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TTFC Badolato Vs Phichai PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Garrett Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pepe LePew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying LePew's choice of entrance music: Smoke Serpent- . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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143 lbs
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172 cm
35
152 lbs
25 - 20 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Good low kicks
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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Garrett Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pepe LePew!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson clinches.
Ferguson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ferguson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but LePew has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
LePew tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ferguson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
LePew on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
LePew takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Pepe LePew has been cut.
Ferguson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the head but LePew blocks with his arms.
Ferguson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but LePew blocks it with crossed arms.
LePew drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ferguson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from LePew.
LePew takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson working LePew over with knees to the body.
Ferguson misses with a knee to the head.
LePew drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Garrett Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pepe LePew.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson looking to throw knees to the head but LePew is blocking nicely.
Ferguson is pressed up against the cage. LePew has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ferguson down to the mat. Ferguson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Garrett Ferguson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferguson throws a nice head kick!
Ferguson lands a leg kick that knocks LePew off balance momentarily.
LePew chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ferguson can pounce on him.
Ferguson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from LePew.
Ferguson scores with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as LePew checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ferguson connects with a high kick.
Ferguson misses with the body kick
and LePew decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ferguson's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferguson looking to hit a scissor sweep but LePew is one step ahead there.
We've been hearing good reports from Ferguson'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LePew pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferguson is keeping the position for now.
LePew is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ferguson wants to sweep here but LePew controlling him for the moment.
LePew trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ferguson holds on and takes a little breather.
Ferguson 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.
Ferguson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
LePew shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ferguson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ferguson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ferguson gets back to full guard.
Ferguson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
LePew wants to get back to full guard.
LePew has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ferguson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LePew is trying to get back to full guard.
Ferguson wants to stand but LePew has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Ferguson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
LePew is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ferguson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ferguson's back!
LePew lands a shot to the head.
Well, with LePew on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Ferguson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
This has been an exciting period of action!
You can see the frustration on Ferguson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
LePew is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ferguson is trying to break free.
LePew wants to control the position but Ferguson frees himself and scrambles - LePew manages to regain control in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrett Ferguson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pepe LePew's cut.
That's time! Ferguson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ferguson is looking to chop away at LePew's legs.
Ferguson misses with a leg kick
and LePew counters with a shoot takedown. Ferguson fights it but they end up in guard.
Ferguson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
LePew pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferguson is keeping the position for now.
Ferguson wants to sweep but no luck.
LePew trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
LePew slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson tries to improve position but can't.
Ferguson is trying to escape the position but LePew is controlling the position.
LePew lands an elbow.
Ferguson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on LePew's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson is looking to improve his position.
Ferguson is staying active underneath LePew, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
LePew is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ferguson defends it well.
LePew trying to control from half guard but Ferguson is working away.
LePew is trying to work for a kimura but Ferguson is defending well.
Ferguson works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two 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.
Ferguson wants to sweep but no luck.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing LePew from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as LePew accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ferguson looking to control.
LePew trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
Ferguson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. LePew manages to get himself to full guard.
Ferguson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
LePew looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ferguson wants to stand but LePew is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson preventing the sweep.
Ferguson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
LePew is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pepe LePew has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ferguson won't allow LePew to sweep him here.
Ferguson trying to stand up but can't free himself from LePew's guard.
LePew looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ferguson is one step ahead there.
LePew has a closed guard, preventing Ferguson from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ferguson throws a sloppy head kick and LePew moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
LePew slips under a jab from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ferguson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferguson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferguson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but LePew checks it well.
Ferguson throws out a leg kick but LePew moves out of range and Ferguson only half commits.
Ferguson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt LePew.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferguson drives through and clinches with LePew against the cage.
Ferguson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from LePew.
Ferguson prevents the takedown attempt.
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 Garrett Ferguson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pepe LePew's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Ferguson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ferguson throws a quick inside leg kick.
LePew checks the leg kick.
Ferguson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ferguson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that LePew can do to turn this around?
Ferguson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ferguson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
LePew looking for a takedown.
Ferguson misses with a knee strike.
Ferguson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but LePew blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the head but LePew blocks with his arms.
Ferguson tries to land knees in the clinch but LePew avoids the damage to the body.
Ferguson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
LePew pulls Ferguson into guard.
LePew is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ferguson defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LePew looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ferguson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ferguson won't allow LePew to sweep him here.
LePew escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ferguson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
LePew is trying to keep Ferguson in close.
Ferguson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
LePew had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ferguson defends it easily.
Ferguson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. LePew swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ferguson trying to stand up but can't free himself from LePew's guard.
Ferguson trying to control but LePew is working from the bottom.
Ferguson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on LePew, up you get!
Garrett Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson throws a push kick but LePew slaps the foot to one side.
Garrett Ferguson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Garrett Ferguson is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferguson thumps LePew with a low kick.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses.
Ferguson misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson connects with a high kick.
Ferguson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
LePew blocks a head kick by Ferguson.
LePew takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ferguson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ferguson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. LePew checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
LePew avoids the head kick by Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ferguson tries to clinch but LePew moves out of range.
Ferguson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson lands a front kick.
LePew moves out of range of the body kick from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by LePew.
That kick from Ferguson tenderised LePew's leg. LePew is trying to keep his angry face on.
LePew blocks the body kick.
LePew moves out of range as Ferguson throws a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LePew shoots in looking for a takedown but Ferguson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing LePew's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pepe LePew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ferguson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with LePew, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and LePew avoids it.
Ferguson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from LePew.
Garrett Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pepe LePew.
LePew blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garrett Ferguson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ferguson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garrett Ferguson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chocolate Al (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osmo Keinänen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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26
191 lbs
10 - 5 - 1 |
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28
190 lbs
14 - 10 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chocolate Al!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Osmo Keinänen!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al lands a lovely overhand right.
Al tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Keinänen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Al thows a leg kick but Keinänen checks it
and Keinänen counters with a shoot takedown. Al fights it but they end up in guard.
Keinänen trying to control the position from guard on top but Al is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al wants to stand but Keinänen is controlling the position.
Keinänen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Al is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Keinänen is pushing down on Al's leg trying to pass to half guard. Al is fighting to maintain full guard but Keinänen has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keinänen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Al gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al has Keinänen pulled in close to control his posture.
Keinänen trying to control the position from guard on top but Al is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keinänen stopping the sweep attempt from Al.
Keinänen trying to control but Al is working from the bottom.
Keinänen won't allow Al to sweep him here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Keinänen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Keinänen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Keinänen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Keinänen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Keinänen wants to control but Al is keeping him busy.
Keinänen scoring with punches from side control.
Keinänen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Al is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Al can't do much from the bottom here.
Keinänen tries to move to mount but Al blocks the move with his legs.
Al is not content to let Keinänen control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al is looking to reverse the position.
Keinänen trying to control the position but Al is working away.
An elbow from Keinänen crashes against the mat.
Al is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Keinänen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Keinänen lands a decent elbow from side control.
Al is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Keinänen off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al is hanging on to Keinänen's back as he tries to escape.
Al controls the position.
Al has the hooks in. Keinänen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Al is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Al decides to stand up, even though he's got his opponent's back.
Al keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keinänen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al.
Al scores with a leg kick.
Al lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Keinänen throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osmo Keinänen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Al stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chocolate Al seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Al throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Keinänen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Al connects with an inside leg kick.
Keinänen thumps Al with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al. Keinänen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chocolate Al is winning the standup battle so far.
Al fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Keinänen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Al fails in his attempt to clinch.
Keinänen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Keinänen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al.
Al cracks the inside of Keinänen's front leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al throws a leg kick but Keinänen checks it.
Keinänen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Keinänen connects with a jab.
Al lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keinänen avoids a kick to the body.
Keinänen looks for a takedown but Al sprawls well.
Al throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Keinänen misses with a looping left.
Keinänen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al.
Al scores with the left hand. Keinänen knows he should have avoided that one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Al.
Nice defenses there by Al.
Al connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Keinänen keeps Al at a distance using the push kick.
Al tries to close the distance and clinch but Keinänen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Keinänen.
Keinänen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keinänen slips under a jab.
Al connects with a body shot that sends Keinänen's belly button to the back.
Chocolate Al is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keinänen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Al has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al has Keinänen up against the cage in a clinch.
Al misses with a hook to the ribs.
Al lands with a left to the head.
Al is pressed up against the cage. Keinänen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Al down to the mat. Al avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chocolate Al has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmo Keinänen.
Keinänen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Al finds it's way round the side to connect with Keinänen's head.
Keinänen throws out a loose jab but Al uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al with a hook.
Keinänen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Keinänen scores with a punch to the head.
Al checks a leg kick.
Keinänen misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al throws a body shot but no joy.
Al throws a head kick but Keinänen moves out of range.
Keinänen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Al tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Keinänen is in Al's guard.
Al has control of Keinänen's left arm, preventing Keinänen from doing any damage.
Al is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Al is pulling down on Keinänen's head. It's preventing any offense from Keinänen, at least for the moment.
Al 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keinänen looking to sit in guard and control but Al gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've been hearing good reports from Al'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.
Al gets to his feet. Keinänen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Al takes a swing at Keinänen's ribcage but misses.
Al connects with a single shot there.
Al misses with an uppercut.
Al rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Keinänen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Al!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al keeps Keinänen under control for a moment.
Al is looking for a sweep.
Keinänen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chocolate Al dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Al throws a leg kick but Keinänen moved away.
Keinänen takes one to the chin there.
Al lands a nice hook to Keinänen's body. Keinänen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Keinänen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Al swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Al is predictable there
and Keinänen counters with a takedown into side control.
Keinänen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Al parries the strikes from Keinänen easily there. Keinänen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Al to escape.
Keinänen is chipping away with strikes.
Keinänen swings around for an armbar but Al sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Keinänen's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keinänen has his foot on Al's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Al works his way back into a safe position though.
Al has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Keinänen is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Al misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Al throws a leg kick that misses.
Al looks to land a right hand but Keinänen moved out of range.
Keinänen misses with a low kick as Al jumps back.
Al throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al tests Keinänen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Keinänen throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al throws a body shot but no joy.
Al takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Al throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Keinänen wants to land a leg kick but Al is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Keinänen misses the target.
Al chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Al doesn't manage to clinch there - Keinänen circles away.
Keinänen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Al steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keinänen.
Al misses with a series of wild punches.
Al moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keinänen moves out of range of the body kick.
Keinänen lands with an uppercut that bounces Al off the cage and back into range.
Keinänen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Al.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al throws an off balance right hand
and Keinänen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Al won't be happy with that.
Al manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Al tries to stand and escape but Keinänen is controlling the position.
Al stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Keinänen to get to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Keinänen or perhaps it was just good defense by Al, which made it look bad.
Al misses with a body kick.
Al with a hook.
Al tries to clinch up but Keinänen circles away and keeps his distance.
Keinänen misses with a wild body shot.
Al connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keinänen throws a lazy right hand but Al sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keinänen manages to avoid it.
Keinänen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Al delivers a nice body kick.
Al slips under a jab from Keinänen.
Keinänen looks to throw a body kick
and Al finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Keinänen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Keinänen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al with a jab.
Keinänen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Keinänen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Keinänen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Al.
Good exchange - Al coming out on top.
Al checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice cross by Al.
Al is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Keinänen is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Chocolate Al showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Al 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chocolate Al!
Chocolate Al was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hamad Al Zahran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vadim Lavrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Hamad Al Zahran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vadim Lavrov!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Zahran shoots in but Lavrov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Al Zahran throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Al Zahran shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Al Zahran showed some decent athleticism there.
Lavrov is concentrating on defense, preventing Al Zahran from advancing position.
Lavrov is looking for a sweep. Al Zahran is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lavrov wants to control but Al Zahran is keeping busy.
Lavrov wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Zahran is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Al Zahran has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavrov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Lavrov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Al Zahran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lavrov throws a poor cross that misses
and Al Zahran counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Al Zahran.
Lavrov wants to stand and escape but Al Zahran is having none of it.
Al Zahran controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lavrov holds on and takes a little breather.
Al Zahran looking to pass the guard.
Lavrov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lavrov is controlling Al Zahran's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Zahran won't allow Lavrov to get back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Al Zahran trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lavrov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Lavrov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Al Zahran is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice jab there from Lavrov.
Lavrov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Zahran looks to throw the jab but Lavrov is out of range.
Al Zahran lands with a nice body punch.
Al Zahran finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Lavrov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Al Zahran tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Zahran is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Zahran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lavrov.
Al Zahran throws a leg kick that misses.
Al Zahran checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Al Zahran decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Al Zahran is pressing down on Lavrov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lavrov is holding on for now.
Lavrov is trying to stand.
Lavrov keeping hold of Al Zahran's head, controlling as best he can.
Lavrov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lavrov tries to get to full guard but Al Zahran has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov pushes Al Zahran off looking to stand but Al Zahran dives back in and keeps control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A low kick from Al Zahran misses
and Al Zahran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al Zahran connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lavrov's hands.
Al Zahran pushes Lavrov away with a front kick.
Al Zahran takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Al Zahran throws a body punch but Lavrov moves out of range.
Al Zahran plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lavrov cracks Al Zahran with an open hand slap.
Al Zahran throws a body shot but no joy.
Al Zahran connects with a right hand. Lavrov shakes it off.
Vadim Lavrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Al Zahran connects with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamad Al Zahran 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.
Al Zahran lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lavrov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Al Zahran.
Al Zahran throws a poor cross that misses
and Lavrov counters with a three punch combo that has Al Zahran backing up. Al Zahran nods at Lavrov to acknowledge the strikes.
Al Zahran misses with a jab to the body
and Lavrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Al Zahran.
Lavrov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Al Zahran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hamad Al Zahran is winning the standup battle so far.
Al Zahran throws a low kick, looking for Lavrov's leg but Lavrov calmly moves out of range.
Lavrov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Al Zahran feints and as Lavrov raises his hands in defense, Al Zahran changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lavrov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Al Zahran manages to pass to side control.
Al Zahran missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Zahran controlling the pace.
Al Zahran is looking to take a break and control but Lavrov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lavrov is looking to escape.
Lavrov wants to control but Al Zahran is keeping busy.
Lavrov wants to get back to his feet.
Al Zahran trying to control from half guard but Lavrov is working away.
Al Zahran stops Lavrov from getting back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Al Zahran throws a body punch but Lavrov moves out of range.
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.
Lavrov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Al Zahran scores with a head kick.
Al Zahran tries to score with a low kick but Lavrov moves his leg out of the way.
Lavrov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hamad Al Zahran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lavrov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Al Zahran.
A bone on bone clash there as Al Zahran blocks the leg kick.
Lavrov lands a right hook to the body.
Al Zahran lands a jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Al Zahran or perhaps it was just good defense by Lavrov, which made it look bad.
A combination from Lavrov does no damage.
Lavrov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Al Zahran scores with a sloppy right hand. Lavrov should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Donk. Lavrov catches Al Zahran right on the button with a cross.
Al Zahran lands a nice shot to the body.
Al Zahran throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lavrov walks into a stiff left hand from Al Zahran.
Al Zahran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lavrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Al Zahran has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamad Al Zahran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Zahran wants to clinch up but Lavrov keeps it at a distance.
Al Zahran shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Al Zahran was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lavrov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Al Zahran has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov wants to control but Al Zahran postures up.
Al Zahran lands a nice forearm strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Zahran fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lavrov is looking for a sweep.
Lavrov wants to get back to his feet.
Lavrov is trying to improve his position.
Al Zahran tries to score with some ground and pound. Lavrov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamad Al Zahran dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Al Zahran closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lavrov's guard.
Lavrov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Al Zahran is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Zahran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavrov is keeping the position for now.
Al Zahran trying to control but Lavrov is working from the bottom.
Al Zahran throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavrov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lavrov wants to improve his position but instead Al Zahran has moved into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Zahran passes to full mount!
Lavrov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Al Zahran can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lavrov is looking to escape.
Lavrov is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Al Zahran wants to control the pace but Lavrov is squirming around nicely.
Lavrov is looking to improve his position but Al Zahran isn't that keen on the idea.
Hamad Al Zahran overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Al Zahran looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Al Zahran tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Al Zahran lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Al Zahran thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Lavrov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Al Zahran tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Al Zahran controlling his opponent.
Al Zahran wants to control the pace but Lavrov is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Zahran working Lavrov over with strikes here.
Lavrov wants to try and get back to his feet.
Al Zahran thowing shots but they're missing.
Al Zahran scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lavrov squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Lavrov avoids a series of strikes thrown by Al Zahran.
Lavrov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lavrov is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Al Zahran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lavrov can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov tries to hold on but Al Zahran postures up.
Lavrov is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Al Zahran lands a heavy elbow.
Lavrov tries to buck Al Zahran off but Al Zahran takes his back!
Al Zahran missing with strikes.
Lavrov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Al Zahran.
Lavrov covering up well under a series of strikes from Al Zahran.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lavrov is trying to get back to his feet but Al Zahran has full control of the position and if anything, Lavrov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamad Al Zahran clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Al Zahran misses with a low kick.
Al Zahran thows a leg kick but Lavrov checks it
and Lavrov counters with a series of strikes. Al Zahran will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lavrov throws a leg kick but Al Zahran sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lavrov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Al Zahran fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lavrov throws a series of punches but Al Zahran moves out of range.
Al Zahran throws a quick inside leg kick.
Al Zahran uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Al Zahran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lavrov.
Al Zahran misses the jab.
Lavrov connects with a body shot.
Al Zahran lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Zahran throws a quick inside leg kick.
Al Zahran throws a low kick but Lavrov avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Lavrov misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Al Zahran. That's going to slow Lavrov down.
Al Zahran is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lavrov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lavrov.
Al Zahran lands a nice shot that snaps Lavrov's head back.
Al Zahran checks a low kick from Lavrov.
Al Zahran digs a good body shot into Lavrov's ribs.
An inside leg kick from Al Zahran misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Al Zahran is defended easily by Lavrov.
Nice defenses there by Al Zahran.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Zahran misses with a hook to the body
and Al Zahran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al Zahran shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lavrov defends it nicely.
Lavrov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Al Zahran misses with an uppercut. Lavrov saw that one coming.
Lavrov throws a looping overhand right but Al Zahran ducks down to avoid it.
Lavrov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lavrov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nice sprawl there from Lavrov as Al Zahran shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamad Al Zahran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lavrov tries to bum rush Al Zahran with a series of wild strikes but Al Zahran uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lavrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Zahran.
Al Zahran avoids the head kick by Lavrov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lavrov misses with a looping right.
Al Zahran will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lavrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Al Zahran goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lavrov ducks under a wild hook from Al Zahran.
Al Zahran shoots in looking for a takedown but Lavrov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Al Zahran's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Al Zahran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Al Zahran on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Al Zahran takes a kick to the side of the head.
Al Zahran fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Al Zahran paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lavrov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Al Zahran shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Al Zahran misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Zahran on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Lavrov misses the target.
Al Zahran looks to score with a jab to the body but Lavrov is just out of range.
Al Zahran blocks a head kick by Lavrov.
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!
Al Zahran shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lavrov is trying to defend but Al Zahran finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Al Zahran trying to control the pace.
Lavrov kicks Al Zahran off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Vadim Lavrov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A big left from Lavrov misses.
Al Zahran shoots in looking for a takedown. Lavrov tries to sprawl out of it but Al Zahran keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lavrov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Al Zahran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lavrov.
Lavrov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Al Zahran at a distance.
Al Zahran moves out of range of the strikes.
Lavrov jabs Al Zahran to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Al Zahran scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Zahran comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lavrov misses with a hook. Al Zahran ducked under it nicely.
Lavrov catches Al Zahran with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Al Zahran misses with a looping right.
Al Zahran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Zahran misses with a low kick.
Al Zahran gets a clinch.
Al Zahran throws a punch but it's blocked by Lavrov.
Al Zahran blocking some punches.
Al Zahran throws a punch but it's blocked by Lavrov.
Lavrov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Al Zahran avoids the elbow strike from Lavrov, against the cage.
Good body shot from Lavrov.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Lavrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Lavrov fails to land.
Lavrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al Zahran lands with a left to the head.
Al Zahran avoiding damage as Lavrov throws knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lavrov.
Al Zahran has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lavrov after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamad Al Zahran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lavrov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Lavrov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lavrov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lavrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Al Zahran makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Al Zahran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hamad Al Zahran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Al Zahran misses with a punch on the inside.
Lavrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Al Zahrans head.
A shot in the inside from Lavrov.
Al Zahran wants a takedown.
Lavrov digs a right hand underneath Al Zahran's ribcage. Al Zahran let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lavrov lands with a right to the head.
Lavrov lands with a right to the head.
Al Zahran blocks a body shot from Lavrov.
Lavrov works on Al Zahran's body with a couple of short punches.
Lavrov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Al Zahran has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lavrov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lavrov scores with a hook to the body.
Vadim Lavrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lavrov lands a left hand.
Lavrov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lavrov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lavrov.
Lavrov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lavrov.
Lavrov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lavrov has a couple of punches blocked by Al Zahran.
A short uppercut from Lavrov.
Nice body punch from Al Zahran - that landed with a thud.
Lavrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al Zahran has Lavrov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lavrov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lavrov lands a nice knee to the body.
Lavrov misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Zahran misses with the head strike.
Lavrov digs a right hand underneath Al Zahran's ribcage. Al Zahran let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lavrov scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Zahran has Lavrov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lavrov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lavrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Al Zahran controls his hands.
Lavrov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lavrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Al Zahrans head.
Lavrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Al Zahran takes a shot to the head.
Lavrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Zahran.
Al Zahran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al Zahran turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Al Zahran is looking to take a break and control but Lavrov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lavrov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Al Zahran asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vadim Lavrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Al Zahran has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 48:46
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 48:46
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 48:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hamad Al Zahran!
A very excited looking Hamad Al Zahran 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 Cletus Landry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aldo Magetsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Landry comes to the cage accompanied by country boy. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cletus Landry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aldo Magetsu!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magetsu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Magetsu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Landry misses the shot to the body.
Magetsu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Landry manages to avoid it.
Landry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Landry lands with an uppercut that bounces Magetsu off the cage and back into range.
Landry takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Magetsu misses with a two punch combination.
Magetsu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Landry instigates a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Landry has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Landry makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Landry is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Landry fails to land.
Magetsu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Landry moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magetsu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Landry throws a hook to the side of Magetsu's head but Magetsu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Landry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Magetsu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Landry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Magetsu finds it's way through Landry's defenses.
Magetsu tries to bum rush Landry with a series of wild strikes but Landry uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Magetsu blocks a jab.
Landry takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Magetsu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Landry counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Landry scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Magetsu misses with a looping right.
Landry lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Magetsu goes down and covers up as Landry starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cletus Landry!
An out of breath Cletus Landry 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Ba Lil III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rufus Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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33
160 lbs
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30
159 lbs
17 - 7 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
22 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ba Lil III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Rufus Speed!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lil III throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lil III walks into a left hand.
Speed bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lil III just misses with a punch to the body.
Speed throws an off balance right hand
and Lil III counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Speed is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Speed looking to control.
Lil III trying to control but Speed is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Lil III'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lil III accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speed wants to sweep here but Lil III controlling him for the moment.
Lil III drops back, looking for a kneebar! Speed looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Speed looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Speed!
Speed lands a nice forearm strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed working away.
Lil III is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lil III manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lil III is in trouble now - Speed has advanced to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lil III is trying desperately to improve position.
Speed lands a heavy elbow.
Speed raining down hammerfists from mount.
Lil III manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lil III is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Speed pulls his head out easily.
Speed trying to pass the guard but Lil III defending well.
Speed is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lil III has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Speed escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Speed!
Lil III is looking to regain half guard here but Speed keeps moving and retains side control.
Speed working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lil III is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lil III is working hard here to advance position.
Speed tries to advance to mount but Lil III denies him.
Speed wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lil III, who protects the arm well.
Lil III tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Speed trying to control the position but Lil III is working away.
Lil III prevents Speed from moving into mount.
Speed working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Speed working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Speed working the head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus Speed dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lil III looks to land a left hand but Speed moved out of range nicely.
Speed lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lil III takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lil III misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Speed.
Lil III ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Speed misses the target.
Speed throws the left hand but Lil III avoids the punch easily.
Lil III ducks under a wild hook from Speed.
Lil III moves forwards but Speed connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Speed misses the shot to the body.
Lil III chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Speed can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lil III misses the jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Speed 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 Lil III has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lil III and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lil III sizes up Speed with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lil III needs to keep his hands up - Speed had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Speed avoids the body shot from Lil III.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lil III will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lil III looks to score with a jab to the body but Speed is just out of range.
Lil III stuns Speed with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Speed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lil III takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rufus Speed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Speed stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Speed misses with a straight right.
Lil III moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lil III moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lil III fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Speed.
Lil III misses with a body shot.
Lil III throws a head kick that misses.
Speed lands a nice shot to the body.
Lil III throws a leg kick that misses.
Speed throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Speed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lil III throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed checks the leg kick nicely there.
Speed looks for the body kick but Lil III saw that one coming.
Speed throws a hook but Lil III avoids it easily.
Speed lands a front kick.
Speed throws a hook but Lil III blocks it.
Speed walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lil III checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lil III throws a low kick but it's checked well by Speed.
Lil III dives in for a single leg takedown but Speed sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Speed goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Speed working aggressively here.
Speed lands an uppercut.
Lil III tries a body shot but Speed blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Speed.
Speed tries a body shot but Lil III blocks it.
Lil III tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Speed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speed lands a shoulder strike.
Speed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lil III lands an uppercut.
Lil III is working Speed over against the cage.
Lil III throws a punch but it's blocked by Speed.
Speed scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lil III lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Lil III.
Lil III prevents a body shot from Speed.
Speed swings wildly with an uppercut but Lil III uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lil III blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Speed lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Speed scores with a shoulder strike.
Lil III pushes Speed back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
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!
Lil III misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speed blocks the elbow strike.
Speed lands a hook that snaps the head of Lil III backwards.
Lil III misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lil III lands a right hand.
Speed takes a shot to the head.
Lil III tries a body shot but Speed blocks it.
Speed lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lil III taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Speed.
Lil III is trying to pull guard but Speed turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Speed lands a hook that snaps the head of Lil III backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Speed.
Speed misses with some punches.
Speed lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Speed scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Speed lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Speed.
Lil III has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Speed uses from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus Speed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Lil III throws a jab when Speed was well out of range.
Lil III shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Speed defends it nicely.
Speed misses with a body shot.
Speed throws a front kick aimed at Lil III's knee but Lil III avoids it well.
Speed buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Speed.
Speed connects with a right hand. Lil III shakes it off.
Lil III misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Speed throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lil III throws a looping overhand right but Speed ducks down to avoid it.
Speed checks a leg kick.
Speed has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Lil III lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Speed tries a head kick but it misses.
Speed slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed throws a big shot that misses.
Speed misses with a head kick.
Jab from Speed.
Lil III lands a nice leg kick that just misses Speed's sensitive parts.
Lil III 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.
Lil III shoots in but Speed avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Speed thumps Lil III with a low kick.
Lil III uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Speed.
Speed on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lil III swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Speed. No joy for Lil III on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ba Lil III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lil III takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lil III throws a sloppy head kick and Speed moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lil III slips a straight right by Speed.
Speed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lil III sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rufus Speed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Lil III tenderised Speed's leg. Speed is trying to keep his angry face on.
Speed misses with a straight right.
Speed takes a swing at Lil III's ribcage but misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lil III throws a front kick aimed at Speed's knee but Speed avoids it well.
Speed stuffs the takedown attempt from Lil III. Lil III gets slowly back to his feet.
A slow jab from Speed misses its intended target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Speed.
Speed throws a big shot that misses.
Lil III throws a jab when Speed was well out of range.
Lil III fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Speed is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lil III lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Danga de danga de dang - Speed scores with a four punch combination!
Lil III misses with a leg kick.
Speed scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Speed tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lil III knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lil III gets full guard.
Speed wants to control from the top but Lil III keeps moving.
Lil III has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Speed is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lil III.
Ba Lil III has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lil III gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lil III works his way to full guard. Good work.
Speed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lil III is keeping the position for now.
Speed got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lil III has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Speed has managed to get both his arms back between Lil III's legs - danger averted.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lil III has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Speed is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lil III.
Speed landing a few strikes.
Lil III throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Lil III throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rufus Speed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Speed 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rufus Speed!
Rufus Speed decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zander McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Berserk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuire comes to the cage accompanied by Hall of Fame ft. will.i.am. Zander McGuire has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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29
161 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zander McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor Berserk!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berserk throws a body shot but no joy.
Zander McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Berserk connects with a crisp jab.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Berserk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Berserk misses with a low kick.
Berserk 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.
Berserk takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
McGuire misses with a hook to the body
and Berserk counters with a thumping low kick.
McGuire thuds his shin into the meat of Berserk's side.
Berserk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Berserk moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Berserk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berserk fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuire clinches up with Berserk and pushes him back against the cage.
Berserk misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
Berserk struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
Berserk avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McGuire trying to land knees to the body.
McGuire is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Berserk tries to pull guard but McGuire holds him up against the cage and eventually Berserk drops back down to his feet.
Berserk takes a shot to the head.
McGuire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Berserk is defending well for now.
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Berserk blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Berserk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Berserk tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Berserk back against the cage.
McGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Berserk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Berserk is trying to pull guard but McGuire has him pressed against the cage.
Berserk wants to stall.
Berserk has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McGuire seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Berserk can turn it around.
Berserk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McGuire just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zander McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thor Berserk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Berserk.
McGuire gets through Berserk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Berserk is trying to pull guard but McGuire turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Berserk stalling against the cage.
Berserk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand 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!
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
Berserk ducks right into an uppercut from McGuire.
McGuire bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Berserk's head backwards.
Berserk tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGuire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McGuire feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Berserks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berserk gets a clinch.
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Berserk.
McGuire tries to land a leg kick but Berserk saw it coming and moves away.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berserk.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Berserk sees it coming and moves out of range.
McGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Berserk.
McGuire takes a swing at Berserk's ribcage but misses.
Berserk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McGuire is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McGuire's jab looks to have found its range, popping Berserk under the eye.
Berserk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Berserk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Berserk sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
McGuire throws the left hand but Berserk avoids the punch easily.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Berserk. That did some damage!
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Berserk.
McGuire misses with a straight left.
McGuire closes the distance and clinches.
Berserk manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
McGuire slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Berserk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zander McGuire dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McGuire looks for the body kick but Berserk saw that one coming.
Berserk tries to keep at a distance but McGuire has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from McGuire.
McGuire tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Berserk tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Berserk back against the cage.
Berserk struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
McGuire connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Thor Berserk has been cut.
McGuire tries a body shot but Berserk blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berserk blocking some punches.
Berserk pulls guard successfully.
McGuire's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McGuire avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berserk looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Berserk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Berserk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berserk trying to keep a closed guard but McGuire is proving a slippery customer.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McGuire controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Berserk connects with a solid leg kick.
Berserk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McGuire's calf.
Zander McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Berserk lands a leg kick that knocks McGuire off balance momentarily.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berserk can do to turn this around?
Berserk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McGuire connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Berserk is just out of range.
McGuire scores with a spinning back kick!
Berserk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGuire avoids the head kick by Berserk.
McGuire moves into the clinch successfully.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Berserk avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
Berserk is trying to pull guard but McGuire turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Berserk tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Berserk back against the cage.
McGuire trying to land knees to the body.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Berserk takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Berserk managing to block the knees to the body from McGuire.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Berserk avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zander McGuire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGuire digs a right hand into Berserk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Berserk's gas tank.
McGuire being controlled against the cage.
Berserk wants to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Berserk.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Berserk.
Berserk tries to stall but McGuire uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McGuire putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Berserk in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Berserk stalling in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from McGuire as the two fighters clinch.
Berserk is breathing heavily.
McGuire landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Berserk saw that one coming.
McGuire lands a slapping body shot.
McGuire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Berserk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Berserk moves away.
McGuire throws a body punch but Berserk moves out of range.
A cross from McGuire lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire moves out of range of the body kick from Berserk.
McGuire misses with a shot to the body
and Berserk counters with a three punch combo that has McGuire backing up. McGuire nods at Berserk to acknowledge the strikes.
McGuire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Berserk gets tackled into the cage by McGuire. McGuire maintains the clinch.
Berserk blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Berserk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Berserk can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
McGuire with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zander McGuire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thor Berserk's cut.
That's time! McGuire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A leg kick checked by Berserk.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
McGuire instigates a clinch.
Berserk is looking to control McGuire's arms but McGuire gets an underhook and turns him. Now Berserk has his back to the cage.
Berserk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire scores with a push kick.
McGuire connects with a high kick.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGuire throws a lazy body kick
and Berserk counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Berserk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Berserk's elbow.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for McGuire.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Berserk.
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire clinches.
Berserk controlling the action here for a moment.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire pushes Berserk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGuire with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Berserk taking a breather.
McGuire blocking some punches.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Berserk misses with some punches.
Berserk misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from McGuire.
A right hand to the body from Berserk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire tries to land knees in the clinch but Berserk avoids the damage to the body.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Berserk trying to control the position but instead, McGuire has worked for underhooks and has pushed Berserk into the cage.
McGuire unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Berserk backwards.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Berserk.
Berserk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berserk lands a body shot in the clinch.
Berserk is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McGuire landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Berserk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire stalling against the cage.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Berserk.
McGuire tries to land knees in the clinch but Berserk avoids the damage to the body.
McGuire using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Berserk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGuire holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Berserk is trying to stall.
Berserk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Berserk trying to control the position but instead, McGuire has worked for underhooks and has pushed Berserk into the cage.
Berserk is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
McGuire is trying to stall.
Berserk has McGuire pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McGuire tries to land a knee to the head but Berserk blocks with his arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McGuire can't break the clinch.
McGuire tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Berserk avoids it.
McGuire tries a knee to the head but Berserk blocks it.
Berserk tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Berserk as McGuire tries to tie him up.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berserk misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire trying to land knees to the body.
McGuire tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zander McGuire clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Thor Berserk's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McGuire closes the distance and pushes Berserk back into the cage.
Berserk lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Berserk prevents a body shot from McGuire.
Berserk pulls guard successfully.
McGuire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGuire slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McGuire has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berserk has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think McGuire should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Berserk has tightened it up now! McGuire should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thor Berserk!
A victorious Thor Berserk thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Cloltran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cloltran's entrance music is F**k What Happens Tonight. A fine choice. Washington has chosen TNT as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Samuel Washington enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 8 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Buzz Cloltran!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Samuel Washington!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Washington catches Cloltran right on the button with a cross.
Cloltran gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Washington.
Cloltran scores with a hook to the body. Washington takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cloltran looks to land a left hand but Washington moved out of range nicely.
Cloltran throws a chopping leg kick but Washington manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've been hearing reports that Cloltran has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Washington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Washington misses.
Cloltran misses with an uppercut. Washington saw that one coming.
Cloltran lands a nice hook to Washington's body. Washington takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cloltran slips a straight right by Washington.
Cloltran tries to clinch there but Washington circles away.
Washington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donk. Cloltran catches Washington right on the button with a cross.
Cloltran blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cloltran lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Washington looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cloltran throws a hook but Washington blocks it.
Cloltran looks to land a combination but Washington avoids it well.
A thudding body kick lands there by Washington!
Cloltran throws a push kick but Washington slaps the foot to one side.
Cloltran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Washington takes one to the side of the head.
Washington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cloltran.
Jab by Cloltran.
Cloltran throws a right hand that misses
and Washington counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cloltran regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cloltran utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington with a flurry of punches that miss.
Washington throws a big right hand that misses.
Washington is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cloltran seems keen to control Washington's posture.
Washington is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Washington throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cloltran misses with a body shot.
Washington ducks under a wild hook from Cloltran.
Cloltran looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cloltran gets caught napping as Washington dives in and scores a takedown. Cloltran manages to retain guard.
Cloltran keeping full guard, as Washington tries to pass.
Washington throwing strikes but missing.
Washington preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Cloltran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Washington lunges at Cloltran with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cloltran's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Samuel Washington will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cloltran cracks the inside of Washington's front leg.
Washington shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cloltran defends it nicely.
A solid body kick from Cloltran.
Washington slips under a jab.
Washington walks into a straight right hand from Cloltran.
It looks like Samuel Washington has been cut.
Cloltran clinches up against the cage.
Cloltran scores with a shot to the side of Washington's head.
Cloltran manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cloltran stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cloltran is leaning against Washington and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cloltran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Washington lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington blocks an uppercut.
Cloltran prevents a body shot from Washington.
Cloltran makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cloltran - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cloltran lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cloltran working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Washington.
Washington is looking to control Cloltran's arms but Cloltran gets an underhook and turns him. Now Washington has his back to the cage.
Cloltran misses with some punches.
Cloltran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cloltran breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Cloltran tenderised Washington's leg. Washington is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cloltran fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Washington takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cloltran tries a head kick but it misses.
Cloltran throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Washington counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two 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!
Cloltran keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
Cloltran trying to keep a closed guard but Washington is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cloltran is on top in guard.
Washington trying to control the position.
Washington is pulling down on Cloltran's head to control his posture.
Washington preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cloltran can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Washington pulls Cloltran in close to prevent any damage.
Samuel Washington has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cloltran preventing the sweep.
Washington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cloltran trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cloltran controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Washington lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cloltran misses with a body shot
and Washington counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Washington stopping the sweep attempt from Cloltran.
Washington stays in close to Cloltran's body and controls the position.
Cloltran keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
Cloltran working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Cloltran dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Washington's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cloltran misses with a jab, cross combination.
Washington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cloltran moves away.
Cloltran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Washington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cloltran works the jab nicely.
Cloltran slips a straight right by Washington.
Cloltran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Washington.
Cloltran swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Buzz Cloltran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cloltran throws a right and a left that Washington avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Washington coming out on top.
It looks like Buzz Cloltran has been cut.
Washington throws a chopping leg kick but Cloltran manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Washington takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Washington pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cloltran is out of range and Washington settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington avoids the head kick by Cloltran.
Washington avoids a kick to the body.
Cloltran ducks under a wild hook from Washington.
Cloltran lands a slapping body shot.
Cloltran lunges at Washington with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Washington's hand.
Washington lands an overhand right.
Cloltran throws a low kick but it's checked well by Washington.
Washington throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cloltran was covering up waiting for the punch and Washington finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Washington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran keeping full guard, as Washington tries to pass.
Cloltran looking for a sweep. Not yet Cloltran, not yet.
Washington chips away with some ground and pound.
Washington won't allow Cloltran to sweep him here.
Washington with a flurry of punches that miss.
Washington sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Washington misses with a right hand
and Cloltran counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Washington.
Cloltran swings wildly with an uppercut but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Washington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cloltran scores with a shot to the side of Washington's head.
Cloltran lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Washington scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cloltran misses with the head strike.
Cloltran throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Washington.
Washington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Washington.
Cloltran blocks a body shot from Washington.
Washington has a couple of punches blocked by Cloltran.
Cloltran makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Washington is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cloltran is keeping busy.
Washington gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Washington is trying to control. Cloltran wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Washington controlling the action here.
Washington sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cloltran defending well though.
Cloltran keeping hold of Washington's head, controlling as best he can.
Washington thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Buzz Cloltran did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cloltran shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Washington's guard.
Cloltran in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Washington is adopting a defensive guard.
Washington is trying to keep Cloltran in close.
Cloltran is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cloltran is pushing down on Washington's leg trying to pass to half guard. Washington is fighting to maintain full guard but Cloltran has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cloltran not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cloltran scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cloltran missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington trying to control here.
Washington gets full guard.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Cloltran from controlling successfully.
Washington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Washington is trying to keep Cloltran in close.
Washington seems keen to control Cloltran's posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cloltran throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Washington takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cloltran lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Washington circles away quickly and effectively.
Cloltran scores with a jab to the head.
Washington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cloltran manages to avoid it.
Cloltran fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cloltran throws a series of punches but Washington moves out of range.
Cloltran scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Washington.
Cloltran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Washington.
Washington blocks a head kick by Cloltran.
Washington scores with a jab. Cloltran acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Washington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cloltran manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran lands with a cross.
Washington looks to land a right hand but Cloltran moved out of range.
Cloltran throws a head kick that misses.
Cloltran tries to clinch there but Washington circles away.
Cloltran misses with a jab to the body
and Washington counters with a shoot takedown. Cloltran fights it but they end up in guard.
Washington throwing strikes but missing.
Washington trying to control but Cloltran is working from the bottom.
Cloltran is controlling Washington's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington passes Cloltran's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cloltran wants to control but Washington is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Washington is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Cloltran had his way with Samuel Washington in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Washington throws a head kick but Cloltran moves out of range.
Cloltran scores with a punch to the head.
Cloltran on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Washington. Washington obviously looking to wear him down.
Cloltran's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Washington connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cloltran scrambles back to his feet.
Cloltran throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab from Cloltran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cloltran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Washington moves away.
Cloltran misses with a low kick.
Washington walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cloltran.
Cloltran throws a predictable looking body shot
and Washington counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cloltran!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cloltran dodges the ground and pound from Washington.
Cloltran is looking for a sweep.
Washington throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Cloltran works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Cloltran keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Washington landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
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.
Cloltran blocking the ground and pound attempt from Washington.
Washington wants to take a breather but Cloltran is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cloltran on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Washington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cloltran misses with a hook
and Washington counters with a takedown into side control.
Cloltran is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Washington off and has taken his back!
Washington just trying to survive but Cloltran is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Washington wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
Washington regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Washington wants to control but Cloltran is keeping busy.
Cloltran seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cloltran trying to control from half guard but Washington is working away.
Washington is concentrating on defense, preventing Cloltran from advancing position.
Washington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Samuel Washington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Washington has hold of Cloltran's hands but Cloltran slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Washington taking some punishment here, with Cloltran in his half guard.
Cloltran throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cloltran winds up and cracks Washington with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Washington is rocked!
Washington manages to get to full guard.
Washington is still in real trouble! Can Cloltran finish him?
Cloltran connects with a couple of short punches.
Washington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cloltran is one step ahead there.
Cloltran controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Washington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cloltran has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 48:48
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Buzz Cloltran retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonidas Katsaros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Katsaros might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 卍 卍 卍. Johnson has chosen Alvarez as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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221 lbs
43 - 22 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leonidas Katsaros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Katsaros blocks an uppercut.
Johnson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Katsaros.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Katsaros fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Katsaros lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Katsaros.
Johnson tries to work over Katsaros's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Katsaros scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Katsaros.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Katsaros fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Katsaros.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Katsaros misses with a hook to the ribs.
Katsaros lands a nice uppercut.
Katsaros takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Katsaros.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Katsaros.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Katsaros backwards.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Katsaros avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Katsaros.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Katsaros.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Katsaros lands a right hand.
Katsaros scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Katsaros misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Katsaros's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Katsaros blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Katsaros doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Katsaros lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Katsaros misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Katsaros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson pushes Katsaros back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson avoids the elbow strike from Katsaros, against the cage.
Katsaros lands with a left to the head.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Katsaros.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Katsaros's elbow.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Katsaros controls the action.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Katsaros backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A left hand lands to the body for Katsaros.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Johnson trying to stall but Katsaros improves his position.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Katsaros works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Katsaros tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Katsaros swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katsaros misses with a short punch on the inside.
Katsaros swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Katsaros lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Katsaros pushes off an throws an elbow but Johnson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Katsaros blocking some punches.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Katsaros's head.
A head punch on the inside from Katsaros fails to land.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Katsaros lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Katsaros lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Katsaros lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johnson looks winded!
Katsaros manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katsaros just misses with a punch to the body.
Leonidas Katsaros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Katsaros.
Katsaros stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
Katsaros moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Katsaros blocks a leg kick.
Katsaros cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
Katsaros lands a jab-cross combination.
Johnson is rocked!
Both fighters circling a little - Katsaros finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Katsaros fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
Katsaros turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Katsaros wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Katsaros.
Katsaros throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick lands from Katsaros.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson lands the left hand.
Katsaros looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson throws the left hand but Katsaros avoids the punch easily.
Katsaros scores with a nice right hand.
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 Leonidas Katsaros will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Katsaros moves out of range of the strikes.
Katsaros swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Johnson checks a leg kick nicely.
Katsaros on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Katsaros jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Katsaros misses with a leg kick.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Katsaros scoring well with a low kick there.
Katsaros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Katsaros.
Katsaros scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katsaros moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Katsaros finish him?
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Katsaros weaves into range and cracks Johnson right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Johnson goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Katsaros is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonidas Katsaros!
Leonidas Katsaros thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Public Enemy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Whales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Enemy comes into the arena with (Silence) blaring out of the sound system. Whales has chosen AC/DC - Shoot To Thrill as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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36 - 18 - 0 |
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31
207 lbs
18 - 6 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Public Enemy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patrick Whales!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Enemy wants to clinch up but Whales keeps it at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Enemy.
Good shot there by Whales.
Whales takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Whales.
Enemy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Whales checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Whales 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.
Enemy moves out of range as Whales strikes.
Whales tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Enemy defends well and Whales ends up having to push Enemy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Whales blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whales fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Enemy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Enemy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Whales blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whales keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Enemy's efforts to push away.
Whales letting Enemy take a breather here.
Enemy misses with a punch on the inside.
Enemy working aggressively here.
Enemy prevents a body shot from Whales.
Enemy effectively controlling the action here.
Whales tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Whales blocking some punches.
Whales has Enemy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Enemy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Public Enemy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Whales.
Enemy misses with a punch on the inside.
Enemy misses with the head strike.
Whales lands a nice shot to the body.
Whales misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whales tightens his grip and picks Enemy up, before dumping him to the ground. Enemy manages to land in guard.
Whales not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Enemy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Enemy controls Whales momentarily but Whales frees himself.
Whales landing with the ground and pound.
Whales wants to control from the top but Enemy keeps moving.
Whales is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Enemy holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Whales has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whales wants to pass the guard but Enemy is keeping the position.
Whales trying to control but Enemy is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Enemy cracks the inside of Whales's front leg.
Enemy cracks Whales with an open hand slap.
Public Enemy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Enemy lands a lovely overhand right.
We've been told by Enemy's head coaches at Gutz Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Enemy missing with a left hand there. Whales was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Enemy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Enemy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whales trying to control the position from guard on top but Enemy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Enemy working a defensive guard here.
Whales postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Whales wants to control from the top but Enemy keeps moving.
Whales missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Enemy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Whales slips nicely into half guard.
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 Public Enemy will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Enemy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whales.
Enemy connects with a looping right hand.
Whales darts in looking for a takedown but Enemy gets double underhooks and turns Whales into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whales.
Enemy effectively controlling the action here.
Whales has a couple of punches blocked by Enemy.
Whales blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Enemy breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enemy misses with a straight left.
Whales shoots in for a takedown but Enemy shows good takedown defense.
Enemy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whales manages to avoid it.
Whales throws a head kick but Enemy moves out of range.
Whales lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enemy pushes Whales away with a front kick.
Whales keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Public Enemy is winning the standup battle so far.
Whales tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Enemy misses with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Enemy, right into the meat.
Enemy takes one to the chin there.
Whales tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Enemy swivels and escapes.
Public Enemy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Whales.
Whales takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Whales throws a hook to the side of Enemy's head but Enemy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Enemy looks to clinch
and Whales decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Enemy's guard.
Whales trying to control but Enemy is working from the bottom.
Whales is looking to work some ground and pound but Enemy has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whales content to stall in guard here.
Whales stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Enemy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Enemy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Enemy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Whales gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Whales in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whales trying to control the position from guard on top but Enemy 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.
Enemy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Whales connects with a leg kick. Enemy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice body kick from Enemy.
Enemy checks a leg kick.
Whales uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Enemy.
Enemy throws a jab when Whales was well out of range.
Whales throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Enemy's waist but Enemy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Whales off to one side.
Enemy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Whales. That did some damage!
Enemy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Enemy throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whales is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Whales tries to work over Enemy's front leg with a kick but Enemy checks it.
Enemy with a jab.
Enemy cracks Whales with a good jab.
Enemy misses with a wild body shot.
Whales lands a nice leg kick that just misses Enemy's sensitive parts.
Whales wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whales closes this distance looking for a takedown but Enemy circles away.
Enemy misses with a jab to the body
and Whales counters with a takedown into side control.
Whales working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Whales wants to lay and pray for a moment but Enemy keeps working.
Patrick Whales has got the better of the ground game so far.
Enemy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
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 Public Enemy will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Whales. That's going to slow Enemy down.
Whales tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Enemy is looking to clinch but Whales is avoiding it.
Whales circles away from the clinch attempt.
Whales throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Enemy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Whales is in Enemy's guard.
Enemy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Whales.
Enemy controlling Whales's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enemy trying to keep a closed guard but Whales is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whales trying to control but Enemy is working from the bottom.
Whales missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Whales trying to control the position from guard on top but Enemy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Whales distracts Enemy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Enemy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Enemy working a defensive guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Whales throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Enemy's waist but Enemy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Whales off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Whales shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Whales uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Enemy.
Enemy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Enemy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Enemy stuffs the takedown attempt from Whales. Whales gets slowly back to his feet.
Public Enemy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Whales.
Whales throws a hook but Enemy avoids it easily.
Whales darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Enemy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Enemy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whales preventing the sweep.
Whales throwing strikes from guard but Enemy blocks nicely.
Enemy wants to sweep here but Whales controlling him for the moment.
Whales content to stall in guard here.
Whales wants to control from the top but Enemy keeps moving.
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.
Whales postures up in Enemy's guard and throws a big left but Enemy blocks it.
Enemy 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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Whales throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Enemy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Enemy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Whales throws a predictable looking body shot
and Enemy counters with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Whales misses its intended target.
Enemy thuds his shin into the meat of Whales's side.
Whales throws a leg kick that is checked
and Enemy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Whales's knee momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whales scores with a jab to the jaw.
No joy there for Enemy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Whales avoids the body shot from Enemy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Public Enemy did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Whales drives through with a takedown into guard.
Whales looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whales trying to control but Enemy is working from the bottom.
Enemy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Enemy seems keen to control Whales's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enemy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Whales.
Whales stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Enemy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enemy has Whales pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Enemy stuffs the takedown.
Nice uppercut lands for Enemy. That snapped Whales's head back.
Whales throws a solid leg kick but Enemy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Whales.
Enemy checks the leg kick.
Enemy scores with a spinning back kick!
Enemy lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enemy throws out a leg kick but Whales moves out of range and Enemy only half commits.
Whales throws an overhand right that lands on Enemy's shoulder, as Enemy tries to avoid the shot.
Whales shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Enemy pinned against the cage. Enemy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Enemy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Whales.
Public Enemy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Whales.
Enemy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Whales counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Whales prevents Enemy from improving his position.
Enemy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Whales.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whales missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enemy holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Enemy wants to control but Whales is keeping busy.
Whales is trying to control the action in half guard but Enemy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Enemy trying to hold on to Whales's head to control him but Whales postures up.
Enemy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Whales.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Whales ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Enemy stuns Whales with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Enemy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whales misses with an uppercut. Enemy saw that one coming.
Whales has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Enemy finds it's way round the side to connect with Whales's head.
Whales lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Whales fails with a takedown attempt.
Whales closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Enemy quickly recovers to half guard.
Whales wants to take a breather but Enemy is having none of it.
Enemy is holding on to half guard well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whales content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Whales dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Enemy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Whales's calf.
Enemy throws a series of punches but Whales avoids them all with ease.
Whales throws the kick towards the body but Enemy avoids it.
Enemy digs a good hook to Whales's body.
Whales scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Enemy works Whales's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Whales.
Whales pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Whales misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Whales takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enemy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whales manages to avoid it.
Whales throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whales shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Enemy is holding on to half guard well.
Enemy is looking to improve his position.
Enemy manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whales engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Whales looking to sit in guard and control but Enemy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Enemy stopping the sweep attempt from Whales.
Enemy looking to sit in guard and control but Whales gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Patrick Whales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enemy has his hands on Whales's head, controlling the position.
Enemy keeping moving, preventing Whales from controlling successfully.
Whales throws a big elbow that misses.
Enemy keeping full guard, as Whales tries to pass.
Whales trying to control the position from guard on top but Enemy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Enemy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Enemy is trying to control the position but Whales postures up.
Whales 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Whales lands a really nice looking cross but Enemy seems unphased.
Public Enemy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Enemy ducks under a wild hook from Whales.
A nice leg kick lands there from Enemy.
Whales attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Patrick Whales.
I think Enemy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 46:50
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 48:48
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Public Enemy retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darius Badolato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phraya Phichai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Badolato comes into the arena with Nneka - Heartbeat blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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192 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darius Badolato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Phraya Phichai!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badolato throws a half hearted mid kick.
Badolato throws a head kick but Phichai moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Phichai. Badolato shrugs it off though.
Badolato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phichai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Badolato was well out of range. Poor timing from Phichai.
Badolato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Badolato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Badolato avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Badolato 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 Phichai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Phichai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Badolato throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Badolato throws a quick inside leg kick.
Badolato misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phichai throws a looping overhand right but Badolato ducks down to avoid it.
Phichai moves in looking to clinch but Badolato pushes him off.
Phichai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Phichai lands with a straight right. Badolato didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Darius Badolato has been cut.
Badolato scores with a kick to the midsection.
Phichai throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badolato checks a leg kick.
Phichai looks for the body kick but Badolato saw that one coming.
Phichai tries a low kick but Badolato avoids it.
Phichai wants to clinch.
Phichai throws the kick towards the body but Badolato avoids it.
Phichai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Badolato momentarily.
Badolato's jab looks to have found its range, popping Phichai under the eye.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Badolato.
Badolato throws a one two combo.
Badolato throws a jab when Phichai was well out of range.
Badolato throws out a powerful jab.
Phichai feints and then cracks Badolato's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Badolato down.
Phichai throws a leg kick but Badolato moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badolato misses the shot to the body.
Badolato stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Phraya Phichai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Badolato takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Phichai connects with a solid leg kick.
Phichai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Badolato takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Phichai misses with a body kick.
Badolato shoots for a double leg takedown but Phichai sprawls well. He's pushed Badolato's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Phichai moves forwards but Badolato connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Badolato takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Phraya Phichai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Badolato takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've been told by Badolato's head coaches at School Of Fighting that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Phichai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A jab from Phichai finds it's way through Badolato's defenses.
Some bone on bone action there as Badolato checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Phichai rushes Badolato and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badolato jumps guard and drags Phichai to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Phichai stopping the sweep attempt from Badolato.
Badolato being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Badolato is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Phichai is aware though and is defending well.
Badolato is trying to control the position but Phichai postures up.
Badolato has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Phichai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Badolato trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badolato working a defensive guard but Phichai passes into half guard.
Phichai prevents Badolato from improving his position.
Phichai is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Badolato is trying to control but can't.
Phichai trying to mount his opponent but Badolato defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Phraya Phichai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darius Badolato's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Badolato throws a leg kick but Phichai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Badolato throws a body punch but Phichai moves out of range.
Badolato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phichai was well out of range. Poor timing from Badolato.
Badolato ducks under a wild hook from Phichai.
Phichai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Badolato drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Badolato lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Badolato tries to advance to mount but Phichai denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badolato is trying to get an arm triangle but Phichai is defending well.
Phichai stops Badolato from passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badolato throws an elbow but Phichai slips to the side and avoids it well.
Badolato in side control lands a decent elbow.
Badolato in side control, throwing shots but Phichai defends.
Phichai is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Badolato working the head with strikes.
Badolato in side control, throwing shots but Phichai defends.
Badolato 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.
Badolato is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Phichai is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Badolato in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Phichai defending against the ground and pound.
Badolato throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Phichai keeps Badolato under control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badolato throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Badolato throws an elbow but Phichai slips to the side and avoids it well.
Badolato taking a breather here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Phichai thows a leg kick but Badolato checks it
and Badolato counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Badolato.
Badolato is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phichai can do to turn this around?
Phichai keeping full guard, as Badolato tries to pass.
Badolato stopping the sweep attempt from Phichai.
Phichai is trying to control the position but Badolato postures up.
Phichai pulls Badolato in close to his closed guard and prevents Badolato from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phichai is trying to keep Badolato in close.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Badolato is looking to work some ground and pound but Phichai has wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phichai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Badolato dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darius Badolato's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Badolato throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Phichai avoids a kick to the body.
Phichai throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Phichai on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Badolato moves out of range as Phichai throws a body kick.
Badolato misses with a series of wild punches.
Phraya Phichai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phichai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Badolato looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Badolato walks into a stiff left hand from Phichai.
Phichai wants to clinch.
Phichai throws a jab but it's blocked by Badolato.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badolato tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Badolato takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Badolato takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phichai throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Badolato.
Phichai checks a low kick from Badolato.
Badolato tried to score with a low kick but Phichai checks it.
Badolato misses with a body kick.
Phichai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phichai slips a jab from Badolato.
Badolato shoots for a takedown but Phichai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Badolato fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Phichai avoids it really well and circles away.
Badolato has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Phichai.
Badolato shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Phichai napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Phichai managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Badolato.
Badolato looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Phichai is avoiding damage well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phichai takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Badolato goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Phichai rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Badolato's guard! Nice work there by Phichai!
Badolato wants to sweep here but Phichai controlling him for the moment.
Badolato is looking to sweep but instead, Phichai has passed into half guard.
Badolato is looking to get back to full guard here but Phichai has managed to pass to side control instead.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badolato wants to control but Phichai postures up.
Phichai wants to stand but Badolato is controlling his arm.
Badolato tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Phichai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Badolato gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Badolato is trying to get back to full guard.
Phichai is trying to control. Badolato wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Phichai prevents Badolato from improving his position.
Badolato wants to sweep but Phichai has passed to side control!
Phichai trying to control the action but Badolato is working from the bottom.
Badolato manages to work his way to half guard, despite Phichai's best efforts.
Phichai not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phraya Phichai really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darius Badolato's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Phichai looks to land a body kick but Badolato moved away.
Phichai throws a wild body kick that Badolato sees coming a mile off.
Phichai misses the shot to the body.
Phichai throws the kick towards the body but Badolato avoids it.
Good leg kick by Phichai there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Phichai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Phichai punishes Badolato's body with a nice straight punch.
Phichai missing with a left hand there. Badolato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Phichai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Phichai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Badolato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phichai.
Phichai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badolato throws a leg kick but Phichai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Badolato there.
Phichai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Badolato, pushing him back against the cage.
Phichai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Badolato or not.
Phichai lands an elbow inside that Badolato shrugs off.
Badolato misses with a hook from the clinch.
Badolato lands with a right to the head.
Phichai blocking some punches.
Phichai misses with a punch on the inside.
Badolato content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Phichai misses with the head strike.
Phichai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Phichai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Badolato.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A short left from Phichai.
Phichai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phichai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Badolato blocks a body shot from Phichai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phichai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phichai has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Badolato seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Phichai can turn it around.
Phichai lands a nice uppercut.
Badolato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phichai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phichai.
Darius Badolato's cut is getting worse.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Phichai.
Badolato working hard to break the clinch.
Phichai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Phichai is working Badolato over against the cage.
Phichai misses with a punch to the body.
Phichai is working Badolato over against the cage.
Phichai trying to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Phichai.
Phichai misses with a body punch.
Phichai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Badolato is rocked!
Phichai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oh Badolato is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Phichai unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Badolato! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Phichai is unloading with more strikes now! Badolato drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phraya Phichai!
A relieved looking Phraya Phichai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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