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SFC 42: Silver vs. Sackett PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tuohi Kuiva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kullervo Hikipera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuiva comes to the cage accompanied by Killing time. Tuohi Kuiva is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tuohi Kuiva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kullervo Hikipera!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuiva throws a head kick but Hikipera moves out of range.
Hikipera has a takedown stuffed.
Good leg kick by Kuiva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kuiva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kuiva throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A head kick misses from Kuiva.
Kuiva tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuiva throws a sloppy head kick and Hikipera moves out of range easily.
Kuiva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kuiva throws out a leg kick but Hikipera moves out of range and Kuiva only half commits.
Kuiva connects with a high kick.
Tuohi Kuiva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Kuiva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kuiva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hikipera looks winded!
Kuiva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuiva misses with a low kick as Hikipera jumps back.
Kuiva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hikipera's sensitive parts.
Hikipera takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Kullervo Hikipera has been cut.
Kuiva tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hikipera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hikipera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kuiva can pounce on him.
Kuiva cracks the inside of Hikipera's front leg.
Hikipera shoots for a double leg takedown but Kuiva sprawls well. He's pushed Hikipera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kuiva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuiva connects with a leg kick. Hikipera looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kuiva throws a nice outside leg kick.
That kick from Kuiva tenderised Hikipera's leg. Hikipera is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tuohi Kuiva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big head kick from Kuiva and Hikipera is sent sprawling to the canvas!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kuiva decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hikipera, up you get!
Kuiva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kuiva tries to clinch but Hikipera is having none of it.
Kuiva lands a leg kick that knocks Hikipera off balance momentarily.
Kuiva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kuiva.
Kuiva connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Hikipera to the floor! Kuiva dives in looking for the finish!
Hikipera is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuiva stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Hikipera is still on wobbly legs! Can Kuiva finish him?
Kuiva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hikipera seems to have recovered his senses.
Hikipera misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kuiva feints and then cracks Hikipera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hikipera down.
Kuiva scoring well with a low kick there.
Hikipera's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kuiva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kuiva looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kuiva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kuiva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kuiva misses with an elbow over the top.
Kuiva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hikipera's face.
Kuiva looking to throw knees to the head but Hikipera is blocking nicely.
Kuiva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kuiva misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuiva with a knee to the head.
Hikipera wants a takedown.
Tuohi Kuiva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kullervo Hikipera.
Kuiva tries to land a knee to the head but Hikipera blocks with his arms.
Kuiva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hikipera can't find room to land a body shot as Kuiva controls the action.
Hikipera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kuiva smiles and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hikipera.
Hikipera avoids the head kick by Kuiva.
Kuiva throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hikipera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A good leg kick by Kuiva.
Kuiva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuiva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kuiva. That's going to slow Hikipera down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuiva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hikipera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kuiva. Kuiva obviously looking to wear him down.
Hikipera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kuiva can pounce on him.
Hikipera on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kuiva throws a leg kick which misses Hikipera's front leg but catches the back leg as Hikipera tries to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kuiva.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kuiva.
Kuiva clinches up with Hikipera and pushes him back against the cage.
Kuiva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuiva throws an elbow but it misses.
Hikipera is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kuiva to keep the fight standing.
Kuiva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kuiva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuohi Kuiva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kullervo Hikipera's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kuiva clinches with his opponent.
Kuiva with a knee to the head.
Hikipera takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kuiva lands a big knee to the head and Hikipera goes down! Kuiva is looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuiva has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Good leg kick by Kuiva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kuiva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kuiva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hikipera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick lands from Kuiva.
Hikipera is breathing heavily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kuiva.
Hikipera on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kuiva.
Hikipera blocks a head kick by Kuiva.
Kuiva throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuiva takes the fight into the clinch.
Kuiva throws an elbow that misses.
Kuiva misses with an elbow over the top.
Kuiva tries to land a knee to the head but Hikipera blocks with his arms.
Kuiva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kuiva looking to throw knees to the head but Hikipera is blocking nicely.
Hikipera tries a knee to the head but Kuiva blocks it.
Kuiva stops a takedown attempt from Hikipera.
Kuiva throws an elbow but it misses.
Kuiva throws an elbow that misses.
Tuohi Kuiva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kuiva lands an elbow just above Hikipera 's eye.
Kuiva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kuiva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kuiva stops a takedown attempt from Hikipera.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hikipera jumps guard but Kuiva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hikipera has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kuiva seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hikipera can turn it around.
Tuohi Kuiva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kullervo Hikipera.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kuiva just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hikipera's brow.
Kuiva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hikipera has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kuiva tries to land a knee to the head but Hikipera blocks with his arms.
Hikipera misses with a body punch.
Kuiva lands an elbow inside.
Kuiva misses with a knee strike.
Kuiva scores with a knee to the head.
Hikipera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuiva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hikipera tries to pull guard but Kuiva won't allow it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kuiva just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hikipera's brow.
Hikipera avoids a wild elbow strike from Kuiva.
Kuiva lands a knee to the head.
Kuiva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hikipera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kuiva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kuiva misses with a knee strike.
Kuiva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hikipera blocks it with crossed arms.
Kuiva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hikipera tries to pull guard but Kuiva holds him up against the cage and eventually Hikipera drops back down to his feet.
Kuiva pushes off an throws an elbow but Hikipera leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kuiva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kuiva throws an elbow but misses.
Kuiva misses with a knee to the head.
Kuiva is pressed up against the cage. Hikipera has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kuiva down to the mat. Kuiva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hikipera checks a leg kick.
Hikipera on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuiva checks a low kick from Hikipera.
Kuiva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kuiva, right into the meat.
Kuiva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kuiva scoring well with a low kick there.
Kuiva misses with a head kick.
Hikipera on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
No luck for Hikipera with that takedown attempt.
Kuiva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hikipera checks a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuiva throws a sloppy head kick
and Hikipera counters with an outside leg kick.
Kuiva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuiva lands with a slapping head kick.
Kuiva tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuohi Kuiva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kullervo Hikipera's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hikipera shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kuiva is looking to stand up but Hikipera isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuiva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hikipera can do to turn this around?
Kuiva wriggles free and stands up.
Kuiva lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hikipera avoids the head kick by Kuiva.
Kuiva moves out of range as Hikipera strikes.
Hikipera blocks a head kick by Kuiva.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuiva gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hikipera to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hikipera drops back looking for a leg! Kuiva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kuiva manages to kick Hikipera off! Hikipera jumps back into Kuiva's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuiva scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hikipera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuiva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kuiva, right into the meat.
A good leg kick by Kuiva.
Hikipera shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kuiva as he avoids it easily.
Kuiva throws a head kick that Hikipera semi-blocks.
Hikipera stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kuiva.
Hikipera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hikipera blocks a head kick by Kuiva.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kuiva.
Kuiva lands with a slapping head kick.
Hikipera circles away from the clinch attempt.
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!
Kuiva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hikipera fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuiva tries to clinch there but Hikipera circles away.
Kuiva throws a sloppy head kick and Hikipera moves out of range easily.
Kuiva tries a low kick but Hikipera avoids it.
Kuiva misses with a leg kick
and Hikipera counters with a stiff right hand.
Hikipera takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kuiva scores with a head kick.
Kuiva 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's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Kuiva misses
and Hikipera counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hikipera feints and as Kuiva raises his hands in defense, Hikipera changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kuiva wants to stand and escape but Hikipera is having none of it.
Hikipera wants to stand but Kuiva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hikipera stops Kuiva from standing up.
Hikipera must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kuiva is looking to stand back up but Hikipera counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kuiva.
Kuiva is trying to stand up here but Hikipera is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hikipera lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hikipera wants to control but Kuiva is keeping him busy.
Hikipera might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kuiva haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuiva manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hikipera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tuohi Kuiva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kuiva connects with an inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuiva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tuohi Kuiva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuiva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hikipera. That did some damage!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuiva misses with a low kick.
Kullervo Hikipera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuiva leaves Hikipera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tuohi Kuiva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kullervo Hikipera.
Hikipera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kuiva can pounce on him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tuohi Kuiva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kuiva has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tuohi Kuiva!
Tuohi Kuiva decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Kullervo Hikipera stepped up to the mic, saying 'He was better tonight.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slavonik Powarenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mateusz Klata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slavonik Powarenko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mateusz Klata's chin.
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slavonik Powarenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mateusz Klata!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powarenko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Klata's half guard.
Powarenko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Klata has managed to free his arm - good work.
Powarenko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Klata sees it coming and defends easily.
Powarenko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Klata has managed to free his arm - good work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powarenko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Klata defends it well.
Klata is trying to stand back up but Powarenko is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powarenko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Klata doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Powarenko.
Powarenko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Klata is just riding it out for now. Powarenko eventually gives up the hold.
Powarenko is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Klata is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Slavonik Powarenko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zdeno Chara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Walters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zdeno Chara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Walters!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Walters enables Chara to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Walters manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Chara trying to control the position from guard on top but Walters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walters working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chara.
Walters trying to keep a closed guard but Chara is proving a slippery customer.
Chara wants to control from the top but Walters keeps moving.
Zdeno Chara has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Walters on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chara seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Walters throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chara counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Walters!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walters is looking to regain half guard here but Chara keeps moving and retains side control.
Chara is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Walters knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walters sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Chara trying to pass the guard but Walters defending well.
Chara prevents Walters from improving his position.
Chara wants to pass the guard but Walters is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chara passes to full mount!
Chara looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Chara is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Walters has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Walters!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chara pulls Walters in to control the position.
Walters is looking to stand up but Chara won't let him.
Chara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Walters wants to control from the top but Chara keeps moving.
Walters advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Walters wants to stand but Chara has his arm trapped.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chara is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Walters crashes against the mat.
Walters is looking to take a break and control but Chara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chara struggling a bit here.
Chara is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Walters's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Walters is trying to control. Chara wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chara is trying is best to control the position here.
Walters sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chara defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walters is pressing down on Chara's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chara is holding on for now.
Chara wants to improve his position but Walters is controlling well.
Chara works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chara is trying to keep Walters in close.
Walters passes into half guard.
Chara tries to get to full guard but Walters has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walters seems to be looking for submissions.
Walters passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zdeno Chara dominated that round.
That's time! Chara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Chara lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Chara connects with a leg kick. Walters looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chara closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chara is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Walters is just riding it out for now. Chara eventually gives up the hold.
Chara is trying to work for a kimura but Walters is defending well.
Walters is staying active underneath Chara, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walters with the active half guard here but Chara passes nicely into side control.
Walters is breathing heavily.
Chara tries for a kimura but Walters is defending well.
Chara decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Walters misses with a double jab
and Chara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chara shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chara was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Chara tries for a kimura but Walters is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chara throws an elbow but Walters slips to the side and avoids it well.
Walters can't do much from the bottom here.
Chara goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Walters rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chara's guard! Nice work there by Walters!
Walters postures up in Chara's guard and throws a big left but Chara blocks it.
Chara looking for a guillotine here but Walters defends easily.
Walters pushing down on Chara's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chara is positioning himself well to prevent Walters advancing to mount.
Walters wants to work for an arm triangle but Chara is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Walters is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chara regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Walters.
Walters drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chara manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Walters has Chara in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chara passes Walters's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chara is looking to take a break and control but Walters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chara trying to control from Walters's half guard. Walters has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Chara throws an elbow that misses. Walters uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chara's guard. Nice move by Walters!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walters would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Walters is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zdeno Chara dominated that second round.
That's time! Chara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Walters ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chara moves away.
Walters throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walters misses with a combination
and Chara counters with a good low kick that Walters was not able to check.
Walters has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Chara moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Walters goes down! Can Chara finish him!?
It looks like Josh Walters has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chara trying to control but Walters is working from the bottom.
Chara wants to pass the guard but Walters is keeping the position.
Chara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walters can do to turn this around?
Chara passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Walters takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chara thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zdeno Chara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chara trying to control the position but Walters is working away.
Chara tries for a kimura but Walters is defending well.
Walters is trying to get back to his feet.
The strikes coming from Chara are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Chara decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Chara takes a swing at Walters's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Chara and Walters goes tumbling to the canvas! Chara follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Walters is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chara is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Walters is still in real trouble! Can Chara finish him?
Chara works his foot free and advances to mount.
Walters looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Walters seems to have recovered his senses.
Chara working for a choke but Walters is defending well.
Walters is keeping busy.
Chara is persistently looking for the submission but Walters is defending it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chara looking for the choke but no joy.
Chara looking for the RNC.
Zdeno Chara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Walters fending off the submission attempt from Chara.
Chara wants to control but Walters is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chara tightening his grip on Walters, looking for the choke.
Walters trying to get back to his feet but Chara is in full control for now.
Chara is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
I would not like to be Walters right now.
Josh Walters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chara looking for the choke but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zdeno Chara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chara has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zdeno Chara!
Zdeno Chara thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Artem Korotkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Great (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artem Korotkov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to The Great's chin.
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28
200 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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184 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artem Korotkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, The Great!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korotkov moves in looking to clinch but Great pushes him off.
Great fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Korotkov avoids it really well and circles away.
Korotkov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Korotkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Korotkov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Great closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Artem Korotkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Great clinches up against the cage.
Great is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Great throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Great stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by The Great.
Korotkov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Korotkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Korotkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Great swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Great looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korotkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Great is retaining full guard.
Korotkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Great is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Great really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Korotkov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Korotkov throws a right and a left that Great avoids nicely.
Great ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Korotkov moves away.
Korotkov misses with a takedown attempt - Great sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Korotkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Great as he jumps to the side.
Korotkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artem Korotkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Great displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Korotkov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korotkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Great circles away quickly and effectively.
Korotkov shoots in but Great avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Great shoots in for a takedown but Korotkov shows good takedown defense.
Korotkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Great.
Korotkov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Korotkov throws a right hand that Great ducks under and follows up with a left that Great also avoids with ease.
Korotkov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Korotkov misses with a two punch combination.
Great misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Korotkov.
Great pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Great moves into range and clinches up with Korotkov.
Great misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Korotkov.
Great tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Great working Korotkov over with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Great using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Korotkov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Great avoiding damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Great pressing his opponent against the cage.
Great keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Korotkov's efforts to push away.
Great throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Korotkov is trying to break free.
Great is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Korotkov is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but The Great will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Left hook, right uppercut from Korotkov.
Great slaps away a takedown attempt from Korotkov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Great tries for a takedown but Korotkov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Korotkov has a takedown stuffed.
Korotkov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Great avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artem Korotkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Great shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Korotkov sprawls well. Korotkov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Great gets slowly back to his feet.
Korotkov scores with a body shot.
Artem Korotkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Korotkov misses.
Korotkov wants to clinch
and Great moves into the clinch.
Great is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korotkov trying to stall but Great improves his position.
Great creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Great landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Great prevents the takedown attempt.
Great misses with an elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Great missing with knees to the body.
Great tries a knee to the head but Korotkov blocks it.
Great tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Korotkov avoids it.
Korotkov looking for a takedown.
Great trying to land knees to the body.
Great misses with a knee to the head.
Great stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korotkov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Great taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Great lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Korotkov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Great walks away with a smile on his face. Korotkov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Korotkov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Great's waist but Great gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Korotkov off to one side.
Great dives in and grabs Korotkov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Korotkov pushes down on Great's head and hops out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korotkov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Great.
Great throws a head kick but Korotkov moves out of range.
Great on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Korotkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Great manages to avoid it.
Korotkov 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.
Korotkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Korotkov stuffs the takedown attempt from Great. Great gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Great tries a head kick but it misses.
Korotkov scores with a jab.
Korotkov misses with a wild combination.
Great tries to clinch but Korotkov is having none of it.
Korotkov misses with a takedown attempt - Great sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Korotkov blocks a head kick by Great.
Great avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Korotkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Great shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Korotkov as he jumps to the side.
Korotkov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Great sprawls well. Great wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Korotkov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Great displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Korotkov.
Great misses with a two punch combination.
Korotkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Great defends it nicely.
Korotkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Great looks for a takedown but Korotkov sprawls well.
Great shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Korotkov's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Great wants to stand but Korotkov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Great gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but The Great will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Korotkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Korotkov looks to land a combination. Great sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Korotkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Korotkov missing with a left hand there. Great was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Great looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Korotkov is fending him off so far but Great persists. Nope, Korotkov circles away and we're back to standing.
Great changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Korotkov tries to avoid it but Great manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Korotkov to the ground. Korotkov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Korotkov shoots for a takedown but Great saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Korotkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Korotkov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Great swivels and escapes.
Great delivers a nice body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Great.
Artem Korotkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Great.
Great lands with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Great forces Korotkov back against the cage and clinches.
Great tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Great unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Great stalling in the clinch.
Korotkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Korotkov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Great looks for a takedown but Korotkov sprawls well.
Horrible takedown by Korotkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Great which made him look bad.
Great throws a body kick that misses.
Korotkov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Great throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Great throws a head kick that Korotkov semi-blocks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Great shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Great misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Great displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Korotkov.
Great moves into the clinch successfully.
Korotkov managing to block the knees to the body from Great.
Great pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Korotkov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Great tries to land a knee to the head but Korotkov blocks with his arms.
Great is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Korotkov is defending well for now.
Great has Korotkov pressed against the cage, preventing Korotkov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Korotkov tries to score a body lock takedown but Great shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Great misses with a knee strike.
Great looking to throw knees to the head but Korotkov is blocking nicely.
Korotkov letting Great take a breather here.
Great with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Korotkov jumps guard and drags Great to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Korotkov looking to control.
Korotkov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Great avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Korotkov trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Great wants to get up but he can't break Korotkov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Korotkov is trying to control the position but Great postures up.
Korotkov has a closed guard, preventing Great from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Korotkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Great defends well.
Great wants to stand but Korotkov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Great stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that's the end of the fight!
The Great comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Great winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... The Great!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daiki Tanimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Dogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brad Dogers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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19
192 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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27
195 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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KO power |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daiki Tanimoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brad Dogers!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanimoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tanimoto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tanimoto throws a front kick that sends Dogers stumbling back into the cage.
Tanimoto delivers a nice body kick.
Tanimoto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tanimoto lands a high kick!
Dogers shoots in and gets a takedown into Tanimoto's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dogers is posturing up here but Tanimoto has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Dogers tries to roll out but it's too tight and Dogers has to tap! Slick submission there by Tanimoto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daiki Tanimoto!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Daiki Tanimoto made sure he mentioned Knox Energy, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manny Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastian Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
185 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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24
170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Brawler
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Manny Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sebastian Drago!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Campbell cracks Drago with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Campbell has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Drago to stand back up!
Drago looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drago walks straight into a right hand from Campbell - that's dropped him! Campbell jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Drago from any more punishment! Drago complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Manny Campbell!
An out of breath Manny Campbell 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Don Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Don Pierre comes to the cage accompanied by Racionais Mc's A Vida Desafio. Rashad Barnes will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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204 lbs
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210 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacques Don Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rashad Barnes!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes throws a hook to the side of Don Pierre's head but Don Pierre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Don Pierre has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mello MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Barnes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Don Pierre.
Barnes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Don Pierre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Don Pierre shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Barnes is trying to defend but Don Pierre finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Barnes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Don Pierre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Don Pierre. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Don Pierre controls the pace.
Don Pierre has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Barnes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barnes misses the body punch
and Don Pierre counters with a nice double leg into side control. Barnes won't be happy with that.
Barnes on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
It looks like Rashad Barnes has been cut.
Don Pierre throws a strike aimed at the side of Barnes's head but Barnes avoids it well.
Barnes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Don Pierre wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Don Pierre working the body and head with strikes.
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!
Don Pierre working the ground and pound.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Don Pierre has hold of Barnes's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Barnes tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Don Pierre cranks the arm and Barnes screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Barnes, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jacques Don Pierre!
Jacques Don Pierre very nearly forgot to thank Hell's Balls Recovery (160) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eleuando Le Fleur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Eleuando Le Fleur has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eleuando Le Fleur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Li!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Le Fleur thows a leg kick but Li checks it
and Li counters with a stiff right hand.
Li dives in for a single leg takedown but Le Fleur sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Li wants a takedown.
Le Fleur struggles to land a body shot inside as Li controls his hands.
Le Fleur is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Eleuando Le Fleur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Li.
Li is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Li tries to score a body lock takedown but Le Fleur shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Le Fleur lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Li or not.
Le Fleur lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Li has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Le Fleur is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short body shot lands from Le Fleur as the two fighters clinch.
Li looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Le Fleur stalling in the clinch.
Li's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
I was talking to Le Fleur's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Le Fleur is leaning against Li and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Le Fleur is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short body shot lands from Le Fleur as the two fighters clinch.
Le Fleur lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Le Fleur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Le Fleur lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Li.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Le Fleur working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Le Fleur lands a shot to the body.
Li blocks a body shot from Le Fleur.
Li has Le Fleur pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Le Fleur manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Le Fleur scores with a shot to the side of Li's head.
Le Fleur wants to break the clinch but can't.
Le Fleur stops a takedown attempt from Li.
Le Fleur stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Le Fleur misses with a body punch.
Le Fleur tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Li's elbow.
Le Fleur lands a nice shot to the body.
The referee calls for Le Fleur to work.
Le Fleur swings wildly with an uppercut but Li uses good head movement to avoid it.
Le Fleur working aggressively here.
Le Fleur tries to work over Li's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li prevents a body shot from Le Fleur.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A body shot lands from Le Fleur.
Li has Le Fleur pressed against the cage, preventing Le Fleur from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Le Fleur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Le Fleur throws a low kick, looking for Li's leg but Li calmly moves out of range.
Li throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Le Fleur was covering up waiting for the punch and Li finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Le Fleur looking to hit a scissor sweep but Li is one step ahead there.
Le Fleur is pulling down on Li's head. It's preventing any offense from Li, at least for the moment.
Li is working Le Fleur over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Fleur manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Le Fleur avoids the attempt from Li to control.
Le Fleur trying to control but Li is having none of it.
Li controls the position.
Le Fleur throws some wild stikes that Li manages to avoid easily.
Le Fleur is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Li wants to control but Le Fleur is having none of it.
Le Fleur in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Fleur looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Li can't escape the position.
Li manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Li is looking to improve his position.
Li makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Li.
Li wants to stand up but Le Fleur is controlling him.
Le Fleur tries to free his leg and advance position but Li is retaining full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Le Fleur stops Li from standing up.
Le Fleur throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Li works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Le Fleur throwing strikes from guard but Li blocks nicely.
Li tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eleuando Le Fleur dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Li tries to clinch but Le Fleur moves out of range.
Li takes one on the button.
Li blocks a leg kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Le Fleur here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Li looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Le Fleur is fending him off so far but Li persists. Nope, Le Fleur circles away and we're back to standing.
Le Fleur throws a leg kick but Li moved away.
Li closes the distance and clinches up with Le Fleur, looking for a takedown. Li pushes Le Fleur against the cage but Le Fleur circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Le Fleur misses with a leg kick.
Le Fleur attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Li shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Le Fleur napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Le Fleur takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Le Fleur wants to control but Li postures up.
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!
Le Fleur tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Le Fleur is working to avoid the ground and pound but Li connects with a decent elbow.
Li grinds an elbow into Le Fleur's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li working the ground and pound from side control.
Le Fleur is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Li lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Li sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Li is trying to control. Le Fleur wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Li throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Li looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Le Fleur with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Li working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Li thows a huge punch but Le Fleur dodges it nicely.
Li lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le Fleur on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Li prevents Le Fleur from improving his position.
Le Fleur gets full guard.
Li with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Li postures up and lands a big shot to Le Fleur's brow.
Li throwing strikes but missing.
Li landing with the ground and pound.
Li throwing strikes but missing.
Li slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li wants to control from the top but Le Fleur keeps moving.
Li scoring with punches to the head and body.
Li loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Li throws a big elbow that misses.
Li with a flurry of punches that miss.
Li landing with the ground and pound.
Le Fleur not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Li throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Le Fleur works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Li stands up over Le Fleur, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Li working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Li scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Fleur looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Le Fleur is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Le Fleur tries to strike from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li connects with a couple of short punches.
Le Fleur not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Li throws a big elbow that misses.
Li is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
It looks like Eleuando Le Fleur has been cut.
Li stands and throws Le Fleur's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Li trying to control the action but Le Fleur is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Le Fleur takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Li showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eleuando Le Fleur's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Li dives in for a single leg takedown but Le Fleur sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Le Fleur prevents the takedown attempt.
Eleuando Le Fleur has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Le Fleur wants to get back to striking at distance but Li won't allow it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Li just misses with a elbow thrown towards Le Fleur's brow.
Le Fleur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Li with that takedown attempt.
Eleuando Le Fleur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Li.
Le Fleur feints and then cracks Li's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Li down.
Li moves out of range of the body kick from Le Fleur.
Li avoids the body shot from Le Fleur.
Li checks the leg kick.
Li darts in looking for a takedown but Le Fleur gets double underhooks and turns Li into the cage.
Le Fleur scores with a nice hook to the head.
Li has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Le Fleur after a bit of a struggle.
Le Fleur goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Li takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Le Fleur breaks from the clinch.
Li changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Le Fleur tries to avoid it but Li manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Le Fleur to the ground. Le Fleur escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Fleur thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Li if he has to take too many more of those.
Le Fleur dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Li. That did some damage!
Le Fleur fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Le Fleur throws a front kick that sends Li stumbling back into the cage.
Le Fleur throws a head kick that misses.
Le Fleur thows a body kick. Li tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Le Fleur throws a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Le Fleur. That's going to slow Li down.
Le Fleur looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Le Fleur thuds his right hand into Li's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Li takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Le Fleur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Le Fleur lands a nice looking kick to the body. Li takes a step back to recover.
Le Fleur looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Le Fleur tenderised Li's leg. Li is trying to keep his angry face on.
Le Fleur moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Li blocks a head kick by Le Fleur.
Le Fleur misses with a head kick.
Le Fleur throws a head kick but Li moves out of range.
Le Fleur scores with a leg kick.
Li tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Le Fleur swivels and escapes.
Le Fleur displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Li.
Li gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Le Fleur.
Le Fleur lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Li dives in and grabs Le Fleur's left leg, looking for a takedown. Le Fleur pushes down on Li's head and hops out.
Le Fleur leaves Li with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Eleuando Le Fleur is winning the standup battle so far.
Le Fleur tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Le Fleur.
Le Fleur lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Le Fleur.
Le Fleur throws a shot to the body.
Le Fleur throws a nice inside leg kick.
Le Fleur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Eleuando Le Fleur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Li steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Le Fleur. That one must have hurt.
Le Fleur throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Li stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jason Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Fleur throws a nice inside leg kick.
Le Fleur throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Le Fleur is looking to clinch.
Le Fleur buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Le Fleur connects with a solid leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Le Fleur.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Fleur scores with a leg kick.
Le Fleur lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Li on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Good leg kick by Le Fleur there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Le Fleur connects with a leg kick. Li looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Li's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Le Fleur scores with a head kick.
Le Fleur lands with a thumping leg kick.
Li takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Le Fleur bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Le Fleur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Le Fleur.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Le Fleur.
Le Fleur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Le Fleur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Le Fleur thows a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eleuando Le Fleur showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Le Fleur has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eleuando Le Fleur!
Eleuando Le Fleur thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artur Levchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yize Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Levchenko kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Killing in The Name. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Artur Levchenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yize Li!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levchenko throws a series of punches but Li moves out of range.
Yize Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Li thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good exchange - Levchenko coming out on top.
Levchenko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Artur Levchenko has been cut.
Li misses with a wild combination.
Li lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Levchenko lands a head shot.
Levchenko lands a head kick!
Li takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Li takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Li misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Levchenko.
Li takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Li looks to land a right hand but Levchenko moved out of range.
Li keeps the fight on the outside.
Li takes a swing at Levchenko's ribcage but misses.
Donk. Levchenko catches Li right on the button with a cross.
A punch combination from Li misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levchenko cracks a nice hook into Li's ribs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Levchenko, right into the meat.
Levchenko ducks under a wild hook from Li.
Li takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Levchenko.
It looks like Yize Li has been cut.
A big left from Li misses.
Levchenko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Li misses with the combination.
Levchenko throws a head kick that misses.
Levchenko scores with a hook.
Levchenko jabs Li right on the nose. Li blinks but takes it well.
Levchenko drives through and clinches with Li against the cage.
Levchenko throws an elbow that misses.
Levchenko lands a nice uppercut.
Li being controlled against the cage.
Li wants to break free but Levchenko has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levchenko breaks from the clinch.
Levchenko misses with an uppercut. Li saw that one coming.
Li throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Levchenko counters with a crisp one two that drops Li! Levchenko thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Li to his feet! Li is in big trouble!
Levchenko blocks a jab.
Levchenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Levchenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Levchenko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Li on the side of the head.
Li on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good shot there by Levchenko.
It looks like Levchenko has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Li scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Li needs to keep his hands up - Levchenko had a free shot at his head there.
Levchenko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Li misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levchenko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Levchenko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Levchenko takes one to the chin there.
Levchenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Li takes one to the chin there.
Li tries to bum rush Levchenko with a series of wild strikes but Levchenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good exchange - Levchenko coming out on top.
Li loads up on a big right hand but Levchenko slips the punch.
Li throws a lazy right hand but Levchenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Li waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Levchenko.
A big right from Li misses.
Li lands a slapping body shot.
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!
Levchenko throws an overhand right that lands on Li's shoulder, as Li tries to avoid the shot.
Li throws a right hand that Levchenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Levchenko also avoids with ease.
Li swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Li takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Levchenko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Levchenko.
Li lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Levchenko.
Li digs a good hook to Levchenko's body.
Li looks to land a left hand but Levchenko moved out of range nicely.
Li just misses with a punch to the body.
Li missing with a left hand there. Levchenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Levchenko digs a good hook to Li's body.
Levchenko lands with a right hand.
Li has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Li there as he acknowledges the shot.
Levchenko scores with a hook.
Levchenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Li moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Li misses with a wild combination.
Levchenko staying out of range there.
Li throws a body punch but Levchenko moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Levchenko dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Levchenko connects with a nice looking jab.
No joy there for Levchenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Li throws a body punch but Levchenko moves out of range.
Li takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Levchenko cracks Li with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Levchenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Li can do to turn this around?
Li thows a left - swing and a miss!
Levchenko throws an overhand right that lands on Li's shoulder, as Li tries to avoid the shot.
Li walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Levchenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Li is rocked!
Levchenko avoids the body shot from Li.
Li is still on wobbly legs! Can Levchenko finish him?
Levchenko has Li up against the cage in a clinch.
Li seems to have recovered his senses.
Levchenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Levchenko scores with a hook.
Li takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Levchenko clinches up with Li and pushes him back against the cage.
Levchenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Li backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levchenko just leaning against Li, taking a breather.
Levchenko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Levchenko manages to break the clinch.
Levchenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Levchenko lands a nice hook to Li's body. Li takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Li swinging wildly here.
Li is breathing heavily.
Levchenko connects with a solid leg kick.
Levchenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Li, pushing him back against the cage.
Li is trying to break the clinch but Levchenko is controlling him.
Levchenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Li wants to break the clinch but can't.
Li breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Levchenko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Li's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Li is trying to push Levchenko away but Levchenko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Levchenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Levchenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Li under the eye.
A big right from Li misses.
Levchenko scores with a head kick.
Li thows a left - swing and a miss!
Levchenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Li throws a big shot that misses.
Levchenko misses with a hook. Li ducked under it nicely.
Levchenko drops Li with a beautiful combination! Li stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Levchenko is looking for the KO!
Levchenko weaves into range and cracks Li right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Li goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Levchenko is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Artur Levchenko!
Artur Levchenko retains his heavyweight title!
A less than humble Artur Levchenko misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flagon Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sackett has chosen RATM: Killing in the Name as his entrance music. Flagon Sackett has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Benny Silver!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Flagon Sackett!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Flagon Sackett has been cut.
Sackett tries to keep at a distance but Silver has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sackett lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silver.
Sackett breaks from the clinch.
Silver looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sackett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silver doesn't manage to clinch there - Sackett circles away.
Sackett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silver.
Sackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silver takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sackett jabs at Silver's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silver on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sackett. Sackett obviously looking to wear him down.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Silver tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sackett's jab looks to have found its range, popping Silver under the eye.
Sackett cracks Silver with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Sackett has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Silver to stand back up!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett is looking to slow Silver down with leg kicks.
Silver is breathing heavily.
Silver stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sackett.
Sackett looks to throw a body kick
and Silver counters by moving into the clinch.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Silver.
Sackett blocks an elbow strike.
Sackett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sackett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Sackett misses.
Sackett jabs Silver to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silver walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sackett thuds a left hand into Silver's body.
Sackett drops Silver with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Silver looks back up at him and smiles so Sackett waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Silver is rocked!
Sackett misses with a head kick.
Oh Silver is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silver is aggressively charging in as Sackett backs up avoiding any damage. Sackett tosses out a jab and Silver runs right into it face first! Silver is out cold! Sackett dropped down on all fours and is barking in Silver's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Flagon Sackett!
Flagon Sackett is the new light heavyweight champion!
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