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MFN 144: Mrs. Tanaka's B-Day PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Otis Driftwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Bearer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Driftwood comes to the cage accompanied by House of 1000 corpses . On his way into the cage it seems that Otis Driftwood has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Otis Driftwood seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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28
175 lbs
15 - 9 - 1 |
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183 cm
26
185 lbs
11 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine |
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Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Otis Driftwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Bearer!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bearer is looking to clinch.
Driftwood takes one on the button.
Driftwood slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bearer clinches.
Driftwood lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Paul Bearer has been cut.
Driftwood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Driftwood lands a nice uppercut.
Driftwood throws a punch but it's blocked by Bearer.
Bearer lands a left hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bearer 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.
Bearer tries to stall but Driftwood uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bearer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bearer closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Driftwood counter with a right hand.
Driftwood keeps the fight on the outside.
Driftwood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Driftwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bearer manages to avoid it.
Bearer throws a lazy uppercut
and Driftwood counters with a nice body shot.
Bearer misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bearer misses with a body shot.
Bearer feints and as Driftwood raises his hands in defense, Bearer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bearer trying to control but Driftwood is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bearer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Driftwood holds on and takes a little breather.
Bearer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Driftwood manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bearer manages to get himself to full guard.
Bearer has an active guard here but Driftwood has managed to pass into half guard.
Bearer is trying to control but Driftwood manages to pass to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bearer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Driftwood postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bearer looks a forlorn figure.
Bearer can't escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Driftwood cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bearer working to try and regain half guard.
Bearer gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Driftwood trying to control the pace.
Bearer missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Driftwood is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Driftwood wants to control but Bearer is keeping him busy.
Driftwood is thwarting Bearer's attempts to control the position.
Driftwood perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bearer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.
Bearer is looking to control Driftwood's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bearer avoid being mounted?
Bearer flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bearer wants to control but Driftwood is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bearer is looking for a sweep. Driftwood is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bearer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Driftwood.
Driftwood prevents Bearer from standing back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bearer throws a push kick but Driftwood slaps the foot to one side.
Driftwood throws a body punch but Bearer moves out of range.
Bearer wants to clinch.
Bearer clinches up with Driftwood and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otis Driftwood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Bearer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A good leg kick by Driftwood.
Bearer tries to clinch but Driftwood moves out of range.
Driftwood takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Paul Bearer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bearer is looking to clinch but Driftwood is avoiding it.
Bearer tries to clinch but Driftwood moves away
and Driftwood makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bearer really felt that one!
Bearer tries to close the distance and clinch but Driftwood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Paul Bearer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bearer has managed to clinch.
Bearer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Driftwood blocks it with crossed arms.
Bearer wants to stall.
Nice body punch from Driftwood.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bearer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Driftwood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Driftwood swings wildly with an uppercut but Bearer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Driftwood throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bearers head.
Driftwood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bearer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Driftwood is defending well for now.
Driftwood tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bearer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Driftwood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good shot there by Driftwood.
Bearer shoots in and gets a takedown into Driftwood's guard.
Driftwood wants to sweep here but Bearer controlling him for the moment.
Bearer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bearer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bearer trying to control but Driftwood is working from the bottom.
Bearer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bearer trying to control but Driftwood is working from the bottom.
Driftwood managing to control the position.
Bearer distracts Driftwood with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Driftwood 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.
Driftwood trying to keep a closed guard but Bearer is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bearer throws a leg kick but Driftwood moved away.
Bearer avoids the body shot from Driftwood.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bearer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Driftwood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Driftwood's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bearer under the eye.
Bearer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Driftwood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bearer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Driftwood as he avoids it easily.
Bearer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Driftwood is out of range.
Bearer has a takedown stuffed.
Otis Driftwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Bearer.
Bearer tries to close the distance and clinch but Driftwood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Driftwood throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bearer tests Driftwood's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Driftwood scores with a hook to the body. Bearer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bearer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Driftwood is out of range.
Driftwood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bearer can do to turn this around?
Bearer shoots in for a takedown but Driftwood shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Driftwood throws a body shot but no joy.
Bearer is looking to clinch.
Bearer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Driftwood throws a sloppy head kick and Bearer moves out of range easily.
Bearer takes a swing at Driftwood's ribcage but misses.
Otis Driftwood is winning the standup battle so far.
Driftwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bearer moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Driftwood.
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!
Bearer misses the shot to the body.
Driftwood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Driftwood missing with a left hand there. Bearer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bearer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Driftwood lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bearer.
Bearer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otis Driftwood dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paul Bearer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bearer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bearer is defended easily by Driftwood.
Driftwood connects with a solid leg kick.
Bearer misses with an attempted mid kick.
No joy there for Bearer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Driftwood. That's going to slow Bearer down.
Bearer throws a shot from downtown. Driftwood moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Bearer does it's job there.
Driftwood thuds a left hand into Bearer's body.
A punch lands to the side of Bearer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bearer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Driftwood jabs Bearer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bearer wants to clinch.
Bearer fails with a takedown attempt.
Bearer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bearer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Driftwood lands a nice shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Driftwood.
Driftwood throws a wild body kick that Bearer sees coming a mile off.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bearer.
Otis Driftwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Bearer.
Driftwood throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bearer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bearer takes a swing at Driftwood's ribcage but misses.
Bearer dives in and grabs Driftwood's left leg, looking for a takedown. Driftwood pushes down on Bearer's head and hops out.
Bearer leaves Driftwood with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bearer is looking to clinch but Driftwood is avoiding it.
Bearer gets a double leg takedown into Driftwood's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bearer wants to control from the top but Driftwood keeps moving.
Driftwood is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Driftwood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bearer keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bearer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Driftwood scores with a couple of nice shots.
Driftwood is looking to take a break and control but Bearer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Otis Driftwood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Driftwood thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bearer's head.
Bearer is trying to stand up here but Driftwood is controlling him well.
Bearer trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Bearer slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Driftwood wants to control but Bearer is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bearer actively working from the bottom here.
Driftwood trying to control from half guard but Bearer is working away.
Bearer wants to sweep but Driftwood has passed to side control!
Bearer can't do much from the bottom here.
Driftwood landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Paul Bearer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bearer tries to bench press Driftwood off him but Driftwood keeps the position.
Driftwood lands a few punches from side control.
Driftwood wants to take a breather but Bearer manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Driftwood.
And that's the end of the fight!
Otis Driftwood showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Driftwood 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otis Driftwood!
A victorious Otis Driftwood thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mahavir Ramanujam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Killin Spight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ramanujam might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Shiva in Exile - Ha'nadi. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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149 lbs
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28
153 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mahavir Ramanujam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Killin Spight!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramanujam misses with a wild body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ramanujam 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 Spight has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Spight and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Spight has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ramanujam.
Spight scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ramanujam doesn't seem bothered though.
Ramanujam misses the jab.
Spight changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spight thumps Ramanujam with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Spight there.
Spight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramanujam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spight looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramanujam. Spight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spight throws a looping overhand right but Ramanujam ducks down to avoid it.
Spight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramanujam.
Killin Spight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramanujam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spight sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ramanujam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spight moves away.
Killin Spight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramanujam misses with a hook
and Spight counters by clinching up.
Spight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spight has a couple of punches blocked by Ramanujam.
Spight misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Ramanujam's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ramanujam breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ramanujam moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Spight thuds a left hand into Ramanujam's body.
Ramanujam checks a leg kick.
Spight fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ramanujam is out of range.
Ramanujam with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spight to score with a decent uppercut.
Ramanujam gets tackled into the cage by Spight. Spight maintains the clinch.
Ramanujam leaning his opponent against the cage.
Spight tries a body shot but Ramanujam blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spight blocks a body shot from Ramanujam.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Spight working aggressively here.
Ramanujam is leaning against Spight and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ramanujam misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spight can't find room to land a body shot as Ramanujam controls the action.
Ramanujam prevents a body shot from Spight.
Spight struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramanujam controls his hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramanujam can't find room to land a body shot as Spight controls the action.
Spight blocks a body shot from Ramanujam.
Ramanujam has a couple of punches blocked by Spight.
Spight has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ramanujam seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Spight can turn it around.
Ramanujam misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramanujam.
Spight misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spight throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramanujam.
Ramanujam jumps guard but Spight turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramanujam.
Ramanujam tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spight's elbow.
Spight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spight tries a body shot but Ramanujam blocks it.
Ramanujam tries to throw a body punch but Spight avoids it by throwing Ramanujam back against the cage.
Spight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramanujam's elbow.
Spight lands a left hand.
A short right from Spight on the inside.
Spight tries to throw a body punch but Ramanujam avoids it by throwing Spight back against the cage.
Ramanujam is trying to break the clinch but Spight has him pressed against the cage.
Ramanujam trying to stall but Spight improves his position.
Spight misses with a punch on the inside.
Spight throws a head punch that misses.
Spight misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramanujam can't find room to land a body shot as Spight controls the action.
Spight scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ramanujam blocks a body shot from Spight.
Spight lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ramanujam content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Spight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ramanujam backwards.
Spight has a couple of punches blocked by Ramanujam.
Spight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramanujam lands a hook that snaps the head of Spight backwards.
Spight misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramanujam.
Ramanujam is trying to pull guard but Spight has him pressed against the cage.
Spight lands a nice uppercut.
Spight throws a head punch that misses.
Spight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Killin Spight dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ramanujam looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Killin Spight seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spight scoring well with a low kick there.
Ramanujam swings away with a body shot that misses
and Spight counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Spight.
Spight keeps control of Ramanujam as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ramanujam blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ramanujam wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Ramanujam's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Spight can't find room to land a body shot as Ramanujam controls the action.
Spight lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Spight.
Spight lands a right hand.
Spight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spight misses with a punch to the body.
Spight lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ramanujam is rocked!
Ramanujam pulls guard.
Ramanujam working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spight working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ramanujam's head.
Spight wants to control from the top but Ramanujam keeps moving.
Ramanujam throws his legs up looking for a submission but Spight uses it to pass to side control.
Ramanujam gets back to half guard.
Ramanujam is looking to improve his position.
Ramanujam has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spight is working away from the top position though.
Ramanujam tries to get to full guard but Spight has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Spight in particular looking to stall.
Ramanujam is looking to improve his position.
Ramanujam wants to control but Spight is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Spight seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramanujam is looking for a sweep. Spight is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ramanujam blocking the ground and pound attempt from Spight.
Ramanujam trying to control but Spight postures up.
Ramanujam tries to roll over but Spight keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramanujam wants to control but Spight is keeping busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spight scores with a leg kick.
Spight throws a big shot that misses.
Ramanujam throws a looping overhand right but Spight ducks down to avoid it.
Ramanujam moves out of range of the body kick.
Ramanujam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spight.
Nice uppercut there from Spight.
Spight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramanujam moves away.
Spight throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ramanujam stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ramanujam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spight was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramanujam.
Ramanujam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spight cracks Ramanujam with an open hand slap.
Spight scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Oh Ramanujam is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab from Spight misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spight throws a body punch but Ramanujam moves out of range.
Ramanujam is looking to wear down Spight with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ramanujam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spight.
Ramanujam seems to have got his legs back now.
Spight misses with a head kick.
Spight fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ramanujam looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ramanujam looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Spight with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ramanujam not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ramanujam is pressing down on Spight's thigh, looking to free his foot. Spight is holding on for now.
Spight trying to control but Ramanujam postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Killin Spight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Spight slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ramanujam sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Spight lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Spight clobbers Ramanujam with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Spight on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ramanujam fails with a takedown attempt.
Spight wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spight.
Spight misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Spight lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ramanujam doesn't seem phased though.
Ramanujam throws a head kick but Spight moves out of range.
Spight ducks under a wild hook from Ramanujam.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spight. That's going to slow Ramanujam down.
Spight lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Spight wants to clinch.
Ramanujam loads up on a big right hand but Spight slips the punch.
Ramanujam misses with a low kick as Spight jumps back.
Ramanujam misses with a right hand
and Spight counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Spight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ramanujam blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spight.
Ramanujam pulls guard successfully.
Spight is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ramanujam pulls Spight in close to prevent any damage.
Spight pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramanujam is keeping the position for now.
Killin Spight is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spight throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Spight's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mahavir Ramanujam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramanujam working a defensive guard but Spight passes into half guard.
Ramanujam is looking for a sweep. Spight is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Spight thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ramanujam's head.
Spight trying to control from half guard but Ramanujam is working away.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Spight trying to control the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ramanujam misses with a hook.
Spight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ramanujam shoots in but Spight avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ramanujam's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Spight connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ramanujam scrambles back to his feet.
Ramanujam fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mahavir Ramanujam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spight lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ramanujam at a distance.
Spight ducks under a wild hook from Ramanujam.
Spight stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ramanujam fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramanujam takes a swing at Spight's ribcage but misses.
Ramanujam takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Killin Spight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Spight winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Killin Spight!
A very excited looking Killin Spight 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Landeskog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Temel Dilli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Landeskog comes to the cage accompanied by Warm Shadow - Fink. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Magnus Landeskog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Temel Dilli!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landeskog uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dilli.
Dilli looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dilli moves away from the strike by Landeskog.
Dilli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Landeskog tries to clinch there but Dilli circles away.
Landeskog shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dilli as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Dilli misses the target.
Dilli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Landeskog defending well as Dilli loads up on a big left hand.
Landeskog throws a lazy right hand but Dilli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Landeskog fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dilli throws a hook but Landeskog avoids it easily.
Dilli displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Landeskog.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Landeskog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Landeskog in his tracks.
A big right from Landeskog misses.
Dilli stuns Landeskog with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Temel Dilli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilli connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilli swings for the body but Landeskog moves out of range.
Dilli misses the shot to the body.
Dilli misses with a body shot.
Dilli looks to land a right hand but Landeskog moved out of range.
Dilli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Landeskog at a distance.
Landeskog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dilli.
Dilli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Landeskog throws a hook but Dilli blocks it.
Landeskog dives in and grabs Dilli's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dilli pushes down on Landeskog's head and hops out.
Dilli has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Landeskog finds it's way round the side to connect with Dilli's head.
Dilli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Landeskog.
Dilli avoids the body shot from Landeskog.
Landeskog on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Landeskog blocks a jab.
Landeskog lands a nice hook to Dilli's body. Dilli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Landeskog instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilli misses with a body punch.
Landeskog lands with a left to the head.
Landeskog breaks from the clinch.
A lazy left from Dilli finds it's target.
Landeskog avoids the body shot from Dilli.
A lazy left from Dilli finds it's target.
Dilli is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Dilli misses.
Landeskog throws a jab when Dilli was well out of range.
Dilli looks to score with a jab to the body but Landeskog is just out of range.
Landeskog dives in and grabs Dilli's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dilli pushes down on Landeskog's head and hops out.
Dilli loads up on a big right hand but Landeskog slips the punch.
Dilli's coach down at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $350 fee) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dilli's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dilli swings for the body but Landeskog moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Dilli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dilli throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landeskog drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into 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.
Landeskog trying to control but Dilli is working from the bottom.
Dilli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dilli has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Landeskog won't allow Dilli to sweep him here.
Dilli pulls Landeskog in close to prevent any damage.
Dilli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landeskog looking to pass the guard.
Dilli keeping moving, preventing Landeskog from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dilli just misses with a punch to the body.
Dilli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so Landeskog counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Landeskog forces his way into half guard.
Landeskog is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dilli defends it well.
Dilli gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Temel Dilli dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dilli throws a series of punches but Landeskog avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Dilli does no damage.
Landeskog tries for a takedown but Dilli sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A big right from Dilli misses.
A jab from Landeskog finds it's way through Dilli's defenses.
It looks like Temel Dilli has been cut.
Dilli will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Temel Dilli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dilli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dilli throws a right hand that Landeskog ducks under and follows up with a left that Landeskog also avoids with ease.
Landeskog misses with a hook. Dilli ducked under it nicely.
Landeskog shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dilli defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landeskog is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Landeskog tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dilli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landeskog jabs at Dilli's body.
Landeskog dives in for a single leg takedown but Dilli sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Landeskog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dilli breaks the clinch.
Dilli swings for the body but Landeskog moves out of range.
Landeskog avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Landeskog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dilli.
Landeskog slips under a jab.
Landeskog throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dilli misses the body punch
and Landeskog counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dilli gets back to full guard.
Landeskog trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Landeskog trying to control the position from guard on top but Dilli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilli is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dilli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dilli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Landeskog.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dilli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dilli might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Landeskog haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dilli takes a swing at Landeskog's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landeskog on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Landeskog misses with a looping left.
Landeskog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dilli.
Landeskog just misses with a punch to the body.
Landeskog lands a jab to the head.
Landeskog takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Landeskog thuds a left hand into Dilli's body.
Landeskog connects with a right hand. Dilli shakes it off.
Dilli cracks Landeskog with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Landeskog wants to clinch up but Dilli keeps it at a distance.
Dilli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Landeskog moves away.
Dilli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Landeskog.
Dilli takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Landeskog throws a big shot that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Landeskog scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilli takes a swing at Landeskog's ribcage but misses.
Landeskog walks into a jab.
Dilli scores with a one two! Landeskog had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dilli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Landeskog throws a shot from downtown. Dilli moves away and avoids it.
Landeskog throws an overhand right that lands on Dilli's shoulder, as Dilli tries to avoid the shot.
Landeskog ducks under a wild hook from Dilli.
Dilli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dilli swings for the body but Landeskog moves out of range.
Landeskog throws a jab when Dilli was well out of range.
Dilli lands a lovely overhand right.
Dilli digs a good body shot into Landeskog's ribs.
Dilli misses with a wild body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Dilli. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Temel Dilli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Temel Dilli's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A combination from Dilli does no damage.
Dilli swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Landeskog counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dilli thinking.
Dilli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Landeskog looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dilli scores with a nice right hand.
Dilli clobbers Landeskog with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dilli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Landeskog is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dilli misses with a series of wild punches.
Landeskog scores with a jab to the head.
Dilli throws a poor cross that misses
and Landeskog counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Landeskog looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Landeskog avoids the body shot from Dilli.
Dilli cracks Landeskog with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Landeskog shoots in for a double leg but Dilli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landeskog tries to clinch there but Dilli circles away.
Landeskog connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dilli. Dilli circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dilli misses with a body shot.
Landeskog connects with the punch.
Dilli throws a body shot but no joy.
Dilli moves out of range as Landeskog strikes.
Landeskog needs to keep his hands up - Dilli had a free shot at his head there.
Landeskog lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dilli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dilli just misses with a punch to the body.
Dilli misses with a lunging right hand
and Landeskog counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Landeskog throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dilli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Landeskog ducks under a wild hook from Dilli.
Landeskog ducks under a wild hook from Dilli.
Magnus Landeskog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Temel Dilli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Landeskog moves away.
Dilli throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Landeskog counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilli looks to land a left hand but Landeskog moved out of range nicely.
Landeskog misses with a body shot.
Landeskog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dilli throws out the jab.
Landeskog ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Landeskog defending well as Dilli loads up on a big left hand.
Dilli scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Landeskog takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Landeskog wants to clinch.
Landeskog wants to clinch.
Landeskog looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've been hearing that Landeskog has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landeskog is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Landeskog trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Landeskog scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Landeskog jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Dilli is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Dilli and Landeskog has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Dilli is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landeskog is trying to get an arm triangle but Dilli is defending well.
Dilli is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Landeskog asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dilli struggling a bit here.
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 Magnus Landeskog.
I think Dilli 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Temel Dilli!
Temel Dilli decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Magnus Landeskog was interviewed post fight and said 'My mind is not where it's supposed to be. I've been trough a rough time and that has reflected on my recent performances. I was once a 9-2 fighter with a clearly robbed loss on the verge of a title shot and now this is what's left. Pick up the pieces, that's what they say.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Garrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keldorn Firecam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Greg Garrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Keldorn Firecam!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garrison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Firecam throws out the jab.
Firecam closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Firecam on the inside.
Garrison trying to stall but Firecam improves his position.
Firecam stalling in the clinch but Garrison improves position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Firecam as Garrison tries to tie him up.
Firecam with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Garrison softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
It looks like Keldorn Firecam has been cut.
Garrison looking to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garrison.
Garrison tries a body shot but Firecam blocks it.
Firecam swings wildly with an uppercut but Garrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Firecam working aggressively here.
Garrison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Firecam's elbow.
I was talking to Garrison's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Garrison lands a nice shot to the body.
Firecam's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrison working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Garrison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garrison tries to work over Firecam's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Firecam throws a punch but it's blocked by Garrison.
Garrison lands a body shot.
Firecam blocks a body shot from Garrison.
Firecam swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Firecam tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garrison's elbow.
Garrison struggles to land a body shot inside as Firecam controls his hands.
Firecam lands a body punch.
Firecam blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garrison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Garrison as Firecam tries to tie him up.
Firecam has a couple of punches blocked by Garrison.
Garrison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Firecam tries to land a knee to the head but Garrison blocks with his arms.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Firecam lands with a left to the head.
Garrison makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Garrison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Firecam blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garrison lands a right hand.
Firecam has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Garrison seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Firecam can turn it around.
Firecam struggles to land a body shot inside as Garrison controls his hands.
Firecam lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garrison.
Firecam working aggressively here.
Firecam swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Firecam on the inside.
Garrison wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Firecam.
Firecam lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Firecam swings wildly with an uppercut but Garrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Firecam lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Firecam unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Garrison is breathing heavily.
Firecam misses with the head strike.
Firecam misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Garrison.
Firecam using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Firecam creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Garrison is rocked!
Firecam jerks Garrison's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Garrison drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Firecam goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Firecam because Garrison was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Keldorn Firecam!
An out of breath Keldorn Firecam thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orlando Sax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sax is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Solonen & Kosola - Kolmetoista Kertaa Kovempi Ku Kukaan . Fedor Emelianenko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Orlando Sax's chin.
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Orlando Sax!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sax.
Emelianenko tries to bum rush Sax with a series of wild strikes but Sax uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab-cross combination lands for Sax and sends Emelianenko crashing to the mat! Sax follows him down to the mat - Emelianenko regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
It looks like Fedor Emelianenko has been cut.
Sax throwing shots but Emelianenko is blocking nicely.
Sax seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Emelianenko is not content to let Sax control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko pushes Sax off looking to stand but Sax dives back in and keeps control.
Sax missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Emelianenko tries to roll over but Sax keeps him under control.
Emelianenko looks like he's trying to stand up.
Emelianenko's coaches at MadDogs Road House have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sax misses with a few strikes there.
Sax misses with a hook. Emelianenko ducked under it nicely.
Sax connects with a body shot.
Sax pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Emelianenko back to the cage. Sax follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sax misses with a hook.
Sax wants to land a leg kick but Emelianenko is out of range.
Emelianenko moves out of range of the leg kick from Sax.
Sax is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Emelianenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sax throws a hook but Emelianenko avoids it easily.
Sax tries to bum rush Emelianenko with a series of wild strikes but Emelianenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sax throws a left and a right that both miss
and Emelianenko counters with a leg kick.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Sax swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Emelianenko avoids the head kick by Sax.
Emelianenko wants to clinch up but Sax keeps it at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianenko needs to keep his hands up - Sax had a free shot at his head there.
Emelianenko avoids the body shot from Sax.
Sax misses with a series of wild punches.
Sax keeps the fight on the outside.
Sax pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fedor Emelianenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sax drops his shoulder and cracks Emelianenko with a huge uppercut! Emelianenko goes down! Can Sax finish him?
Emelianenko is rocked!
Fedor Emelianenko's cut is getting worse.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Sax from controlling successfully.
Emelianenko manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Sax. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Sax.
Sax throws a right hand that misses
and Emelianenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Orlando Sax has been cut.
Sax throws a hook but Emelianenko avoids it easily.
Emelianenko blocks a leg kick.
Sax keeps the fight on the outside.
Sax throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Emelianenko's waist but Emelianenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sax off to one side.
A shot to the liver by Sax. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Emelianenko wants to clinch up but Sax keeps it at a distance.
Sax steps in with a hook that catches Emelianenko right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Sax follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Emelianenko looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orlando Sax!
Our winner, Orlando Sax, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Haigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toshi Matoshin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matoshin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mortal Kombat theme. Toshi Matoshin has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Haigh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Toshi Matoshin!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matoshin wants to clinch up but Haigh keeps it at a distance.
Haigh connects with a single shot there.
Matoshin is looking to clinch but Haigh is avoiding it.
Matoshin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matoshin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matoshin misses with a double jab.
Haigh misses with a wild body shot.
Matoshin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Haigh lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Toshi Matoshin has been cut.
Matoshin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matoshin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matoshin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Haigh's sensitive parts.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Haigh checks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Haigh lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matoshin doesn't seem phased though.
Matoshin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Haigh.
Matoshin tries to bum rush Haigh with a series of wild strikes but Haigh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Haigh throws a sloppy body shot
and Matoshin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matoshin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matoshin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matoshin.
Haigh struggles to land a body shot inside as Matoshin controls his hands.
Matoshin is struggling to control the position.
Haigh blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Haigh wants to break free but Matoshin has control.
A nice left hand lands by Haigh.
Matoshin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Matoshin has Haigh pressed against the cage, preventing Haigh from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Matoshin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matoshin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matoshin throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Haigh to counter with a crisp jab.
Haigh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Haigh lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Haigh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matoshin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Haigh somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haigh misses with a body shot.
Haigh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matoshin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haigh scores with a shot to the body.
Haigh ducks under a wild hook from Matoshin.
Haigh staying out of range there.
Haigh throws a series of punches but Matoshin moves out of range.
Matoshin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Haigh. That snapped Matoshin's head back.
Haigh takes a swing at Matoshin's ribcage but misses.
Matoshin moves into the clinch.
Matoshin keeps control of Haigh as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Haigh manages to break the clinch.
Matoshin staying out of range there.
Matoshin connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haigh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matoshin's calf.
Haigh circles away from the clinch attempt
and Haigh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Matoshin thinking.
Matoshin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matoshin scores with a sloppy right hand. Haigh should have avoided that one.
Haigh just misses with a punch to the body.
Matoshin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Haigh lands with an uppercut that bounces Matoshin off the cage and back into range.
Matoshin scores with a jab. Haigh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haigh. Matoshin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haigh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matoshin manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haigh throws a lazy uppercut
and Matoshin counters with a stiff right hand.
Haigh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matoshin doesn't manage to clinch there - Haigh circles away.
Matoshin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matoshin loads up on a big right hand but Haigh slips the punch.
Haigh catches Matoshin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin catches Haigh with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Haigh looks to score with a jab to the body but Matoshin is just out of range.
Matoshin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Haigh has time to react.
Haigh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matoshin.
Haigh needs to keep his hands up - Matoshin had a free shot at his head there.
Haigh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matoshin.
A swing and a miss from Haigh.
Haigh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haigh is looking to wear down Matoshin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Matoshin is looking to clinch.
Haigh paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Haigh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matoshin doesn't manage to clinch there - Haigh circles away.
Haigh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haigh shoots in and gets a takedown into Matoshin's 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.
Matoshin working a defensive guard here.
Haigh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matoshin is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Haigh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Toshi Matoshin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Matoshin wants to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matoshin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haigh. Matoshin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haigh fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matoshin checks it well.
Haigh throws a chopping leg kick but Matoshin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Matoshin throws a looping overhand right but Haigh ducks down to avoid it.
Matoshin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haigh throws a push kick but Matoshin slaps the foot to one side.
Haigh misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matoshin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haigh.
Matoshin misses with a body shot.
Matoshin rushes Haigh and presses him up against the cage.
Matoshin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haigh defending well as Matoshin loads up on a big left hand.
Haigh misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Matoshin misses.
Haigh swings away with a body shot that misses
and Matoshin counters with a nice uppercut.
John Haigh is winning the standup battle so far.
Haigh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haigh wants to land a leg kick but Matoshin is out of range.
Matoshin jabs at Haigh's body.
Haigh drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Haigh looks to land a left hand but Matoshin moved out of range nicely.
Haigh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matoshin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Matoshin throws a jab but it's blocked by Haigh.
Matoshin moves out of range of the strikes.
Matoshin checks a low kick from Haigh.
Haigh misses with a hook. Matoshin ducked under it nicely.
Haigh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haigh moves away from the strike by Matoshin.
Matoshin cracks Haigh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haigh throws a body punch but Matoshin moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haigh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matoshin throws out the jab.
Haigh jabs at Matoshin's body.
A combination from Haigh does no damage.
Haigh scores with the left hand. Matoshin knows he should have avoided that one.
A big right from Matoshin misses.
Haigh throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matoshin lands a nice shot that snaps Haigh's head back.
Haigh keeps the fight on the outside.
Matoshin thuds his right hand into Haigh's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Haigh is rocked!
Haigh lands a jab-cross combination.
Oh Haigh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Haigh slips under a jab from Matoshin.
A big right from Matoshin misses.
Haigh blocks a head kick by Matoshin.
Matoshin misses with a hook.
Matoshin throws a right hand that misses
letting Haigh counter with a right hand.
Matoshin misses with a hook
and Matoshin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haigh seems to have got his legs back now.
Haigh throws a hook to the side of Matoshin's head but Matoshin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haigh slips a jab and a cross from Matoshin.
Haigh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matoshin under the eye.
Nice defenses there by Haigh.
Haigh takes a swing at Matoshin's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin wants to clinch up but Haigh keeps it at a distance.
Matoshin closes the distance and pushes Haigh back into the cage.
A right hand to the body from Haigh.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matoshin.
Haigh has a couple of punches blocked by Matoshin.
Haigh misses with the head strike.
Matoshin breaks from the clinch.
Matoshin throws a hook to the side of Haigh's head but Haigh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haigh scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matoshin misses with a double jab.
Haigh swings for the body but Matoshin moves out of range.
Haigh staying out of range there.
Matoshin takes one to the chin there.
Haigh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matoshin doesn't seem bothered though.
Haigh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matoshin manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Haigh is defended easily by Matoshin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haigh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matoshin throws out the jab.
A big left from Matoshin misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Haigh. That's going to slow Matoshin down.
Matoshin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haigh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matoshin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Haigh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Haigh lands a right hook to the body.
Haigh throws a head kick that half lands.
A shot to the liver by Haigh. Beautiful body shot.
Matoshin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matoshin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Haigh throws a jab when Matoshin was well out of range.
Matoshin avoids the body shot from Haigh.
Matoshin tries to clinch but Haigh is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Haigh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Toshi Matoshin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Haigh is looking to chop away at Matoshin's legs.
A slow jab from Matoshin misses its intended target.
Matoshin avoids the body shot from Haigh.
Haigh drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Haigh throws a series of punches but Matoshin avoids them all with ease.
Matoshin misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Haigh.
Matoshin tries to clinch but Haigh is having none of it.
Matoshin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matoshin slips a straight right by Haigh.
Matoshin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Haigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matoshin blocks a head kick by Haigh.
Haigh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matoshin.
Matoshin wants to clinch.
Matoshin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haigh manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haigh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matoshin missing with a left hand there. Haigh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Haigh tries to land a leg kick but Matoshin saw it coming and moves away.
Matoshin throws an overhand right that lands on Haigh's shoulder, as Haigh tries to avoid the shot.
Matoshin throws a jab when Haigh was well out of range.
Matoshin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Matoshin ducks under a wild hook from Haigh.
Matoshin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Matoshin throws a shot from downtown. Haigh moves away and avoids it.
Matoshin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matoshin tries to clinch there but Haigh circles away.
Matoshin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Haigh looks to throw the jab but Matoshin is out of range.
Matoshin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haigh.
Haigh looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Haigh swings for the body but Matoshin moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haigh throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matoshin pushes Haigh up against the cage in a clinch.
Haigh struggles to land a body shot inside as Matoshin controls his hands.
Haigh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Matoshin.
Haigh is working for takedown but Matoshin is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short uppercut from Haigh.
Haigh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matoshin lands a right hand.
Haigh blocks an uppercut.
Haigh letting Matoshin take a breather here.
Haigh is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Toshi Matoshin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haigh lands with a short shot to the head.
Matoshin takes a shot to the head.
Haigh digs a right hand into Matoshin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matoshin's gas tank.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin swings wildly with an uppercut but Haigh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matoshin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Haigh letting Matoshin take a breather here.
Matoshin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haigh misses with the head strike.
Haigh wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matoshin has him pressed against the cage.
Matoshin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haigh's elbow.
Haigh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matoshin throws an off balance right hand
and Haigh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Haigh takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matoshin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Haigh is out of range and Matoshin settles back down.
Matoshin moves into the clinch successfully.
Matoshin lands a right hand.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haigh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matoshin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Haigh's sensitive parts.
Haigh thumps Matoshin with a low kick.
Matoshin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A swing and a miss from Matoshin.
Haigh connects with a looping right hand.
Haigh punishes Matoshin's body with a nice straight punch.
Matoshin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Haigh, pushing him back against the cage.
Matoshin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matoshin working aggressively here.
Stalling in the clinch from Matoshin.
Haigh wants to get back to striking at distance but Matoshin won't allow it.
Matoshin prevents a body shot from Haigh.
A head punch on the inside from Matoshin fails to land.
Haigh scores with a hook to the body.
Matoshin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Haigh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Haigh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Toshi Matoshin.
I think Haigh 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Haigh!
John Haigh took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nicodemo Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winston McCall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romero's entrance music is Lords Of Salem . A fine choice. McCall has chosen Parkway Drive - Sleepwalker as his entrance music. Winston McCall 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nicodemo Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Winston McCall!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCall misses with a body shot.
McCall throws a head kick that misses.
Romero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCall throws out a powerful jab.
Romero throws a right hand that misses
and McCall counters with a shoot takedown. Romero fights it but they end up in guard.
McCall looking to pass the guard.
Romero is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McCall distracts Romero with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Romero is trying to control the position but McCall postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero 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.
McCall cracks Romero with a solid left hand.
Romero is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Romero working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Romero missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Romero performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McCall is pressing down on Romero's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Romero wants to control from the top but McCall keeps moving.
Romero thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McCall wants to sweep but no luck.
Romero avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Romero lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Romero preventing the sweep.
Romero wants to control from the top but McCall keeps moving.
McCall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Romero lands a couple of digs.
Romero passes into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Romero's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
McCall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McCall is refusing to be controlled, as Romero sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero wants to pass to mount but McCall is defending the position.
McCall is trying to get back to full guard.
McCall is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Romero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCall does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McCall tries to roll over but Romero keeps him under control.
McCall is pressing down on Romero's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero is looking to work some ground and pound but McCall has wrist control.
Romero trying to control but McCall is working from the bottom.
Romero postures up and lands a big shot to McCall's brow.
McCall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Romero gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McCall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Romero throwing strikes but missing.
Romero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McCall keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully.
Romero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Romero working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Romero trying to control the position from guard on top but McCall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romero throws a shot from downtown. McCall moves away and avoids it.
Romero lands a jab-cross combination.
Romero takes a swing at McCall's ribcage but misses.
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 Nicodemo Romero will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Romero has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCall finds it's way round the side to connect with Romero's head.
Romero takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McCall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romero.
An inside leg kick lands from McCall.
Romero misses with a looping right.
McCall lands a nice leg kick that just misses Romero's sensitive parts.
Romero lands with a thumping leg kick.
Romero takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Romero lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCall stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McCall wants it to stay on the feet.
Romero throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCall's waist but McCall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Romero off to one side.
Nicodemo Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. McCall catches Romero right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Nicodemo Romero has been cut.
McCall shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Romero manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McCall is in close to Romero's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Romero scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
McCall wants to pass the guard but Romero is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Romero is on top in guard.
McCall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McCall might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Romero haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Romero got a little sloppy there for a moment and McCall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Romero has managed to get both his arms back between McCall's legs - danger averted.
Romero controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McCall for as long as he can get away with.
McCall throwing short punches from the bottom.
Romero 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.
Romero being controlled here momentarily.
Romero is stalling in the full guard.
McCall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Romero doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Romero manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCall has momentary wrist control but Romero slips an elbow through the middle.
McCall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Romero looking to sit in guard and control but McCall gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Romero looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCall is one step ahead there.
Romero is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Romero lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Romero trying to control but McCall is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Romero manages to get himself to full guard.
Romero looking for a sweep. Not yet Romero, not yet.
Romero keeping moving, preventing McCall from controlling successfully.
Romero throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Romero wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winston McCall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nicodemo Romero's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McCall ducks right into an uppercut from Romero.
Romero cracks McCall with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Romero misses the target.
McCall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero.
McCall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romero shoots in for a takedown but McCall shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
An inside leg kick lands from McCall.
Romero missing with a left hand there. McCall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Romero crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McCall - the referee stops the clock and Romero gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McCall. Romero manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero tries to bum rush McCall with a series of wild strikes but McCall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McCall feints and then cracks Romero's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Romero down.
Romero takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McCall lands a jab to Romero's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCall tries a low kick but Romero avoids it.
Winston McCall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCall lands a right hook to the body.
Romero looks to throw the jab but McCall is out of range.
Romero throws the left hand but McCall avoids the punch easily.
McCall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Romero throws a big shot that misses.
Romero throws a body shot but no joy.
Romero avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McCall lands a right hook to the body.
Romero blocks a low kick nicely.
McCall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Romero cracks McCall with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Romero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A bone on bone clash there as McCall blocks the leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as McCall blocks the leg kick.
McCall loads up on a big right hand but Romero slips the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCall is looking to slow Romero down with leg kicks.
A low kick from Romero is predictable there
and McCall counters with a low kick, right behind Romero 's knee.
The crowd cheers as McCall lands an impressive looking overhand right. Romero doesn't seem phased though.
McCall listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Romero missing with a left hand there. McCall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCall lands a head kick!
McCall avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Romero misses.
McCall jabs at Romero's body.
McCall with a hook.
Romero throws a leg kick but McCall checks it.
Romero missing with a left hand there. McCall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Romero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCall counters with a good low kick that Romero was not able to check.
McCall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero.
Nice body punch from McCall.
McCall misses the shot to the body.
McCall takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McCall finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McCall lands with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero misses with a low kick.
Romero misses with a left hand
and McCall counters with a thumping low kick.
McCall scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero swinging wildly here.
McCall connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Romero's hands.
McCall scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McCall lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Romero misses.
McCall connects with a right hand. Romero shakes it off.
McCall swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Romero blocks the body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Winston McCall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McCall has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winston McCall!
Winston McCall decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abah Okafor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Putin comes to the cage accompanied by Ruudolf - Leijonakuningaslaulu. Jonas Putin is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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153 lbs
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonas Putin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abah Okafor!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okafor cracks Putin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Putin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Putin moves out of range as Okafor strikes.
Putin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Okafor throws a hook but Putin avoids it easily.
Okafor misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Putin lands a leg kick that knocks Okafor off balance momentarily.
Putin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Putin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Okafor cracks Putin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Okafor digs a good body shot into Putin's ribs.
Putin scores with a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Okafor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okafor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Putin 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.
Putin misses with the combination.
Putin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Putin throws a front kick aimed at Okafor's knee but Okafor avoids it well.
Putin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okafor.
Okafor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Putin.
Putin moves out of range of the strikes.
Putin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Okafor might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Putin ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.
Putin doesn't manage to clinch there - Okafor circles away.
Putin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Okafor.
Putin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Putin.
Okafor throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Putin's head.
Okafor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from Putin.
Putin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Okafor. Okafor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Putin throws a big shot that misses.
Putin tries to land a leg kick but Okafor saw it coming and moves away.
Okafor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Putin manages to avoid it.
Putin lands with a shot to the body.
Putin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Okafor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Putin, right into the meat.
A clash of legs there as Okafor blocks the low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Okafor.
Okafor looks to land a right hand but Putin moved out of range.
A lazy left from Putin finds it's target.
Okafor looks to throw a body kick
and Putin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Putin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Okafor.
Sloppy strikes from Putin. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okafor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okafor drops his hands momentarily and Putin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Okafor scores with a three punch combo!
Putin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Putin loads up on a big right hand but Okafor slips the punch.
Putin takes a swing at Okafor's ribcage but misses.
Putin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Okafor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Putin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okafor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Putin tries to score with a low kick but Okafor moves his leg out of the way.
Okafor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Putin is rocked!
Putin looks to score with a jab to the body but Okafor is just out of range.
Oh Putin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Okafor and Putin are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Okafor throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Putin into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Okafor knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Abah Okafor!
Abah Okafor 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.
The defeated Jonas Putin had this to say: 'I'm done.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frank Crillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Taphorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crillo comes to the cage accompanied by Solonen & Kosola - Kolmetoista kertaa kovempi ku kukaan . Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Crillo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Peter Taphorn!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crillo shoots in looking for a takedown but Taphorn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Crillo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Crillo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Taphorn!
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.
Taphorn struggling a bit here.
Crillo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Taphorn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Crillo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taphorn keeps working.
Taphorn is trying to control Crillo's posture but Crillo avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taphorn tries to bench press Crillo off him but Crillo keeps the position.
Taphorn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Taphorn actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taphorn looking for submissions off his back.
Taphorn moves into full guard.
Taphorn working a defensive guard here.
Crillo controlling from the top position.
Taphorn keeping moving, preventing Crillo from controlling successfully.
Taphorn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've been hearing that Crillo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Crillo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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.
Crillo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Taphorn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Taphorn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Crillo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Crillo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Taphorn manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Crillo has Taphorn in his guard.
Taphorn throws an elbow that misses. Crillo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Taphorn's guard. Nice move by Crillo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn trying to control the position.
Taphorn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Taphorn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crillo defends well.
Taphorn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Taphorn has his foot on Crillo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crillo works his way back into a safe position though.
Taphorn being controlled here, momentarily.
Taphorn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crillo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crillo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Crillo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Crillo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Taphorn's head.
Crillo works over Taphorn with some ground and pound from guard.
Crillo landing some decent shots from guard.
Crillo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crillo trying to control the position from guard on top but Taphorn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crillo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taphorn working for a triangle but Crillo defends it easily.
Taphorn trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Crillo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Crillo misses with a takedown attempt - Taphorn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Taphorn throws a hook to the side of Crillo's head but Crillo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taphorn looks for the body kick but Crillo saw that one coming.
Crillo keeps the fight on the outside.
Crillo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Taphorn counters with a thumping low kick.
Crillo throws a big shot that misses.
That kick from Taphorn tenderised Crillo's leg. Crillo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Taphorn throws a chopping leg kick but Crillo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crillo shoots in looking for a takedown but Taphorn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Crillo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Crillo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Taphorn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crillo shoots in looking for a takedown but Taphorn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Crillo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Taphorn tries to score with a low kick but Crillo moves his leg out of the way.
Taphorn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Taphorn misses.
Crillo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taphorn throws out the jab.
Crillo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taphorn was well out of range. Poor timing from Crillo.
Crillo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Crillo lands in his opponent's guard.
Taphorn looking for a guillotine here but Crillo defends easily.
Crillo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crillo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taphorn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crillo is aware though and is defending well.
Crillo trying to control the position from guard on top but Taphorn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crillo throws a big right hand that misses.
Taphorn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crillo trying to control but Taphorn is working from the bottom.
Crillo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crillo throws an elbow that misses. Taphorn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Crillo's guard. Nice move by Taphorn!
Taphorn throwing strikes but missing.
Crillo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crillo wants to stand and escape but Taphorn is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Taphorn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crillo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Taphorn throws a strike but Crillo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Crillo working some strikes from top position.
Crillo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Taphorn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Taphorn is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Crillo wants to control from the top but Taphorn keeps moving.
Crillo stopping the sweep attempt from Taphorn.
Crillo is working Taphorn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Taphorn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crillo distracts Taphorn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crillo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Taphorn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Crillo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taphorn trying to control the position.
Taphorn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Taphorn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taphorn looking for a guillotine here but Crillo defends easily.
Crillo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Taphorn is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Taphorn has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Peter Taphorn 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!
Crillo just misses with a punch to the body.
Crillo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Crillo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Crillo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Taphorn is not content to let Crillo control the position.
Taphorn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crillo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crillo cracks Taphorn with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crillo scores with punches from side control.
Crillo taking a break here but Taphorn is having none of it and regains half guard.
Crillo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taphorn is trying to maintain the position but Crillo is very close to passing his half guard.
Crillo is looking for a kimura here.
Crillo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Crillo winds up and cracks Taphorn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Crillo is keen to just control but Taphorn is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taphorn is looking to control Crillo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Taphorn avoid being mounted?
Taphorn is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Crillo is staying active.
Taphorn missing with punches from the bottom.
Taphorn is trying to get back to full guard.
Crillo moves into full mount! Taphorn won't be happy about that!
Crillo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Crillo is landing with some decent strikes but Taphorn is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crillo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Crillo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Taphorn?
Taphorn tries to hold on but Crillo pushes him away.
Crillo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Taphorn wants to hold on but Crillo pushes him away.
Crillo tries to control but Taphorn wriggling away.
Crillo avoids the attempt from Taphorn to control.
Taphorn gets back to half guard.
Crillo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taphorn can do to turn this around?
Crillo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Taphorn is looking to control Crillo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Taphorn avoid being mounted?
Crillo working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn is not content to let Crillo control the position.
Taphorn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crillo is trying to control. Taphorn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Crillo controlling the action here.
Taphorn regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Crillo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taphorn trying to keep a closed guard but Crillo is proving a slippery customer.
Taphorn working for a triangle but Crillo defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Crillo clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Taphorn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Taphorn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Crillo looks to score with a jab to the body but Taphorn is just out of range.
Crillo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Taphorn was covering up waiting for the punch and Crillo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Taphorn has his foot on Crillo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crillo works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taphorn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Taphorn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crillo postures up and lands a big shot to Taphorn's brow.
Taphorn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Taphorn has momentary wrist control but Crillo slips an elbow through the middle.
Taphorn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crillo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crillo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Crillo cracks Taphorn with a solid left hand.
Taphorn keeping moving, preventing Crillo from controlling successfully.
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.
Taphorn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crillo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Crillo lands a couple of elbows.
Crillo trying to control but Taphorn is working from the bottom.
Crillo working some strikes from top position.
Taphorn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crillo defends well.
Crillo works over Taphorn with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crillo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taphorn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crillo has managed to get both his arms back between Taphorn's legs - danger averted.
Crillo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Crillo trying to control but Taphorn is working from the bottom.
Taphorn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crillo trying to control but Taphorn is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Taphorn misses with an uppercut
and Crillo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Taphorn won't be happy with that.
Taphorn gets back to half guard.
Crillo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crillo thows a huge punch but Taphorn dodges it nicely.
Crillo not doing much here.
Crillo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Taphorn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Taphorn trying to control here.
Taphorn controlling the position well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Crillo connects with a nice short shot to Taphorn's temple.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ground and pound from Crillo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Crillo had his way with Peter Taphorn in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Crillo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Taphorn defends well and Crillo ends up having to push Taphorn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Taphorn jumps guard and drags Crillo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Taphorn is trying to keep Crillo in close.
Taphorn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Crillo trying to control the position from guard on top but Taphorn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crillo lands a couple of elbows.
Taphorn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crillo.
Taphorn is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Crillo has his hands clasped together but Taphorn extends and breaks Crillo's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Taphorn.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter Taphorn!
Peter Taphorn is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Peter Taphorn 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Orkan Dogu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Fayth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Fayth's choice of entrance music: Awry Decade - Aisle of Denial. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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172 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Orkan Dogu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ray Fayth!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dogu just misses with a punch to the body.
Dogu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fayth manages to avoid it.
Fayth misses with a takedown attempt
and Dogu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fayth with a poor takedown
and Dogu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ray Fayth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fayth gets caught napping as Dogu dives in and scores a takedown. Fayth manages to retain guard.
Fayth bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dogu's guard.
Dogu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fayth wants to control from the top but Dogu keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fayth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fayth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dogu is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dogu is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fayth has his foot on Dogu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dogu works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dogu wants to control from the top but Fayth keeps moving.
Fayth looking for a guillotine here but Dogu defends easily.
Fayth keeping full guard, as Dogu tries to pass.
Dogu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fayth's guard.
Dogu working over Fayth with some ground and pound. Fayth looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fayth wants to get back to full guard.
Fayth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fayth tries to roll over but Dogu keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fayth works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fayth has momentary wrist control but Dogu slips an elbow through the middle.
Fayth is trying to keep Dogu in close.
Fayth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dogu is aware though and is defending well.
Fayth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dogu.
Fayth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dogu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fayth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fayth 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.
Dogu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dogu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dogu lands a couple of elbows.
Fayth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dogu stopping the sweep attempt from Fayth.
Dogu throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dogu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fayth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fayth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dogu is aware though and is defending well.
Fayth can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dogu controls the pace.
Fayth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dogu defends it easily.
Dogu preventing the sweep.
Dogu throws an elbow that misses. Fayth uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dogu's guard. Nice move by Fayth!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fayth trying to move into half guard but instead Dogu has managed to sweep!
Dogu is working Fayth over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fayth wants to sweep but no luck.
Dogu connects with a couple of short punches.
Dogu trying to control the position from guard on top but Fayth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dogu trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Fayth manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Fayth sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fayth working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dogu's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dogu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orkan Dogu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fayth drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dogu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fayth working his ground and pound in the gym.
Fayth looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fayth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dogu is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dogu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fayth manages to get himself to full guard.
Fayth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fayth working a defensive guard here.
Fayth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dogu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dogu throws a big elbow that misses.
Fayth keeping moving, preventing Dogu from controlling successfully.
Fayth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dogu is aware though and is defending well.
Fayth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dogu.
Orkan Dogu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dogu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fayth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dogu wants to control from the top but Fayth keeps moving.
Dogu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dogu has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Fayth to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Dogu is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Fayth pulls down on the head and he's put Dogu to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ray Fayth!
Ray Fayth is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Ray Fayth, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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