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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Freeman has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Eric Lawson'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
24 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eric Lawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Freeman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lawson somewhat.
Eric Lawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawson moves out of range as Freeman throws a body kick.
Freeman's coach down at Body Pain_12elite_599$+VM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Freeman's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lawson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Freeman sprawls well initially but Lawson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Freeman tries to get to full guard but Lawson has control of the leg.
Well, if Lawson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lawson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Freeman keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman keeping hold of Lawson's head, controlling as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lawson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lawson postures up.
Lawson throwing strikes but missing.
Freeman is controlling Lawson's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lawson 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.
Lawson shoots in for a takedown but Freeman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Freeman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lawson or perhaps it was just good defense by Freeman, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Lawson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lawson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Freeman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lawson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Freeman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lawson somewhat.
Freeman forces Lawson back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Freeman misses with some punches.
Lawson blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Freeman.
Freeman throws a head punch that misses.
Freeman misses with a punch to the body.
Lawson has picked Freeman up - he's going for a ride! Lawson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Freeman is looking to improve his position.
Lawson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Freeman wants to improve his position but Lawson is controlling well.
Lawson is just content to waste time from the top position. Freeman takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lawson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Freeman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lawson's guard.
Freeman throws a big right hand that misses.
Freeman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Freeman trying to control but Lawson is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Freeman stopping the sweep attempt from Lawson.
Lawson trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Freeman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Freeman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lawson swinging wildly here.
Freeman misses the jab.
Lawson shoots in but Freeman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Eric Lawson has been cut.
Freeman throws a shot from downtown. Lawson moves away and avoids it.
Lawson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Freeman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson tries for a takedown but Freeman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Freeman misses with an uppercut. Lawson saw that one coming.
Lawson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Freeman to the mat! Freeman manages to get full guard.
Freeman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Freeman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lawson's guard.
Lawson keeping moving, preventing Freeman from controlling successfully.
Freeman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Freeman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lawson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Eric Lawson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Freeman throwing strikes but missing.
Freeman throwing strikes from guard but Lawson blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Freeman controls the pace.
Lawson keeping moving, preventing Freeman from controlling successfully.
Freeman lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Freeman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Freeman wants to control from the top but Lawson keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lawson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson closes the distance and clinches up with Freeman, looking for a takedown. Lawson pushes Freeman against the cage but Freeman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Lawson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Freeman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lawson closes the distance and clinches up with Freeman, looking for a takedown. Lawson pushes Freeman against the cage but Freeman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lawson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Freeman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lawson scores with a one two! Freeman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Freeman leaves Lawson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lawson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Freeman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lawson ducks under a wild hook from Freeman.
Eric Lawson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Freeman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lawson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson 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.
Lawson is keen to just control but Freeman is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lawson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Freeman's head.
Freeman is trying to get back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Freeman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lawson.
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 Eric Lawson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eric Lawson's cut.
That's time! Lawson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lawson.
Lawson tries for a takedown but Freeman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson moves in looking to clinch but Freeman pushes him off.
Lawson ducks under a wild hook from Freeman.
Lawson shoots for a double leg takedown but Freeman sprawls well. He's pushed Lawson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Lawson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lawson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lawson shoots in for a takedown but Freeman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lawson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Freeman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawson is not content to let Freeman control the position.
Freeman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman winds up and cracks Lawson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Freeman is trying to control. Lawson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Freeman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lawson wants to get back to full guard.
Freeman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lawson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Freeman.
Freeman wants to work for an arm triangle but Lawson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Freeman thows a huge punch but Lawson dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson gets full guard.
Lawson trying to keep a closed guard but Freeman is proving a slippery customer.
Lawson wants to sweep here but Freeman controlling him for the moment.
Freeman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lawson controlling the position.
Freeman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lawson's head.
Freeman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Freeman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lawson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Freeman cracks Lawson with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman looking to pass the guard.
Freeman landing with the ground and pound.
Lawson is trying to keep Freeman in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Freeman lands a jab to the head.
Lawson is rocked!
Freeman swings widly with a right hand
and Lawson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Lawson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Freeman has Lawson up against the cage in a clinch.
Lawson blocking some punches.
Freeman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lawson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Freeman misses with some punches.
Freeman swings wildly with an uppercut but Lawson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawson blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Freeman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Freeman 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Freeman!
After the big win, Matt Freeman made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brick Tamland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chocolate Al (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tamland's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Afternoon Delight. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brick Tamland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chocolate Al!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tamland misses with a leg kick.
Tamland's jab looks to have found its range, popping Al under the eye.
Al pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tamland.
Al is looking to chop away at Tamland's legs.
Tamland moves in looking to clinch but Al pushes him off.
Tamland misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tamland stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Al.
Tamland misses with a looping right.
Al looks to land a combination but Tamland avoids it well.
Nice body kick from Al.
Sloppy strikes from Al. Those never looked like landing.
Tamland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tamland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al misses the jab.
Tamland tries to bum rush Al with a series of wild strikes but Al uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Al throws a head kick that misses.
Tamland fails in his attempt to clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Al.
Al connects with a crisp jab.
Al misses with a low kick.
Al lands with a nice combination. Tamland backs away looking to recover.
Tamland is rocked!
Al slaps away a takedown attempt from Tamland, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tamland throws an overhand right that lands on Al's shoulder, as Al tries to avoid the shot.
Chocolate Al seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tamland takes one on the button.
Oh Tamland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Al has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Al. Tamland shrugs it off though.
Tamland seems to have got his legs back now.
Al keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tamland.
Tamland slips a jab from Al.
Al swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al throws a low kick but Tamland avoids it.
Al misses with a kick to the body.
Tamland on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Al. Al obviously looking to wear him down.
Tamland shoots for a double leg takedown but Al sprawls well. He's pushed Tamland's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Al throws a head kick that misses.
Al changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Al scores with the left hand. Tamland knows he should have avoided that one.
Al ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Al feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tamlands jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamland slaps away a takedown attempt from Al, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tamland lands with a straight right. Al didn't see that one coming.
Tamland walks forward, straight into a front kick from Al.
Al scores with a kick to the body.
Al lands a slapping body shot.
Tamland is breathing heavily.
Al tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tamland was well out of range. Poor timing from Al.
Tamland gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chocolate Al!
Chocolate Al bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vidar Heimdall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Lyons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heimdall comes to the cage accompanied by Battle Beast - Black Ninja. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
24 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vidar Heimdall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rory Lyons!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heimdall lands a high kick!
It looks like Rory Lyons has been cut.
Heimdall digs a good body shot into Lyons's ribs.
Heimdall on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lyons connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Heimdall. That's going to slow Lyons down.
Heimdall throws a right hand that misses
and Lyons counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Heimdall connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Heimdall looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Heimdall throws the kick towards the body but Lyons avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Heimdall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lyons lands a head kick!
It looks like Vidar Heimdall has been cut.
Heimdall chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lyons can pounce on him.
Heimdall throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heimdall rushes Lyons and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Heimdall pushes Lyons back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Heimdall lands a body punch in the clinch.
Heimdall scores with a nice hook to the head.
Heimdall scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Heimdall.
Lyons looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Heimdall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lyons stalling in the clinch.
Heimdall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heimdall lands with a right to the head.
Heimdall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Heimdall.
Lyons misses with a punch to the body.
Lyons lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heimdall backwards.
Heimdall lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lyons wants to break free but Heimdall has control.
Lyons digs a right hand into Heimdall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Heimdall's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyons is struggling to control the position.
Lyons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lyons struggles to land a body shot inside as Heimdall controls his hands.
Heimdall missing with knees to the body.
Lyons scores with a shoulder strike.
Heimdall can't find room to land a body shot as Lyons controls the action.
Lyons is trying to force a seperation but Heimdall has the dominant position.
Lyons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lyons checks the leg kick.
Lyons fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Heimdall has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vidar Heimdall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heimdall misses with a leg kick
and Lyons counters with an outside leg kick.
Lyons scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Heimdall.
Heimdall clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyons misses with the head strike.
Heimdall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heimdall looking to throw knees to the head but Lyons is blocking nicely.
Lyons tries to break the clinch but Heimdall is controlling the position.
Lyons stalling in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Heimdall.
Lyons taking a breather.
Heimdall misses with a punch to the body.
Lyons is trying to maintain a safe position but Heimdall gets an underhook and turns Lyons into the cage.
Heimdall lands with a light punch inside.
Lyons lands a left hand.
Heimdall lands a shoulder strike.
Our sources have told us that Heimdall has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Lyons prevents a body shot from Heimdall.
Heimdall landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lyons tries to circle away but Heimdall has him pinned against the cage.
Heimdall tries a knee to the head but Lyons blocks it.
Lyons's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyons lands a shoulder strike.
Heimdall tries to throw a body punch but Lyons avoids it by throwing Heimdall back against the cage.
Lyons has Heimdall pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Heimdall manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Heimdall connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lyons's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heimdall misses with a knee strike.
Lyons lands a shoulder strike.
Lyons tries a body shot but Heimdall blocks it.
Heimdall misses with the head strike.
Heimdall lands a shoulder strike.
Lyons looking for a takedown.
Heimdall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lyons's elbow.
Lyons takes a shot to the head.
Lyons wants to break the clinch but can't.
Heimdall lands with a short shot to the head.
Heimdall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lyons struggles to land a body shot inside as Heimdall controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vidar Heimdall dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Heimdall gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Heimdall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vidar Heimdall has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lyons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heimdall tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lyons lands a right hand.
Heimdall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lyons tries to work over Heimdall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Heimdall throws a punch but it's blocked by Lyons.
Lyons has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Heimdall after a bit of a struggle.
Heimdall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lyons lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lyons.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyons lands a body shot in the clinch.
Heimdall using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lyons has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lyons misses with a body punch.
Heimdall tries a knee to the head but Lyons blocks it.
Lyons struggles to land a body shot inside as Heimdall controls his hands.
Heimdall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lyons can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyons misses with the head strike.
Heimdall with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Heimdall using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Heimdall blocks a body shot from Lyons.
Heimdall crunches a lovely knee into Lyons's ribcage.
Heimdall is working Lyons over against the cage.
Heimdall scores with a nice hook to the head.
Heimdall misses with a body punch.
Heimdall misses with a knee strike.
Heimdall tries a body shot but Lyons blocks it.
Lyons stalling against the cage.
Lyons tries to throw a body punch but Heimdall avoids it by throwing Lyons back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Lyons.
Heimdall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Heimdall using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lyons has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lyons misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heimdall tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lyons avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heimdall.
Lyons is looking to control Heimdall's arms but Heimdall gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lyons has his back to the cage.
Lyons breaks the clinch.
Heimdall tries to sprawl but Lyons drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heimdall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lyons's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lyons's back!
Heimdall biding his time, looking for the opening.
Lyons prevents Heimdall from getting a body triangle.
Lyons defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Heimdall's arms.
Heimdall trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lyons doesn't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heimdall continues to stall.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Heimdall's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Lyons is in bad spot here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Heimdall patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Lyons can't escape the position.
Heimdall is not going to allow Lyons to sit and survive in this position.
Lyons defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Lyons throwing strikes but missing.
Lyons with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vidar Heimdall dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Heimdall keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lyons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heimdall moves away.
Heimdall lands with a kick to the temple. Lyons shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Heimdall looks to land a combination but Lyons avoids it well.
Lyons misses with an uppercut. Heimdall saw that one coming.
A leg kick checked by Lyons.
A decent looking cross lands there for Heimdall.
Heimdall throws a leg kick which misses Lyons's front leg but catches the back leg as Lyons tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Heimdall misses
and Lyons makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Heimdall really felt that one!
Lyons is looking to slow Heimdall down with leg kicks.
Heimdall moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lyons misses with an uppercut
and Heimdall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heimdall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A good leg kick by Heimdall.
Lyons missing with a left hand there. Heimdall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Heimdall has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lyons finds it's way round the side to connect with Heimdall's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Heimdall. That's going to slow Lyons down.
Vidar Heimdall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lyons misses with a hook.
Heimdall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lyons.
Lyons throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Heimdall throws out a loose jab but Lyons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lyons lands a body shot.
Heimdall throws a sloppy head kick
and Lyons makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyons misses with a leg kick
and Heimdall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Heimdall.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heimdall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lyons.
Lyons fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Heimdall throws a head kick that misses.
Heimdall scores with a spinning back kick!
Heimdall cracks the inside of Lyons's front leg.
Lyons blocks a low kick nicely.
Lyons throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Heimdall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lyons throws out the jab.
Lyons steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Heimdall. That one must have hurt.
Rory Lyons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heimdall throws a big shot that misses.
Vidar Heimdall is winning the standup battle so far.
Heimdall lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lyons doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Heimdall misses with a leg kick.
Heimdall goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lyons's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lyons chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Heimdall can pounce on him.
Lyons thumps Heimdall with a low kick.
Heimdall scores with a leg kick.
Heimdall closes the distance and clinches.
Heimdall misses with some punches.
Lyons lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heimdall backwards.
Lyons is trying to force a seperation but Heimdall has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heimdall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lyonss head.
Lyons is trying to pull guard but Heimdall has him pressed against the cage.
Lyons has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Heimdall using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lyons has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Heimdall tries a knee to the head but Lyons blocks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lyons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Heimdall cracks the inside of Lyons's front leg.
Heimdall lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Heimdall has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Heimdall there as he acknowledges the shot.
Heimdall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lyons.
Heimdall lands with a nice body punch.
Lyons takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lyons takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vidar Heimdall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Heimdall, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vidar Heimdall!
Vidar Heimdall decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Twelf Thermandin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fredrik Meduza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thermandin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Prelude 12 by Styx. Meduza has chosen Buffalo Soldier as his entrance music. Twelf Thermandin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fredrik Meduza's chin.
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202 lbs
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192 lbs
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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
26 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Twelf Thermandin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fredrik Meduza!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meduza scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thermandin doesn't seem bothered though.
Meduza looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Meduza scores with a kick to the body.
Twelf Thermandin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thermandin misses with a wild body shot.
Meduza throws a shot from downtown. Thermandin moves away and avoids it.
Meduza has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Thermandin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Meduza does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Thermandin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Meduza feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thermandins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thermandin connects with a leg kick. Meduza looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thermandin slips a jab from Meduza.
Thermandin avoids the head kick by Meduza.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thermandin lands a leg kick that knocks Meduza off balance momentarily.
Thermandin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thermandin. Meduza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thermandin defending well as Meduza loads up on a big left hand.
Thermandin sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Meduza to the ground! Thermandin dives into full mount looking to finish!
Meduza is rocked!
It looks like Fredrik Meduza has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thermandin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Meduza is still in real trouble! Can Thermandin finish him?
Meduza wants to control but Thermandin is having none of it.
Thermandin looking to ground and pound but Meduza is blocking nicely.
Meduza seems to have recovered his senses.
Thermandin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thermandin punching from mount but Meduza doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thermandin is trying to control here but Meduza has managed to regain half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Thermandin 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.
Thermandin wants to control but Meduza is keeping him busy.
Thermandin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Thermandin tries to control but Meduza wriggling away.
Thermandin sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Thermandin content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thermandin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thermandin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Meduza is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Thermandin throwing strikes here but Meduza is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Thermandin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Meduza is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Thermandin avoids the attempt from Meduza to control.
Meduza tries to reverse the position but Thermandin maintains control.
Thermandin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Thermandin tries to control but Meduza wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Twelf Thermandin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fredrik Meduza's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thermandin forces Meduza back against the cage and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Thermandin as the two fighters clinch.
Thermandin tries to land a knee to the head but Meduza blocks with his arms.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Meduza.
Meduza tries to score a body lock takedown but Thermandin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Thermandin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Meduza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meduza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Meduza lands a nice elbow.
Meduza breaks the clinch.
Thermandin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thermandin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Meduza. Thermandin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Thermandin.
Meduza misses with a body kick.
Thermandin moves out of range of the strikes.
Meduza checks the leg kick.
Meduza works Thermandin's body with a nice hook.
Thermandin lands with a nice body kick.
Thermandin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thermandin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Meduza in his tracks.
Meduza jabs Thermandin right on the nose. Thermandin blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thermandin misses with a hook.
Thermandin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thermandin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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!
Thermandin is looking to clinch.
Thermandin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thermandin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thermandin throws a combination that misses
enabling Meduza to counter with a crisp jab.
Meduza throws a wild body kick that Thermandin sees coming a mile off.
Thermandin blocks a head kick by Meduza.
Thermandin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meduza tries a head kick but it misses.
Meduza misses with a looping right.
Meduza fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thermandin.
Thermandin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Meduza finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thermandin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Meduza blocks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meduza with a nice cross.
Meduza connects with a right hand. Thermandin shakes it off.
Thermandin takes a swing at Meduza's ribcage but misses.
Meduza misses with a takedown attempt
and Thermandin counters with a solid body kick.
Thermandin connects with a body shot that sends Meduza's belly button to the back.
Thermandin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Meduza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Meduza wants to slow Thermandin down by chopping away at his legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Thermandin.
Thermandin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrik Meduza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fredrik Meduza's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Thermandin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Meduza circles away quickly and effectively.
Good work by Meduza as he checks the leg kick.
Meduza scores with a jab. Thermandin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Meduza misses with a wild body shot.
Thermandin lands a nice looking body kick.
Thermandin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Meduza, pushing him back against the cage.
Thermandin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Meduza is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meduza on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thermandin looking to throw knees to the head but Meduza is blocking nicely.
Meduza throws an elbow but it misses.
Thermandin looking to throw knees to the head but Meduza is blocking nicely.
Still in the clinch, Meduza scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thermandin tries to land a knee to the head but Meduza blocks with his arms.
Thermandin tries to land knees in the clinch but Meduza avoids the damage to the body.
Meduza has hold of one of Thermandin's legs. Thermandin is fighting the takedown attempt but Meduza gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Meduza trying to control but Thermandin is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thermandin is on top in guard.
Meduza wants to sweep here but Thermandin controlling him for the moment.
Thermandin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Meduza looking for a sweep. Not yet Meduza, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thermandin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thermandin wants to control from the top but Meduza keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thermandin stopping the sweep attempt from Meduza.
Thermandin throwing strikes from guard but Meduza blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thermandin preventing the sweep.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thermandin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thermandin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Meduza. Meduza circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Meduza scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Meduza tries to land a leg kick but Thermandin saw it coming and moves away.
Thermandin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Meduza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thermandin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thermandin connects with a high kick.
A left lands for Meduza.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thermandin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thermandin tries to clinch there but Meduza circles away.
A jab from Meduza misses.
Thermandin moves away from the strike by Meduza.
Thermandin clinches with his opponent.
Thermandin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Meduza.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meduza with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Meduza blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice right hand lands inside from Meduza.
Thermandin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Meduza.
Meduza blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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 Twelf Thermandin.
Well Thermandin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Twelf Thermandin!
Twelf Thermandin took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Lunar is a real legend, but his acquired immune deficiency syndrome clearly showed today. To all witnesses,stay away from trannies and get tested'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shelton Harrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kwame Akabaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrell comes to the cage accompanied by Ellie Goulding - Burn. Akabaro has chosen African Assassin - Mo Marah as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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178 lbs
14 - 2 - 0 |
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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
33 - 18 - 3, fighting out of New York, Shelton Harrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kwame Akabaro!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Harrell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harrell tries a head kick but it misses.
Akabaro has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Harrell is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Harrell misses with a right hand
and Akabaro counters with a nice leg kick.
A combination from Akabaro does no damage.
Harrell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheers as Harrell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Akabaro doesn't seem phased though.
Nice uppercut there from Harrell.
Harrell misses with a right hand
and Akabaro counters with a nice kick to the body.
Harrell throws a leg kick but Akabaro sees it coming and moves out of range.
Harrell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Akabaro.
Akabaro throws a sloppy head kick and Harrell moves out of range easily.
Harrell moves away from the strike by Akabaro.
Akabaro throws a leg kick
and Harrell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harrell scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrell connects with a solid leg kick.
Akabaro misses with a looping left.
Harrell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akabaro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akabaro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harrell blocks a head kick by Akabaro.
Harrell throws a jab but it's blocked by Akabaro.
Akabaro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akabaro 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.
Harrell throws a head kick that half lands.
Harrell missing with a left hand there. Akabaro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shelton Harrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Akabaro's sensitive parts.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Harrell, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akabaro lets loose with a powerful body kick. Harrell will feel that in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harrell throws a leg kick which misses Akabaro's front leg but catches the back leg as Akabaro tries to avoid it.
Akabaro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Harrell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Harrell tries a head kick but it misses.
Akabaro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Harrell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Akabaro.
A big right from Harrell misses.
Harrell is looking to slow Akabaro down with leg kicks.
Harrell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Akabaro counters with a big head kick but Harrell shrugs it off.
Akabaro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Harrell is out of range.
Harrell misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akabaro throws a wild body kick that Harrell sees coming a mile off.
Akabaro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Akabaro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akabaro needs to keep his hands up - Harrell had a free shot at his head there.
Harrell is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Harrell throws a hook to the side of Akabaro's head but Akabaro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akabaro throws a good cross that connects.
Harrell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Akabaro.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Akabaro.
Harrell looks for the body kick but Akabaro saw that one coming.
Harrell is looking to land body kicks.
Akabaro slips a jab from Harrell.
Harrell scores with a head kick. Akabaro tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akabaro 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.
Akabaro misses with a head kick.
Harrell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy left from Akabaro finds it's target.
Harrell misses with a straight left.
Harrell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Akabaro.
Akabaro throws a head kick that misses.
Harrell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akabaro makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Harrell really felt that one!
Akabaro throws a series of punches but Harrell moves out of range.
Harrell lands a two punch combo.
Harrell throws a head kick but Akabaro moves out of range.
Harrell lands with a nice combination. Akabaro backs away looking to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shelton Harrell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Harrell crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Akabaro - the referee stops the clock and Harrell gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Akabaro. Harrell manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Harrell cracks Akabaro with a good jab.
Harrell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Harrell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Akabaro takes a kick to the side of the head.
Harrell connects with a nice looking jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Akabaro.
Harrell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akabaro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harrell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Akabaro might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Harrell has got the better of the exchanges.
Akabaro throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harrell checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Harrell lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akabaro swinging wildly here.
Harrell tries a head kick but it misses.
Harrell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akabaro can do to turn this around?
Harrell throws a head kick that half lands.
Harrell throws a leg kick
and Akabaro makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Harrell throws a hook but Akabaro avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Harrell 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 Akabaro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Akabaro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Akabaro throws out a powerful jab.
Akabaro throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Harrell's head.
Harrell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akabaro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrell misses with a body kick.
Good shot there by Harrell.
Harrell missing with a left hand there. Akabaro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akabaro blocks a low kick nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akabaro goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Harrell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Harrell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harrell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akabaro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shelton Harrell is winning the standup battle so far.
Akabaro throws a leg kick but Harrell moved away.
Good shot there by Akabaro.
Harrell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Harrell.
Harrell misses with a looping right.
Harrell throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Harrell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akabaro throws the left hand but Harrell avoids the punch easily.
Harrell throws a big shot that misses.
Akabaro blocks a leg kick.
Harrell cracks Akabaro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Akabaro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Akabaro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harrell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Akabaro.
Akabaro lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrell with a hook.
Akabaro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Harrell misses.
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!
Harrell throws a hook but Akabaro blocks it.
Harrell feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Akabaro's calf.
Akabaro tries to land a body kick
and Harrell counters with a stiff right hand.
Harrell dips to his left and cracks Akabaro with an uppercut!
Harrell tries to land a leg kick but Akabaro saw it coming and moves away.
Harrell throws out a loose jab but Akabaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harrell scores with a nice right hand.
Akabaro staying out of range there.
Harrell tries to land a leg kick but Akabaro saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shelton Harrell dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Akabaro.
Harrell misses with a looping left.
Akabaro tries to land a leg kick but Harrell saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Akabaro finds it's way through Harrell's defenses.
Akabaro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akabaro misses with a head kick.
Harrell misses the jab.
Akabaro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Harrell misses the target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Akabaro.
Akabaro tries to score with a low kick but Harrell moves his leg out of the way.
Harrell misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrell scores with a jab to the jaw.
Harrell tried to score with a low kick but Akabaro checks it.
Akabaro connects with a right hand. Harrell shakes it off.
Harrell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Akabaro.
Akabaro takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Harrell tries to work over Akabaro's front leg with a kick but Akabaro checks it.
Akabaro blocks a head kick by Harrell.
Harrell throws a lazy right hand but Akabaro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akabaro lunges at Harrell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Harrell's hand.
A swing and a miss from Harrell.
Harrell throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Harrell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kwame Akabaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Harrell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Harrell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akabaro blocks a head kick by Harrell.
Akabaro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Akabaro ducks under a wild hook from Harrell.
Akabaro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Harrell checks the leg kick.
Harrell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Akabaro's sensitive parts.
Akabaro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Akabaro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Akabaro misses with a kick to the body
enabling Harrell to counter with a crisp jab.
Akabaro misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akabaro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harrell.
Good work by Akabaro as he checks the leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Harrell.
Akabaro throws a body kick that misses.
Harrell scores with a nice right hand.
Harrell scores with a head kick.
Akabaro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akabaro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Harrell can pounce on him.
Harrell misses with a straight right.
Akabaro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Harrell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Harrell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Akabaro's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akabaro motions for Harrell to come forward. Akabaro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harrell scores with a decent looking hook.
Akabaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akabaro throws a leg kick but Harrell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Akabaro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harrell.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harrell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harrell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Akabaro takes one on the button.
Akabaro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Harrell can pounce on him.
Akabaro slips a jab and a cross from Harrell.
Akabaro throws out a loose jab but Harrell uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shelton Harrell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Harrell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shelton Harrell!
A victorious Shelton Harrell thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Kwame Akabaro was interviewed post fight and said 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miko Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Newman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maia comes to the cage accompanied by Hells Bells. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 23 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miko Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nate Newman!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia thumps Newman with a low kick.
Maia throws a poor cross that misses
and Newman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Maia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Newman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maia's elbow.
Maia has a couple of punches blocked by Newman.
Maia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maia throws a punch but it's blocked by Newman.
Newman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maias head.
Newman wants to get back to striking at distance but Maia won't allow it.
Newman blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Maia's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Newman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maia backwards.
Newman blocks an uppercut.
Newman gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Maia regains guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
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!
Maia is pulling down on Newman's head to control his posture.
Maia keeping moving, preventing Newman from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Newman trying to control the position from guard on top but Maia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newman is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Newman is looking to stand up but Maia won't let him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Maia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Newman's sensitive parts.
Maia throws a leg kick
letting Newman counter with a right hand.
It looks like Miko Maia has been cut.
Newman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maia throws a jab but it's blocked by Newman.
Maia missing with a left hand there. Newman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maia throws a leg kick that is checked
and Newman moves into the clinch.
Maia tries to throw a body punch but Newman avoids it by throwing Maia back against the cage.
Maia struggles to land a body shot inside as Newman controls his hands.
Maia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Maia.
Maia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maia tries to work over Newman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Newman throws a head punch that misses.
Newman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newman manages to avoid it.
Newman gets caught flat footed, as Maia shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Maia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Newman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Newman trying to keep a closed guard but Maia is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Newman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Newman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maia.
Newman 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.
Newman is trying to control the position but Maia postures up.
Newman looking for a guillotine here but Maia defends easily.
Maia controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Newman has momentary wrist control but Maia slips an elbow through the middle.
Maia lands a couple of digs.
Maia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Newman is trying to keep Maia in close.
Maia stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Maia lands a jab to Newman's midsection.
Maia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maia throws a low kick but Newman moves out of range easily.
Nate Newman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maia lands a glancing blow to the side of Newman's head.
Maia just misses with a punch to the body.
Maia throws a jab when Newman was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miko Maia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miko Maia's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Maia connects with a leg kick. Newman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maia throws a combination that misses
and Newman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Newman tries to score a body lock takedown but Maia shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Maia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Newman backwards.
Maia misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Maia fails to land.
Maia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newman can do to turn this around?
Maia blocks a body shot from Newman.
A hook to the body from Maia.
Maia trying to control the position but instead, Newman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maia into the cage.
Maia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newman's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Newman lands a left hand.
Maia tries to throw a body punch but Newman avoids it by throwing Maia back against the cage.
Newman blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Maia.
Maia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Miko Maia has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maia misses with a body punch.
Newman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maia tries to throw a body punch but Newman avoids it by throwing Maia back against the cage.
Maia tries to work over Newman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maia cracks Newman with a nice body shot.
Maia tries a body shot but Newman blocks it.
Newman tries to score a body lock takedown but Maia shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Newman blocks an uppercut.
Maia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Newman lands with a left to the head.
Maia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maia keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Newman's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia misses with a punch to the body.
Maia lands a body punch in the clinch.
Newman is breathing heavily.
Maia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Newman being controlled against the cage.
Newman blocks a body shot from Maia.
Newman misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maia.
Newman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Newman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maia misses with a punch on the inside.
Maia misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Maia.
Newman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newman wants a takedown.
Miko Maia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Newman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newman blocks an uppercut.
Newman blocking some punches.
Maia can't find room to land a body shot as Newman controls the action.
Maia gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Newman.
Maia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newman blocks a body shot from Maia.
A right handed body shot lands from Maia.
Newman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maia.
Maia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maia has a couple of punches blocked by Newman.
Maia misses with some punches.
Maia misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia cracks Newman with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maia.
Maia tries to throw a body punch but Newman avoids it by throwing Maia back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Maia.
Maia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maia digs a right hand into Newman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Newman's gas tank.
Maia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Newmans head.
Maia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maia lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Maia.
Maia throws a punch but it's blocked by Newman.
Maia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newman's elbow.
Maia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miko Maia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Miko Maia's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Newman avoids the body shot from Maia.
Maia tests Newman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Newman ducks right into an uppercut from Maia.
Newman is rocked!
Maia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Newman sprawls well. Newman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maia gets slowly back to his feet.
Newman is still on wobbly legs! Can Maia finish him?
Newman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Newman seems to have recovered his senses.
Maia shoots in but Newman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Newman! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Newman trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Newman working for a triangle but Maia defends it easily.
Maia postures up and lands a big shot to Newman's brow.
Maia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Newman's head.
Maia looking to sit in guard and control but Newman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Maia is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Newman is controlling him.
Newman trying to control but Maia is working from the bottom.
Nate Newman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia looking for a guillotine here but Newman defends easily.
Newman wants to control from the top but Maia keeps moving.
Newman is looking to work some ground and pound but Maia has wrist control.
Newman wants to control from the top but Maia keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Newman gets to his feet - Maia follows without any prompting.
Miko Maia is winning the standup battle so far.
Maia lands a nice looking body shot.
Maia checks a low kick from Newman.
Maia throws a right and a left that Newman avoids nicely.
Newman throws a body shot but no joy.
Maia scores with a jab.
Maia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Newman but Newman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miko Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maia cracks Newman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia lands a nice hook to Newman's body. Newman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A leg kick checked by Newman.
Decent striking displayed by Maia there.
Maia connects with a leg kick. Newman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Newman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maia was well out of range. Poor timing from Newman.
Newman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Maia. That one must have hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maia jabs at Newman's body.
Maia is looking to slow Newman down with leg kicks.
Newman misses with a body shot.
Maia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maia lands with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miko Maia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maia has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miko Maia!
Miko Maia seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leonel Lutsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and White Goodman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White Goodman told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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203 lbs
28 - 11 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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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 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leonel Lutsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, White Goodman!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodman. Lutsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goodman shoots in and bounces Lutsky off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Goodman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Goodman trying to control but Lutsky is working from the bottom.
Lutsky trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lutsky is keeping the position for now.
Lutsky wants to stand and escape but Goodman is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lutsky is trying to control the position but Goodman postures up.
Goodman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lutsky is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lutsky is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Goodman tries a head kick but it misses.
Lutsky lands a glancing blow to the side of Goodman's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Goodman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lutsky's waist but Lutsky gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Goodman off to one side.
Goodman just misses with a punch to the body.
Lutsky misses with an uppercut. Goodman saw that one coming.
Leonel Lutsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lutsky takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lutsky buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lutsky bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Goodman's head backwards.
Lutsky lands a jab to the nose.
Lutsky misses with an uppercut. Goodman saw that one coming.
Lutsky misses with a wild body shot.
Lutsky cracks Goodman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Goodman misses the shot to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Goodman.
Goodman is trying to get an arm triangle but Lutsky is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman is trying to get an arm triangle but Lutsky is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lutsky is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lutsky trying to control here.
Lutsky is staying active underneath Goodman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Goodman is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Goodman is looking to take a break and control but Lutsky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lutsky is doing well to control the position and prevent Goodman from advancing to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goodman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lutsky has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
White Goodman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Goodman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lutsky throws a low kick but it's checked well by Goodman.
Lutsky scores with a crisp jab that stopped Goodman in his tracks.
Goodman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Goodman misses with a wild body shot.
Goodman fails with a takedown attempt.
Goodman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lutsky.
Goodman moves out of range as Lutsky throws a body kick.
Goodman checks a low kick from Lutsky.
Lutsky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goodman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lutsky blocks a leg kick.
Lutsky swings for the body but Goodman moves out of range.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Lutsky looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Goodman scores with a hook to the body. Lutsky takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Goodman moves away from the strike by Lutsky.
Lutsky smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lutsky connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lutsky throws a jab but it's blocked by Goodman.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lutsky. That's going to slow Goodman down.
Leonel Lutsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lutsky scores with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goodman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lutsky throws a jab but it's blocked by Goodman.
Goodman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lutsky.
Lutsky throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch combination from Lutsky misses.
Goodman fails with a takedown attempt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Goodman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A leg kick checked by Goodman.
No luck for Goodman with that takedown attempt.
Leonel Lutsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of White Goodman.
Lutsky throws a shot from downtown. Goodman moves away and avoids it.
Goodman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lutsky bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lutsky lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
No joy there for Goodman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lutsky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goodman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lutsky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goodman can do to turn this around?
Lutsky connects with the punch.
The fighters circling - Goodman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goodman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lutsky manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lutsky is controlling Goodman's posture.
Goodman looking to pass the guard.
Lutsky looking for a sweep. Not yet Lutsky, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman trying to control the position from guard on top but Lutsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lutsky seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Goodman stays in close to Lutsky's body and controls the position.
Goodman stands and throws Lutsky's legs to the side, diving into side control.
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!
You can see the frustration on Lutsky's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lutsky manages to work his way to half guard, despite Goodman's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonel Lutsky dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Goodman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lutsky.
Goodman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An inside leg kick from Goodman misses.
Leonel Lutsky is winning the standup battle so far.
Lutsky defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Goodman.
Goodman misses with a takedown attempt - Lutsky sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Lutsky.
Lutsky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lutsky misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman misses with a head kick.
Lutsky misses with a head kick.
Lutsky swinging wildly here.
Lutsky moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lutsky lunges at Goodman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Goodman's hand.
Lutsky throws a shot from downtown. Goodman moves away and avoids it.
Both fighters circling a little - Lutsky finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Goodman shoots in and bounces Lutsky off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lutsky is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lutsky tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lutsky is working hard here to advance position.
Goodman looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Goodman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
My spies in River's Edge Gym, LOP inform me that Goodman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lutsky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lutsky is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Goodman is controlling him.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
White Goodman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lutsky keeping moving, preventing Goodman from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Goodman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Leonel Lutsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of White Goodman.
A head kick misses from Lutsky.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman tries a head kick but it misses.
Lutsky looks to land a left hand but Goodman moved out of range nicely.
Lutsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Lutsky.
Lutsky is looking to score with low kicks.
Goodman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lutsky rather than just go for the knockout.
Goodman throws a head kick that misses.
Lutsky pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Goodman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lutsky. Lutsky obviously looking to wear him down.
Goodman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Goodman throws a jab when Lutsky was well out of range.
Goodman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Goodman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lutsky moves away.
Goodman misses with a looping left.
Goodman doesn't manage to clinch there - Lutsky circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lutsky looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Goodman swings around for an armbar but Lutsky sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Goodman's guard.
Goodman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodman keeping moving, preventing Lutsky from controlling successfully.
Goodman wants to stand and escape but Lutsky is having none of it.
Goodman is trying to keep Lutsky in close.
Lutsky trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom.
Goodman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lutsky is one step ahead there.
Goodman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lutsky's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonel Lutsky showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lutsky 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonel Lutsky!
A very excited looking Leonel Lutsky made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Russell Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adelbert Gainsborough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacobs comes to the cage accompanied by Till I Collapse. Gainsborough has chosen Dope - Debonaire as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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259 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Russell Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adelbert Gainsborough!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs lands a nice looking body shot.
Jacobs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gainsborough takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jacobs lands with a good body shot.
Gainsborough slips under a jab.
Gainsborough throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jacobs on the side of the head.
A big right from Gainsborough misses.
Jacobs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jacobs has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mello MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Jacobs dodges the punch combination from Gainsborough.
A telegraphed right hand from Jacobs misses the target.
Nice takedown defense from Gainsborough. No joy for Jacobs on that attempt.
A head kick misses from Gainsborough.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jacobs.
Jacobs scores with a jab.
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!
Jacobs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jacobs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jacobs.
Jacobs throws the left hand but Gainsborough avoids the punch easily.
No luck for Jacobs with that takedown attempt.
Adelbert Gainsborough is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gainsborough tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jacobs takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jacobs throws a shot from downtown. Gainsborough moves away and avoids it.
Gainsborough misses with a low kick.
Gainsborough misses with a series of wild punches.
Gainsborough cracks Jacobs with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jacobs looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gainsborough finish him?
It looks like Russell Jacobs has been cut.
Jacobs throws a right and a left that Gainsborough avoids nicely.
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!
Gainsborough thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jacobs if he has to take too many more of those.
Gainsborough connects with a body shot that sends Jacobs's belly button to the back.
Jacobs is breathing heavily.
Gainsborough measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Jacobs! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Adelbert Gainsborough!
Adelbert Gainsborough really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that LOPS 160q + 90% Laundry logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zander McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marshall Mathers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McGuire might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hall of Fame ft. will.i.am. The crowd seem to be enjoying Mathers's choice of entrance music: Superman. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zander McGuire!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 19 - 4, fighting out of Tokyo, Marshall Mathers!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from McGuire misses.
Mathers has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McGuire is landing a low percentage of strikes.
McGuire tries to land a leg kick but Mathers saw it coming and moves away.
Zander McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire connects with a body shot that sends Mathers's belly button to the back.
McGuire throws out a leg kick but Mathers moves out of range and McGuire only half commits.
Mathers throws a lazy head kick
and McGuire counters with a thumping low kick.
McGuire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mathers cracks the inside of McGuire's front leg.
McGuire tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mathers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuire rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mathers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire connects with a right hand. Mathers shakes it off.
McGuire cracks Mathers with a good jab.
McGuire connects with a right hand. Mathers shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mathers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mathers slips under a jab.
Mathers throws a front kick aimed at McGuire's knee but McGuire avoids it well.
McGuire moves out of range as Mathers strikes.
McGuire moves in looking to clinch but Mathers pushes him off.
Mathers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mathers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGuire lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McGuire scores with a jab.
McGuire lands with a nice body punch.
McGuire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGuire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mathers.
A jab from McGuire finds it's way through Mathers's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire sizes up Mathers with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mathers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mathers manages to avoid it.
McGuire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mathers.
Mathers blocks a low kick nicely.
McGuire tries to clinch up but Mathers circles away and keeps his distance.
Mathers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGuire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zander McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mathers misses with a wild body shot.
Mathers lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mathers lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McGuire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mathers doesn't seem bothered though.
Mathers takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from McGuire lands.
Mathers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire tries to clinch there but Mathers circles away.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mathers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGuire scores with a sloppy right hand. Mathers should have avoided that one.
McGuire connects with a right hand. Mathers shakes it off.
McGuire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mathers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
Mathers shoots in for a takedown but McGuire shows good takedown defense.
McGuire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mathers throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
McGuire is looking to clinch.
McGuire lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGuire connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as McGuire checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McGuire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mathers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGuire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from McGuire misses.
Mathers needs to keep his hands up - McGuire had a free shot at his head there.
McGuire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mathers checks it well.
Mathers dives in for a single leg takedown but McGuire sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A short left from McGuire.
McGuire scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mathers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That kick from McGuire tenderised Mathers's leg. Mathers is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zander McGuire dominated that round.
That's time! McGuire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mathers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGuire connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McGuire is looking to slow Mathers down with leg kicks.
Mathers avoids the head kick by McGuire.
Mathers staying out of range there.
Mathers lands an overhand right.
McGuire lands with an uppercut that bounces Mathers off the cage and back into range.
Mathers misses with a two punch combination.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him.
McGuire rushes Mathers and presses him up against the cage.
Mathers presses McGuire against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Mathers.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mathers.
Mathers's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Mathers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mathers misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mathers.
Mathers lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGuire digs a right hand underneath Mathers's ribcage. Mathers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGuire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mathers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
McGuire is looking to clinch.
Mathers misses with a body kick.
Mathers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mathers misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mathers shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mathers throws a big elbow that misses.
Mathers won't allow McGuire to sweep him here.
Mathers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGuire works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGuire has control of Mathers's left arm, preventing Mathers from doing any damage.
Mathers throws an elbow that misses. McGuire uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mathers's guard. Nice move by McGuire!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mathers 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.
McGuire 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.
McGuire continues to stall.
McGuire slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGuire working away.
Mathers is not content to let McGuire control the position.
Mathers tries to improve position but can't.
Mathers manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are battling for position here. McGuire manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McGuire has Mathers pulled in close to control his posture.
McGuire is trying to keep Mathers in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mathers throwing strikes but missing.
Mathers lands a couple of digs.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Mathers from controlling successfully.
Mathers postures up.
Mathers being controlled here momentarily.
Mathers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mathers throwing strikes from guard but McGuire blocks nicely.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mathers postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marshall Mathers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGuire.
Mathers misses with a right hand
letting McGuire counter with a right hand.
Zander McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mathers stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGuire lands a head shot.
Mathers moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mathers crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McGuire - the referee stops the clock and Mathers gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McGuire. Mathers manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mathers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice combination there by Mathers.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mathers moves away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mathers.
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!
Mathers works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mathers throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathers sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McGuire is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McGuire tries to buck Mathers off but Mathers is having none of it.
Mathers misses with the ground and pound.
Mathers working the ground and pound.
McGuire tries to improve position but can't.
McGuire gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McGuire has hold of Mathers's hands but Mathers slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McGuire is trying to stand back up but Mathers is controlling him
Mathers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mathers looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mathers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McGuire is pressing down on Mathers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mathers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McGuire tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mathers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mathers connects with a couple of short punches.
McGuire is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McGuire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mathers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mathers throws a low kick but McGuire moves out of range easily.
Mathers moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
A big left from Mathers misses.
McGuire has closed the distance and engaged Mathers in a clinch.
Mathers misses with a body punch.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Mathers controls his hands.
McGuire lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.
McGuire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A low kick from Mathers is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mathers fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
Mathers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mathers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mathers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGuire.
Mathers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGuire is fending him off so far but Mathers persists. Nope, McGuire circles away and we're back to standing.
McGuire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mathers checks it well.
McGuire bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mathers's head backwards.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McGuire is looking to chop away at Mathers's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Mathers.
Mathers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
McGuire moves in looking to clinch but Mathers pushes him off.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
Mathers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
McGuire throws a leg kick that misses.
Mathers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
McGuire lands a slapping body shot.
Mathers throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Mathers sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zander McGuire clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mathers tried to score with a low kick but McGuire checks it.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses
and Mathers counters with a head kick. That will keep McGuire thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Good shot there by Mathers.
McGuire lands a body shot.
McGuire staying out of range there.
McGuire clobbers Mathers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire scores with the left hand. Mathers knows he should have avoided that one.
McGuire takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice defenses there by Mathers.
McGuire throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mathers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire.
McGuire takes a swing at Mathers's ribcage but misses.
Mathers misses with a low kick.
McGuire takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGuire tries to land a front kick but Mathers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Nice shot by Mathers.
Mathers has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McGuire dips to his left and cracks Mathers with an uppercut!
A head kick misses from McGuire.
Mathers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from McGuire misses
and Mathers counters with a straight right hand.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire slips a jab and a cross from Mathers.
McGuire digs a good hook to Mathers's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mathers walks into a stiff left hand from McGuire.
McGuire swings for the body but Mathers moves out of range.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mathers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from McGuire misses.
McGuire throws a leg kick
and Mathers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathers misses the shot to the body.
A left and a right from McGuire both land. Nice combination.
McGuire connects with a looping right hand.
Mathers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mathers misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mathers on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McGuire rushes Mathers and presses him up against the cage.
Mathers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mathers can do to turn this around?
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mathers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mathers throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
McGuire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire tries to sprawl but Mathers drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire controlling the position well.
Mathers throwing shots but McGuire is blocking nicely.
Mathers is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McGuire is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mathers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McGuire trying to control here.
McGuire is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mathers is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mathers drops an elbow to the side of McGuire's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Zander McGuire will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Mathers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mathers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
Good shot there by McGuire.
McGuire tries to clinch but Mathers is having none of it.
McGuire tries to move into range but Mathers moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McGuire rushes Mathers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mathers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Mathers controls his hands.
Mathers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mathers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGuire tries to land a knee to the head but Mathers blocks with his arms.
Mathers takes a shot to the head.
McGuire with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zander McGuire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathers tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Mathers back against the cage.
Mathers tries to break free but McGuire pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGuire.
McGuire landing knees to the body.
McGuire keeps control of Mathers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mathers lands a head kick. McGuire smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mathers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire throws the left hand but Mathers avoids the punch easily.
McGuire tries to land a leg kick but Mathers saw it coming and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Mathers uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mathers.
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mathers has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGuire.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Mathers moves away and avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire swings for the body but Mathers moves out of range.
Mathers moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mathers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGuire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mathers walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a hook. Mathers ducked under it nicely.
Mathers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
Marshall Mathers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGuire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mathers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mathers throws a leg kick that misses.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Mathers thuds his shin into the meat of McGuire's side.
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Mathers's head but Mathers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot by McGuire.
McGuire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McGuire connects with a right hand. Mathers shakes it off.
A lazy left from McGuire finds it's target.
McGuire misses the body punch
and Mathers counters with an outside leg kick.
Zander McGuire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire loads up on a big right hand but Mathers slips the punch.
McGuire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGuire goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Mathers.
McGuire scores with a nice head shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGuire.
Mathers takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
McGuire lands a nice looking body kick.
Mathers stuns McGuire with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McGuire lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big right from Mathers misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zander McGuire showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McGuire 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 49:46
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 49:46
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zander McGuire!
Zander McGuire retains his lightweight title!
Zander McGuire managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brian Maddox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Yakovchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yakovchenko has chosen Kenny Loggins - Danger Zone as his entrance music. Igor Yakovchenko will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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157 lbs
48 - 22 - 0 |
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168 lbs
20 - 10 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
48 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Maddox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Igor Yakovchenko!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maddox changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yakovchenko tries to avoid it but Maddox manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yakovchenko to the ground. Yakovchenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maddox tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yakovchenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yakovchenko checks a leg kick.
Yakovchenko cracks Maddox with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've been hearing reports that Maddox has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Yakovchenko looks to land a combination but Maddox avoids it well.
Yakovchenko lands with a right hand.
Maddox connects with a body shot that sends Yakovchenko's belly button to the back.
Maddox tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yakovchenko defends well and Maddox ends up having to push Yakovchenko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yakovchenko digs a right hand into Maddox's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maddox's gas tank.
Maddox successfully pulls guard.
Maddox really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Maddox 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.
Maddox can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yakovchenko controls the pace.
Maddox looking for a sweep. Not yet Maddox, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox is working hard here to advance position.
Maddox wants to control the position but Yakovchenko says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Yakovchenko is thwarting Maddox's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Yakovchenko is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Maddox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yakovchenko wants to take a breather but Maddox is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yakovchenko controlling the action here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yakovchenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maddox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yakovchenko slips a jab from Maddox.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Maddox counters with a shoot takedown. Yakovchenko fights it but they end up in guard.
Yakovchenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yakovchenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yakovchenko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Yakovchenko trying to control from half guard but Maddox is working away.
Maddox tries to get to full guard but Yakovchenko has control of the leg.
Maddox makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maddox.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko postures up.
Maddox manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yakovchenko manages to get himself to full guard.
Maddox preventing the sweep.
Yakovchenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yakovchenko has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Maddox might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Yakovchenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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 Brian Maddox will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Yakovchenko lands with a shot to the body.
Yakovchenko is looking to land body kicks.
Maddox bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yakovchenko is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yakovchenko is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Maddox is controlling him well.
Maddox in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Yakovchenko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Maddox's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakovchenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maddox.
Yakovchenko has hold of Maddox's hands but Maddox slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Maddox missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yakovchenko trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakovchenko is looking for a sweep. Maddox is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yakovchenko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Maddox scores with a couple of nice shots.
Maddox trying to control from half guard but Yakovchenko is working away.
Brian Maddox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yakovchenko trying to control here.
Yakovchenko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko is trying to keep Maddox in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maddox wants to control from the top but Yakovchenko keeps moving.
Yakovchenko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maddox preventing the sweep.
Maddox throws an elbow that misses. Yakovchenko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Maddox's guard. Nice move by Yakovchenko!
Maddox is controlling Yakovchenko's posture.
Maddox trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Maddox catches Yakovchenko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yakovchenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maddox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Igor Yakovchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Maddox misses.
Yakovchenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maddox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maddox lands a nice hook to Yakovchenko's body. Yakovchenko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maddox throws a leg kick which misses Yakovchenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Yakovchenko tries to avoid it.
Maddox cracks Yakovchenko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yakovchenko scores with a jab.
Maddox scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko throws a front kick aimed at Maddox's knee but Maddox avoids it well.
Igor Yakovchenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maddox takes one to the chin there.
Igor Yakovchenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maddox ducks right into an uppercut from Yakovchenko.
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!
Maddox takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yakovchenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Maddox lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maddox drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Maddox working away.
Yakovchenko might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Maddox haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The strikes coming from Maddox are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Maddox dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Yakovchenko missing with a left hand there. Maddox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yakovchenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Maddox. Maddox gets slowly back to his feet.
Yakovchenko throws a head kick but Maddox moves out of range.
Yakovchenko tries to land a leg kick but Maddox saw it coming and moves away.
Maddox swings for the body but Yakovchenko moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maddox.
Yakovchenko misses with a straight right.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Yakovchenko - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakovchenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maddox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yakovchenko gets caught flat footed, as Maddox shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Maddox trying to control the position from guard on top but Yakovchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maddox throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yakovchenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yakovchenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maddox is one step ahead there.
Maddox looking to sit in guard and control but Yakovchenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Yakovchenko stopping the sweep attempt from Maddox.
Maddox striking off his back but it's not causing Yakovchenko any problems.
Maddox has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yakovchenko wants to control from the top but Maddox keeps moving.
Maddox controls Yakovchenko momentarily but Yakovchenko frees himself.
Maddox looking for a sweep. Not yet Maddox, not yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maddox tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yakovchenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maddox somewhat.
Yakovchenko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Yakovchenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yakovchenko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maddox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yakovchenko lands a nice hook to Maddox's body. Maddox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yakovchenko thows a leg kick but Maddox checks it
and Maddox counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yakovchenko!
Maddox sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Yakovchenko is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Yakovchenko gets back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Maddox lands a nice short elbow.
Yakovchenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maddox takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maddox trying to pass the guard but Yakovchenko defending well.
Maddox is looking for a kimura here.
Maddox is looking to advance position but Yakovchenko won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yakovchenko trying to control from the bottom.
Yakovchenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Brian Maddox did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Yakovchenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maddox takes one on the button.
Yakovchenko has Maddox up against the cage in a clinch.
Yakovchenko manages to break the clinch.
Maddox takes a kick to the side of the head.
Maddox needs to keep his hands up - Yakovchenko had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko looks to land a combination. Maddox sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Yakovchenko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yakovchenko gets caught napping as Maddox dives in and scores a takedown. Yakovchenko manages to retain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox postures up.
Maddox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maddox trying to control the position from guard on top but Yakovchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maddox loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maddox stands up over Yakovchenko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Yakovchenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maddox throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Maddox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yakovchenko manages to avoid it.
Yakovchenko misses with a body shot.
Yakovchenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maddox can pounce on him.
Yakovchenko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yakovchenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maddox.
Maddox chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yakovchenko can pounce on him.
Maddox blocks a head kick by Yakovchenko.
Maddox staying out of range there.
Crunch! Maddox slams his shin into Yakovchenko's torso.
Yakovchenko checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maddox pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yakovchenko throws a head kick that Maddox semi-blocks.
Igor Yakovchenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yakovchenko tries to bum rush Maddox with a series of wild strikes but Maddox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maddox fails with the takedown.
Yakovchenko misses with a kick to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Maddox as he connects with a hook.
Yakovchenko tries to clinch up
and Maddox decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yakovchenko's guard.
Maddox working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maddox trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Our spies down at at Midnight MMA inform us that Yakovchenko has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Yakovchenko keeping moving, preventing Maddox from controlling successfully.
Yakovchenko working a defensive guard but Maddox passes into half guard.
Maddox is trying to control the action in half guard but Yakovchenko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yakovchenko is looking to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yakovchenko gets back to full guard.
Maddox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yakovchenko is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Igor Yakovchenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Yakovchenko tries to clinch up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Maddox.
Maddox gets to mount! Yakovchenko was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Maddox raining down hammerfists from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakovchenko wants to control but Maddox is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakovchenko is looking to improve his position but Maddox isn't that keen on the idea.
Maddox avoids the attempt from Yakovchenko to control.
Maddox lands a big shot there that rocks Yakovchenko but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Yakovchenko wants to hold on but Maddox pushes him away.
Maddox lands a big elbow.
Yakovchenko is rocked!
Maddox trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Igor Yakovchenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brian Maddox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yakovchenko is still in real trouble! Can Maddox finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko is trying to escape the mount.
Yakovchenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Maddox controlling the position easily from mount.
Yakovchenko is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddox controlling from the full mount.
Yakovchenko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Maddox looking to control but Yakovchenko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maddox looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yakovchenko wants to hold on but Maddox pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maddox wants to control the pace but Yakovchenko is squirming around nicely.
Maddox controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Maddox showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maddox 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 50:44
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 49:45
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Maddox!
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