head kick but Akihiro moves out of range.
Akihiro dips to his left and cracks Gunn with an uppercut!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gunn, as that shot connected.
Akihiro looks to land a body kick but Gunn moved away.
Akihiro throws a combination that misses
and Gunn counters with a takedown into side control.
Akihiro struggling a bit here.
Akihiro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Akihiro is working for a kimura but Gunn is defending it quite comfortably.
Akihiro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tommie Gunn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn is looking to improve his position.
Gunn controlling the position for now.
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.
Akihiro looking for a submission but Gunn manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Akihiro looking to pass the guard.
Akihiro preventing the sweep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Akihiro with a nice head shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daken Akihiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gunn 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tommie Gunn!
An out of breath Tommie Gunn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaska Jalovaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jukebox Timebmb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jalovaara comes to the cage accompanied by Die for Metal. Timebmb has chosen Move On Up as his entrance music. Jaska Jalovaara has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaska Jalovaara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jukebox Timebmb!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jalovaara lands a big head kick that sends Timebmb tumbling to the mat! Jalovaara takes a step backwards and waves Timebmb back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Jukebox Timebmb has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick by Timebmb misses
and Jalovaara counters with a nice low kick that buckles Timebmb's knee momentarily.
Timebmb shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jalovaara manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Timebmb is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Timebmb trying to control the position from guard on top but Jalovaara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Timebmb preventing the sweep.
Timebmb wants to control from the top but Jalovaara keeps moving.
Timebmb avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Timebmb postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timebmb trying to control the position from guard on top but Jalovaara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jalovaara working for a triangle but Timebmb defends it easily.
Jalovaara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Timebmb passes Jalovaara's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Timebmb is pressing down on Jalovaara's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jalovaara is holding on for now.
Timebmb wants to work for an arm triangle but Jalovaara is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jalovaara wants to control but Timebmb is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalovaara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jalovaara is defending against the submission attempts here by Timebmb.
Jalovaara wants to get back to full guard.
Timebmb thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jalovaara's head.
Timebmb trying to mount his opponent but Jalovaara defends it.
Timebmb looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb passes to full mount!
Timebmb lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jalovaara tries to hold on but Timebmb pushes him away.
Jalovaara manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jalovaara moves into full guard.
Jalovaara working for a triangle but Timebmb defends it easily.
Jalovaara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Timebmb has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jalovaara is trying to control the position but Timebmb postures up.
Jalovaara keeping moving, preventing Timebmb from controlling successfully.
Jalovaara looking for a sweep. Not yet Jalovaara, not yet.
Timebmb scoring with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Timebmb controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jalovaara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Timebmb is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Timebmb throws a big elbow that misses.
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 Jaska Jalovaara will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jukebox Timebmb's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jalovaara throws the left hand but Timebmb avoids the punch easily.
Jalovaara throws a head kick but Timebmb moves out of range.
Jalovaara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jalovaara lands a leg kick that knocks Timebmb off balance momentarily.
Jalovaara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Timebmb.
Timebmb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Timebmb shoots in for a double leg but Jalovaara sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jukebox Timebmb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jalovaara walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Timebmb checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalovaara does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That kick from Jalovaara tenderised Timebmb's leg. Timebmb is trying to keep his angry face on.
Timebmb throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jalovaara lands with a hook. Timebmb tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jalovaara shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Timebmb eats them both and turns towards Jalovaara to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Timebmb is rocked!
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!
Timebmb blocks a head kick by Jalovaara.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb misses with a takedown attempt
and Jalovaara counters with a nice uppercut.
Jalovaara lands a big uppercut and Timebmb crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Timebmb looks OK. Jalovaara waves Timebmb back to his feet!
Timebmb is still on wobbly legs! Can Jalovaara finish him?
Timebmb with a poor takedown
and Jalovaara counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jaska Jalovaara!
Jaska Jalovaara seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sebasti Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Gregorovitsj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvarez comes to the cage accompanied by Foster The People - Pumped Up Kicks. Gregorovitsj has chosen Pink Panther Theme as his entrance music. Boris Gregorovitsj has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sebasti Alvarez's chin.
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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
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebasti Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boris Gregorovitsj!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gregorovitsj tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gregorovitsj scores with the left hand. Alvarez knows he should have avoided that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj connects with a crisp jab.
Gregorovitsj lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alvarez wants to land a leg kick but Gregorovitsj is out of range.
We've been informed that Gregorovitsj 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.
A slow jab from Alvarez misses its intended target.
Gregorovitsj walks into a jab.
Gregorovitsj attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alvarez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gregorovitsj looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.
Alvarez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alvarez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gregorovitsj in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez thumps Gregorovitsj with a low kick.
Gregorovitsj pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Alvarez is predictable there
and Gregorovitsj counters with a big head kick but Alvarez shrugs it off.
Alvarez slips a straight right by Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj connects with a leg kick. Alvarez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gregorovitsj wants to slow Alvarez down by chopping away at his legs.
Gregorovitsj throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alvarez wants to clinch up but Gregorovitsj keeps it at a distance.
Gregorovitsj staying out of range there.
Gregorovitsj takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Boris Gregorovitsj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gregorovitsj throws a body punch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alvarez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gregorovitsj moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gregorovitsj throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid body kick from Gregorovitsj.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj lands with a shot to the body.
Alvarez throws out a loose jab but Gregorovitsj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gregorovitsj walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alvarez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gregorovitsj avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gregorovitsj explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gregorovitsj, right into the meat.
Gregorovitsj connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alvarez checks a leg kick.
Alvarez stuns Gregorovitsj with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alvarez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gregorovitsj checks it well.
Gregorovitsj fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alvarez checks it well.
Alvarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gregorovitsj throws a leg kick which misses Alvarez's front leg but catches the back leg as Alvarez tries to avoid it.
Gregorovitsj misses with a leg kick
and Alvarez counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj lands a jab to Alvarez's midsection.
Alvarez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alvarez moves out of range of the strikes.
Alvarez checks a low kick from Gregorovitsj.
Alvarez takes one to the chin there.
Alvarez tried to score with a low kick but Gregorovitsj checks it.
Gregorovitsj misses with a kick to the body.
Alvarez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gregorovitsj. That one must have hurt.
Alvarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gregorovitsj was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarez.
Alvarez moves out of range as Gregorovitsj throws a body kick.
Gregorovitsj tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez scores with a body shot.
Gregorovitsj displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvarez throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj jabs at Alvarez's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gregorovitsj bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj misses with a low kick.
Gregorovitsj thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alvarez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alvarez throws a leg kick
and Gregorovitsj counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gregorovitsj lets loose with a powerful body kick. Alvarez will feel that in the morning.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Gregorovitsj dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gregorovitsj changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gregorovitsj throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvarez checks a leg kick.
Gregorovitsj is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alvarez rather than just go for the knockout.
Alvarez avoids a kick to the body.
Gregorovitsj throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alvarez.
Gregorovitsj throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gregorovitsj's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alvarez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gregorovitsj scrambles back to his feet.
Gregorovitsj throws a leg kick that misses.
Gregorovitsj throws a leg kick
and Alvarez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gregorovitsj thinking.
Gregorovitsj with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alvarez throws a shot from downtown. Gregorovitsj moves away and avoids it.
Gregorovitsj thows a body shot but no joy.
Gregorovitsj fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gregorovitsj misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez tries to clinch up but Gregorovitsj circles away and keeps his distance.
Gregorovitsj moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Alvarez misses.
Alvarez lands with a nice body kick.
Alvarez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gregorovitsj back to the cage. Alvarez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gregorovitsj scores with a nice body kick.
Boris Gregorovitsj seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gregorovitsj ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Gregorovitsj. Beautiful body shot.
Gregorovitsj uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gregorovitsj.
Alvarez throws a big shot that misses.
Gregorovitsj scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alvarez doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gregorovitsj fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alvarez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gregorovitsj scores with a jab to the body.
Gregorovitsj lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alvarez at a distance.
Gregorovitsj connects with a body shot.
Gregorovitsj lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gregorovitsj moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gregorovitsj with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gregorovitsj misses with a body kick.
Gregorovitsj fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alvarez.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Alvarez might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A shot to the liver by Gregorovitsj. Beautiful body shot.
Gregorovitsj fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alvarez is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gregorovitsj.
Alvarez throws a body punch but Gregorovitsj moves out of range.
Gregorovitsj connects with a body shot.
Gregorovitsj misses the body punch
and Alvarez counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Alvarez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alvarez's sensitive parts.
Alvarez throws a leg kick
and Alvarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gregorovitsj wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gregorovitsj misses with a body kick.
Gregorovitsj connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gregorovitsj slips a straight right by Alvarez.
Gregorovitsj misses with a body kick.
Gregorovitsj smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alvarez is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj misses with a body kick.
Oh Alvarez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alvarez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A big right from Alvarez misses.
Gregorovitsj scores with a nice body kick.
Alvarez seems to have got his legs back now.
Gregorovitsj lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alvarez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gregorovitsj to score with a decent uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj slips a straight right by Alvarez.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvarez misses with a leg kick
and Gregorovitsj counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gregorovitsj lands a nice looking body shot.
Gregorovitsj lands an overhand right.
Good shot there by Gregorovitsj.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Gregorovitsj 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Alvarez moves out of range of the body kick.
Gregorovitsj throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alvarez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gregorovitsj feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alvarez's calf.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj stuns Alvarez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alvarez loads up on a big right hand but Gregorovitsj slips the punch.
Gregorovitsj slips a straight right by Alvarez.
An inside leg kick from Alvarez misses.
A left and a right from Alvarez both land. Nice combination.
Gregorovitsj connects with a crisp jab.
Alvarez has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Gregorovitsj lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gregorovitsj thuds a left hand into Alvarez's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gregorovitsj.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez throws a series of punches but Gregorovitsj moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gregorovitsj connects with a single shot there.
Gregorovitsj takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
Gregorovitsj connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gregorovitsj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvarez moves away.
Gregorovitsj misses the shot to the body.
Gregorovitsj punishes Alvarez's body with a nice straight punch.
Alvarez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alvarez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gregorovitsj lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alvarez circles away quickly and effectively.
Gregorovitsj connects with a crisp jab.
Alvarez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alvarez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sebasti Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj tried to score with a low kick but Alvarez checks it.
Gregorovitsj fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alvarez on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gregorovitsj fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alvarez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A punch combination from Alvarez misses.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch but Gregorovitsj swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alvarez tries to move into range but Gregorovitsj moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gregorovitsj connects with a solid leg kick.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gregorovitsj misses with a kick to the body.
Alvarez instigates a clinch.
Gregorovitsj cracks Alvarez with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Gregorovitsj scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gregorovitsj avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvarez's elbow.
Gregorovitsj is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Alvarez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gregorovitsj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvarez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gregorovitsj backwards.
Gregorovitsj lands a shoulder strike.
Gregorovitsj presses Alvarez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gregorovitsj blocks an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gregorovitsj.
It looks like Sebasti Alvarez has been cut.
Gregorovitsj misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Gregorovitsj back against the cage.
Gregorovitsj pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Alvarez! Gregorovitsj unloads with more strikes and Alvarez sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Gregorovitsj!
Boris Gregorovitsj decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trent Quo Titan Kirbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Batistuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kirbs might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Steve Miller Band - The Joker. Batistuta comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Deftones - You've Seen The Butcher kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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221 lbs
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trent Quo Titan Kirbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carlos Batistuta!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batistuta throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kirbs thuds his right hand into Batistuta's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Batistuta misses with a kick to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Batistuta.
Batistuta looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Batistuta cracks the inside of Kirbs's front leg.
Kirbs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Batistuta fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Batistuta cracks the inside of Kirbs's front leg.
Batistuta throws a chopping leg kick but Kirbs manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Batistuta lands the left hand.
Kirbs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Batistuta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kirbs.
Kirbs connects with the punch.
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!
Batistuta scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kirbs in his tracks.
Kirbs tries to land a front kick but Batistuta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Batistuta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batistuta slips a jab from Kirbs.
Batistuta scores with a shot to the body.
Batistuta avoids a kick to the body.
Batistuta shoots in for a double leg but Kirbs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kirbs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kirbs listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Batistuta walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kirbs checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That kick from Kirbs tenderised Batistuta's leg. Batistuta is trying to keep his angry face on.
Batistuta tries to land a front kick but Kirbs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good leg kick by Batistuta there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Batistuta moves into range and clinches up with Kirbs.
Batistuta avoids a wild elbow strike from Kirbs.
Kirbs lands an elbow that stopped Batistuta in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Carlos Batistuta has been cut.
Batistuta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Batistuta dodges an elbow strike from Kirbs.
Batistuta unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirbs working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batistuta tries to throw a body punch but Kirbs avoids it by throwing Batistuta back against the cage.
Batistuta takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Kirbs.
Kirbs misses with some punches.
Kirbs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kirbs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Batistuta throws a punch but it's blocked by Kirbs.
Batistuta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Batistuta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kirbs struggles to land a body shot inside as Batistuta controls his hands.
Batistuta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kirbs backwards.
Batistuta working aggressively here.
Kirbs breaks the clinch.
Batistuta throws a lazy body kick
and Kirbs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Batistuta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Trent Quo Titan Kirbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Batistuta.
That kick from Batistuta tenderised Kirbs's leg. Kirbs is trying to keep his angry face on.
Batistuta fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batistuta throws a front kick aimed at Kirbs's knee but Kirbs avoids it well.
Kirbs misses with a double jab
and Batistuta counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Batistuta is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kirbs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Batistuta.
Kirbs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Batistuta working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kirbs is looking to control Batistuta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kirbs avoid being mounted?
Batistuta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kirbs's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Batistuta in particular looking to stall.
Kirbs has hold of Batistuta's hands but Batistuta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirbs is trying to get back to full guard.
Batistuta maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kirbs could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Batistuta has cracked it and Kirbs is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Batistuta!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carlos Batistuta!
A relieved looking Carlos Batistuta thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Theo Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis Ridgeon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ridgeon has chosen Skulls as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Theo Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lewis Ridgeon!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews slips under a jab from Ridgeon.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ridgeon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Matthews wants to control but Ridgeon is keeping him busy.
Matthews laying and praying for a moment but Ridgeon takes advantage and regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ridgeon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Matthews throwing strikes from guard but Ridgeon blocks nicely.
Ridgeon wants to sweep but no luck.
Ridgeon working a defensive guard here.
Matthews wants to control from the top but Ridgeon keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews looking to pass the guard.
Ridgeon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Matthews trying to control but Ridgeon is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Theo Matthews wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Matthews scores with a one two! Ridgeon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ridgeon dives in and scores a takedown into Matthews's guard.
Ridgeon wants to pass the guard but Matthews is keeping the position.
Matthews had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ridgeon defends it easily.
Matthews lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ridgeon!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matthews trying to control but Ridgeon is having none of it.
Ridgeon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Matthews wants to control but Ridgeon has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Matthews trying to mount his opponent but Ridgeon defends it.
Ridgeon is trying to control but can't.
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.
Matthews keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ridgeon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ridgeon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matthews trying to control but Ridgeon is working from the bottom.
Matthews throwing strikes from guard but Ridgeon blocks nicely.
Matthews wanted to stand there but Ridgeon had control of the position.
Matthews engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Matthews trying to control but Ridgeon is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theo Matthews has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Matthews pushes Ridgeon up against the cage in a clinch.
Matthews lands a nice knee to the body.
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!
Matthews trying to land knees to the body.
Matthews drags the fight down to the ground.
Ridgeon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Matthews has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ridgeon has managed to get both his arms back between Matthews's legs - danger averted.
Matthews has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ridgeon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ridgeon postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matthews looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ridgeon has picked Matthews up and slammed him! Matthews can't keep hold of the triangle and Ridgeon manages to pass to side control!
Matthews tries to bench press Ridgeon off him but Ridgeon keeps the position.
Ridgeon in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theo Matthews dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ridgeon avoids the body shot from Matthews.
Ridgeon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matthews tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ridgeon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ridgeon seems to be looking for submissions.
Matthews slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Matthews keeping full guard, as Ridgeon tries to pass.
Matthews looking for a sweep. Not yet Matthews, not yet.
Ridgeon trying to control but Matthews is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ridgeon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ridgeon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matthews will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ridgeon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Matthews looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Matthews can't keep his opponent in guard - Ridgeon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Matthews avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ridgeon.
Matthews wants to get back to full guard.
Ridgeon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Matthews!
Matthews really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ridgeon landing strikes from the mount and Matthews is in trouble!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthews is squirming around, avoiding Ridgeon's attempts to control the action.
BOOM! Ridgeon connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ridgeon prevents Matthews from getting the reversal.
Ridgeon postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Matthews is out cold - huge knockout for Ridgeon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lewis Ridgeon!
An out of breath Lewis Ridgeon 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 Adam Breneman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James has chosen NWO Wolfpack as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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25
280 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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275 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Breneman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy James!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James moves in looking to clinch but Breneman pushes him off.
James is looking to land body kicks.
Breneman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Breneman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Breneman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
James has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Breneman is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Breneman darts in looking for a takedown but James gets double underhooks and turns Breneman into the cage.
Breneman is looking for a takedown.
Breneman breaks from the clinch.
James clinches with his opponent.
James prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Breneman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Breneman avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.
A short left from James.
James tries to land knees in the clinch but Breneman avoids the damage to the body.
James with a knee to the head.
It looks like Adam Breneman has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breneman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Breneman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but James has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by James.
James trying to control the position but instead, Breneman has worked for underhooks and has pushed James into the cage.
James tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Breneman gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
James wants to get back to full guard.
James is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Breneman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Breneman's back!
Breneman's coaches at Ballas Only have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Breneman prevents James from getting a body triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Breneman escapes and is now in half guard on top.
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!
James wants to control but Breneman is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Breneman works his foot free and advances to mount.
Breneman raining down shots from the mount!
James really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
James keeps trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breneman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James tries to hold on but Breneman postures up.
James is squirming around, avoiding Breneman's attempts to control the action.
Breneman landing strikes from the mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BOOM! Breneman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
James is wriggling around trying to escape.
Breneman landing strikes from the mount and James is in trouble!
Breneman loads up with a big shot that hurts James! He's pulled Breneman in close but Breneman has postured up and lands more strikes. Can James survive? More strikes from Breneman and James is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Adam Breneman!
Adam Breneman is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Adam Breneman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shalako Carlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Yakovchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yakovchenko is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kenny Loggins - Danger Zone. 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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171 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Shalako Carlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Igor Yakovchenko!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yakovchenko misses with an uppercut. Carlin saw that one coming.
Yakovchenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yakovchenko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Igor Yakovchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carlin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yakovchenko.
Carlin forces Yakovchenko back against the cage and clinches.
Carlin taking a breather.
Yakovchenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carlins head.
Carlin tries to land a knee to the head but Yakovchenko blocks with his arms.
Yakovchenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yakovchenko managing to block the knees to the body from Carlin.
Yakovchenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Carlin jumps guard but Yakovchenko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Carlin tries to break the clinch but Yakovchenko is controlling the position.
Yakovchenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Carlin.
Carlin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yakovchenko's defenses.
We've been informed that Yakovchenko 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.
Carlin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yakovchenko is defending well for now.
Yakovchenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yakovchenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yakovchenko misses with the head strike.
Carlin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlin can't break the clinch.
Carlin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yakovchenko avoids it.
Yakovchenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Carlin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carlin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Carlin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yakovchenko avoids it really well and circles away.
Yakovchenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Carlin. Carlin gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shalako Carlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carlin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Yakovchenko.
Carlin working aggressively here.
Yakovchenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carlin missing with knees to the body.
Carlin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yakovchenko lands a shot to the body.
Carlin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Carlin misses with a knee to the head.
Yakovchenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yakovchenko lands a shoulder strike.
Yakovchenko working aggressively here.
Carlin misses with a knee strike.
Yakovchenko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Carlin lands a damaging elbow.
Carlin blocks a body shot from Yakovchenko.
A head punch on the inside from Yakovchenko fails to land.
Yakovchenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carlin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yakovchenko avoids it.
Yakovchenko avoids a wild elbow strike from Carlin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yakovchenko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko scores with a shot to the side of Carlin's head.
Carlin misses with a knee strike.
Yakovchenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carlin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yakovchenko.
Carlin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko lands a body punch.
Yakovchenko misses with some punches.
Yakovchenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Carlin tries to circle away but Yakovchenko has him pinned against the cage.
Carlin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Carlin blocking some punches.
Carlin looking to slow down the pace here.
Carlin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carlin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yakovchenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Carlin's head.
Yakovchenko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Carlin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yakovchenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko misses the jab.
Carlin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yakovchenko tries a low kick but Carlin avoids it.
Carlin moves out of range of the leg kick from Yakovchenko.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yakovchenko connects with a single shot there.
Carlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Yakovchenko. Beautiful body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Yakovchenko misses the target.
Yakovchenko with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carlin tries to clinch there but Yakovchenko circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Yakovchenko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Yakovchenko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Carlin checks it well.
Yakovchenko throws a leg kick but Carlin moved away.
Carlin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yakovchenko scores with a kick to the midsection.
Yakovchenko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Carlin.
Igor Yakovchenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yakovchenko misses the jab.
Carlin darts in looking for a takedown but Yakovchenko gets double underhooks and turns Carlin into the cage.
Yakovchenko misses with a punch to the body.
Carlin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yakovchenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Carlin crunches a lovely knee into Yakovchenko's ribcage.
Carlin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carlin slips a straight right by Yakovchenko.
Carlin slips under a jab.
Yakovchenko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yakovchenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Yakovchenko throws the kick towards the body but Carlin avoids it.
Carlin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yakovchenko. Yakovchenko obviously looking to wear him down.
Yakovchenko digs a good hook to Carlin's body.
Carlin slips a jab from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko scores with a jab. Carlin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Carlin tries to clinch there but Yakovchenko circles away.
Igor Yakovchenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Yakovchenko misses.
Carlin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yakovchenko.
Carlin moves in looking to clinch but Yakovchenko pushes him off.
Yakovchenko lets loose with a powerful body kick. Carlin will feel that in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yakovchenko misses the jab.
Carlin checks a low kick from Yakovchenko.
Carlin tries to clinch up but Yakovchenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Yakovchenko scores with a nice right hand.
Yakovchenko lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carlin moves out of range of the body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yakovchenko.
Carlin tries to clinch but Yakovchenko moves out of range.
Carlin avoids a kick to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yakovchenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carlin slips a jab and a cross from Yakovchenko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlin darts in trying to clinch
and Yakovchenko counters with a nice body kick.
Carlin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yakovchenko can pounce on him.
Yakovchenko scores with a push kick.
Yakovchenko throws a low kick, looking for Carlin's leg but Carlin calmly moves out of range.
Yakovchenko jabs at Carlin's body.
Yakovchenko lands a lovely overhand right.
Yakovchenko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Yakovchenko as Carlin shoots in.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko scores with a jab. Carlin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko scores with a hook.
Shalako Carlin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carlin is looking to clinch but Yakovchenko is avoiding it.
Yakovchenko cracks Carlin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Carlin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yakovchenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Carlin's head.
Yakovchenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Carlin at a distance.
Carlin shoots in for a double leg but Yakovchenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shalako Carlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carlin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yakovchenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yakovchenko moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Carlin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yakovchenko misses with a shot to the body
and Carlin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yakovchenko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yakovchenko blocks a head kick by Carlin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Yakovchenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Carlin digs a good body shot into Yakovchenko's ribs.
That kick from Yakovchenko tenderised Carlin's leg. Carlin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yakovchenko throws a hook but Carlin blocks it.
Yakovchenko connects with a jab.
Yakovchenko scores with a decent looking hook.
Yakovchenko punishes Carlin's body with a nice straight punch.
Yakovchenko clobbers Carlin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yakovchenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yakovchenko throws a body punch but Carlin moves out of range.
Yakovchenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yakovchenko lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yakovchenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakovchenko does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Yakovchenko is looking to slow Carlin down with leg kicks.
Yakovchenko keeps Carlin at a distance using the push kick.
Carlin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Yakovchenko throws the kick towards the body but Carlin avoids it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko sizes up Carlin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Carlin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yakovchenko misses with a head kick.
Yakovchenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yakovchenko throws the kick towards the body but Carlin avoids it.
Carlin moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko looks for the body kick but Carlin saw that one coming.
Carlin moves in looking to clinch but Yakovchenko pushes him off.
Yakovchenko throws a leg kick
and Carlin counters with a left to the body.
Yakovchenko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yakovchenko throws a lazy right hand but Carlin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko lands with a straight right. Carlin didn't see that one coming.
A head kick misses from Carlin.
Yakovchenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carlin blocks a jab.
Yakovchenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Yakovchenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yakovchenko pushes Carlin away with a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko lands with a right hand.
An inside leg kick from Yakovchenko misses.
Yakovchenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Carlin.
Yakovchenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carlin.
Yakovchenko misses with a kick to the body
and Carlin counters with a series of strikes. Yakovchenko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Yakovchenko misses with a straight left.
Carlin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yakovchenko. That one must have hurt.
Jab from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yakovchenko sizes up Carlin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yakovchenko scores with a spinning back kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yakovchenko. Yakovchenko obviously looking to wear him down.
Carlin moves out of range of the body kick.
Yakovchenko takes a swing at Carlin's ribcage but misses.
Yakovchenko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yakovchenko misses with a low kick.
Shalako Carlin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yakovchenko looks to land a left hand but Carlin moved out of range nicely.
Yakovchenko connects with a nice looking jab.
Carlin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yakovchenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yakovchenko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Carlins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Yakovchenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yakovchenko 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Yakovchenko!
A victorious Igor Yakovchenko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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