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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bill H Ahellno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominick Napolitano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ahellno might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Domination. Dominick Napolitano has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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26
186 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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186 cm
27
184 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bill H Ahellno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dominick Napolitano!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahellno throws an off balance right hand
and Napolitano finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ahellno lands a leg kick that knocks Napolitano off balance momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ahellno.
Napolitano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Napolitano there as he acknowledges the shot.
Napolitano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ahellno is trying to pull guard but Napolitano has him pressed against the cage.
Ahellno tries to pull guard but Napolitano won't allow it.
Ahellno tries to pull guard but Napolitano holds him up against the cage and eventually Ahellno drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill H Ahellno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Napolitano content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahellno is trying to pull guard but Napolitano has him pressed against the cage.
Ahellno is trying to pull guard but Napolitano has him pressed against the cage.
Ahellno tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Napolitano smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahellno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Napolitano finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Napolitano moves to clinch but Ahellno breaks away
and Ahellno counters with an inside leg kick.
Ahellno misses with a straight left.
Ahellno misses with a looping left.
Ahellno tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Napolitano counters with an outside leg kick.
Ahellno throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Napolitano moves into the clinch.
Ahellno wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ahellno manages to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Ahellno manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Napolitano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ahellno doesn't manage to clinch there - Napolitano circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ahellno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ahellno tries to pull guard but Napolitano won't allow it.
Ahellno is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Napolitano to keep the fight standing.
Ahellno jumps guard but Napolitano stands there with Ahellno around his waist. Ahellno gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ahellno jumps guard but Napolitano stands there with Ahellno around his waist. Ahellno gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ahellno tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Napolitano smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Napolitano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ahellno is out of range.
Napolitano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ahellno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ahellno jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Napolitano walks away with a smile on his face. Ahellno gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Napolitano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahellno throws a predictable looking body shot
and Napolitano counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ahellno misses with a looping right.
Ahellno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Napolitano.
Ahellno misses with a hook
and Napolitano counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Napolitano wants to clinch but Ahellno slips to the side
and Ahellno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ahellno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahellno throws a big shot that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ahellno.
A big right from Ahellno misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahellno throws an overhand right that lands on Napolitano's shoulder, as Napolitano tries to avoid the shot.
Napolitano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ahellno swats away the attempt to clinch by Napolitano.
Ahellno misses with an uppercut
and Napolitano counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ahellno throws a head kick but Napolitano moves out of range.
Ahellno throws an off balance right hand
and Napolitano counters with a leg kick.
Ahellno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Napolitano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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 Bill H Ahellno will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Napolitano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ahellno swinging wildly here.
Ahellno scores with a jab to the head.
Ahellno gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
I was talking to Ahellno's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ahellno is trying to pull guard but Napolitano turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ahellno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Napolitano takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ahellno checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ahellno bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Napolitano's head backwards.
Ahellno throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Napolitano checks a leg kick.
Ahellno lands with a hook. Napolitano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahellno fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Napolitano is out of range.
Napolitano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Napolitano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A lazy left from Ahellno finds it's target.
Napolitano throws a sloppy head kick and Ahellno moves out of range easily.
Donk. Ahellno catches Napolitano right on the button with a cross.
Bill H Ahellno is winning the standup battle so far.
Ahellno tries to clinch there but Napolitano circles away.
Ahellno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahellno thows a leg kick but Napolitano checks it
and Napolitano counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ahellno misses with a double jab
and Napolitano makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ahellno really felt that one!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahellno looks to land a left hand but Napolitano moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Napolitano slips under a jab.
Ahellno throws a jab when Napolitano was well out of range.
Ahellno misses with a hook
and Napolitano counters with a body kick that stops Ahellno in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Napolitano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ahellno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ahellno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Napolitano manages to avoid it.
Napolitano tries to keep at a distance but Ahellno has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ahellno jumps guard but Napolitano turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ahellno working aggressively here.
Napolitano pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ahellno is trying to pull guard but Napolitano has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill H Ahellno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahellno tries to pull guard but Napolitano holds him up against the cage and eventually Ahellno drops back down to his feet.
Napolitano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ahellno misses with a right hand
and Napolitano counters with a good, hard body kick but Ahellno shrugs it off.
Ahellno throws a right hand that misses
and Napolitano counters with a body kick.
Napolitano blocks a head kick by Ahellno.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ahellno tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Napolitano just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ahellno tries to pull guard but Napolitano won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahellno tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ahellno tries to break free but Napolitano pushes him back against the cage.
Ahellno will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Napolitano manages to break the clinch.
Ahellno misses with a two punch combination.
Napolitano forces Ahellno back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahellno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Napolitano has him pressed against the cage.
Ahellno is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Napolitano to keep the fight standing.
Ahellno tries to pull guard but Napolitano forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Napolitano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ahellno misses with a left hand
and Napolitano counters with a slapping leg kick.
Napolitano moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bill H Ahellno 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. This is the final round!
Napolitano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Ahellno.
Ahellno circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ahellno feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Napolitano's calf.
Ahellno lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ahellno.
Napolitano tries to clinch but Ahellno moves out of range.
Ahellno is looking to clinch.
Ahellno clinches up with Napolitano and pushes him back against the cage.
Napolitano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ahellno throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahellno tries to clinch there but Napolitano circles away.
Ahellno connects with a leg kick. Napolitano looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Napolitano slips a jab from Ahellno.
Ahellno is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Napolitano tries to clinch there but Ahellno circles away.
Ahellno keeps the fight on the outside.
Ahellno connects with a looping right hand.
A big right from Ahellno misses.
Ahellno pushes Napolitano up against the cage in a clinch.
Ahellno tries to pull guard but Napolitano won't allow it.
Napolitano breaks from the clinch.
Bill H Ahellno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahellno throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Napolitano counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Napolitano moves out of range as Ahellno strikes.
Ahellno tries to clinch there but Napolitano circles away.
Napolitano wants to clinch up but Ahellno keeps it at a distance.
Ahellno tries to clinch up.
Napolitano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Napolitano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Napolitano throws the kick towards the body but Ahellno avoids it.
Napolitano moves away from the strike by Ahellno.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahellno connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Napolitano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ahellno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Napolitano manages to avoid it.
Dominick Napolitano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Napolitano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Napolitano keeps Ahellno at a distance using the push kick.
Ahellno moves into the clinch.
Napolitano content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ahellno is looking to break free of the clinch but Napolitano has double underhooks.
Ahellno is looking to break free of the clinch but Napolitano has double underhooks.
Ahellno tries to pull guard but Napolitano forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ahellno jumps guard but Napolitano stands there with Ahellno around his waist. Ahellno gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill H Ahellno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahellno is trying to force a seperation but Napolitano has the dominant position.
Ahellno is trying to pull guard but Napolitano has him pressed against the cage.
Napolitano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Napolitano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ahellno jumps guard but Napolitano stands there with Ahellno around his waist. Ahellno gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ahellno has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ahellno is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Napolitano to keep the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill H Ahellno showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ahellno 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 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill H Ahellno!
Bill H Ahellno 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lars Nilsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jukebox Timebmb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timebmb is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Move On Up. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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195 lbs
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27
191 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lars Nilsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jukebox Timebmb!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nilsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Timebmb.
Timebmb throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nilsson misses with a double jab.
A left lands for Nilsson.
Nilsson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Timebmb wants to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nilsson. That's going to slow Timebmb down.
Jab from Nilsson.
Nilsson throws a leg kick which misses Timebmb's front leg but catches the back leg as Timebmb tries to avoid it.
Nilsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nilsson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Timebmb avoids the body shot from Nilsson.
Nilsson pushes Timebmb away with a front kick.
Timebmb 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.
Nilsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Timebmb fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nilsson avoids it really well and circles away.
Nilsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nilsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Nilsson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilsson cracks Timebmb with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Jukebox Timebmb has been cut.
Nilsson tries to sprawl but Timebmb drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Timebmb controlling the action here.
Nilsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Timebmb.
Timebmb wants to pass to mount but Nilsson is defending the position.
Timebmb is taking a breather. Nilsson 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.
Nilsson tries to kick Timebmb off but Timebmb keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Timebmb works his way into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Timebmb cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nilsson is squirming around, avoiding Timebmb's attempts to control the action.
Timebmb postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Nilsson looks a forlorn figure.
Timebmb looking to control but Nilsson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Timebmb looking to finish with strikes here!
Nilsson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Timebmb on the ground.
Nilsson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Timebmb.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Timebmb thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Nilsson taking shots to the head.
Timebmb working for a guillotine from mount but Nilsson is in no mood to give up.
Timebmb looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb looking to finish with strikes here!
Timebmb looking to control but Nilsson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Timebmb misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Timebmb looking to control and managing it successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Timebmb looking to control but Nilsson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukebox Timebmb dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jukebox Timebmb's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nilsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nilsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jukebox Timebmb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Timebmb shoots in for a double leg but Nilsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Timebmb feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nilsson keeping moving, preventing Timebmb from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Timebmb's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Timebmb trying to control but Nilsson is working from the bottom.
Timebmb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timebmb trying to control but Nilsson is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jukebox Timebmb.
A cross from Nilsson lands.
Timebmb shoots in for a takedown but Nilsson shows good takedown defense.
Nilsson swings for the body but Timebmb moves out of range.
Timebmb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nilsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Timebmb slips under a jab from Nilsson.
Nilsson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nilsson throws out a loose jab but Timebmb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Timebmb scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Timebmb tries to pass to full mount but Nilsson defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb trying to control from half guard but Nilsson is working away.
Timebmb works his way into full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timebmb lands a big elbow.
Timebmb throws some wild stikes that Nilsson manages to avoid easily.
Timebmb wants to control the action but instead Nilsson gets a body lock and reverses into Timebmb's guard! Nice work!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nilsson!
Timebmb wants to control the pace but Nilsson is squirming around nicely.
Nilsson wants to hold on but Timebmb pushes him away.
Timebmb dominating with strikes here.
Timebmb looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Timebmb in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Timebmb.
Nilsson tries to hold on but Timebmb pushes him away.
Timebmb is stalling here but it's allowed Nilsson to get half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Timebmb wants to pass the guard but Nilsson is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Timebmb not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Timebmb controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukebox Timebmb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jukebox Timebmb's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nilsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Timebmb. That did some damage!
Timebmb fails with the takedown.
Timebmb tries to clinch but Nilsson is having none of it.
Timebmb takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd cheers as Nilsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Timebmb doesn't seem phased though.
Timebmb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Timebmb shoots in but no luck this time.
Nilsson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Timebmb has managed to clinch.
Timebmb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Timebmb takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nilsson.
A head punch on the inside from Nilsson fails to land.
Timebmb is looking for a takedown.
Lars Nilsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukebox Timebmb.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Timebmb tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Timebmb tries a body shot but Nilsson blocks it.
Timebmb is trying to break the clinch but Nilsson is controlling him.
Nilsson works on Timebmb's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Nilsson.
Nilsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Nilsson.
Nilsson lands with a right to the head.
Nilsson working aggressively here.
Nilsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Nilsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Timebmb is looking to break free of the clinch but Nilsson has double underhooks.
Nilsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nilsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Timebmb pushes off an throws an elbow but Nilsson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lars Nilsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Timebmb creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Timebmb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Timebmb misses the shot to the body.
Timebmb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nilsson.
Nilsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nilsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lars Nilsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nilsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Timebmb pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Timebmb gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nilsson misses with a punch to the body.
Nilsson lands with a right to the head.
Nilsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Nilsson. No joy for Timebmb on that attempt.
Nilsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Timebmbs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Timebmb checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jukebox Timebmb is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nilsson misses the shot to the body.
Nilsson misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Timebmb avoids the body shot from Nilsson.
Nilsson misses with a low kick.
Nilsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Timebmb.
Timebmb shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nilsson is trying to defend but Timebmb finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nilsson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Timebmb wants to control but Nilsson is keeping him busy.
Timebmb sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jukebox Timebmb has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Timebmb tries a head kick but it misses.
Timebmb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nilsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Timebmb.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nilsson gets tackled into the cage by Timebmb. Timebmb maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Timebmb tries to pull guard but Nilsson won't allow it.
Timebmb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nilsson takes a shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lars Nilsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Timebmb has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jukebox Timebmb!
Jukebox Timebmb seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Plo Koon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Dobzinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dobzinski has chosen Waters Of Nazareth - Justice as his entrance music. Plo Koon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marcelo Dobzinski's chin.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Plo Koon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelo Dobzinski!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koon throws a low kick but Dobzinski moves out of range easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dobzinski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dobzinski tries a body shot but Koon blocks it.
Dobzinski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koon lands a hook that snaps the head of Dobzinski backwards.
Koon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dobzinski misses with a punch on the inside.
Koon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee calls for Dobzinski to work.
A head punch on the inside from Dobzinski fails to land.
Koon struggles to land a body shot inside as Dobzinski controls his hands.
Koon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koon misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Koon.
Koon misses with some punches.
Dobzinski working hard to break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Koon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Dobzinski.
Dobzinski has a couple of punches blocked by Koon.
Koon has a couple of punches blocked by Dobzinski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dobzinski backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dobzinski.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Koon as Dobzinski tries to tie him up.
Koon swings wildly with an uppercut but Dobzinski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Koon - that landed with a thud.
Koon has a couple of punches blocked by Dobzinski.
Koon misses with some punches.
Dobzinski prevents a body shot from Koon.
A shot in the inside from Dobzinski.
Koon can't find room to land a body shot as Dobzinski controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Dobzinski.
Dobzinski misses with a body punch.
Koon tries to work over Dobzinski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dobzinski's elbow.
Koon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dobzinski or not.
Koon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koon is working Dobzinski over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Koon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Koon fails to land.
Koon lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dobzinski.
Nice body punch from Koon.
Koon blocks a body shot from Dobzinski.
Dobzinski looking to slow down the pace here.
Dobzinski has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Koon seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dobzinski can turn it around.
Koon has a couple of punches blocked by Dobzinski.
Koon tries to work over Dobzinski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koon lands with a light punch inside.
Koon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dobzinski prevents a body shot from Koon.
Dobzinski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dobzinski prevents a body shot from Koon.
A right hand to the body from Dobzinski.
Dobzinski misses with a punch to the body.
Dobzinski wants to break free but Koon has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dobzinski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobzinski works on Koon's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Koon.
Koon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koon misses with a body punch.
Koon pushes Dobzinski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dobzinski lands a hook that snaps the head of Koon backwards.
Koon tries to throw a body punch but Dobzinski avoids it by throwing Koon back against the cage.
Dobzinski blocks a body shot from Koon.
Dobzinski misses with a punch to the body.
Koon misses with the head strike.
Dobzinski digs a right hand underneath Koon's ribcage. Koon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dobzinski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Koon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dobzinski checks a leg kick nicely.
Koon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dobzinski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Koon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dobzinski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobzinski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dobzinski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Koon trying to control but Dobzinski is working from the bottom.
Dobzinski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koon trying to control but Dobzinski is working from the bottom.
Dobzinski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Plo Koon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Koon is looking to score with low kicks.
We've been told by Koon's head coaches at Outlaws Clubhouse that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Koon moves out of range of the leg kick from Dobzinski.
Koon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dobzinski's head.
Dobzinski lands a nice looking body shot.
Koon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dobzinski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Koon.
Koon with a hook.
Koon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Koon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dobzinski blocks a low kick nicely.
Dobzinski swings widly with a right hand
and Koon counters by clinching up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dobzinski wants to get back to striking at distance but Koon won't allow it.
Koon tries to throw a body punch but Dobzinski avoids it by throwing Koon back against the cage.
Dobzinski tries to work over Koon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dobzinski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dobzinski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Koon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dobzinski scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dobzinski backwards.
Dobzinski looking to stall.
Koon lands a shoulder strike.
Dobzinski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dobzinski is leaning against Koon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dobzinski tries to work over Koon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koon throws a head punch that misses.
Dobzinski breaks from the clinch.
Dobzinski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Koon slips a straight right by Dobzinski.
Dobzinski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dobzinski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Koon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dobzinski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dobzinski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dobzinski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dobzinski misses with a hook
and Koon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Koon is stalling in the full guard.
Koon trying to control but Dobzinski is working from the bottom.
Dobzinski wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Koon manages to pass to side control.
Dobzinski wants to control but Koon is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dobzinski is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobzinski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Koon.
Koon winds up and cracks Dobzinski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Koon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Koon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koon is stalling here. Dobzinski is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Koon seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dobzinski has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Dobzinski 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.
That was a close second round but I would say that Plo Koon 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dobzinski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Koon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dobzinski swings for the body but Koon moves out of range.
Koon lands a nice looking body shot.
Dobzinski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dobzinski throws the left hand but Koon avoids the punch easily.
Dobzinski moves out of range of the body kick.
Dobzinski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Koon connects with a leg kick. Dobzinski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dobzinski checks a leg kick nicely.
Dobzinski throws a leg kick but Koon checks it.
Dobzinski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Koon.
Dobzinski lands with a shot to the body.
Koon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Koon misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobzinski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koon.
Dobzinski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dobzinski misses with a hook to the body
and Koon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dobzinski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dobzinski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dobzinski swings for the body but Koon moves out of range.
Koon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dobzinski throws the left hand but Koon avoids the punch easily.
Dobzinski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dobzinski thows a body shot but no joy.
Koon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dobzinski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Koon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dobzinski throws a shot to the body.
Marcelo Dobzinski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcelo Dobzinski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobzinski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koon cracks the inside of Dobzinski's front leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dobzinski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koon's elbow.
Dobzinski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dobzinski can't find room to land a body shot as Koon controls the action.
Dobzinski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dobzinski blocking some punches.
Koon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Koon.
Koon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koon can't find room to land a body shot as Dobzinski controls the action.
Dobzinski lands a nice shot to the body.
Koon misses with a body punch.
Dobzinski tries a body shot but Koon blocks it.
Dobzinski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Koon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dobzinski throws a punch but it's blocked by Koon.
Dobzinski blocking some punches.
Koon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dobzinski can't find room to land a body shot as Koon controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Koon.
Koon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dobzinski is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Koon fails to land.
Dobzinski is still on wobbly legs! Can Koon finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Dobzinski fails to land.
Dobzinski blocks an uppercut.
Koon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dobzinski seems to have recovered his senses.
Dobzinski struggles to land a body shot inside as Koon controls his hands.
Plo Koon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dobzinski tries to work over Koon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dobzinski struggles to land a body shot inside as Koon controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dobzinski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Koon or not.
Dobzinski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dobzinski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dobzinski's elbow.
Koon misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dobzinski prevents a body shot from Koon.
Dobzinski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dobzinski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dobzinski has a couple of punches blocked by Koon.
Dobzinski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Koon.
Koon misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koon tries a body shot but Dobzinski blocks it.
Dobzinski blocks a body shot from Koon.
Koon can't find room to land a body shot as Dobzinski controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Plo Koon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Koon 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 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Plo Koon!
A very excited looking Plo Koon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Marcelo Dobzinski stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm embarrassed. I wasn't supposed to lose this fight. I must figure out what just happened and improve to next one. Sorry.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vassago Ballardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatton Chantry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vassago Ballardo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tatton Chantry's chin.
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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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vassago Ballardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tatton Chantry!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Ballardo.
Ballardo is looking to clinch.
Ballardo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chantry decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ballardo's guard.
Ballardo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ballardo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chantry content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ballardo trying to control the position here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Vassago Ballardo just wasn't active enough.
Ballardo throws a big shot that misses.
Ballardo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chantry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballardo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chantry counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
The strikes coming from Chantry are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
An elbow from Chantry crashes against the mat.
Chantry has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chantry working away.
Chantry tries to score with some ground and pound. Ballardo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ballardo defending against the ground and pound.
Chantry is trying to get an arm triangle but Ballardo is defending well.
Chantry tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chantry has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ballardo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chantry trying to control the position but Ballardo is working away.
Ballardo wants to control but Chantry postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chantry working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chantry looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chantry working away.
Chantry scoring with punches from side control.
Ballardo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Chantry is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ballardo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chantry working the ground and pound but Ballardo is defending the strikes.
Ballardo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chantry's best efforts.
Ballardo is not content to let Chantry control the position.
Ballardo manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Chantry decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chantry throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ballardo is pressing down on Chantry's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ballardo controlling Chantry's posture.
Chantry throwing strikes but missing.
Ballardo managing to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Vassago Ballardo just wasn't active enough.
Ballardo doesn't manage to clinch there - Chantry circles away.
Ballardo lands a jab to Chantry's midsection.
Ballardo throws a jab but it's blocked by Chantry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballardo falls off balance throwing a combination
so Chantry counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ballardo keeping moving, preventing Chantry from controlling successfully.
Chantry content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ballardo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ballardo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ballardo trying to keep a closed guard but Chantry is proving a slippery customer.
Chantry lands a couple of elbows.
Chantry throwing strikes from guard but Ballardo blocks nicely.
Ballardo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
We're going to have a standup here because Vassago Ballardo wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Chantry tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ballardo swivels and escapes.
Ballardo throws a push kick but Chantry slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatton Chantry dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ballardo throws a jab but it's blocked by Chantry.
Ballardo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chantry's sensitive parts.
Ballardo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ballardo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chantry fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ballardo rushes Chantry and presses him up against the cage.
Chantry has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ballardo after a bit of a struggle.
Ballardo lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ballardo.
Ballardo lands a nice uppercut.
Chantry is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vassago Ballardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatton Chantry.
Ballardo lands with a right to the head.
Chantry jumps guard but Ballardo stands there with Chantry around his waist. Chantry gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ballardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chantry has picked Ballardo up - he's going for a ride! Chantry dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ballardo is trying to maintain the position but Chantry is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballardo is looking to escape.
Chantry scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ballardo moves into full guard.
Ballardo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chantry landing some decent shots from guard.
Chantry trying to control but Ballardo is working from the bottom.
Ballardo pulls Chantry in close to his closed guard and prevents Chantry from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ballardo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ballardo controlling the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Vassago Ballardo wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ballardo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ballardo slaps away a takedown attempt from Chantry, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chantry tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ballardo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vassago Ballardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ballardo connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chantry shoots in looking for a takedown. Ballardo tries to sprawl out of it but Chantry keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ballardo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chantry takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ballardo lands with a nice body kick.
Ballardo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chantry doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Ballardo to counter with a crisp jab.
Chantry with a poor takedown
and Ballardo counters with a stiff right hand.
Chantry is rocked!
It looks like Tatton Chantry has been cut.
Vassago Ballardo is winning the standup battle so far.
Ballardo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chantry is still on wobbly legs! Can Ballardo finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ballardo.
Vassago Ballardo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chantry is breathing heavily.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Ballardo throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Chantry is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vassago Ballardo!
During a confident post fight interview, Vassago Ballardo 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Fjeldsted (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fjeldsted comes to the cage accompanied by How Deep Is Your Love. King has chosen Supreme court hymn as his entrance music. Renato King is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ivan Fjeldsted!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Renato King!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fjeldsted looks to land a body kick but King moved away.
Fjeldsted leaves King with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
King has a takedown stuffed.
We've been informed that King 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.
King lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
King thows a body shot but no joy.
Fjeldsted changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fjeldsted throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
No luck for King with that takedown attempt.
Ivan Fjeldsted has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato King.
Fjeldsted missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fjeldsted checks a leg kick.
King has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King tries to work over Fjeldsted's front leg with a kick but Fjeldsted checks it.
King misses with a wild combination.
King misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fjeldsted throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
King throws a leg kick
and Fjeldsted counters with a thumping low kick.
Fjeldsted misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fjeldsted connects with a leg kick. King looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
King throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fjeldsted makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
King feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fjeldsted is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Fjeldsted is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fjeldsted is trying to hold King in close to prevent damage but King has managed to pass into half guard.
King trying to control the pace.
King is looking to take a break and control but Fjeldsted is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fjeldsted gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King looking to pass the guard.
King missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Fjeldsted is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fjeldsted is trying to control the position but King postures up.
King postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fjeldsted trying to control the position.
King missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
King postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King stays in close to Fjeldsted's body and controls the position.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Fjeldsted is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A leg kick checked by King.
Fjeldsted works King's body with a nice hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by King.
King takes a shot to the body in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King avoids a kick to the body.
King shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fjeldsted counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Renato King 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.
Fjeldsted is looking to slow King down with leg kicks.
King has his takedown stuffed
and Fjeldsted counters with a body kick.
Fjeldsted misses with a low kick.
Fjeldsted slips under a jab.
King scores with a jab to the body.
King blocks a leg kick.
King steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fjeldsted. That one must have hurt.
King chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fjeldsted can pounce on him.
King blocks a head kick by Fjeldsted.
King tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
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!
King drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fjeldsted is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjeldsted is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
King sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fjeldsted is trying to control the position but King postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Ivan Fjeldsted wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Fjeldsted clobbers King with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fjeldsted feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to King's calf.
King stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fjeldsted.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! King crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fjeldsted - the referee stops the clock and King gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fjeldsted. King manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fjeldsted misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fjeldsted.
Renato King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Fjeldsted.
Ivan Fjeldsted is winning the standup battle so far.
Fjeldsted throws a leg kick which misses King's front leg but catches the back leg as King tries to avoid it.
Fjeldsted looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fjeldsted takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fjeldsted scores with a nice strike.
Renato King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King misses with a few strikes there.
Fjeldsted throws a body kick that misses.
King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King avoids the body shot from Fjeldsted.
King will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
King throws a combination that misses
and Fjeldsted counters with a body kick that stops King in his tracks momentarily.
King is breathing heavily.
Fjeldsted clobbers King with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
King is rocked!
Fjeldsted buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
King is still on wobbly legs! Can Fjeldsted finish him?
Fjeldsted is looking to clinch.
King seems to have recovered his senses.
King walks straight into a right hand from Fjeldsted - that's dropped him! Fjeldsted jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save King from any more punishment! King 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 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ivan Fjeldsted!
During a confident post fight interview, Ivan Fjeldsted 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Klinkhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wes Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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223 lbs
10 - 4 - 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
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Roberto Klinkhammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wes Walker!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klinkhammer defending well as Walker loads up on a big left hand.
Walker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Klinkhammer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Walker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Walker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Klinkhammer tries to bum rush Walker with a series of wild strikes but Walker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Klinkhammer lands a jab to the nose.
Walker jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Walker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Walker throws an overhand right that lands on Klinkhammer's shoulder, as Klinkhammer tries to avoid the shot.
Klinkhammer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Klinkhammer seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klinkhammer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Klinkhammer misses with a straight right.
Walker leaves Klinkhammer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Klinkhammer throws a hook but Walker blocks it.
Walker's coach down at Camelot's Court was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Walker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Walker misses with a wild body shot.
Walker lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klinkhammer swings for the body but Walker moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Klinkhammer.
Klinkhammer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Walker lands with a kick to the ribs.
Walker misses the jab.
Klinkhammer misses with a wild combination.
Walker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klinkhammer.
Klinkhammer throws a body kick that misses.
Klinkhammer takes one to the chin there.
Walker lands a slapping body shot.
Klinkhammer throws the left hand but Walker avoids the punch easily.
Klinkhammer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Walker to score with a decent uppercut.
Klinkhammer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Klinkhammer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Walker.
Klinkhammer throws a hook to the side of Walker's head but Walker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klinkhammer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Walker.
Klinkhammer connects with a looping right hand.
Walker throws a head kick but Klinkhammer moves out of range.
Klinkhammer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Walker eats them both and turns towards Klinkhammer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Walker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Klinkhammer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Walker defends well and Klinkhammer ends up having to push Walker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Walker scores with a hook to the body.
Walker tries a body shot but Klinkhammer blocks it.
Walker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Klinkhammer is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Klinkhammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klinkhammer avoiding damage as Walker throws knees to the body.
Walker tries to throw a body punch but Klinkhammer avoids it by throwing Walker back against the cage.
Walker tries to work over Klinkhammer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Walker unloads a knee to the mid-section. Klinkhammer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short uppercut from Klinkhammer.
Walker misses with a punch to the body.
Walker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Klinkhammer.
Walker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Walker misses with the combination.
Wes Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klinkhammer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Walker counters with a nice kick to the body.
Klinkhammer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Walker as he jumps to the side.
Klinkhammer misses with a body shot.
Klinkhammer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Walker swings for the body but Klinkhammer moves out of range.
Walker jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Walker tries to land a front kick but Klinkhammer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Walker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Klinkhammer at a distance.
Klinkhammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walker was well out of range. Poor timing from Klinkhammer.
Klinkhammer slips a jab and a cross from Walker.
Klinkhammer throws a looping overhand right but Walker ducks down to avoid it.
Walker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klinkhammer was well out of range. Poor timing from Walker.
Klinkhammer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klinkhammer tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Klinkhammer moves away from the strike by Walker.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker stuffs the takedown attempt from Klinkhammer. Klinkhammer gets slowly back to his feet.
Walker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Walker misses the shot to the body.
Klinkhammer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Walker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klinkhammer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Walker throws a combination. Klinkhammer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Walker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klinkhammer.
Walker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klinkhammer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Walker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Walker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Walker throws a hook but Klinkhammer blocks it.
Klinkhammer throws a looping overhand right but Walker ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wes Walker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Walker moves away from the strike by Klinkhammer.
Walker lands with a nice body kick.
Walker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Walker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Walker lands an overhand right.
Walker throws a right hand that misses
and Klinkhammer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Klinkhammer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Walker's waist but Walker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Klinkhammer off to one side.
Walker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Klinkhammer is able to avoid easily.
Klinkhammer misses the jab.
Klinkhammer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Walker.
Klinkhammer slips under a jab.
Walker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Walker stuffs the takedown attempt from Klinkhammer. Klinkhammer gets slowly back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klinkhammer.
Klinkhammer misses with a body shot.
Walker avoids the body shot from Klinkhammer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klinkhammer misses with a double jab.
Walker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walker. Klinkhammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Walker lands with a good body shot.
Walker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Klinkhammer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Klinkhammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Klinkhammer throws a jab but it's blocked by Walker.
Walker scores with a jab to the body.
Walker slips a jab and a cross from Klinkhammer.
Klinkhammer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Walker's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Klinkhammer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Walker manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Klinkhammer has Walker in his guard.
Walker wants to stand but Klinkhammer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker forces his way into half guard.
Walker stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Klinkhammer to get to his feet.
Klinkhammer tries to bum rush Walker with a series of wild strikes but Walker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Walker throws a body punch but Klinkhammer moves out of range.
Klinkhammer misses with an uppercut.
Walker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Walker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Klinkhammer is proving hard to escape from.
Walker pushing down on Klinkhammer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Walker decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker takes one to the chin there.
Nice uppercut there from Walker.
Walker scores with a jab to the body.
Klinkhammer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Walker circles away.
Klinkhammer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Walker pinned against the cage. Walker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Walker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Klinkhammer on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Klinkhammer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Walker circles away quickly and effectively.
Walker connects with a single shot there.
Klinkhammer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Walker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker cracks a nice hook into Klinkhammer's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klinkhammer staying out of range there.
Wes Walker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick lands from Walker.
Walker lands with a shot to the body.
Klinkhammer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Walker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Walker just misses with a punch to the body.
Walker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Walker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klinkhammer was well out of range. Poor timing from Walker.
Walker connects with a body shot that sends Klinkhammer's belly button to the back.
Walker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walker misses with a hook.
Walker ducks under a wild hook from Klinkhammer.
Walker tries to bum rush Klinkhammer with a series of wild strikes but Klinkhammer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Walker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Klinkhammer throws a nice looking combination but Walker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Klinkhammer misses with a few strikes there.
Klinkhammer looks to land a combination but Walker avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wes Walker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Klinkhammer swings widly with a right hand
and Walker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Walker is looking to score with low kicks.
Klinkhammer gets caught flat footed, as Walker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Walker wants to get up but he can't break Klinkhammer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Klinkhammer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Klinkhammer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Walker trying to control but Klinkhammer is working from the bottom.
Walker gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A left lands for Klinkhammer.
Klinkhammer misses with a few strikes there.
Walker thuds a left hand into Klinkhammer's body.
Walker lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Walker.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Walker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Klinkhammer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Klinkhammer.
Sloppy strikes from Walker. Those never looked like landing.
Klinkhammer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Walker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Klinkhammers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Walker takes a swing at Klinkhammer's ribcage but misses.
Walker throws a body kick that misses.
Walker throws a head kick that misses.
Klinkhammer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Walker throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Klinkhammer's head.
Walker looks to score with a jab to the body but Klinkhammer is just out of range.
Walker moves out of range as Klinkhammer strikes.
Klinkhammer avoids the body shot from Walker.
Klinkhammer dives in for a single leg takedown but Walker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Walker.
Klinkhammer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klinkhammer breaks from the clinch.
Walker drives through with a takedown into Klinkhammer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klinkhammer keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Klinkhammer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Walker would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Klinkhammer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Walker is aware though and is defending well.
Walker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Klinkhammer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klinkhammer being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Wes Walker wasn't active enough on the ground.
Walker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Walker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Walker misses with a body punch
and Walker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Walker scores with a spinning back kick!
Walker jabs Klinkhammer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Klinkhammer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Walker avoids it really well and circles away.
Klinkhammer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Walker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wes Walker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Walker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Klinkhammer rather than just go for the knockout.
Walker misses with a body shot.
Walker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klinkhammer.
Klinkhammer takes a swing at Walker's ribcage but misses.
Klinkhammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walker.
Walker slaps away a takedown attempt from Klinkhammer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Klinkhammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Klinkhammer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Klinkhammer throws the left hand but Walker avoids the punch easily.
Roberto Klinkhammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good shot there by Walker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Klinkhammer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Klinkhammer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Walker connects with a leg kick. Klinkhammer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Klinkhammer misses with a looping right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wes Walker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Walker 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wes Walker!
A victorious Wes Walker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaska Jalovaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Waits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jalovaara comes into the arena with Die for Metal blaring out of the sound system. Waits has chosen What A Waste as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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193 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
10 - 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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Waits!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waits tries to clinch up.
Waits has Jalovaara up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Waits.
Jalovaara struggles to land a body shot inside as Waits controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Jalovaara.
Waits stops a takedown attempt from Jalovaara.
Nice body punch from Jalovaara.
Jalovaara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jalovaara gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jalovaara is working for a kimura but Waits is defending it quite comfortably.
Jalovaara thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Waits is trying to control but Jalovaara manages to pass to mount!
Jalovaara lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Waits hang on?
Jalovaara throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalovaara is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Waits has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Jalovaara in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Waits wants to control but Jalovaara is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Waits working to try and regain half guard.
Jalovaara throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
A nice elbow there by Jalovaara.
Jalovaara landing strikes from the mount.
Jalovaara throws some wild stikes that Waits manages to avoid easily.
Waits holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jalovaara tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jalovaara wants to control the pace but Waits is squirming around nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Waits is desperately trying to improve his position but Jalovaara has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalovaara unloads with some shots from mount but Waits bucks and avoids them well.
Poor strikes thrown by Jalovaara there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Waits bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Waits working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jalovaara's head.
Jalovaara 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.
Waits got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jalovaara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Waits has managed to get both his arms back between Jalovaara's legs - danger averted.
Jalovaara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Waits defends it easily.
Jalovaara is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Waits is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalovaara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Waits doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Waits manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Waits trying to control the position from guard on top but Jalovaara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Waits throwing strikes but missing.
Waits postures up in Jalovaara's guard and throws a big left but Jalovaara blocks it.
Jalovaara has momentary wrist control but Waits slips an elbow through the middle.
Jalovaara working for a triangle but Waits defends it easily.
Jalovaara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waits throwing strikes from guard but Jalovaara blocks nicely.
Waits makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Waits looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Waits's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Waits controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Waits postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Waits trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Waits wants to control from the top but Jalovaara keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Waits missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Waits stands up over Jalovaara, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Waits trying to control but Jalovaara is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaska Jalovaara dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Waits throws a leg kick
and Jalovaara counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Waits!
Waits is trying to control Jalovaara's posture but Jalovaara avoids it.
Waits prevents Jalovaara from improving position.
Waits manages to get back to half guard.
Waits tries to get to full guard but Jalovaara has control of the leg.
Jalovaara throwing shots but Waits is blocking nicely.
Waits wants to control but Jalovaara is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jalovaara tries to pass the half guard into mount. Waits knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jalovaara trying to control the action but Waits is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Waits trying to control here.
Waits tries to roll over but Jalovaara keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalovaara missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Waits is trying to stand up here but Jalovaara is controlling him well.
Waits is trying to maintain the position but Jalovaara is very close to passing his half guard.
Jalovaara has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tom Waits.
Waits gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Tom Waits has been cut.
Jalovaara throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Waits checks the leg kick nicely there.
Waits misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jalovaara.
Waits defending well as Jalovaara loads up on a big left hand.
Waits avoids the head kick by Jalovaara.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waits connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jalovaara momentarily.
Waits lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Waits misses with a two punch combination.
Jalovaara is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Waits's half guard.
Jalovaara throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jaska Jalovaara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jalovaara tries to pass to full mount but Waits defends it.
Waits wants to control but Jalovaara is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jalovaara lands a nice short elbow.
Jalovaara looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Waits has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jalovaara is working away from the top position though.
Waits won't allow Jalovaara to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waits regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jalovaara.
Jalovaara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jalovaara throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Waits works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Waits is pulling down on Jalovaara's head. It's preventing any offense from Jalovaara, at least for the moment.
Waits keeping full guard, as Jalovaara tries to pass.
Waits is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Waits avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jalovaara stopping the sweep attempt from Waits.
Jalovaara trying to control the position from guard on top but Waits is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waits trying to control the position.
Jalovaara looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tom Waits.
Waits scores with a kick to the body.
Waits uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jalovaara.
Waits wants to clinch.
Jalovaara lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jalovaara throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Waits is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jalovaara.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaska Jalovaara dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tom Waits's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jalovaara connects with a solid leg kick.
Tom Waits seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Waits throws a leg kick which misses Jalovaara's front leg but catches the back leg as Jalovaara tries to avoid it.
Waits misses with a head kick.
Jalovaara cracks Waits with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jalovaara will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Waits swings for the body but Jalovaara moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jalovaara is defended easily by Waits.
Waits jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Waits moves in looking to clinch but Jalovaara pushes him off.
A cross from Jalovaara lands.
Waits ducks right into an uppercut from Jalovaara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waits swings for the body but Jalovaara moves out of range.
Jalovaara throws a low kick but Waits avoids it.
Jalovaara fails to land with a series of punches.
Jalovaara scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Waits misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jalovaara.
Jab, jab by Jalovaara - just one landing.
A lazy body kick from Jalovaara
and Waits counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Waits dodges the punch combination from Jalovaara.
Waits misses with a wild combination.
A low kick from Jalovaara misses
and Waits counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Waits throws a solid leg kick but Jalovaara takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Waits.
Waits fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waits lands a right hook to the body.
Waits has managed to clinch.
Waits lands a left hand.
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!
Jalovaara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tom Waits has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Waits connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Waits dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Waits on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jalovaara. Jalovaara obviously looking to wear him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jalovaara.
Jalovaara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Waits scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jalovaara doesn't seem bothered though.
Waits swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left and a right from Waits both land. Nice combination.
Jalovaara throws a jab but it's blocked by Waits.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalovaara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Waits sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jaska Jalovaara is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jalovaara. That's going to slow Waits down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Waits, right into the meat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jalovaara.
Waits checks a low kick from Jalovaara.
Waits misses with a leg kick
and Jalovaara counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Waits tries to roll over but Jalovaara keeps him under control.
Jalovaara throwing shots but Waits is blocking nicely.
Jalovaara wants to work for an arm triangle but Waits is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Waits is pressing down on Jalovaara's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jalovaara throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waits trying to control the position here.
Jalovaara throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jalovaara throws a big elbow that misses.
Jalovaara drops back, looking for a kneebar! Waits looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Waits looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Waits!
Jalovaara tries to buck Waits off but Waits is having none of it.
Jalovaara struggling a bit here.
Waits is trying to get an arm triangle but Jalovaara is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jalovaara is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jaska Jalovaara.
Well Jalovaara 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaska Jalovaara!
During a confident post fight interview, Jaska Jalovaara thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Gatherer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ravil Lebedev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gatherer might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Down In A Hole - Alice In Chains. Lebedev is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Come the Revolution. Hunter Gatherer is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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299 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hunter Gatherer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ravil Lebedev!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lebedev avoids the body shot from Gatherer.
Gatherer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lebedev tries to clinch but Gatherer moves out of range.
Lebedev misses with a left hand
and Gatherer moves into the clinch.
Lebedev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gatherer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lebedev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gatherer.
Lebedev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lebedev pushes Gatherer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gatherer is breathing heavily.
Lebedev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gatherer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lebedev.
Lebedev stalling the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gatherer.
Lebedev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lebedev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lebedev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gatherer takes a swing at Lebedev's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatherer keeps the fight on the outside.
Gatherer misses with a body shot.
Lebedev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gatherer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lebedev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lebedev scores with a hook to the body.
Gatherer has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gatherer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lebedev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gatherer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lebedev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lebedev misses with the head strike.
Gatherer looking to slow down the pace here.
Lebedev throws a punch but it's blocked by Gatherer.
Lebedev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gatherer breaks the clinch.
Hunter Gatherer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gatherer takes a swing at Lebedev's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lebedev 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.
Gatherer misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lebedev moves to clinch but Gatherer breaks away
and Gatherer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lebedev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lebedev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gatherer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lebedev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lebedev is looking to clinch.
Gatherer scores with a leg kick.
Gatherer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A lazy body kick from Gatherer
and Lebedev counters with a one-two to the body.
Lebedev avoids the body shot from Gatherer.
Lebedev blocks a head kick by Gatherer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebedev tries to clinch but Gatherer moves out of range.
Gatherer slips a straight right by Lebedev.
Lebedev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gatherer.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gatherer.
Lebedev forces Gatherer back against the cage and clinches.
The referee calls for Lebedev to work.
Lebedev blocks an elbow strike from Gatherer.
Gatherer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gatherer prevents a body shot from Lebedev.
A short right from Gatherer.
Gatherer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lebedev backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lebedev is trying to pull guard but Gatherer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lebedev gets through Gatherer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gatherer digs a right hand underneath Lebedev's ribcage. Lebedev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gatherer prevents a body shot from Lebedev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lebedev is trying to push Gatherer away but Gatherer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lebedev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lebedev stalling in the clinch.
Lebedev tries a body shot but Gatherer blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Gatherer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gatherer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lebedev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hunter Gatherer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ravil Lebedev.
A short body shot lands from Gatherer as the two fighters clinch.
Lebedev takes a shot to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Gatherer.
Lebedev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lebedev avoids a wild elbow strike from Gatherer.
Lebedev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lebedev has a couple of punches blocked by Gatherer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lebedev misses with a punch on the inside.
Gatherer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gatherer prevents a body shot from Lebedev.
Lebedev misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ravil Lebedev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lebedev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gatherer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lebedev. Gatherer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lebedev rushes Gatherer and presses him up against the cage.
Lebedev blocks a body shot from Gatherer.
Lebedev misses with the head strike.
Lebedev blocks an elbow strike from Gatherer.
Lebedev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gatherer is working Lebedev over against the cage.
Lebedev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gatherer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Lebedev.
Ravil Lebedev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
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!
Gatherer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lebedev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lebedev lands a body shot.
Gatherer working aggressively here.
Gatherer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lebedev backwards.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gatherer throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Lebedev as the two fighters clinch.
Gatherer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gatherer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lebedev misses with the head strike.
Lebedev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gatherer's elbow.
Gatherer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gatherer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gatherer misses with a series of wild punches.
Ravil Lebedev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gatherer scores with a spinning back kick!
Lebedev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gatherer, as that shot connected.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lebedev.
Lebedev moves in looking to clinch but Gatherer pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lebedev tries to clinch there but Gatherer circles away.
Nice defenses there by Lebedev.
Gatherer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lebedev is breathing heavily.
Gatherer keeps the fight on the outside.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gatherer.
Gatherer lands a big head kick that sends Lebedev tumbling to the mat! Gatherer takes a step backwards and waves Lebedev back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lebedev is rocked!
It looks like Ravil Lebedev has been cut.
Gatherer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lebedev is still on wobbly legs! Can Gatherer finish him?
Lebedev is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Gatherer doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Lebedev crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Lebedev's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hunter Gatherer!
A relieved looking Hunter Gatherer 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gonna Spanked (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Freedom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freedom has chosen Johnny Freedom as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
20 - 7 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gonna Spanked!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Freedom!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spanked tries a head kick but it misses.
Spanked takes a swing at Freedom's ribcage but misses.
Spanked takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Freedom is looking to clinch.
Freedom scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That kick from Freedom tenderised Spanked's leg. Spanked is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spanked has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Datsik's Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Spanked throws a shot from downtown. Freedom moves away and avoids it.
Spanked scores with a jab.
Spanked works Freedom's body with a nice hook.
Freedom connects with a body shot.
Freedom has taken the fight to the clinch.
Freedom prevents a body shot from Spanked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spanked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freedom with a knee to the head.
Spanked tries for a takedown but Freedom manages to get underhooks.
Spanked has had enough of the clinch but Freedom keeps him there for the moment.
Spanked lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Spanked tries to score a body lock takedown but Freedom shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Spanked tries a body shot but Freedom blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Spanked to work.
Spanked blocks a body shot from Freedom.
Spanked escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spanked lands a nice leg kick that just misses Freedom's sensitive parts.
Freedom connects with a looping right hand.
Freedom doesn't manage to clinch there - Spanked circles away.
A leg kick checked by Freedom.
Johnny Freedom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Freedom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Freedom throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Freedom lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Spanked blocks a leg kick.
Spanked lands a nice looking kick to the body. Freedom takes a step back to recover.
Freedom throws a right and a left that Spanked avoids nicely.
Spanked closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spanked throwing shots but Freedom is blocking nicely.
Freedom manages to get to full guard.
Freedom utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Freedom is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Spanked working some strikes from top position.
Spanked lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Freedom is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spanked throws a big elbow that misses.
Spanked missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Spanked is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Spanked postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Freedom misses with a body shot.
Spanked misses with a kick to the body
and Freedom finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freedom throws a body punch but Spanked moves out of range.
Spanked throws a wild body kick that Freedom sees coming a mile off.
Spanked checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Freedom is predictable there
and Spanked counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Freedom working for a triangle but Spanked defends it easily.
Spanked postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Freedom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spanked is one step ahead there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spanked looking to sit in guard and control but Freedom gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gonna Spanked dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Spanked throws a lazy right hand but Freedom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body punch from Freedom.
Spanked throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spanked scoring well with a low kick there.
Spanked throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spanked misses with a kick to the body.
Freedom scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Spanked ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Freedom moves away.
Freedom thumps Spanked with a low kick.
Spanked checks a low kick from Freedom.
Freedom lands a lovely overhand right.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spanked checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Freedom is predictable there
and Spanked counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Freedom!
Gonna Spanked overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freedom trying to remain calm as Spanked controls from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freedom tries to bench press Spanked off him but Spanked keeps the position.
Spanked is looking to take a break and control but Freedom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
What's Freedom going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
You can see the frustration on Freedom's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Freedom takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spanked working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Spanked lands a few punches from side control.
Freedom is trying to control Spanked's posture but Spanked avoids it.
Spanked working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Freedom is trying to improve his position.
Spanked is putting a hurting on Freedom here, landing some big shots from side control.
Freedom is trying to control Spanked's posture but Spanked avoids it.
Freedom avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Spanked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Spanked's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Spanked is looking to take a break and control but Freedom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Spanked politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Spanked prefers to stall for the moment though.
Freedom taking punishment in the form of punches.
Spanked trying to control the action but Freedom is working from the bottom.
Spanked throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spanked throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Freedom works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Freedom wants to get back to full guard.
Spanked thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Freedom's head.
Freedom is not content to let Spanked control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Freedom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Spanked.
Freedom has hold of Spanked's hands but Spanked slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gonna Spanked dominated that second round.
That's time! Spanked's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Freedom throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Spanked counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Freedom keeping moving, preventing Spanked from controlling successfully.
Freedom is trying to keep Spanked in close.
Spanked throws a big elbow that misses.
Spanked stands up over Freedom, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Freedom wants to sweep here but Spanked controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spanked is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Freedom is trying to control the position but Spanked postures up.
Spanked is in close to Freedom's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Spanked has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Spanked is working Freedom over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Spanked wants to control from the top but Freedom keeps moving.
Spanked throws an elbow that misses. Freedom uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Spanked's guard. Nice move by Freedom!
Freedom trying to control the position from guard on top but Spanked is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spanked looking to control.
Freedom is stalling in the full guard.
Spanked wants to hit a switch here but Freedom passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Spanked there!
Freedom tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Spanked keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spanked tries to improve his position but instead Freedom has taken his back!
Freedom gets his hands free as Spanked looks to control.
I really don't envy Spanked right now.
Good control from Freedom.
Freedom trying to control momentarily.
Freedom keeps control of the position as Spanked tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Freedom is controlling the position but Spanked somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Spanked actively working from the bottom here.
Freedom seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spanked is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gonna Spanked clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Spanked lands with a good body shot.
Freedom drives through and clinches with Spanked against the cage.
Spanked has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Freedom avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Freedom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spanked tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spanked struggles to land a body shot inside as Freedom controls his hands.
Spanked scores with a shoulder strike.
Freedom takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spanked.
Freedom lands with a short shot to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Freedom obliges.
Spanked wants to break the clinch but can't.
Spanked swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Freedom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Freedom works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Freedom lands a shot to the body.
Johnny Freedom seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spanked working aggressively here.
Freedom taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Freedom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spanked backwards.
Spanked lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Spanked fails to land.
Freedom lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short right from Spanked.
Spanked doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Freedom prevents the takedown attempt.
Freedom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Freedom landing knees to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spanked tries to work over Freedom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Freedom is stalling here.
Freedom comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Spanked breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spanked goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freedom lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Freedom comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnny Freedom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spanked throws a lazy right hand but Freedom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Freedom connects with the punch.
Spanked scores with a hook to the body. Freedom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A shot to the liver by Freedom. Beautiful body shot.
Spanked slips under a jab from Freedom.
Freedom throws a leg kick that is checked
and Spanked counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Freedom!
Freedom tries to improve position but can't.
Freedom is not content to let Spanked control the position.
Freedom is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Spanked are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Spanked with the ground and pound but Freedom regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Spanked is trying to control the action in half guard but Freedom is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Freedom on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Spanked throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Freedom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Spanked 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spanked wants to take a breather but Freedom is having none of it.
Freedom is looking to improve his position.
Spanked is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Spanked is nestled in close to Freedom, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spanked is looking to advance position but Freedom won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Spanked lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Gonna Spanked will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Spanked uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Freedom.
Spanked throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Freedom has closed the distance and engaged Spanked in a clinch.
Spanked lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Spanked.
A nice left hand lands by Spanked.
Spanked stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch on the inside from Freedom fails to land.
Spanked stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Spanked fails to land.
Freedom can't find room to land a body shot as Spanked controls the action.
Freedom misses with an elbow strike.
Spanked swings wildly with an uppercut but Freedom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Freedom pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freedom can't find room to land a body shot as Spanked controls the action.
Spanked struggles to land a body shot inside as Freedom controls his hands.
Spanked misses with the head strike.
Freedom crunches a lovely knee into Spanked's ribcage.
Spanked tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Freedom's elbow.
Spanked lands with a short shot to the head.
Spanked has had enough of the clinch but Freedom keeps him there for the moment.
Spanked tries to throw a body punch but Freedom avoids it by throwing Spanked back against the cage.
Spanked throws a head punch that misses.
Freedom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spanked wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spanked tries to throw a body punch but Freedom avoids it by throwing Spanked back against the cage.
Spanked misses with the head strike.
Spanked can't get the takedown.
Freedom creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Spanked's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spanked is trying to pull guard but Freedom turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Freedom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Freedom manages to break the clinch.
Freedom moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spanked shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Freedom napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Freedom is trying to control Spanked's posture but Spanked avoids it.
Spanked in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Spanked scoring with punches and elbows.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Freedom is not content to let Spanked control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freedom is trying to get back to half guard.
Gonna Spanked is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spanked throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Johnny Freedom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spanked moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sloppy strikes there by Spanked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spanked wants to control but Freedom is keeping him busy.
Freedom takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Spanked lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Freedom down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Freedom tries to buck Spanked off but Spanked is having none of it.
Spanked trying to control the action but Freedom is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gonna Spanked showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Spanked, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gonna Spanked!
Gonna Spanked is the new middleweight champion!
Gonna Spanked thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Johnny Freedom had this to say: 'Well if I had to lose, I am glad it was to you. Keep that belt in the alliance! But better yet keep it shined for me, I want it back!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ray Fayth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Yakovchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fayth might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Awry Decade - Aisle of Denial. Yakovchenko has chosen Kenny Loggins - Danger Zone as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ray Fayth has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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175 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ray Fayth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Igor Yakovchenko!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yakovchenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fayth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yakovchenko misses with a body shot.
Yakovchenko looks to throw the jab but Fayth is out of range.
Fayth moves out of range as Yakovchenko strikes.
Yakovchenko lands a front kick.
Yakovchenko lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fayth will feel that in the morning.
Yakovchenko throws out a leg kick but Fayth moves out of range and Yakovchenko only half commits.
Yakovchenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fayth has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ninjin no Tamanegi in the buildup to the fight.
Yakovchenko is looking to slow Fayth down with leg kicks.
Fayth slips a straight right by Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Fayth counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fayth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fayth trying to control but Yakovchenko is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yakovchenko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fayth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fayth trying to control the position from guard on top but Yakovchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fayth sitting in guard here, content to control.
Yakovchenko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fayth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fayth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yakovchenko looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fayth passes into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fayth is looking to take a break and control but Yakovchenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fayth working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fayth trying to control the position but Yakovchenko is working away.
Yakovchenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Yakovchenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fayth content to control rather than advance.
Fayth takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fayth is working for a kimura but Yakovchenko is defending it quite comfortably.
Yakovchenko is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fayth scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Yakovchenko wants to get back to full guard.
Fayth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fayth uses his free foot to push down on Yakovchenko's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Yakovchenko.
Fayth lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fayth raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yakovchenko taking shots to the head.
Yakovchenko has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Yakovchenko is squirming around, avoiding Fayth's attempts to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yakovchenko flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Fayth dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Yakovchenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fayth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body kick there by Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko looks to throw a body kick
and Fayth counters with a single leg into guard. Yakovchenko didn't expect that.
Fayth throwing strikes from guard but Yakovchenko blocks nicely.
Yakovchenko keeping moving, preventing Fayth from controlling successfully.
Yakovchenko working for a triangle but Fayth defends it easily.
Yakovchenko 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.
Yakovchenko wants to improve his position but instead Fayth has moved into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakovchenko won't allow Fayth to pass to mount.
Fayth is working hard here to advance position.
Fayth drops an elbow to the side of Yakovchenko's head.
Fayth is keen to just control but Yakovchenko is a slippery customer.
Yakovchenko actively working from the bottom here.
Fayth trying to mount his opponent but Yakovchenko defends it.
Yakovchenko is not content to let Fayth control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko is trying to control but can't.
Fayth missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fayth is thwarting Yakovchenko's attempts to control the position.
Fayth trying to pass the guard but Yakovchenko defending well.
Fayth is trying to work for a kimura but Yakovchenko is defending well.
Fayth wants to pass the guard but Yakovchenko is defending well.
Yakovchenko is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko is staying active underneath Fayth, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fayth is really struggling to control Yakovchenko but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fayth seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Yakovchenko has recovered full guard.
Fayth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yakovchenko thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Yakovchenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yakovchenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yakovchenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fayth passes into half guard.
Fayth trying to control from half guard but Yakovchenko is working away.
Yakovchenko wants to improve his position but Fayth is controlling well.
Fayth not doing much here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yakovchenko is refusing to be controlled, as Fayth sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Fayth dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Yakovchenko tries to land a front kick but Fayth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fayth takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Yakovchenko misses with a low kick.
Yakovchenko throws a right hand that misses
and Fayth counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Yakovchenko manages to get to full guard.
Fayth trying to control the position from guard on top but Yakovchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fayth is working Yakovchenko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Yakovchenko keeping moving, preventing Fayth from controlling successfully.
Fayth is looking to work some ground and pound but Yakovchenko has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fayth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fayth trying to control but Yakovchenko is working from the bottom.
Fayth landing some decent shots from guard.
Fayth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yakovchenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fayth defends well.
Yakovchenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fayth throws a big elbow that misses.
Yakovchenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Igor Yakovchenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ray Fayth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fayth controls the pace.
Fayth looking to pass the guard.
Yakovchenko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fayth is aware though and is defending well.
Fayth controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ray Fayth wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Yakovchenko thumps Fayth with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fayth blocks a low kick nicely.
Yakovchenko throws the left hand but Fayth avoids the punch easily.
Yakovchenko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fayth shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Yakovchenko misses.
Yakovchenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yakovchenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Fayth counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fayth.
Fayth wants to pass the guard but Yakovchenko is keeping the position.
Yakovchenko can't keep his opponent in guard - Fayth advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ray Fayth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fayth takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Yakovchenko manages to get to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yakovchenko looking for a guillotine here but Fayth defends easily.
Yakovchenko being controlled here, momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yakovchenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Fayth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fayth, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Fayth!
Ray Fayth thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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