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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bart Bill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janusz KorwinMikke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Janusz KorwinMikke is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bart Bill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Janusz KorwinMikke!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
KorwinMikke just misses with a punch to the body.
KorwinMikke throws a nice looking combination but Bill bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bill throws a shot from downtown. KorwinMikke moves away and avoids it.
KorwinMikke rushes Bill and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Bill.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bill creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Bill.
Bill lands a right hand that snaps the head of KorwinMikke backwards.
Bill lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bill lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
KorwinMikke is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
KorwinMikke looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
KorwinMikke is still on wobbly legs! Can Bill finish him?
Bill drops KorwinMikke onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! KorwinMikke is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The fighters are playing wrist control here with KorwinMikke pressed against the cage. Bill frees himself up and cracks Bill with an uppercut straight from the bowels of hell! KorwinMikke crumples to the floor, out cold! Bill jumps on to the cage and takes in the roar of the crowd! That was nasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bart Bill!
An out of breath Bart Bill thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Killian Gallagher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Christopher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gallagher comes to the cage accompanied by Kakkahätä 77 - Tää on sun helvetti. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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265 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 31 - 0, fighting out of London, Killian Gallagher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Leonard Christopher!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gallagher scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gallagher takes a kick to the side of the head.
Christopher throws a sloppy head kick and Gallagher moves out of range easily.
Gallagher takes a swing at Christopher's ribcage but misses.
Gallagher avoids a punch combination nicely.
Christopher throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Christopher throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gallagher on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gallagher moves away from the strike by Christopher.
Christopher misses with a wild body shot.
Christopher misses with a double jab.
Christopher throws a jab when Gallagher was well out of range.
Some wild striking there from Christopher.
Gallagher misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gallagher.
Christopher throws a right and a left that both miss.
Christopher moves forwards but Gallagher connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gallagher ducks right into an uppercut from Christopher.
Gallagher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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!
Gallagher blocks a head kick by Christopher.
Crunch! Christopher slams his shin into Gallagher's torso.
Gallagher looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gallagher has a takedown stuffed.
Christopher lands a right hook to the body.
Christopher throws a head kick that Gallagher semi-blocks.
Gallagher lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christopher missing with a left hand there. Gallagher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sloppy strikes from Gallagher. Those never looked like landing.
Gallagher defending well as Christopher loads up on a big left hand.
Christopher checks the leg kick.
Gallagher misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gallagher slips a jab from Christopher.
Christopher throws a shot to the body.
Christopher throws a right and a left that Gallagher avoids nicely.
Christopher lands with an uppercut that bounces Gallagher off the cage and back into range.
Gallagher throws a series of punches but Christopher avoids them all with ease.
Christopher takes a swing at Gallagher's ribcage but misses.
Gallagher fails to land with a series of punches.
Gallagher throws a head kick that misses
and Gallagher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Christopher.
Gallagher walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Christopher is looking to clinch.
Gallagher walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Christopher moves into range and clinches up with Gallagher.
Gallagher tries to circle away but Christopher has him pinned against the cage.
Gallagher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Christopher throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gallagher.
Christopher is trying to break the clinch but Gallagher is controlling him.
Gallagher goes for a takedown attempt but Christopher pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Christopher lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gallagher moves out of range of the body kick from Christopher.
Christopher is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gallagher had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gallagher cracks Christopher with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Some wild striking there from Gallagher.
Gallagher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gallagher moves out of range as Christopher throws a body kick.
Gallagher misses with a double jab
and Christopher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Christopher scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gallagher doesn't seem bothered though.
Gallagher looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Killian Gallagher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christopher scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Christopher dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gallagher throws a nice looking combination but Christopher bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Christopher lands with a shot to the body.
Gallagher blocks a head kick by Christopher.
Christopher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Christopher will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Christopher stuns Gallagher with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gallagher swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Christopher counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gallagher walks into a left hand.
Leonard Christopher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christopher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gallagher.
Christopher misses with a right hand
and Gallagher counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gallagher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christopher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher throws a right hand that Christopher ducks under and follows up with a left that Christopher also avoids with ease.
Gallagher blocks a head kick by Christopher.
Christopher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christopher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gallagher.
Christopher throws a front kick aimed at Gallagher's knee but Gallagher avoids it well.
Christopher darts in and clinches Gallagher up against the cage.
Gallagher works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Christopher tries to work over Gallagher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gallagher lands a left hand.
Christopher throws a head punch that misses.
Christopher lands a nice uppercut.
Christopher lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Christopher just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gallagher's brow.
Christopher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christopher working Gallagher over with knees to the body.
Christopher has Gallagher pushed against the cage.
Gallagher managing to block the knees to the body from Christopher.
Christopher lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Christopher scores with a nice short uppercut.
Christopher tries to land knees in the clinch but Gallagher avoids the damage to the body.
Christopher tries to land knees in the clinch but Gallagher avoids the damage to the body.
Christopher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gallagher avoiding damage as Christopher throws knees to the body.
Christopher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Christopher misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Christopher counters with a stiff right hand.
Christopher lands a slapping body shot.
Gallagher avoids a kick to the body.
Christopher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gallagher was well out of range. Poor timing from Christopher.
Christopher misses with an attempted mid kick.
Christopher with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gallagher throws a looping overhand right but Christopher ducks down to avoid it.
Gallagher looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gallagher fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Christopher throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gallagher throws a series of punches but Christopher moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gallagher moves out of range as Christopher strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Christopher fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Christopher is looking to clinch but Gallagher is avoiding it.
Christopher slips a jab and a cross from Gallagher.
A jab from Christopher finds it's way through Gallagher's defenses.
Christopher misses with a straight right.
Gallagher's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gallagher duly obliges.
Christopher scores with a shot to the body.
Christopher avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gallagher misses with a few strikes there.
Christopher thows a body kick. Gallagher tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Christopher scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Christopher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gallagher throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Christopher throws the left hand but Gallagher avoids the punch easily.
Christopher misses with a head kick.
Christopher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christopher throws a head kick but Gallagher moves out of range.
Gallagher shoots for a double leg takedown but Christopher sprawls well. He's pushed Gallagher's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Christopher scores with a jab to the jaw.
Christopher takes a swing at Gallagher's ribcage but misses.
Donk. Christopher catches Gallagher right on the button with a cross.
Christopher throws a nice outside leg kick.
Christopher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gallagher walks into a straight right hand from Christopher.
Christopher loads up on a big right hand but Gallagher slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gallagher blocks a head kick by Christopher.
Christopher tries a head kick but it misses.
Christopher has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gallagher avoids the head kick by Christopher.
Gallagher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christopher.
Christopher misses with a body shot
and Gallagher counters with a series of strikes. Christopher will be more careful next time no doubt.
Leonard Christopher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gallagher lands a jab to the head.
A lazy left from Gallagher finds it's target.
Killian Gallagher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gallagher swings for the body but Christopher moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christopher blocks the body kick.
Gallagher keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christopher cracks Gallagher with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gallagher walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Christopher misses with an uppercut
and Gallagher counters with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Christopher.
Christopher throws a lazy right hand but Gallagher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christopher swings widly with a right hand
and Gallagher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Christopher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gallagher.
Christopher stuffs the takedown.
Christopher looks to land a left hand but Gallagher moved out of range nicely.
Christopher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leonard Christopher is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Christopher tries to clinch but Gallagher moves out of range.
Gallagher pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Christopher back to the cage. Gallagher follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Christopher does no damage.
Christopher tries to clinch but Gallagher moves out of range.
Gallagher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christopher.
Gallagher shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gallagher is stalling here. Christopher is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gallagher seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Christopher has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Killian Gallagher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gallagher is pushing Christopher's head away, looking to escape. Christopher manages to hold on to the position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher tries to buck Christopher off but Christopher is having none of it.
Christopher decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Gallagher blocks the body kick.
Gallagher shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Christopher but Christopher pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Killian Gallagher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christopher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Christopher drives through and clinches with Gallagher against the cage.
Christopher leaning his opponent against the cage.
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 Killian Gallagher.
I think Christopher 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonard Christopher!
A relieved looking Leonard Christopher 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Monterrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasiliy Sobolev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sobolev is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ya kuplu tebe dom. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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267 lbs
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265 lbs
26 - 35 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Monterrey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 35 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vasiliy Sobolev!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobolev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monterrey moves away.
Sobolev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Monterrey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Monterrey lands with a nice body punch.
Sobolev misses with a few strikes there.
Monterrey doesn't manage to clinch there - Sobolev circles away.
Monterrey misses with a low kick.
Monterrey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Monterrey misses with a body shot.
Sobolev drives through with a takedown into guard.
Monterrey trying to control the position here.
Monterrey has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sobolev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monterrey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sobolev is one step ahead there.
Sobolev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monterrey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sobolev manages to get himself to full guard.
Sobolev wants to sweep here but Monterrey controlling him for the moment.
Monterrey trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sobolev's guard.
Sobolev wants to sweep here but Monterrey controlling him for the moment.
Sobolev keeping moving, preventing Monterrey from controlling successfully.
Monterrey is looking to stand up but Sobolev won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monterrey wants to pass the guard but Sobolev is keeping the position.
Monterrey is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We're going to have a standup here because John Monterrey wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Monterrey connects with a right hand. Sobolev shakes it off.
Monterrey throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Vasiliy Sobolev has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Monterrey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Monterrey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sobolev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sobolev lands a jab to Monterrey's midsection.
A big right from Monterrey misses.
Sobolev walks into a stiff left hand from Monterrey.
Sobolev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Monterrey defends it nicely.
Sobolev scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like John Monterrey has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Sobolev misses the target.
Monterrey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sobolev.
Monterrey throws a wild body kick that Sobolev sees coming a mile off.
Sobolev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Monterrey as he avoids it easily.
Sobolev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Monterrey tries a head kick but it misses.
Sobolev shoots in but Monterrey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
John Monterrey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasiliy Sobolev.
Sobolev slips a straight right by Monterrey.
Sobolev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sobolev shoots in but no luck this time.
Sobolev throws a right hand that Monterrey ducks under and follows up with a left that Monterrey also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monterrey lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monterrey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sobolev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Monterrey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monterrey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sobolev manages to avoid it.
Sobolev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sobolev 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.
Sobolev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Monterrey defends well and Sobolev ends up having to push Monterrey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Monterrey landing knees to the head.
Monterrey lands an elbow just above Sobolev 's eye.
Monterrey with a knee to the head.
Sobolev blocks the elbow strike.
Monterrey tries to land a knee to the head but Sobolev blocks with his arms.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Monterrey with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sobolev wants a takedown but no success here.
Monterrey stops a takedown attempt from Sobolev.
Monterrey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sobolev is defending well for now.
Monterrey is trying to maintain a safe position but Sobolev gets an underhook and turns Monterrey into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Monterrey dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sobolev moves out of range of the body kick from Monterrey.
Monterrey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sobolev shoots in looking for a takedown. Monterrey tries to sprawl out of it but Sobolev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Monterrey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sobolev just misses with a punch to the body.
Sobolev moves out of range of the body kick.
Monterrey looks to throw the jab but Sobolev is out of range.
Sobolev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Monterrey throws a half hearted mid kick.
Monterrey looks to land a left hand but Sobolev moved out of range nicely.
Sobolev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Monterrey swivels and escapes.
Monterrey thuds his right hand into Sobolev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Monterrey doesn't manage to clinch there - Sobolev circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monterrey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Monterrey wants it to stay on the feet.
John Monterrey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasiliy Sobolev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobolev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monterrey.
Monterrey tries to clinch up but Sobolev circles away and keeps his distance.
Monterrey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Monterrey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sobolev moves out of range of the leg kick from Monterrey.
Monterrey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sobolev is out of range.
Sobolev goes for a double leg but Monterrey avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Monterrey continues to drive forward.
Monterrey tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sobolev avoiding damage as Monterrey throws knees to the body.
Monterrey prevents the takedown attempt.
Monterrey misses with a knee strike.
Monterrey working aggressively here.
Sobolev tries for a takedown but Monterrey manages to get underhooks.
Sobolev tries for a takedown but Monterrey manages to get underhooks.
Sobolev blocking some punches.
Sobolev has Monterrey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Monterrey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monterrey with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sobolev wants the takedown. Monterrey is fighting it off but Sobolev persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Monterrey's guard against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monterrey managing to control the position.
Sobolev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Monterrey's head.
Monterrey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sobolev is one step ahead there.
Monterrey trying to control the position.
Sobolev is in close to Monterrey's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Monterrey trying to keep a closed guard but Sobolev is proving a slippery customer.
Sobolev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobolev with a nice head shot there.
Monterrey is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Monterrey wants to pass to mount but Sobolev is defending the position.
Sobolev trying to control but Monterrey postures up.
Monterrey trying to control the action but Sobolev is working from the bottom.
Monterrey trying to mount his opponent but Sobolev defends it.
Monterrey tries to stand but can't do so whilst Sobolev controls his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobolev tries to get to full guard but Monterrey has control of the leg.
Monterrey trying to control the action but Sobolev is working from the bottom.
Well, if Monterrey is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of John Monterrey.
Sobolev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Monterrey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sobolev was well out of range. Poor timing from Monterrey.
Sobolev scores with a three punch combo!
John Monterrey's cut is getting worse.
Monterrey staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasiliy Sobolev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Good leg kick by Monterrey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sobolev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Monterrey circles away.
Sobolev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Monterrey in his tracks.
Sobolev is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Monterrey rather than just go for the knockout.
Sobolev lands a jab to the nose.
Monterrey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sobolev.
Sobolev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Monterrey defends well and Sobolev ends up having to push Monterrey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Monterrey.
Monterrey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sobolev.
Monterrey tries a body shot but Sobolev blocks 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!
Monterrey lands an elbow just above Sobolev 's eye.
Monterrey looking to throw knees to the head but Sobolev is blocking nicely.
Monterrey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monterrey is pressed up against the cage. Sobolev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Monterrey down to the mat. Monterrey avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
John Monterrey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasiliy Sobolev.
Sobolev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A jab from Monterrey finds it's way through Sobolev's defenses.
Sobolev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Monterrey avoids it really well and circles away.
Monterrey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
John Monterrey is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Sobolev with that takedown attempt.
Sobolev tries for a takedown but Monterrey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
John Monterrey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monterrey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Monterrey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sobolev.
Monterrey with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sobolev to score with a decent uppercut.
John Monterrey's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Monterrey lands a really nice looking cross but Sobolev seems unphased.
Sobolev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Monterrey defends well and Sobolev ends up having to push Monterrey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sobolev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Monterrey pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sobolev is defended easily by Monterrey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobolev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Monterrey tries to clinch up but Sobolev circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Monterrey.
An inside leg kick lands from Monterrey.
Monterrey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sobolev drops his hands momentarily and Monterrey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That has opened up Vasiliy Sobolev's cut even more.
Monterrey throws a looping overhand right but Sobolev ducks down to avoid it.
That kick from Monterrey tenderised Sobolev's leg. Sobolev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Monterrey is looking to land body kicks.
Monterrey leaves Sobolev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sobolev moves out of range as Monterrey throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monterrey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sobolev.
Monterrey scores with a push kick.
Monterrey is looking to clinch but Sobolev is avoiding it.
Monterrey is looking to slow Sobolev down with leg kicks.
Monterrey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Monterrey misses with a low kick.
Monterrey with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Monterrey punishes Sobolev's body with a nice straight punch.
Monterrey shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Monterrey.
Sobolev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A solid leg kick lands there for Monterrey.
Monterrey fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sobolev checks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Monterrey.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monterrey cracks Sobolev with an open hand slap.
Sobolev throws an overhand right that lands on Monterrey's shoulder, as Monterrey tries to avoid the shot.
Sobolev shoots in for a takedown but Monterrey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Monterrey jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Monterrey looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sobolev moves out of range of the body kick from Monterrey.
Monterrey lands the left hand.
Sobolev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Monterrey is fending him off so far but Sobolev persists. Nope, Monterrey circles away and we're back to standing.
Sobolev jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sobolev swinging wildly here.
Monterrey leaves Sobolev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sobolev takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Monterrey showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Monterrey has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Monterrey!
A victorious John Monterrey 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Red Darglio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Kulakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darglio comes into the arena with The Black Keys "Funk #49" blaring out of the sound system. Kulakov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lube-Shparu. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Red Darglio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viktor Kulakov!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darglio throws out a loose jab but Kulakov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kulakov moves away from the strike by Darglio.
Nice straight punches there by Darglio. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Darglio.
Kulakov misses with a body shot.
Kulakov ducks straight into an uppercut from Darglio and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Kulakov manages to regain guard straight away.
Kulakov is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Darglio has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kulakov is proving hard to escape from.
Kulakov is still in real trouble! Can Darglio finish him?
Kulakov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kulakov seems to have recovered his senses.
Kulakov scores with a sloppy right hand. Darglio should have avoided that one.
Kulakov scores with a jab.
Kulakov swinging wildly here.
Darglio is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulakov throws a jab but it's blocked by Darglio.
Kulakov misses with a combination
and Darglio counters with a low kick, right behind Kulakov 's knee.
Kulakov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kulakov throws a one two combo.
A right-left combo lands from Kulakov.
Darglio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Darglio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darglio with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kulakov to score with a decent uppercut.
Kulakov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kulakov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kulakov misses with a body shot.
Kulakov looks to throw the jab but Darglio is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulakov staying out of range there.
Kulakov connects with a jab.
Kulakov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Darglio throws an overhand right that lands on Kulakov's shoulder, as Kulakov tries to avoid the shot.
Kulakov misses with an uppercut.
Darglio tests Kulakov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kulakov throws a good cross that connects.
Kulakov throws a nice looking combination but Darglio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A thudding body kick lands there by Darglio!
Kulakov throws a right hand that misses
and Darglio counters with a big uppercut that knocks Kulakov off his feet! Darglio dives into side control looking to finish!
It looks like Viktor Kulakov has been cut.
Darglio just content to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulakov tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Darglio controlling from the full mount.
Kulakov is squirming around, avoiding Darglio's attempts to control the action.
Darglio sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kulakov is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Darglio tries to control but Kulakov wriggling away.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Red Darglio wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kulakov throws a lazy right hand but Darglio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Darglio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Darglio takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kulakov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Darglio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kulakov misses with a right hand
and Darglio counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Darglio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Viktor Kulakov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kulakov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kulakov lands a nice looking body shot.
Kulakov misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kulakov misses the target.
Kulakov scores with a nice right hand.
Kulakov misses with an uppercut. Darglio saw that one coming.
Kulakov needs to keep his hands up - Darglio had a free shot at his head there.
Kulakov misses with a straight right.
Kulakov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kulakov moves away from the strike by Darglio.
Kulakov looks to land a combination but Darglio avoids it well.
Darglio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kulakov.
Darglio ducks under a wild hook from Kulakov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Darglio.
Darglio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Kulakov misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Darglio finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kulakov is breathing heavily.
Kulakov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kulakov throws the left hand but Darglio avoids the punch easily.
Darglio cracks Kulakov with an uppercut from hell and Kulakov crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Darglio's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kulakov wants to stand up but Darglio is controlling him.
Darglio looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darglio trying to control but Kulakov is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darglio stays in close to Kulakov's body and controls the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Red Darglio just wasn't active enough.
Kulakov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kulakov throws a big shot that misses.
Kulakov misses with a body shot.
Red Darglio is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheers as Darglio lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kulakov doesn't seem phased though.
Kulakov throws a combination that misses
and Darglio counters with a right hand from hell and Kulakov is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Red Darglio!
During a confident post fight interview, Red Darglio 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cro Copout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Elliet Junior Shnitkey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Copout comes to the cage accompanied by you throw knee, i go home. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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World class boxer
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
58 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cro Copout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blake Elliet Junior Shnitkey !
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior Shnitkey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Copout bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Junior Shnitkey shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Copout seems keen to control Junior Shnitkey 's posture.
Copout avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Copout pulls Junior Shnitkey in to control the position.
Junior Shnitkey trying to control but Copout is working from the bottom.
Junior Shnitkey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Copout manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Junior Shnitkey manages to get himself to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Junior Shnitkey pulls Copout in close to his closed guard and prevents Copout from doing any damage or advancing position.
Copout content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake Elliet Junior Shnitkey has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Copout.
Junior Shnitkey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Junior Shnitkey has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Junior Shnitkey misses with a body shot.
Junior Shnitkey connects with a right hand. Copout shakes it off.
Junior Shnitkey lands a right hook to the body.
Copout dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Copout lands a head shot.
A shot to the liver by Copout. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copout scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Copout throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Junior Shnitkey misses with an uppercut.
Junior Shnitkey stuns Copout with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Junior Shnitkey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Copout tests Junior Shnitkey 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Copout dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Junior Shnitkey cracks a nice hook into Copout's ribs.
Copout clobbers Junior Shnitkey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Junior Shnitkey cracks Copout with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Donk. Junior Shnitkey catches Copout right on the button with a cross.
Junior Shnitkey shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Copout's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Junior Shnitkey throwing strikes from guard but Copout blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Junior Shnitkey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copout trying to control the position here.
Junior Shnitkey cracks Copout with a solid left hand.
Junior Shnitkey throwing strikes from guard but Copout blocks nicely.
Junior Shnitkey cracks Copout with a solid left hand.
Copout avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Junior Shnitkey postures up.
Copout will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Copout is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Junior Shnitkey is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Junior Shnitkey seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Junior Shnitkey throwing strikes from guard but Copout blocks nicely.
Copout has Junior Shnitkey pulled in close to control his posture.
Cro Copout has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Junior Shnitkey ducks right into an uppercut from Copout.
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!
Copout takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Junior Shnitkey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Copout displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Junior Shnitkey throws out the jab.
Copout takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Copout scores with a jab.
Copout connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Junior Shnitkey ducks under a wild hook from Copout.
Junior Shnitkey walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Blake Elliet Junior Shnitkey will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Copout lands with a nice body punch.
Copout drops Junior Shnitkey with a left right combo! Copout follows him down to the ground into side control.
Junior Shnitkey is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Junior Shnitkey avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Copout.
Junior Shnitkey is still in real trouble! Can Copout finish him?
A lull in the action here.
Junior Shnitkey seems to have recovered his senses.
Copout seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Junior Shnitkey for as long as he can get away with.
Junior Shnitkey tries to bench press Copout off him but Copout keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copout happy to just control the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Cro Copout.
Junior Shnitkey defending well as Copout loads up on a big left hand.
Junior Shnitkey throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Copout was covering up waiting for the punch and Junior Shnitkey finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Junior Shnitkey trying to control the position from guard on top but Copout is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior Shnitkey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Copout utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Junior Shnitkey postures up in Copout's guard and throws a big left but Copout blocks it.
Junior Shnitkey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Junior Shnitkey keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Copout's head.
Junior Shnitkey with a flurry of punches that miss.
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!
Junior Shnitkey lands a couple of elbows.
Junior Shnitkey throws a big right hand that misses.
Copout working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Junior Shnitkey .
Junior Shnitkey won't allow Copout to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copout avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Junior Shnitkey is looking to work some ground and pound but Copout has wrist control.
Copout utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Junior Shnitkey sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Copout's guard.
Copout is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Junior Shnitkey drops an elbow to the side of Copout's head.
Junior Shnitkey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Copout does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Junior Shnitkey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Junior Shnitkey thows a huge punch but Copout dodges it nicely.
Junior Shnitkey prevents Copout from improving his position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Junior Shnitkey . He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Copout on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Copout tries to get out of the position.
Junior Shnitkey wants to take a breather but Copout is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior Shnitkey is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Junior Shnitkey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Copout works his way to full guard. Good work.
Copout preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Copout is adopting a defensive guard.
Junior Shnitkey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Copout avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Copout working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Junior Shnitkey .
Copout has Junior Shnitkey pulled in close to control his posture.
Copout keeping moving, preventing Junior Shnitkey from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Blake Elliet Junior Shnitkey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Junior Shnitkey throws a lazy right hand but Copout sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Copout fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Copout fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cro Copout is winning the standup battle so far.
Copout scores with a decent looking hook.
Copout scores with a punch to the head.
Junior Shnitkey throws a right hand that Copout ducks under and follows up with a left that Copout also avoids with ease.
Junior Shnitkey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice cross by Copout.
Junior Shnitkey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Copout on the side of the head.
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!
Junior Shnitkey scores with a nice right hand.
Junior Shnitkey throws out a loose jab but Copout uses good head movement to avoid it.
Junior Shnitkey swings widly with a right hand
and Copout counters with a series of strikes. Junior Shnitkey will be more careful next time no doubt.
Copout avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Junior Shnitkey misses.
Copout scores with a jab.
Junior Shnitkey closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Copout's guard.
Junior Shnitkey postures up in Copout's guard and throws a big left but Copout blocks it.
Junior Shnitkey stopping the sweep attempt from Copout.
Junior Shnitkey looking to pass the guard.
Junior Shnitkey throws a big right hand that misses.
Junior Shnitkey throws an elbow that misses. Copout uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Junior Shnitkey 's guard. Nice move by Copout!
Junior Shnitkey pulls Copout in to control the position.
Blake Elliet Junior Shnitkey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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.
Copout stays in close to Junior Shnitkey 's body and controls the position.
Copout in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cro Copout has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junior Shnitkey has control of Copout's left arm, preventing Copout from doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Blake Elliet Junior Shnitkey was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Copout will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Copout getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Junior Shnitkey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Copout throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copout getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Copout tries to sprawl but Junior Shnitkey drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Copout is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Junior Shnitkey 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Junior Shnitkey 's back!
Junior Shnitkey is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Copout.
Junior Shnitkey wants to escape the position.
Copout trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Junior Shnitkey doesn't escape.
Junior Shnitkey is in bad spot here.
Copout has good solid back control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior Shnitkey tries to roll but Copout sticks to his back.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Copout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Copout controlling from the back.
Copout is trying to stick to Junior Shnitkey 's back but Junior Shnitkey is turning into Copout. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Copout's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Junior Shnitkey .
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Junior Shnitkey postures up and lands a big shot to Copout's brow.
Junior Shnitkey preventing the sweep.
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 Cro Copout.
I think Junior Shnitkey 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Blake Elliet Junior Shnitkey !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geodude Golem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Sakkara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Golem comes to the cage accompanied by Geo dude geo geo dude. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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264 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Geodude Golem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcus Sakkara!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakkara tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sakkara takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Golem bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Golem walks into a left hand.
Golem lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakkara cracks Golem with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Golem fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sakkara looks winded!
Golem lands a big head kick that sends Sakkara tumbling to the mat! Golem takes a step backwards and waves Sakkara back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sakkara is rocked!
It looks like Marcus Sakkara has been cut.
Golem throws a series of punches but Sakkara moves out of range.
Sakkara is still on wobbly legs! Can Golem finish him?
Golem throws a leg kick which misses Sakkara's front leg but catches the back leg as Sakkara tries to avoid it.
Sakkara tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Golem throws a nice outside leg kick.
Golem throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sakkara seems to have recovered his senses.
Golem fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sakkara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick lands from Golem.
Sakkara get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Sakkara stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Golem runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Geodude Golem!
Geodude Golem looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Geodude, Geodude, Geodude...'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Cierra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Williams had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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285 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carlos Cierra!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cierra tries a head kick but it misses.
Cierra misses with a straight left.
Cierra thows a leg kick but Williams checks it
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Carlos Cierra has been cut.
A jab from Cierra misses.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cierra circles away quickly and effectively.
Cierra throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cierra looks to land a body kick but Williams moved away.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cierra.
Cierra misses with a straight right.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cierra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Cierra attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Carlos Cierra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cierra, right into the meat.
Williams is looking to clinch.
Cierra throws a leg kick but Williams moved away.
Cierra pushes Williams away with a front kick.
Cierra connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Williams's hands.
Cierra misses with a kick to the body.
Cierra swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cierra throws an off balance right hand
and Williams counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cierra scores with a decent looking hook.
Cierra lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cierra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Cierra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cierra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Cierra's shoulder, as Cierra tries to avoid the shot.
Cierra throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
Cierra misses with a left hand
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cierra fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Williams keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cierra lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Josh Williams has been cut.
Cierra feints and then cracks Williams's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Williams down.
Both fighters circling a little - Cierra finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cierra bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Cierra fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Williams out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Carlos Cierra!
A very excited looking Carlos Cierra made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kzarik Nahrul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaakko Kilpinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kzarik Nahrul has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kzarik Nahrul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaakko Kilpinen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilpinen lands a jab.
Kilpinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kilpinen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kilpinen looks to land a body kick but Nahrul moved away.
Kilpinen throws the left hand but Nahrul avoids the punch easily.
Nahrul tries to clinch
and Kilpinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nahrul tries to clinch but Kilpinen is having none of it.
Kilpinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nahrul tries to clinch up
and Kilpinen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kilpinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nahrul keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilpinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Nahrul.
Nahrul tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kilpinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nahrul moves out of range of the body kick from Kilpinen.
Nahrul fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kilpinen.
Kilpinen wants to slow Nahrul down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kilpinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nahrul.
Nahrul takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kilpinen throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Kzarik Nahrul has been cut.
Nahrul has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nahrul there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kilpinen tries to bum rush Nahrul with a series of wild strikes but Nahrul uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nahrul on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kilpinen. Kilpinen obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilpinen throws a leg kick which misses Nahrul's front leg but catches the back leg as Nahrul tries to avoid it.
Kilpinen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kilpinen counters with a straight right hand.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kilpinen managing to block the knees to the body from Nahrul.
Nahrul throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nahrul using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kilpinen trying to land knees to the body.
Nahrul throws an elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nahrul throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kilpinen blocks it with crossed arms.
Nahrul looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kilpinen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kilpinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A knee to the head by Nahrul.
Nahrul misses with an elbow strike.
Kilpinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nahrul tries to close the distance and clinch but Kilpinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nahrul walks into a jab.
Kilpinen misses the shot to the body.
Nahrul is looking to clinch but Kilpinen is avoiding it.
Nahrul darts in trying to clinch
and Kilpinen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nahrul moves to clinch but Kilpinen breaks away
and Kilpinen counters with a low kick, right behind Nahrul 's knee.
Kilpinen lands with a hook. Nahrul tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kilpinen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nahrul is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kilpinen.
Nahrul tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kilpinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nahrul has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kilpinen leaning against his opponent.
Nahrul missing with knees to the body.
Kilpinen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nahrul misses with a knee to the head.
Kilpinen trying to control the position but instead, Nahrul has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kilpinen into the cage.
Nahrul looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kilpinen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nahrul up against the cage.
A short right from Nahrul on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kilpinen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kilpinen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nahrul's face.
Nahrul with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kilpinen avoiding damage as Nahrul throws knees to the body.
Nahrul breaks the clinch.
Kilpinen lands a jab.
Kzarik Nahrul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilpinen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big right from Kilpinen misses.
Kilpinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kilpinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nahrul wants to clinch but Kilpinen slips to the side
and Kilpinen counters with a nice leg kick.
Nahrul darts in trying to clinch
and Kilpinen counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nahrul tries to clinch but Kilpinen moves away
and Kilpinen counters with a leg kick.
Kilpinen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kilpinen counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaakko Kilpinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kzarik Nahrul's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kilpinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nahrul looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kilpinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kilpinen scores with a body shot.
Nahrul wants to clinch up but Kilpinen keeps it at a distance.
Kzarik Nahrul is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kilpinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nahrul doesn't seem bothered though.
Kilpinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kilpinen works over Nahrul's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilpinen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nahrul in his tracks.
Nahrul fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kilpinen, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kilpinen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kilpinen tries to land a knee to the head but Nahrul blocks with his arms.
Kilpinen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nahrul avoids it.
Jaakko Kilpinen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kilpinen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kilpinen looking to stall.
A right hand to the body from Kilpinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpinen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kilpinen.
Nahrul is rocked!
Kilpinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kilpinen lands a good knee to the midsection. Nahrul won't want to take too many of those.
Nahrul is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilpinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kilpinen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nahrul's face.
Oh Nahrul is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kilpinen creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Nahrul's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Nahrul drops to his knees and Kilpinen pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaakko Kilpinen!
After winning the bout, Jaakko Kilpinen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Congo Ashantie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiranuka Stakanu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ashantie comes to the cage accompanied by Congo Ashanti. Stakanu has chosen Oy, To Ne Vecher as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Hiranuka Stakanu enters the cage!
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234 lbs
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280 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Congo Ashantie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 25 - 2, fighting out of New York, Hiranuka Stakanu!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stakanu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ashantie.
Nice body punch from Stakanu.
A slow jab from Stakanu misses its intended target.
Stakanu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ashantie.
Ashantie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stakanu throws a jab but it's blocked by Ashantie.
Ashantie lands a jab to the nose.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stakanu has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ashantie slips under a jab from Stakanu.
A left lands for Stakanu.
It looks like Congo Ashantie has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stakanu moves out of range as Ashantie throws a body kick.
Ashantie takes one to the chin there.
Ashantie misses with a straight left.
Stakanu misses with a straight left.
Stakanu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ashantie tries to avoid it but Stakanu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ashantie to the ground. Ashantie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've been told by Ashantie's head coaches at Boomerang!! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stakanu misses with a two punch combination.
Stakanu missing with a left hand there. Ashantie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stakanu throws an overhand right that lands on Ashantie's shoulder, as Ashantie tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stakanu swings for the body but Ashantie moves out of range.
Ashantie thows a body shot but no joy.
Ashantie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stakanu misses with a straight left.
Ashantie avoids the body shot from Stakanu.
Ashantie lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice jab there from Ashantie.
Ashantie lands a jab.
Congo Ashantie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ashantie throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stakanu counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stakanu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stakanu throws a strike but Ashantie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Stakanu looking for a guillotine here but Ashantie defends easily.
Ashantie preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stakanu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ashantie defends well.
Ashantie is looking to stand up but Stakanu won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stakanu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ashantie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ashantie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stakanu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ashantie defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashantie preventing the sweep.
Stakanu is still trying to improve position.
Stakanu will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ashantie wanted to stand there but Stakanu had control of the position.
Ashantie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ashantie won't allow Stakanu to sweep him here.
Stakanu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ashantie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ashantie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashantie preventing the sweep.
Stakanu keeps trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stakanu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ashantie won't allow Stakanu to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiranuka Stakanu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Congo Ashantie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ashantie misses with a leg kick.
Ashantie throws a hook but Stakanu blocks it.
Ashantie sizes up Stakanu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ashantie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stakanu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ashantie's head backwards.
Ashantie slips under a jab from Stakanu.
A telegraphed right hand from Stakanu misses the target.
Stakanu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ashantie.
Hiranuka Stakanu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Stakanu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ashantie connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stakanu's hands.
Stakanu feints a jab promting Ashantie to slip. Stakanu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ashantie slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Stakanu missing with a left hand there. Ashantie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ashantie lands with a right hand.
Ashantie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stakanu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stakanu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ashantie lands a nice uppercut.
Ashantie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stakanu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stakanu.
Ashantie connects with a knee to the head.
Ashantie blocking some punches.
Ashantie missing with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ashantie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stakanu backwards.
Ashantie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stakanu backwards.
Ashantie misses with a knee to the head.
Ashantie misses with a knee strike.
Ashantie lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stakanu or not.
Ashantie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stakanu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stakanu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stakanu counters with a shoot takedown. Ashantie fights it but they end up in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashantie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stakanu.
Ashantie wants to stand but Stakanu is controlling the position.
Stakanu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ashantie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stakanu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stakanu is looking to work some ground and pound but Ashantie has wrist control.
Ashantie wants to get back to his feet but Stakanu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stakanu passes Ashantie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ashantie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stakanu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stakanu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ashantie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stakanu throws a strike but Ashantie avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ashantie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ashantie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stakanu looking to pass the guard.
Stakanu throws a strike but Ashantie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Stakanu looking for a sweep. Not yet Stakanu, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stakanu is on top in guard.
Stakanu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stakanu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stakanu landing with the ground and pound.
Stakanu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ashantie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stakanu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stakanu throws an elbow that misses. Ashantie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stakanu's guard. Nice move by Ashantie!
Stakanu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ashantie manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiranuka Stakanu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Congo Ashantie's cut.
That's time! Ashantie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Stakanu misses with a body punch
and Ashantie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ashantie misses the shot to the body.
Ashantie misses with a low kick.
Stakanu fails with a takedown attempt.
Stakanu looks to throw the jab but Ashantie is out of range.
Stakanu misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Ashantie.
Stakanu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ashantie.
Ashantie throws a nice looking combination but Stakanu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stakanu looks to score with a jab to the body but Ashantie is just out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Ashantie as Stakanu shoots in.
Stakanu keeps the fight on the outside.
Ashantie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stakanu needs to keep his hands up - Ashantie had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashantie takes a swing at Stakanu's ribcage but misses.
Stakanu fails with the takedown.
Congo Ashantie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiranuka Stakanu.
Ashantie cracks Stakanu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stakanu throws a lazy right hand but Ashantie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stakanu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ashantie as he jumps to the side.
Ashantie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stakanu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ashantie darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ashantie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stakanu was well out of range. Poor timing from Ashantie.
Stakanu staying out of range there.
Ashantie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That kick from Ashantie tenderised Stakanu's leg. Stakanu is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Ashantie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stakanu misses with an uppercut. Ashantie saw that one coming.
Stakanu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ashantie jabs Stakanu right on the nose. Stakanu blinks but takes it well.
Stakanu lands a jab.
Stakanu cracks Ashantie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ashantie looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ashantie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ashantie misses with a hook.
A left lands for Ashantie.
Stakanu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ashantie circles away quickly and effectively.
Congo Ashantie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashantie misses with the combination.
Stakanu needs to keep his hands up - Ashantie had a free shot at his head there.
Stakanu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ashantie misses with a looping right.
Ashantie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Stakanu misses.
Ashantie lands the left hand.
Ashantie swings for the body but Stakanu moves out of range.
Stakanu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ashantie tries to clinch but Stakanu is having none of it.
Ashantie throws a lazy right hand but Stakanu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stakanu fails to land with a series of punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ashantie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashantie wants to clinch.
Ashantie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ashantie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ashantie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stakanu.
Stakanu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hiranuka Stakanu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stakanu throws a body punch but Ashantie moves out of range.
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!
Stakanu swats away the attempt to clinch by Ashantie.
Ashantie lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stakanu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ashantie on the side of the head.
Stakanu throws a hook to the side of Ashantie's head but Ashantie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stakanu throws a hook but Ashantie blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Congo Ashantie.
I think Stakanu 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiranuka Stakanu!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bomb might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Casino Royale Soundtrack - You Know My Name. Jackson has chosen Highway Star by Deep Purple as his entrance music. James Bomb could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jeremy Jackson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
64 - 28 - 7, fighting out of Helsinki, James Bomb!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy body kick from Jackson
and Bomb makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jeremy Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A good leg kick by Bomb.
Jackson darts in and clinches Bomb up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bomb creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson stalling in the clinch.
Bomb throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Bomb.
I was talking to Bomb's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bomb throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jackson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bomb's brow.
Bomb throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bomb misses with a body punch.
Bomb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bomb.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bomb blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson has Bomb pressed against the cage.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is leaning against Bomb and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bomb has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bomb unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A hook to the body from Bomb.
A short left from Bomb.
Jackson taking a breather.
Bomb scores a nice knee to the body.
Jackson looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bomb is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bomb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Bomb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Bomb leaning against his opponent.
Bomb misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bomb blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Bomb landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bomb.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomb tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Bomb back against the cage.
Bomb lands a knee to the head.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Bomb.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Bomb lands a body punch.
Bomb works on Jackson's body with a couple of short punches.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Bomb blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bomb is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bomb with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bomb lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson blocks the elbow strike.
Bomb stalling in the clinch.
Bomb lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bomb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bomb darts in and clinches Jackson up against the cage.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bomb is defending well for now.
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Bomb lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bomb landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bomb tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bomb misses with a punch to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bomb takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bomb avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bomb is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bomb lands a right hand.
Bomb tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson pushes off an throws an elbow but Bomb leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jackson is leaning against Bomb and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Bomb blocks it.
Bomb throws a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bomb lands with a light punch inside.
Bomb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bomb misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Look low, kick high! Bomb uses the oldest trick in the book to send Jackson tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Bomb is absolutely delighted - when Jackson wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). James Bomb!
James Bomb is the new heavyweight champion!
James Bomb decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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