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SPNY 200: Atomi - Surov 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nigel McHughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otis Gein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McHughes comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome To My Hood. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Nigel McHughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 25 - 2, fighting out of New York, Otis Gein!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gein slips a jab from McHughes.
McHughes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gein is looking to clinch.
Gein shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McHughes connects with a body shot that sends Gein's belly button to the back.
Gein feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
McHughes seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gein won't allow McHughes to get back to his feet.
Gein showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gein trying to control but McHughes is working from the bottom.
McHughes wants to get back to his feet but Gein is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gein slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Otis Gein hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
McHughes misses with a looping left.
McHughes misses with a double jab.
McHughes tries to keep at a distance but Gein has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gein keeps control of McHughes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gein looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McHughes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gein misses with a short punch on the inside.
McHughes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on McHughes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gein has McHughes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McHughes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McHughes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McHughes pushes Gein back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McHughes's elbow.
Gein scores with a shoulder strike.
McHughes tries to circle away but Gein has him pinned against the cage.
McHughes taking a breather.
McHughes is trying to break the clinch but Gein is controlling him.
Gein throws a punch but it's blocked by McHughes.
Gein is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McHughes is keeping busy.
McHughes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McHughes backwards.
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!
Gein leaning against his opponent.
Gein struggles to land a body shot inside as McHughes controls his hands.
McHughes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McHughes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McHughes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McHughes has had enough of the clinch but Gein keeps him there for the moment.
McHughes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gein fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gein tries to clinch up but McHughes circles away and keeps his distance.
Gein moves to clinch but McHughes breaks away
and McHughes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nigel McHughes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gein wants to clinch up but McHughes keeps it at a distance.
McHughes looks to land a combination but Gein avoids it well.
Gein staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gein clinches up against the cage.
McHughes effectively controlling the action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Gein.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McHughes wants to break the clinch but can't.
McHughes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gein has him pressed against the cage.
Gein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gein dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McHughes has a couple of punches blocked by Gein.
McHughes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gein throws a punch but it's blocked by McHughes.
Gein is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otis Gein dominated that round.
That's time! McHughes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McHughes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gein closes the distance and clinches.
Gein lands an uppercut.
McHughes is trying to break free.
McHughes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left and a right from McHughes both land. Nice combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from McHughes.
Gein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McHughes.
Gein fails with an attempt to clinch.
McHughes throws a combination. Gein tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gein darts in trying to clinch
and McHughes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McHughes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McHughes thows a body shot but no joy.
Gein wants to clinch
and McHughes counters with a left to the body.
A jab from McHughes finds it's way through Gein's defenses.
Gein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gein tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McHughes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gein fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McHughes to the ground. Gein is now in McHughes's guard.
McHughes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gein is controlling him.
Gein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gein controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McHughes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gein with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McHughes has momentary wrist control but Gein slips an elbow through the middle.
Gein trying to control but McHughes is working from the bottom.
McHughes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gein is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gein trying to control the position from guard on top but McHughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McHughes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McHughes is looking to stand up but Gein isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McHughes trying to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McHughes closes the distance and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gein as McHughes tries to tie him up.
The referee is keeping an eye on McHughes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McHughes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gein tries to pull guard but McHughes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gein is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McHughes is keeping busy.
McHughes blocks a body shot from Gein.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel McHughes dominated that second round.
That's time! McHughes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
McHughes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gein darts in and clinches McHughes up against the cage.
Otis Gein seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gein lands a shoulder strike.
McHughes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McHughes is trying to break the clinch but Gein has him pressed against the cage.
Gein stalls.
McHughes wants to get back to striking at distance but Gein won't allow it.
Gein tries a body shot but McHughes blocks it.
Gein keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McHughes's efforts to push away.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gein.
McHughes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gein is trying to maintain a safe position but McHughes gets an underhook and turns Gein into the cage.
Gein stalls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gein taking a breather.
Gein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McHughess head.
Gein is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McHughes wants to break free but Gein has control.
A right hook to the body lands for Gein.
McHughes is trying to break free.
Gein misses with a hook from the clinch.
McHughes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gein tries to clinch up
and McHughes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nigel McHughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McHughes throws a leg kick but Gein sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gein wants to clinch.
McHughes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gein has time to react.
McHughes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gein manages to avoid it.
Gein tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McHughes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gein darts in looking for a takedown but McHughes gets double underhooks and turns Gein into the cage.
Gein struggles to land a body shot inside as McHughes controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gein.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McHughes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gein is keeping busy.
Gein is trying to pull guard but McHughes has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McHughes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gein jumps guard and drags McHughes to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gein is adopting a defensive guard.
Gein looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gein pulls McHughes in to control the position.
McHughes trying to control but Gein is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gein tries to clinch but McHughes is having none of it.
Gein tries to clinch but McHughes moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gein fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McHughes avoids it really well and circles away.
Nigel McHughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otis Gein.
Gein forces McHughes back against the cage and clinches.
Gein scores with a nice hook to the head.
McHughes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McHughes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gein has him pressed against the cage.
McHughes tries to break the clinch but Gein is controlling the position.
Good body shot from Gein.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gein taking a breather.
A right hook to the body lands for Gein.
McHughes misses with a body punch.
McHughes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that's the end of the fight!
Otis Gein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gein 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otis Gein!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Papy Abedi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Right Above It. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Papy Abedi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gary Washington!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington forces Abedi back against the cage and clinches.
Abedi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Washington is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Abedi to the mat. Abedi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Abedi trying to control the position.
Washington scoring with some ground and pound.
Washington wants to get up but he can't break Abedi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Abedi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abedi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Washington working his ground and pound in the gym.
Washington throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Abedi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abedi controls Washington momentarily but Washington frees himself.
Washington stopping the sweep attempt from Abedi.
Washington passes Abedi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Abedi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Washington in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Abedi tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Washington!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gary Washington!
Gary Washington thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mikal Helio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ike Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Helio kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Brazil National Anthem . Ike Turner has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mikal Helio's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Mikal Helio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ike Turner!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Helio.
Turner misses with a hook
and Helio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turner lands with a kick to the temple. Helio shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Turner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Helio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Turner defends it nicely.
Helio misses with a takedown attempt
and Turner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikal Helio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Helio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turner.
Helio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Turner misses
and Helio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Turner.
Turner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Turner jabs Helio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Helio has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Helio 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.
Ike Turner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Turner.
Helio staying out of range there.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Turner enables Helio to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Turner manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Helio trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Helio has gone for a leg lock! Turner slips out almost immediately though and dives into Helio's guard.
Turner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helio has an active guard here but Turner has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Helio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Turner pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helio wants to get back to full guard.
Helio is looking to get back to full guard here but Turner has managed to pass to side control instead.
Helio tries to control but Turner manages to take his back.
Turner keeps control of the position as Helio tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helio is working hard here to advance position.
Turner is trying to stick to Helio's back but Helio is turning into Turner. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Turner's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Helio.
Turner is looking to stand up but Helio isn't so interested in that idea.
Helio looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Helio trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mikal Helio will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
Turner throws a front kick aimed at Helio's knee but Helio avoids it well.
A shot to the liver by Turner. Beautiful body shot.
Helio shoots in and drives through. Turner sprawls well.
Helio blocks a leg kick.
Helio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Helio avoids the head kick by Turner.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Turner.
Turner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Helio has time to react.
Turner misses with an uppercut
and Helio counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helio shoots for a takedown but Turner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A low kick from Turner is predictable there
and Helio counters with a one-two to the body.
A punch combination from Helio misses.
Turner throws the left hand but Helio avoids the punch easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turner.
Helio wants to clinch up but Turner keeps it at a distance.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Helio moved out of range.
Helio checks the leg kick.
Helio has his takedown stuffed
and Turner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikal Helio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Turner.
Helio shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Turner pinned against the cage. Turner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Helio takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Turner throws out a leg kick but Helio moves out of range and Turner only half commits.
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turner misses the body punch
and Helio makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Turner.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Helio does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner looks to land a body kick but Helio moved away.
Nice body punch from Turner.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Helio slips a jab from Turner.
Helio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Helio blocks a jab.
Turner jabs Helio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Helio keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Turner tests Helio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Helio momentarily.
Turner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Helio with a poor takedown
and Turner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turner throws a solid leg kick but Helio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Turner.
Ike Turner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turner misses with a low kick.
Turner swings widly with a right hand
and Helio counters with a head kick. That will keep Turner thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Turner throws a leg kick that is checked
and Helio counters with a left to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Helio tries to move into range but Turner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Turner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ike Turner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Helio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Turner's waist but Turner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Helio off to one side.
Ike Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Helio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Helio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Turner tries to avoid it but Helio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Turner to the ground. Turner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Helio shoots and misses
and Turner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikal Helio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turner looks to land a left hand but Helio moved out of range nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turner.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Helio's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Turner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Helio scrambles back to his feet.
Good leg kick by Turner there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Turner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helio checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Turner. No joy for Helio on that attempt.
Helio shoots in looking for a takedown. Turner tries to sprawl out of it but Helio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Turner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Helio gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Turner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turner tries a head kick but it misses.
Turner lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Helio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turner can pounce on him.
Turner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Helio goes for a double leg but Turner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Turner continues to drive forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner is trying to break the clinch but Helio has him pressed against the cage.
Turner working hard to break the clinch.
Turner can't break the clinch.
Turner wants to get back to striking at distance but Helio won't allow it.
Helio has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Turner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Turner is trying to break free.
Helio keeps control of Turner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Turner has had enough of the clinch but Helio keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Turner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Turner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Helio keeps control of Turner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Helio has him pressed against the cage.
Helio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Turner's efforts to push away.
Turner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Helio lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Helio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Helio is trying to control the action in half guard but Turner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Helio wants to work for an arm triangle but Turner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Turner wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helio is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Turner is just riding it out for now. Helio eventually gives up the hold.
Turner pushes Helio off looking to stand but Helio dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ike Turner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Turner 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ike Turner!
A victorious Ike Turner 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 Hoy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monty Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown has chosen Monster by Skillet as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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35
263 lbs
30 - 24 - 0 |
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270 lbs
23 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 - 24 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hoy Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Monty Brown!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown misses with an uppercut.
Nelson looks for the body kick but Brown saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Brown.
Brown listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brown darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nelson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brown to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab from Brown misses.
Brown closes the distance and pushes Nelson back into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brown as Nelson tries to tie him up.
Nelson missing with knees to the body.
Nelson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brown is defending well for now.
A short right from Brown on the inside.
Brown looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nelson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brown is defending well for now.
Brown lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brown blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nelson tries to land knees in the clinch but Brown avoids the damage to the body.
Brown lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nelson.
Brown blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brown tightens his grip and picks Nelson up, before dumping him to the ground. Nelson manages to land in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Brown is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nelson is keeping the position for now.
Nelson is looking to stand up but Brown isn't so interested in that idea.
Brown engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Brown trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Nelson wants to get back to his feet but Brown is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Brown sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Monty Brown was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Brown missing with a left hand there. Nelson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hoy Nelson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown cracks Nelson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brown scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Nelson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nelson wants to get back to his feet.
Nelson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Brown is on him like a limpet, forcing Nelson back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nelson.
Nelson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brown avoids it.
Brown lands an uppercut.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nelson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Brown has Nelson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nelson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nelson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brown is defending well for now.
Brown avoiding damage as Nelson throws knees to the body.
Nelson slowing the pace effectively.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nelson.
Brown tries a body shot but Nelson blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown avoiding damage as Nelson throws knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands with a right to the head.
Brown has Nelson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Brown pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Nelson tumbling to the mat - Brown dives into Nelson's guard.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown distracts Nelson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nelson wants to stand and escape but Brown is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Brown is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monty Brown dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nelson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nelson moves away from the strike by Brown.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Brown cracks Nelson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nelson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Brown takes a swing at Nelson's ribcage but misses.
Brown swinging wildly here.
Nelson gets tackled into the cage by Brown. Brown maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brown has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nelson is trying to maintain a safe position but Brown gets an underhook and turns Nelson into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson blocks an uppercut.
Nelson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brown managing to block the knees to the body from Nelson.
Brown blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nelson misses with a knee strike.
Brown scores with a shoulder strike.
Nelson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Brown taking a breather.
Nelson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nelson tries to land knees in the clinch but Brown avoids the damage to the body.
Brown tries to score a body lock takedown but Nelson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hoy Nelson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nelson scores a nice knee to the body.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brown.
Nelson slowing the pace effectively.
Brown misses with some punches.
Nelson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brown lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nelson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brown is defending well for now.
Nelson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown avoiding damage as Nelson throws knees to the body.
Brown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nelson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Brown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Brown avoiding damage as Nelson throws knees to the body.
Brown has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nelson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nelson lands a good knee to the midsection. Brown won't want to take too many of those.
Nelson blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nelson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson blocking some punches.
Nelson taking a breather.
Nelson seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Brown is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Nelson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Nelson.
Brown turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Nelson is trying to buck Brown off.
Brown throwing strikes but Nelson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Brown manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Nelson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson wants to get back to his feet.
Brown is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Brown stops Nelson from getting back to his feet.
Brown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nelson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nelson won't allow Brown to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hoy Nelson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nelson throws a chopping leg kick but Brown manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Brown misses with a looping left.
Brown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nelson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Monty Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Nelson's shoulder, as Nelson tries to avoid the shot.
Nelson looks to land a body kick but Brown moved away.
Nelson misses the body punch
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Nelson looks to land a body kick but Brown moved away.
Brown connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nelson's hands.
Nelson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nelson connects with a high kick.
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!
Brown doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Brown. That snapped Nelson's head back.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nelson.
Nelson scores with a leg kick.
Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brown throws the left hand but Nelson avoids the punch easily.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nelson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brown.
Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hoy Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nelson lands a leg kick that knocks Brown off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands a really nice looking cross but Nelson seems unphased.
Brown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nelson.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nelson was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Hoy Nelson is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown misses with a hook
and Nelson counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brown's sensitive parts.
Brown throws a nice looking combination but Nelson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nelson misses with a body shot.
Brown throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nelson was covering up waiting for the punch and Brown finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Monty Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Brown off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Nelson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown.
Nelson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nelson wants it to stay on the feet.
Hoy Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monty Brown.
Brown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nelson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.
Nelson cracks the inside of Brown's front leg.
Nelson misses with a kick to the body.
Nelson throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Brown keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brown takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is looking to land body kicks.
Nelson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Brown misses with a straight right.
Nelson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Nelson's head but Nelson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Brown takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nelson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Brown will feel that in the morning.
The fighters circling - Nelson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brown darts in looking for a takedown but Nelson gets double underhooks and turns Brown into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hoy Nelson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nelson 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hoy Nelson!
Hoy Nelson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jay Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bancroft Rothschild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilkins kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Roy Jones - Can't be touched. Rothschild has chosen The Light as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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34
193 lbs
25 - 29 - 0 |
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38
192 lbs
38 - 20 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 29 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Wilkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bancroft Rothschild!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wilkins fails with the takedown.
Rothschild dodges the punch combination from Wilkins.
Wilkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wilkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bancroft Rothschild seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rothschild misses with a wild body shot.
Wilkins takes the fight into the clinch.
Rothschild lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wilkins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rothschild throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rothschild misses with a body punch.
Wilkins blocks an uppercut.
Rothschild is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wilkins is defending well for now.
Wilkins manages to break the clinch.
Rothschild lands with a nice body kick.
Wilkins closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wilkins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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!
Wilkins is trying to work for a kimura but Rothschild is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothschild is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Wilkins wants to pass to mount but Rothschild is defending the position.
Wilkins working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wilkins is trying to work for a kimura but Rothschild is defending well.
Rothschild is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wilkins scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wilkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wilkins seems to be looking for submissions.
Wilkins prevents Rothschild from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rothschild wants to control but Wilkins is keeping busy.
Wilkins looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rothschild is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wilkins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wilkins's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilkins trying to get back to his feet but Rothschild is in full control for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wilkins breaks Rothschild's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rothschild wants to sweep but no luck.
Rothschild is adopting a defensive guard.
Wilkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wilkins is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at MMA Warrior (1000$ / 15 Elite Coaches) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Rothschild has momentary wrist control but Wilkins slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilkins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wilkins looking to pass the guard.
Wilkins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wilkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Rothschild is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilkins throws a big elbow that misses.
Wilkins wants to control from the top but Rothschild keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins is in close to Rothschild's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wilkins works over Rothschild with some ground and pound from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilkins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wilkins throwing strikes but missing.
Rothschild wants to sweep here but Wilkins controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilkins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wilkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilkins trying to control but Rothschild is working from the bottom.
Rothschild is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wilkins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Wilkins dominated that round.
That's time! Wilkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wilkins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rothschild as he avoids it easily.
Rothschild misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wilkins tries to clinch up.
Good work by Rothschild as he checks the leg kick.
Wilkins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rothschild keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wilkins throws a series of punches but Rothschild moves out of range.
Rothschild with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rothschild, right into the meat.
Wilkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wilkins tries to clinch there but Rothschild circles away.
Rothschild's corner calls for a 1-2. Rothschild obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Jay Wilkins has been cut.
Wilkins misses with a wild combination.
Wilkins ducks under a wild hook from Rothschild.
Jay Wilkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilkins blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothschild misses with a hook. Wilkins ducked under it nicely.
Wilkins lands a leg kick that knocks Rothschild off balance momentarily.
Wilkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wilkins misses with a double jab.
Bancroft Rothschild is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilkins closes the distance and clinches up with Rothschild, looking for a takedown. Wilkins pushes Rothschild against the cage but Rothschild circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Wilkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rothschild has taken the fight to the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wilkins.
Rothschild misses with a knee strike.
Rothschild lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wilkins.
Rothschild pushes Wilkins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wilkins looking to throw knees to the head but Rothschild is blocking nicely.
Rothschild misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilkins.
Rothschild is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rothschild lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wilkins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rothschild lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rothschild.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rothschild tries a knee to the head but Wilkins blocks it.
Wilkins working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rothschild missing with knees to the body.
Rothschild misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rothschild putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wilkins in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rothschild pushes off an throws an elbow but Wilkins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rothschild comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wilkins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wilkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rothschild avoids the body shot from Wilkins.
Rothschild connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rothschild moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rothschild comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rothschild fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wilkins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rothschild connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rothschild lands with a thumping leg kick.
A punch combination from Wilkins misses.
A combination from Wilkins does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wilkins.
Bancroft Rothschild seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rothschild scores with a decent looking hook.
Wilkins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wilkins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rothschild defends it nicely.
Rothschild tries to clinch there but Wilkins circles away.
Wilkins rushes Rothschild and presses him up against the cage.
Rothschild lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wilkins backwards.
Wilkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wilkins has clasped his hands together around Rothschild's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wilkins swings around for an armbar but Rothschild sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wilkins's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wilkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rothschild sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rothschild would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild wants to control from the top but Wilkins keeps moving.
Rothschild distracts Wilkins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wilkins wants to sweep but no luck.
Rothschild wants to control from the top but Wilkins keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rothschild with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rothschild is one step ahead there.
Wilkins keeping moving, preventing Rothschild from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bancroft Rothschild showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jay Wilkins's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Wilkins tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wilkins wants to clinch up but Rothschild keeps it at a distance.
Wilkins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rothschild avoids it really well and circles away.
Rothschild tries to score with a low kick but Wilkins moves his leg out of the way.
Wilkins looks for a takedown but Rothschild sprawls well.
Wilkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rothschild misses the jab.
Wilkins circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Wilkins counter with a right hand.
Wilkins slips under a jab.
Wilkins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wilkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Rothschild is retaining full guard.
Rothschild is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins postures up.
Wilkins throwing strikes but missing.
Wilkins throws a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rothschild is on top in guard.
Wilkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rothschild is one step ahead there.
Rothschild postures up.
Rothschild throwing strikes from guard but Wilkins blocks nicely.
Rothschild wants to stand but Wilkins is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild stopping the sweep attempt from Wilkins.
Rothschild controlling from the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wilkins wants to sweep here but Rothschild controlling him for the moment.
Rothschild must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rothschild misses with a few strikes there.
Rothschild blocks a head kick by Wilkins.
Wilkins blocks a jab.
Wilkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rothschild.
Wilkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Rothschild circles away.
Wilkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Rothschild circles away.
Rothschild swings for the body but Wilkins moves out of range.
Wilkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Rothschild swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rothschild throws an off balance right hand
and Wilkins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rothschild lands with a cross.
Rothschild misses with a looping right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rothschild.
Wilkins closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rothschild's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins being controlled here momentarily.
Wilkins drops back looking for a leg! Rothschild is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rothschild manages to kick Wilkins off! Wilkins jumps back into Rothschild's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rothschild has his hands on Wilkins's head, controlling the position.
Wilkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilkins lands a couple of digs.
Rothschild keeping moving, preventing Wilkins from controlling successfully.
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 Jay Wilkins.
I think Wilkins 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Wilkins!
After winning the bout, Jay Wilkins 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan comes to the cage accompanied by Vamos. Kruger has chosen Tnt as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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202 lbs
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197 lbs
22 - 13 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamal Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Kruger!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruger lands a nice hook to Jordan's body. Jordan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kruger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jordan's calf.
Jamal Jordan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruger scores with a jab. Jordan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jordan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jordan throws a sloppy head kick and Kruger moves out of range easily.
Kruger misses with a low kick as Jordan jumps back.
Kruger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jordan throws a right and a left that Kruger avoids nicely.
Kruger blocks a head kick by Jordan.
Kruger has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jordan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruger.
Jordan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kruger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jordan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloppy strikes from Jordan. Those never looked like landing.
Jordan connects with a high kick.
Kruger misses with a head kick.
Kruger connects with the punch.
Jordan throws a sloppy head kick and Kruger moves out of range easily.
We've been told by Jordan's head coaches at Real Fighter GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kruger has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jordan. Kruger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruger is looking to slow Jordan down with leg kicks.
Jordan misses with a head kick.
Jordan misses with a hook
and Kruger counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jordan won't be happy with that.
Jordan keeping his opponent close.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jordan wants to control but Kruger postures up.
Jordan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kruger's best efforts.
Kruger winds up and cracks Jordan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kruger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jordan's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruger is nestled in close to Jordan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kruger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kruger trying to control the action but Jordan is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger is nestled in close to Jordan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kruger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jordan defending well though.
Jordan taking some punishment here, with Kruger in his half guard.
Kruger wants to free his trapped foot but Jordan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jordan trying to control here.
Kruger passes into side control, despite Jordan's attempt to control the position.
Kruger scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jordan to see if he's OK.
Jordan is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kruger connects with a decent elbow.
Jordan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kruger frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan is looking to get to half guard.
Kruger trying to control but Jordan is having none of it.
Jordan is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruger avoids the attempt from Jordan to control.
Kruger with shots to the head and body - Jordan looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jordan is rocked!
Kruger sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Oh Jordan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jordan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kruger lands a big shot to the head and Jordan winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). John Kruger!
A relieved looking John Kruger thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phan Tran Le (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haji Muakbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Le might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dukes of Hazard Theme Song - Waylon Jennings. Muakbar is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by That Punjabi Jay-Z song. Haji Muakbar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phan Tran Le!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 16 - 2, fighting out of New York, Haji Muakbar!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Muakbar scores with a jab.
Le has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Muakbar looks for a takedown but Le sprawls well.
Le stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Muakbar.
Muakbar blocks a head kick by Le.
Muakbar shoots for a double leg takedown but Le sprawls well. He's pushed Muakbar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Phan Tran Le has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haji Muakbar.
Le pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muakbar misses with a straight right.
Le shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Le misses with a body kick.
Good leg kick by Muakbar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Muakbar walks forward, straight into a front kick from Le.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muakbar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Le doesn't seem bothered though.
Muakbar scores with a nice head shot.
Muakbar takes a swing at Le's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muakbar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Le looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Le is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Muakbar off and has taken his back!
Le tries to keep control of the position but Muakbar is staying busy.
Muakbar tries to roll but Le sticks to his back.
Muakbar is keeping busy.
Muakbar trying to control the action but Le just sinks the hooks in.
Muakbar tries to escape but Le has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Muakbar is still trying to improve position.
Le is trying to stick to Muakbar's back but Muakbar is turning into Le. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Le's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Muakbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muakbar trying to control but Le is working from the bottom.
Le not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Le seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We're going to have a standup here because Phan Tran Le wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Le feints and then cracks Muakbar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Muakbar down.
Le has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle Elite MMA in the buildup to the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muakbar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Le circles away.
Muakbar throws a lazy uppercut
and Le counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Muakbar is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Le ducks under a wild hook from Muakbar.
We've been informed that Muakbar has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
No joy there for Le, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Muakbar throws a right hand that Le ducks under and follows up with a left that Le also avoids with ease.
Le throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice sprawl there from Le as Muakbar shoots in.
Muakbar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Le sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Muakbar somewhat.
Muakbar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Le drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Muakbar avoids a kick to the body.
Muakbar throws a chopping leg kick but Le manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Muakbar looks to throw the jab but Le is out of range.
Le throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le throws a wild body kick that Muakbar sees coming a mile off.
Nice shot lands for Le.
Le scores with a hook to the body. Muakbar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Muakbar takes a kick to the side of the head.
Muakbar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Le swinging wildly here.
Muakbar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Muakbar throws a big right hand that misses.
Muakbar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Muakbar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Le's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muakbar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Muakbar scoring with some ground and pound.
Le wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muakbar chips away with some ground and pound.
Le utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Le utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Muakbar throws a big elbow that misses.
Le is trying to keep Muakbar in close.
Muakbar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Le swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Muakbar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Muakbar throws a big right hand that misses.
Le is looking for a triangle but Muakbar pushes his legs off easily.
Muakbar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Le keeping moving, preventing Muakbar from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Muakbar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Le trying to keep a closed guard but Muakbar is proving a slippery customer.
Le is looking to stand up but Muakbar isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haji Muakbar dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Le is looking to land body kicks.
Muakbar connects with a right hand. Le shakes it off.
Le throws a body punch but Muakbar moves out of range.
Muakbar throws a jab when Le was well out of range.
Muakbar shoots in and drives through. Le sprawls well.
Muakbar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Muakbar lands a nice shot to the body.
Le throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Le takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Muakbar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Le has time to react.
Haji Muakbar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Muakbar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Muakbar slips under a jab from Le.
Le misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muakbar cracks the inside of Le's front leg.
Nice uppercut lands for Muakbar. That snapped Le's head back.
A swing and a miss from Muakbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Muakbar has knocked Le down with a huge combo! Muakbar steps away and waves a wobbly Le back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Le is rocked!
It looks like Phan Tran Le has been cut.
Le closes the distance and pushes Muakbar back into the cage.
Oh Le is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le takes a shot to the head.
Muakbar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muakbar has Le pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Le manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Le with a knee to the head.
Le connects with a knee to the head.
Le seems to have got his legs back now.
Muakbar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Phan Tran Le has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haji Muakbar.
Muakbar misses with the head strike.
Muakbar avoids a wild elbow strike from Le.
Le throws an elbow but it misses.
Muakbar has Le pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Muakbar pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Le tumbling to the mat - Muakbar dives into Le's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le is looking for a triangle but Muakbar pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le is controlling Muakbar's posture.
Le avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Le is pulling down on Muakbar's head to control his posture.
Le utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Muakbar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Muakbar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Muakbar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Muakbar working some strikes from top position.
Muakbar is looking to work some ground and pound but Le has wrist control.
Muakbar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Le's head.
Le looking for a sweep. Not yet Le, not yet.
Le avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Muakbar trying to control but Le is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muakbar stands up over Le, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Le is trying to control the position but Muakbar postures up.
Muakbar wants to control from the top but Le keeps moving.
Le is trying to control the position but Muakbar postures up.
Muakbar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Le avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Muakbar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Le wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Muakbar trying to control but Le is working from the bottom.
Le keeping full guard, as Muakbar tries to pass.
Muakbar lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muakbar lands a couple of digs.
Muakbar stands up over Le, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muakbar working some strikes from top position.
Muakbar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Muakbar stands up over Le, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Le has control of Muakbar's left arm, preventing Muakbar from doing any damage.
Le escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Muakbar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Muakbar stops Le from standing up.
Le tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Muakbar trying to control the position from guard on top but Le is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muakbar scoring with some ground and pound.
Muakbar postures up in Le's guard and throws a big left but Le blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haji Muakbar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Phan Tran Le's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Muakbar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Le momentarily.
Le misses with a double jab.
Muakbar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Le throws a head kick that misses
and Muakbar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Le doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Le throws a right and a left that Muakbar avoids nicely.
Le throws a push kick but Muakbar slaps the foot to one side.
Phan Tran Le is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Muakbar connects with a body shot that sends Le's belly button to the back.
Muakbar lands a jab to the head.
Muakbar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muakbar wants to land a leg kick but Le is out of range.
Muakbar scores with a hook to the body. Le takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Muakbar blocks the body kick.
Le tries to sprawl but Muakbar drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Muakbar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Muakbar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muakbar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Muakbar moves nicely into side control.
Muakbar taking a breather here.
Le is looking to reverse the position.
Le is working hard here to advance position.
Muakbar looks up at the clock and then as Le takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Muakbar smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Muakbar lands an elbow.
Muakbar working the body and head with strikes.
Muakbar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Le keeps working.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muakbar lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Le! Muakbar senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Le out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Haji Muakbar!
Haji Muakbar bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Phan Tran Le spoke after the fight, saying 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Malakai Semerkhet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ichabod Crane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Semerkhet comes to the cage accompanied by راقصة صغيرة. Crane is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Way of The Ninja. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Malakai Semerkhet!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ichabod Crane!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crane loads up on a big right hand but Semerkhet slips the punch.
Crane swinging wildly here.
Crane throws a leg kick that misses.
Crane throws a wild body kick that Semerkhet sees coming a mile off.
Crane throws a poor cross that misses
and Semerkhet counters by moving into the clinch.
Semerkhet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Semerkhet tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Crane smiles and moves away.
Crane scores with a shot to the body.
Semerkhet fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Crane, pushing him back against the cage.
Semerkhet misses with a punch on the inside.
Semerkhet tries to work over Crane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Crane lands a right hand.
Semerkhet ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Semerkhet no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Crane trying to control the position from guard on top but Semerkhet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crane is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Semerkhet has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Crane is looking to defend but Semerkhet has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Crane! Semerkhet pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Crane taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Malakai Semerkhet!
Malakai Semerkhet retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Malakai Semerkhet, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Duddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinichi Onizuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Duddy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dropkick Murphys - 'Loyal to No One'. Onizuka comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Nate Dogg - First We Pray kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Duddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Shinichi Onizuka!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duddy misses with a straight right.
Duddy throws a leg kick that misses.
Duddy wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Duddy.
Onizuka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Duddy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Duddy motions for Onizuka to come forward. Duddy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Duddy tries to clinch there but Onizuka circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Duddy.
Onizuka avoids the head kick by Duddy.
Duddy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Duddy is looking to score with low kicks.
A clash of legs there as Onizuka blocks the low kick.
Duddy looks to score with a jab to the body but Onizuka is just out of range.
Duddy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Onizuka tries to avoid it but Duddy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Onizuka to the ground. Onizuka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Onizuka lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onizuka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Duddy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Duddy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duddy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Duddy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Onizuka is out of range and Duddy settles back down.
Duddy scores with a nice body kick.
Duddy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Shinichi Onizuka has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Onizuka.
Duddy misses the jab.
Duddy looks to throw the jab but Onizuka is out of range.
Onizuka works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duddy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Onizuka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Duddy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Onizuka.
Nice uppercut there from Onizuka.
Onizuka checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Onizuka throws a sloppy body shot
and Duddy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Onizuka's knee momentarily.
Onizuka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Onizuka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Duddy misses with a low kick.
A jab from Duddy finds it's way through Onizuka's defenses.
Good exchange - Onizuka coming out on top.
It looks like John Duddy has been cut.
Duddy thumps Onizuka with a low kick.
Onizuka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Onizuka avoids the body shot from Duddy.
Duddy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Onizuka drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Onizuka cracks Duddy with a solid left hand.
Onizuka preventing the sweep.
Duddy looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Onizuka puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duddy trying to control here.
Duddy is staying active underneath Onizuka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Onizuka wants to pass to mount but Duddy is defending the position.
Duddy tries to kick Onizuka off but Onizuka keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Duddy is not content to let Onizuka control the position.
Duddy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Onizuka is working away from the top position though.
Duddy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Onizuka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka wants to control from the top but Duddy keeps moving.
Duddy wants to improve his position but instead Onizuka has moved into half guard.
Onizuka is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Duddy defends it well.
Onizuka wants to pass to mount but Duddy is defending the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Onizuka is trying to control the action in half guard but Duddy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Onizuka passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Duddy will probably get the nod.
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.
Onizuka checks a leg kick.
Duddy keeps Onizuka at a distance using the push kick.
Onizuka scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Duddy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Onizuka trying to control from half guard but Duddy is working away.
Onizuka trying to pass the guard but Duddy defending well.
Duddy is looking for a sweep. Onizuka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duddy is working hard here to advance position.
Duddy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Onizuka wants to control from the top but Duddy keeps moving.
Duddy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Onizuka controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Onizuka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Duddy looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka tries to free his leg and advance position but Duddy is retaining full guard.
Shinichi Onizuka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Duddy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Onizuka is aware though and is defending well.
Onizuka drops back looking for a leg! Duddy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Duddy manages to kick Onizuka off! Onizuka jumps back into Duddy's guard.
Duddy is trying to control the position but Onizuka postures up.
Onizuka looking to pass the guard.
Onizuka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Duddy looking for a sweep. Not yet Duddy, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka trying to control but Duddy is working from the bottom.
Duddy wants to sweep but no luck.
Onizuka controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Duddy working for a triangle but Onizuka defends it easily.
Onizuka slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Onizuka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duddy is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duddy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Onizuka is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Onizuka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Duddy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Onizuka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Duddy working for a triangle but Onizuka defends it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Onizuka postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Duddy will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Onizuka fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Duddy sprawls well initially but Onizuka persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Duddy moves into full guard.
Duddy trying to keep a closed guard but Onizuka is proving a slippery customer.
Onizuka trying to control the position from guard on top but Duddy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duddy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Onizuka manages to get himself to full guard.
Duddy passes Onizuka's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Duddy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Onizuka is staying active underneath Duddy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onizuka keeping control of the position.
Onizuka is defending against the submission attempts here by Duddy.
Duddy is just content to waste time from the top position. Onizuka takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Onizuka keeping full guard, as Duddy tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Onizuka keeping full guard, as Duddy tries to pass.
Onizuka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Onizuka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Duddy defends it easily.
Onizuka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duddy looking to pass the guard.
Onizuka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Duddy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Onizuka keeping moving, preventing Duddy from controlling successfully.
Duddy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Onizuka looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Onizuka looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Onizuka!
Duddy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Onizuka looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duddy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Onizuka pulls his head out easily.
Duddy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duddy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Duddy wants to get back to his feet but Onizuka passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but John Duddy did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
Duddy throws a head kick but Onizuka moves out of range.
John Duddy is winning the standup battle so far.
Duddy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Onizuka manages to avoid it.
Duddy scoring well with a low kick there.
Duddy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Onizuka swings away with a body shot that misses
and Duddy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Onizuka's knee momentarily.
Onizuka cracks Duddy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Duddy misses with a few strikes there.
Duddy thows a body kick. Onizuka tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've been told by Duddy's head coaches at Boomerang!! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Onizuka moves out of range as Duddy strikes.
Onizuka scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Onizuka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
John Duddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duddy lands a right hook to the body.
Onizuka lands an overhand right.
Duddy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Duddy, right into the meat.
Duddy misses with a series of wild punches.
Duddy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Onizuka.
An inside leg kick lands from Onizuka.
Onizuka scores with a decent looking hook.
Onizuka throws a body punch but Duddy moves out of range.
Onizuka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Duddy at a distance.
Onizuka scores with a jab to the jaw.
Onizuka shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Onizuka works the jab nicely.
Duddy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
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!
Onizuka throws a looping overhand right but Duddy ducks down to avoid it.
Duddy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Onizuka's waist but Onizuka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Duddy off to one side.
Onizuka jabs at Duddy's body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Duddy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duddy. Onizuka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Onizuka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A punch combination from Duddy misses.
Duddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Onizuka moves away.
Onizuka looks to land a left hand but Duddy moved out of range nicely.
Onizuka lunges at Duddy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Duddy's hand.
Duddy scores with a nice right hand.
Onizuka lands a body shot.
Duddy clinches up with Onizuka and pushes him back against the cage.
Onizuka tries to circle away but Duddy has him pinned against the cage.
Duddy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Onizuka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Onizuka as Duddy tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duddy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Duddy stalling in the clinch but Onizuka improves position.
Onizuka blocks an uppercut.
Duddy is trying to pull guard but Onizuka has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Duddy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duddy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duddy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Onizuka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Duddy struggles to land a body shot inside as Onizuka controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Onizuka.
Onizuka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Onizuka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
John Duddy's cut is getting worse.
Duddy trying to control the position but instead, Onizuka has worked for underhooks and has pushed Duddy into the cage.
Good body shot from Onizuka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka stalls.
A hook to the body from Onizuka.
Onizuka tries to work over Duddy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duddy dodges an elbow strike from Onizuka.
Duddy is stalling here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Onizuka.
Onizuka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Duddy backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Onizuka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Onizuka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Duddy is defending well for now.
Onizuka lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Onizuka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinichi Onizuka dominated that fourth round.
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! This is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Duddy misses the target.
Duddy throws the left hand but Onizuka avoids the punch easily.
Duddy misses with a low kick.
Onizuka scores with a shot to the body.
Duddy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Onizuka.
Onizuka lands a nice shot that snaps Duddy's head back.
Onizuka throws out a loose jab but Duddy uses good head movement to avoid it.
John Duddy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Onizuka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Duddy is fending him off so far but Onizuka persists. Nope, Duddy circles away and we're back to standing.
Duddy doesn't manage to clinch there - Onizuka circles away.
Duddy scores with a leg kick.
Duddy misses with a takedown
and Onizuka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Onizuka ducks under a wild hook from Duddy.
Onizuka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Duddy staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duddy with a hook.
Onizuka lands a glancing blow to the side of Duddy's head.
Duddy throws a head kick but Onizuka moves out of range.
Onizuka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Duddy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Onizuka has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Duddy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Onizuka thows a body shot but no joy.
Duddy lets loose with a powerful body kick. Onizuka will feel that in the morning.
Onizuka circles away from the clinch attempt
so Onizuka counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duddy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Onizuka defends it easily.
Onizuka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duddy keeping moving, preventing Onizuka from controlling successfully.
Onizuka looking to pass the guard.
Shinichi Onizuka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duddy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Onizuka is controlling him.
Onizuka trying to control the position from guard on top but Duddy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Onizuka works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Onizuka is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Onizuka wants to control the pace but Duddy is squirming around nicely.
Duddy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Onizuka looking to control but Duddy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Onizuka is looking to work his way around to Duddy's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
John Duddy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka controlling his opponent.
Duddy prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Onizuka raining down shots from the mount!
Onizuka lands a nice shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duddy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Onizuka dominating with strikes here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shinichi Onizuka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Duddy 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 48:49
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 48:49
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 48:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinichi Onizuka!
Shinichi Onizuka thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tomi Atomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Surov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Atomi comes to the cage accompanied by Stratovarius - Abyss Of Your Eyes. Surov has chosen Amphetamines as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tomi Atomi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexei Surov!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Surov digs a good body shot into Atomi's ribs.
Surov misses with a wild body shot.
Surov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Atomi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Atomi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Surov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Surov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Surov connects with a nice looking jab.
Surov throws a hook but Atomi blocks it.
Atomi throws a jab but it's blocked by Surov.
A punch combination from Surov misses.
Surov dips to his left and cracks Atomi with an uppercut!
Atomi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Surov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Atomi misses the jab.
Surov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Atomi sprawls well initially but Surov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Atomi wants to control but Surov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Surov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Atomi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Cozad MMA LA Elite, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Surov not doing much here.
Atomi is looking to control Surov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Atomi avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atomi gets back to full guard.
Atomi trying to control the position here.
Surov trying to control the position from guard on top but Atomi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Atomi misses with a head kick.
Surov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Atomis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Surov checks a leg kick.
Surov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Atomi throws a leg kick that misses.
Atomi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Surov lunges at Atomi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Atomi's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surov jabs at Atomi's body.
Atomi misses with a double jab.
Surov blocks a leg kick.
Good work by Surov as he checks the leg kick.
Atomi throws a big shot that misses.
Atomi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Atomi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atomi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Surov counters with a shoot takedown. Atomi fights it but they end up in guard.
Atomi looking to control.
Atomi has momentary wrist control but Surov slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Surov stopping the sweep attempt from Atomi.
Atomi controlling the position.
Surov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Surov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Atomi is controlling Surov's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Atomi tries to clinch up but Surov circles away and keeps his distance.
Atomi tries a head kick but it misses.
Surov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Surov is looking to score with low kicks.
A jab from Surov misses.
Surov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A slow jab from Atomi misses its intended target.
Surov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Atomi's guard.
Atomi keeping full guard, as Surov tries to pass.
Surov won't allow Atomi to sweep him here.
Atomi is working hard here to advance position.
Surov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atomi is adopting a defensive guard.
Surov trying to control but Atomi is working from the bottom.
Alexei Surov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Surov checks a low kick from Atomi.
Atomi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Alexei Surov has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atomi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good shot there by Surov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Atomi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Atomi pushes Surov up against the cage in a clinch.
Atomi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Atomi misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Surov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexei Surov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Surov throws a leg kick that misses.
Atomi wants to clinch up but Surov keeps it at a distance.
Surov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Atomi. Atomi obviously looking to wear him down.
Surov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atomi was well out of range. Poor timing from Surov.
Surov lands a jab to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Atomi.
Surov tries to bum rush Atomi with a series of wild strikes but Atomi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Atomi misses with a hook.
Atomi throws a body kick that misses.
Atomi misses with a low kick.
A left lands for Atomi.
Atomi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tomi Atomi is winning the standup battle so far.
Atomi throws an overhand right that lands on Surov's shoulder, as Surov tries to avoid the shot.
Atomi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Surov's calf.
Surov misses with a wild body shot.
Surov defending well as Atomi loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Surov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Atomi pinned against the cage. Atomi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Surov swats away the attempt to clinch by Atomi.
Surov blocks a head kick by Atomi.
Atomi throws a head kick but Surov moves out of range.
Atomi lands with a kick to the temple. Surov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Atomi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Surov gets a double leg takedown into Atomi's guard.
Atomi keeping moving, preventing Surov from controlling successfully.
Atomi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Atomi is pulling down on Surov's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atomi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Surov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice uppercut lands for Surov. That snapped Atomi's head back.
Surov just misses with a punch to the body.
Surov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Atomi sprawls well. Atomi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Surov gets slowly back to his feet.
Surov dives in and scores a takedown into Atomi's guard.
Atomi keeping moving, preventing Surov from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Surov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Atomi controls Surov momentarily but Surov frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Atomi holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Tomi Atomi wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Atomi tries to clinch up but Surov circles away and keeps his distance.
Tomi Atomi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Surov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Surov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Surov postures up in Atomi's guard and throws a big left but Atomi blocks it.
Alexei Surov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Atomi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Atomi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Surov trying to control but Atomi is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Atomi holds on and takes a little breather.
Surov postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomi Atomi has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Surov throws a lazy right hand but Atomi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Surov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Atomi wants to control but Surov is keeping busy.
Surov is taking a breather. Atomi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atomi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Surov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Atomi defends it well.
Surov not doing much here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Atomi is trying to maintain the position but Surov is very close to passing his half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Surov prevents Atomi from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexei Surov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alexei Surov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A jab from Surov misses.
A leg kick checked by Surov.
Atomi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Surov is looking to slow Atomi down with leg kicks.
Surov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Atomi backs up against the cage.
Surov blocks a low kick nicely.
A big left from Surov misses.
Atomi lands a leg kick that knocks Surov off balance momentarily.
Atomi lands a head shot.
Surov misses with a hook. Atomi ducked under it nicely.
Atomi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Surov misses with a straight left.
Surov slips under a jab from Atomi.
Surov digs a good hook to Atomi's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atomi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Atomi tries a low kick but Surov avoids it.
Atomi tries to clinch up.
Surov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Atomi's guard.
Surov trying to control but Atomi is working from the bottom.
Atomi pulls Surov in close to his closed guard and prevents Surov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Surov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Atomi wants to sweep here but Surov controlling him for the moment.
Surov trying to control but Atomi is working from the bottom.
Alexei Surov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
The crowd cheers as Atomi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Surov doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surov blocks a low kick nicely.
Atomi pushes Surov up against the cage in a clinch.
Surov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Surov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Surov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atomi tries to clinch up
and Surov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Atomi won't be happy with that.
Atomi keeping his opponent close.
Atomi can't do much from the bottom here.
Surov trying to control the position but Atomi is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Surov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Surov trying to control the action but Atomi is working from the bottom.
Atomi struggling a bit here.
Atomi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Surov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Atomi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Atomi tries to get to full guard but Surov has control of the leg.
Atomi is trying to control but can't.
Atomi tries to roll over but Surov keeps him under control.
Surov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Surov seems content to control.
Ground and pound from Surov.
Surov trying to control from half guard but Atomi is working away.
Atomi trying to control from the bottom.
Surov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Atomi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atomi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Atomi.
Atomi is controlling Surov's posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Surov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Surov wants to control from the top but Atomi keeps moving.
Atomi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Alexei Surov just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Alexei Surov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Surov swings for the body but Atomi moves out of range.
Surov blocks a head kick by Atomi.
Surov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Atomi's guard.
Surov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Surov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Surov trying to control but Atomi is working from the bottom.
Surov postures up.
Atomi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Surov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Atomi trying to control the position here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Atomi is trying to hold Surov in close to prevent damage but Surov has managed to pass into half guard.
Surov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atomi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Surov wants to take a breather but Atomi is having none of it.
Surov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Atomi is looking for a sweep. Surov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Atomi wants to control but Surov is keeping busy.
Atomi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Surov stays in close to Atomi's body and controls the position.
Surov tries to free his leg and advance position but Atomi is retaining full guard.
Surov preventing the sweep.
Atomi keeping full guard, as Surov tries to pass.
Atomi trying to keep a closed guard but Surov is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Atomi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atomi missing with a left hand there. Surov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Atomi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Atomi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Surov.
Surov looks to land a right hand but Atomi moved out of range.
Surov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Atomi's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Surov trying to control the pace.
Surov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Atomi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Surov is working away from the top position though.
Surov prevents Atomi from improving his position.
Surov is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atomi wants to get back to full guard.
Surov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Atomi is looking to control Surov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Atomi avoid being mounted?
Surov prevents Atomi from improving his position.
Surov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Surov is trying to control the action in half guard but Atomi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Atomi gets back to full guard.
Atomi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atomi controlling Surov's posture.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Good exchange - Atomi coming out on top.
A leg kick checked by Surov.
Atomi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Surov. Atomi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Surov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Atomi throws a series of punches but Surov moves out of range.
Atomi doesn't manage to clinch there - Surov circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Surov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atomi feints and then cracks Surov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Surov down.
Surov misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Alexei Surov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alexei Surov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Atomi walks into a jab.
Atomi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Surov moves out of range as Atomi strikes.
Atomi throws a series of punches but Surov avoids them all with ease.
Atomi tries to clinch there but Surov circles away.
Atomi cracks Surov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Surov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Atomi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Surov trying to control the position but Atomi is working away.
The referee asks Surov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Surov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Atomi is trying to control Surov's posture but Surov avoids it.
Surov tries for a kimura but Atomi is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Surov cracks Atomi with a big elbow.
Atomi trying to remain calm as Surov controls from the top position.
Atomi is looking to regain half guard here but Surov keeps moving and retains side control.
Surov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Atomi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Atomi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Surov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sloppy strikes there by Surov.
Alexei Surov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atomi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Surov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Surov is looking to take a break and control but Atomi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Surov controlling from side mount.
Atomi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee asks Surov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Surov prefers to stall for the moment though.
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!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Surov trying to control the action but Atomi is working from the bottom.
Tomi Atomi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Atomi can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surov staying calm.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alexei Surov wasn't active enough on the ground.
Atomi misses with a wild combination.
Surov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atomi was well out of range. Poor timing from Surov.
Surov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A bone on bone clash there as Surov blocks the leg kick.
Atomi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Atomi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Atomi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Surov is out of range and Atomi settles back down.
Atomi throws a big shot that misses.
Atomi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Surov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tomi Atomi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Atomi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Atomi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Surov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Atomi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Surov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Surov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Atomi misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Surov clobbers Atomi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Surov cracks Atomi with a right hand to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Atomi.
Atomi tries to clinch but Surov moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Surov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Atomi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Surov throws a series of punches but Atomi avoids them all with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexei Surov.
I've got Surov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 46:50
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 45:50
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Surov!
Alexei Surov is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Alexei Surov 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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