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WFC 29: White vs. Gu PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pipe Juana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes to the cage accompanied by The Black Angels. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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183 lbs
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Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pipe Juana!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller throws a right hand that Juana ducks under and follows up with a left that Juana also avoids with ease.
Miller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miller missing with a left hand there. Juana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Miller throws a nice looking combination but Juana bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miller misses with a double jab.
Miller thuds a left hand into Juana's body.
Juana tries for a takedown but Miller circles away easily
and Miller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miller lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Juana backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juana takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice jab there from Miller.
Juana is rocked!
We've been told by Miller's head coaches at Disciples Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Miller swinging wildly here.
Juana is still on wobbly legs! Can Miller finish him?
Juana has a takedown stuffed.
Juana seems to have recovered his senses.
Miller misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juana shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Miller counters with a straight right hand.
Ryan Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pipe Juana.
Juana tries for a takedown but Miller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Miller finds it's target.
Miller throws a monster overhand right that drops Juana! Miller follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Miller!
A victorious Ryan Miller 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Ash Thomas Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandr Loshkarev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexandr Loshkarev has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ash Thomas Jr's chin.
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Basic striking
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ash Thomas Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexandr Loshkarev!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loshkarev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Loshkarev or perhaps it was just good defense by Thomas Jr, which made it look bad.
Thomas Jr pushes Loshkarev away with a front kick.
Thomas Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thomas Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Loshkarev checks it well.
Loshkarev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Thomas Jr as Loshkarev shoots in.
Ash Thomas Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandr Loshkarev.
Nice takedown defense from Thomas Jr. No joy for Loshkarev on that attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Thomas Jr as Loshkarev shoots in.
Thomas Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alexandr Loshkarev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas Jr gets caught napping as Loshkarev dives in and scores a takedown. Thomas Jr manages to retain guard.
Loshkarev drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thomas Jr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Loshkarev has Thomas Jr in his guard.
Loshkarev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas Jr passes into half guard.
Thomas Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Thomas Jr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Loshkarev with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Loshkarev is looking to improve his position.
Loshkarev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Loshkarev wants to improve his position but Thomas Jr is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thomas Jr in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas Jr wants to pass to mount but Loshkarev is defending the position.
Loshkarev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Loshkarev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thomas Jr pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loshkarev tries to get to full guard but Thomas Jr has control of the leg.
Thomas Jr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Loshkarev wants to improve his position but Thomas Jr is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loshkarev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Loshkarev.
Loshkarev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Loshkarev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thomas Jr is one step ahead there.
Loshkarev looking for a triangle here. Thomas Jr is fighting it but it looks tight! Loshkarev pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Thomas Jr is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alexandr Loshkarev!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anatoly Bazanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Selfrid Bergman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anatoly Bazanov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anatoly Bazanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Selfrid Bergman!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bergman shoots in but no luck this time.
Bergman lands a head shot.
Bazanov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bergman!
The ground and pound from Bazanov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bazanov with the ground and pound but Bergman regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bergman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bazanov.
Bazanov working the head and body with strikes.
Bazanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bergman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bazanov.
Bazanov thows a huge punch but Bergman dodges it nicely.
Bazanov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bergman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bazanov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bazanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bazanov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bazanov misses with a head shot. Bergman uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bazanov postures up in Bergman's guard and throws a big left but Bergman blocks it.
Bergman is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bazanov is pressed up against the cage. Bergman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bazanov down to the mat. Bazanov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bazanov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bazanov dives in and scores a takedown into Bergman's guard.
Bazanov throws a big elbow that misses.
Bazanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bazanov throws a big elbow that misses.
Bazanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bazanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bergman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bazanov throws a strike but Bergman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've been hearing good reports from Bazanov'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 fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bazanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bazanov is trying to keep Bergman in close.
Bazanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bergman is in close to Bazanov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bazanov keeping moving, preventing Bergman from controlling successfully.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bergman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bergman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bazanov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bergman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bergman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bazanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bazanov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bergman manages to get himself to full guard.
Bazanov throws a strike but Bergman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bazanov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bazanov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bergman throws a big right hand that misses.
Bazanov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bergman is now in half guard.
Bergman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergman is controlling the pace.
Bazanov is looking to improve his position.
Bergman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bazanov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bergman is working away from the top position though.
Bazanov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bazanov wants to improve his position but Bergman is controlling well.
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 Anatoly Bazanov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bergman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bazanov looking to control.
Bazanov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bazanov throws a big elbow that misses.
Bazanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bazanov landing some decent shots from guard.
Bergman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bazanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bazanov.
Bergman is looking to stand up but Bazanov isn't so interested in that idea.
Bazanov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bazanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bazanov lands a couple of elbows.
Bazanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bazanov is fighting to break Bergman's control of his arms but Bergman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bazanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bazanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anatoly Bazanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bazanov throws a big right hand that misses.
Bazanov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bergman working a defensive guard here.
Bazanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bazanov postures up in Bergman's guard and throws a big left but Bergman blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bazanov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bazanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bergman is trying to control the position but Bazanov postures up.
Bergman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bazanov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bazanov misses with a takedown
so Bergman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bergman wants to control from the top but Bazanov keeps moving.
Bergman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bazanov wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergman connects with a couple of short punches.
Bergman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bazanov wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bazanov is working hard here to advance position.
Bazanov pulls Bergman in close to prevent any damage.
Bazanov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bazanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've been informed that Bergman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bergman wants to get back to his feet but Bazanov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bazanov throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bazanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bazanov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bergman's head.
Bazanov throwing strikes but missing.
Bazanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bazanov throws a strike but Bergman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bergman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bazanov dives on top into guard.
Bazanov throws a strike but Bergman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
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 Anatoly Bazanov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bazanov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bergman's waist but Bergman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bazanov off to one side.
Bazanov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Anatoly Bazanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bazanov blocks a jab.
Bazanov dives in for a single leg takedown but Bergman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anatoly Bazanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bergman has clasped his hands together around Bazanov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bergman trying to control the position but Bazanov is working away.
Bazanov tries to improve position but can't.
Bergman working away.
Bergman throwing shots but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bazanov wants to control but Bergman postures up.
Bergman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
You can see the frustration on Bazanov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bazanov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
A lull in the action here.
Bazanov can't do much from the bottom here.
Bazanov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bergman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bergman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bazanov keeps working.
Bazanov trying to control but Bergman flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Bergman gets his hands free as Bazanov looks to control.
Bazanov breaks Bergman's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Bazanov is working Bergman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Anatoly Bazanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bazanov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bergman looking to control.
Bazanov wants to control from the top but Bergman keeps moving.
Bergman is trying to keep Bazanov in close.
Bazanov looking to sit in guard and control but Bergman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bazanov controls Bergman momentarily but Bergman frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bazanov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bergman throws a big elbow that misses.
Bergman chips away with some ground and pound.
Bergman tries to free his leg and advance position but Bazanov is retaining full guard.
Bergman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bazanov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bazanov controls Bergman momentarily but Bergman frees himself.
Bergman looking to pass the guard.
Bazanov pulls Bergman in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bazanov goes for a double leg but Bergman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bergman continues to drive forward.
Bergman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bergman goes for a takedown attempt but Bazanov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bergman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bazanov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bergman as he avoids it easily.
Bazanov shoots in but Bergman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bergman tries to sprawl but Bazanov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bazanov trying to control from half guard but Bergman is working away.
Selfrid Bergman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bazanov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Selfrid Bergman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bazanov 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anatoly Bazanov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Franz De Epinay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philipp Kostyrko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kostyrko has chosen Fuck Them All as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Franz De Epinay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Philipp Kostyrko!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kostyrko moves into range and clinches up with De Epinay.
Kostyrko tries to land knees in the clinch but De Epinay avoids the damage to the body.
Kostyrko managing to block the knees to the body from De Epinay.
De Epinay misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kostyrko.
De Epinay comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kostyrko taking a breather.
Kostyrko has De Epinay pushed against the cage.
Kostyrko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De Epinay has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
De Epinay with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kostyrko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. De Epinay is defending well for now.
De Epinay creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kostyrko's defenses.
It looks like Philipp Kostyrko has been cut.
Kostyrko trying to land knees to the body.
Kostyrko pushes off an throws an elbow but De Epinay leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Epinay takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kostyrko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but De Epinay is keeping busy.
De Epinay missing with knees to the body.
Kostyrko misses with a knee strike.
Kostyrko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De Epinay has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostyrko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
De Epinay blocks an elbow strike.
De Epinay misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kostyrko.
De Epinay stalling in the clinch.
De Epinay tries to land knees in the clinch but Kostyrko avoids the damage to the body.
De Epinay managing to block the knees to the body from Kostyrko.
De Epinay landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kostyrko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kostyrko looks winded!
De Epinay avoiding damage as Kostyrko throws knees to the body.
Kostyrko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but De Epinay blocks it with crossed arms.
Kostyrko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and De Epinay avoids it.
Kostyrko throws an elbow but it misses.
Kostyrko managing to block the knees to the body from De Epinay.
De Epinay throws an elbow but it misses.
De Epinay landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
De Epinay working Kostyrko over with knees to the body.
Kostyrko missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Epinay scores with a knee to the head.
De Epinay lands a knee 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!
De Epinay tries to land knees in the clinch but Kostyrko avoids the damage to the body.
De Epinay tries to land knees in the clinch but Kostyrko avoids the damage to the body.
De Epinay landing knees to the body.
De Epinay landing knees to the body.
De Epinay utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
De Epinay misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kostyrko.
De Epinay using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kostyrko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kostyrko blocks an elbow strike.
De Epinay landing knees to the body.
De Epinay will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kostyrko up against the cage.
De Epinay scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Epinay lands an elbow inside that Kostyrko shrugs off.
De Epinay using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
De Epinay lands a knee to the body.
De Epinay tries to land knees in the clinch but Kostyrko avoids the damage to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by De Epinay.
Kostyrko being controlled against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
De Epinay throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kostyrko blocks it with crossed arms.
Kostyrko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. De Epinay is defending well for now.
Kostyrko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kostyrko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but De Epinay blocks it with crossed arms.
De Epinay with a knee to the head.
Kostyrko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Epinay avoiding damage as Kostyrko throws knees to the body.
De Epinay blocks an elbow strike from Kostyrko.
De Epinay lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Epinay avoids a wild elbow strike from Kostyrko.
De Epinay connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kostyrko's face.
De Epinay lands a knee to the body.
De Epinay's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kostyrko takes a knee right on the jaw!
De Epinay gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
De Epinay on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
De Epinay missing with knees to the body.
De Epinay controlling the action here for a moment.
We've been informed that Kostyrko has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
De Epinay tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franz De Epinay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Philipp Kostyrko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kostyrko drives through and clinches with De Epinay against the cage.
Kostyrko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
De Epinay missing with knees to the body.
De Epinay creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kostyrko's defenses.
De Epinay utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
De Epinay pressing his opponent against the cage.
De Epinay on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
De Epinay with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kostyrko missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostyrko avoiding damage as De Epinay throws knees to the body.
Franz De Epinay has scored more points in the clinch so far.
De Epinay managing to block the knees to the body from Kostyrko.
De Epinay lands an elbow inside.
De Epinay lands a nice knee to the body.
Kostyrko is breathing heavily.
Kostyrko looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Epinay avoiding damage.
De Epinay tries to land knees in the clinch but Kostyrko avoids the damage to the body.
De Epinay lands an elbow just above Kostyrko 's eye.
Kostyrko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but De Epinay blocks it with crossed arms.
Kostyrko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kostyrko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kostyrko takes a knee right on the jaw!
De Epinay using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kostyrko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kostyrko misses with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. De Epinay obliges.
De Epinay scores with a knee to the head.
De Epinay creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kostyrko's defenses.
De Epinay tries to land knees in the clinch but Kostyrko avoids the damage to the body.
De Epinay slows down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Epinay landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knees in the clinch landing for De Epinay.
De Epinay managing to block the knees to the body from Kostyrko.
Kostyrko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
De Epinay scores a nice knee to the body.
De Epinay lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kostyrko tries to stall but De Epinay uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
De Epinay tries to land knees in the clinch but Kostyrko avoids the damage to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
De Epinay putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kostyrko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
De Epinay using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
De Epinay lands a damaging elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as De Epinay takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kostyrko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. De Epinay is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Epinay connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kostyrko's face.
De Epinay creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kostyrko's defenses.
Kostyrko is trying to maintain a safe position but De Epinay gets an underhook and turns Kostyrko into the cage.
De Epinay unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kostyrko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kostyrko avoiding damage as De Epinay throws knees to the body.
De Epinay lands a knee to the body.
Kostyrko takes a knee to the side of the body.
De Epinay lands a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by De Epinay.
De Epinay lands an elbow inside.
De Epinay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kostyrko can do to turn this around?
Kostyrko letting De Epinay take a breather here.
Kostyrko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De Epinay has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Epinay lands a good knee to the midsection. Kostyrko won't want to take too many of those.
A knee to the head by De Epinay.
De Epinay tries to land knees in the clinch but Kostyrko avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Epinay lands an elbow that stopped Kostyrko in his tracks for a moment.
De Epinay scores a nice knee to the body.
De Epinay with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
De Epinay unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kostyrko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kostyrko takes an elbow to the forehead.
De Epinay is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kostyrko managing to block the knees to the body from De Epinay.
De Epinay utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
De Epinay is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
De Epinay on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
De Epinay lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kostyrko managing to block the knees to the body from De Epinay.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. De Epinay obliges.
Kostyrko takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franz De Epinay dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Philipp Kostyrko'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A head kick misses from De Epinay.
Kostyrko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kostyrko lands a nice knee to the body.
De Epinay putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kostyrko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
De Epinay with a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from De Epinay.
Kostyrko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kostyrko misses with a knee strike.
Kostyrko is looking to control De Epinay's arms but De Epinay gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kostyrko has his back to the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kostyrko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kostyrko throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Epinay managing to block the knees to the body from Kostyrko.
Kostyrko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De Epinay lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kostyrko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
De Epinay landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostyrko misses with a knee strike.
De Epinay using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by De Epinay.
De Epinay connects with a knee to the head.
De Epinay lands a knee to the head.
De Epinay crunches a lovely knee into Kostyrko's ribcage.
De Epinay landing knees to the head.
A bit of stalling here from De Epinay.
De Epinay lands a knee to the body.
De Epinay lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Epinay lands a nice knee to the body.
De Epinay lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kostyrko is rocked!
De Epinay is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kostyrko is still on wobbly legs! Can De Epinay finish him?
De Epinay missing with knees to the body.
Kostyrko takes an elbow to the temple.
Philipp Kostyrko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Epinay tries to land a knee to the head but Kostyrko blocks with his arms.
Kostyrko throws an elbow but it misses.
Kostyrko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kostyrko seems to have recovered his senses.
De Epinay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kostyrko is defending well for now.
Kostyrko misses with an elbow strike.
Kostyrko throws a knee to the head but misses.
De Epinay with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
De Epinay using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
De Epinay landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
De Epinay unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kostyrko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
De Epinay gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
De Epinay lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by De Epinay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Epinay with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kostyrko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
De Epinay on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kostyrko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
De Epinay putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kostyrko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
De Epinay scores with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Philipp Kostyrko's cut even more.
De Epinay is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kostyrko missing with knees to the body.
De Epinay gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
De Epinay with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
De Epinay holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kostyrko wants to stall.
Kostyrko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and De Epinay avoids it.
Franz De Epinay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kostyrko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kostyrko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. De Epinay obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Epinay unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kostyrko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
De Epinay avoiding damage.
Kostyrko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
De Epinay lands an elbow just above Kostyrko 's eye.
Kostyrko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
De Epinay working Kostyrko over with knees to the body.
Kostyrko missing with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Epinay blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Franz De Epinay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well De Epinay has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franz De Epinay!
During a confident post fight interview, Franz De Epinay thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bagong Buhay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Draco Klay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buhay's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tatsulok. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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146 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bagong Buhay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Draco Klay!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buhay misses the shot to the body.
Klay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Klay throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Buhay blocks a head kick by Klay.
We've been informed that Klay has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Buhay throws a right hand that Klay ducks under and follows up with a left that Klay also avoids with ease.
Buhay connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Buhay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Buhay takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Buhay misses with a shot to the body
and Klay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Klay lands a nice looking kick to the body. Buhay takes a step back to recover.
Klay digs a good hook to Buhay's body.
Klay takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buhay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Buhay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klay moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Klay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Klay lands a slapping body shot.
Klay misses with a hook. Buhay ducked under it nicely.
Buhay lands a jab to Klay's midsection.
Buhay loads up on a big right hand but Klay slips the punch.
Klay lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Klay tries a head kick but it misses.
Klay chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Buhay is looking to wear down Klay with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Klay lands a head kick. Buhay smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Buhay is rocked!
Buhay just misses with a punch to the body.
Oh Buhay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Klay loads up on a big right hand but Buhay slips the punch.
Buhay seems to have got his legs back now.
Buhay rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Klay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Buhay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Klay.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klay lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klay throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Buhay stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Klay follows into mount!
It looks like Bagong Buhay has been cut.
Klay content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buhay is squirming around, avoiding Klay's attempts to control the action.
Klay content just to control the position here.
Klay looking to control but Buhay is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Buhay looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Buhay is wriggling around trying to escape.
Klay can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Buhay is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buhay's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Buhay gets back to half guard.
Buhay is looking to escape.
Buhay actively working from the bottom here.
Klay prevents Buhay from improving his position.
Buhay moves into full guard.
Klay engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Buhay keeping moving, preventing Klay from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buhay has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Klay should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Buhay has tightened it up now! Klay 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 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bagong Buhay!
Bagong Buhay seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Boma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haffaz Aladeen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boma comes into the arena with Andrew and Wada Blood - Irie blaring out of the sound system. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Boma!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Haffaz Aladeen!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aladeen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Boma's head backwards.
Aladeen is looking to score with low kicks.
Aladeen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Aladeen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boma.
Boma takes a swing at Aladeen's ribcage but misses.
Boma connects with a body shot that sends Aladeen's belly button to the back.
Aladeen looks to land a combination but Boma avoids it well.
Aladeen walks into a stiff left hand from Boma.
Boma looks to throw the jab but Aladeen is out of range.
Aladeen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Boma lands a head shot.
Boma works Aladeen's body with a nice hook.
Aladeen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boma. Boma circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aladeen throws a leg kick which misses Boma's front leg but catches the back leg as Boma tries to avoid it.
Aladeen tries a low kick but Boma avoids it.
Boma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aladeen.
That kick from Boma tenderised Aladeen's leg. Aladeen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aladeen scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boma ducks under a wild hook from Aladeen.
Haffaz Aladeen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boma wants to slow Aladeen down by chopping away at his legs.
Boma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aladeen defending well as Boma loads up on a big left hand.
Aladeen throws a head kick that half lands.
Boma blocks a leg kick.
Boma connects with an inside leg kick.
Aladeen misses with a body kick.
Aladeen throws a body punch but Boma moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Aladeen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aladeen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boma throws a head kick that misses
and Aladeen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Boma's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aladeen gets to his feet. Boma looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Aladeen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aladeen throws a lazy head kick
and Boma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boma cracks Aladeen with a right hand to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Boma misses the target.
Aladeen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boma. Boma obviously looking to wear him down.
Boma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aladeen throws out a leg kick but Boma moves out of range and Aladeen only half commits.
Aladeen 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.
Boma throws a right and a left that Aladeen avoids nicely.
Boma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boma misses with a straight left.
Boma misses with a head kick.
Boma misses with a head kick.
Aladeen throws out a leg kick but Boma moves out of range and Aladeen only half commits.
Aladeen blocks a head kick by Boma.
Aladeen moves away from the strike by Boma.
Boma's corner calls for a 1-2. Boma obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boma walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Aladeen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Boma moves away from the strike by Aladeen.
Boma avoids a kick to the body.
Boma misses with a looping right.
Boma throws a hook to the side of Aladeen's head but Aladeen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boma thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheers as Aladeen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boma doesn't seem phased though.
Boma missing with a left hand there. Aladeen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aladeen thows a leg kick but Boma checks it
and Boma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aladeen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Aladeen throws a leg kick
and Boma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aladeen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boma.
Aladeen lands with an overhand left.
Aladeen is looking to chop away at Boma's legs.
Aladeen with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boma lands a really nice looking cross but Aladeen seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aladeen lands with a right hand.
Aladeen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boma's calf.
Boma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aladeen manages to avoid it.
Aladeen throws a hook but Boma blocks it.
Aladeen lands a leg kick that knocks Boma off balance momentarily.
Boma tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aladeen misses with a low kick.
Aladeen tries a head kick but it misses.
Aladeen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That kick from Aladeen tenderised Boma's leg. Boma is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jab, jab by Boma - just one landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boma looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aladeen misses with a leg kick.
Boma misses with a looping left.
Boma swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Haffaz Aladeen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Aladeen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boma connects with a leg kick. Aladeen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A jab from Aladeen misses.
Aladeen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aladeen ducks right into an uppercut from Boma.
Aladeen motions for Boma to come forward. Aladeen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boma takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The fighters circling - Boma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Aladeen.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boma darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boma takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boma throws a low kick but Aladeen moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aladeen lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aladeen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aladeen tries to clinch but Boma moves out of range.
Aladeen moves out of range as Boma strikes.
Boma throws a head kick that misses.
Aladeen takes one to the side of the head.
Boma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aladeen thows a leg kick but Boma checks it
and Boma counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Aladeen motions for Boma to come forward. Aladeen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aladeen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boma. Boma obviously looking to wear him down.
Aladeen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boma.
Boma throws a good cross that connects.
Aladeen lands with a good body shot.
Boma throws a sloppy head kick and Aladeen moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aladeen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aladeen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aladeen blocks a head kick by Boma.
Aladeen lands with a kick to the temple. Boma shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Boma avoids the body shot from Aladeen.
A swing and a miss from Boma.
Aladeen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aladeen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boma.
Boma moves into range and connects with a jab.
Boma fails to land with a series of punches.
Boma misses with a straight left.
Aladeen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Boma has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Aladeen.
Oscar Boma is winning the standup battle so far.
Aladeen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boma is able to avoid easily.
Aladeen ducks under a wild hook from Boma.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aladeen slips under a jab.
Boma misses with a wild body shot.
A clash of legs there as Aladeen blocks the low kick.
Boma checks a low kick from Aladeen.
Aladeen misses with a low kick.
Aladeen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheers as Aladeen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boma doesn't seem phased though.
Boma cracks Aladeen with a good jab.
Boma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boma clobbers Aladeen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Aladeen 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 Boma has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Boma and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Aladeen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Aladeen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aladeen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boma throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aladeen missing with a left hand there. Boma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boma slips a straight right by Aladeen.
Boma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aladeen.
Aladeen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boma. Boma obviously looking to wear him down.
Aladeen is looking to land body kicks.
Boma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aladeen.
Boma throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Boma thuds his right hand into Aladeen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aladeen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aladeen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aladeen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Aladeen tries to clinch up.
A good leg kick by Boma.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Boma dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Aladeen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boma takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boma throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Aladeen's head.
Boma takes one on the button.
Aladeen defending well as Boma loads up on a big left hand.
Aladeen tests Boma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aladeen tries to work over Boma's front leg with a kick but Boma checks it.
Aladeen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boma.
A chopping leg kick lands by Boma.
Boma's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aladeen.
Aladeen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boma is out of range and Aladeen settles back down.
Aladeen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boma.
Aladeen tries to land a body kick
and Boma makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Boma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boma throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Aladeen's head.
Boma swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aladeen counters with a solid body kick.
Aladeen blocks a low kick nicely.
Aladeen delivers a nice body kick.
Boma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aladeen misses with a leg kick
and Boma makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Boma throws a shot from downtown. Aladeen moves away and avoids it.
Boma checks the leg kick.
Aladeen is looking to land body kicks.
Boma scores with a one two! Aladeen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Boma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aladeen motions for Boma to come forward. Aladeen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boma keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Aladeen slips a jab and a cross from Boma.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Aladeen.
Aladeen throws a solid leg kick but Boma takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Aladeen.
Boma scores with a hook to the body. Aladeen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aladeen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aladeen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boma tries a head kick but it misses.
Boma misses with a body kick.
Aladeen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Aladeen takes a swing at Boma's ribcage but misses.
Boma misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aladeen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Boma throws a head kick but Aladeen moves out of range.
Boma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aladeen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aladeen avoids the head kick by Boma.
Boma takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aladeen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Aladeen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Boma throws a big shot that misses.
Boma swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aladeen.
Aladeen connects with a leg kick. Boma looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Aladeen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boma throws a leg kick that is checked
and Aladeen counters with a stiff right hand.
Boma throws a jab but it's blocked by Aladeen.
Boma connects with a high kick.
Boma checks a leg kick.
Boma with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aladeen throws a solid leg kick but Boma takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Aladeen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boma misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boma tries to land a front kick but Aladeen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boma misses with a wild body shot.
Boma on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Aladeen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Boma counters with a left and a right that stings Aladeen.
Boma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Boma checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boma throws a leg kick that is checked
and Aladeen counters with an inside leg kick.
Boma throws a leg kick but Aladeen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Aladeen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boma.
Boma throws a hook but Aladeen blocks it.
Aladeen jabs Boma right on the nose. Boma blinks but takes it well.
Boma avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Boma clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Boma cracks the inside of Aladeen's front leg.
Aladeen checks the leg kick.
Aladeen slips under a jab from Boma.
Aladeen moves out of range of the strikes.
Boma throws a series of punches but Aladeen moves out of range.
Aladeen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aladeen checks a low kick from Boma.
Boma moves out of range of the body kick.
A combination from Boma does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boma. Aladeen does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aladeen moves out of range as Boma strikes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Boma!
Boma darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Aladeen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boma throws out a loose jab but Aladeen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boma throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aladeen on the side of the head.
A lazy left from Boma finds it's target.
Boma throws out a loose jab but Aladeen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aladeen misses with a low kick as Boma jumps back.
Boma scores with a three punch combo!
Boma throws a nice head kick!
Aladeen is rocked!
Boma stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aladeen.
Aladeen is still on wobbly legs! Can Boma finish him?
Aladeen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boma attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aladeen seems to have recovered his senses.
Aladeen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Aladeen avoids the head kick by Boma.
Boma misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Boma coming out on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boma fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boma moves out of range as Aladeen throws a body kick.
A low kick from Boma is predictable there
and Aladeen counters with a leg kick.
Boma throws the left hand but Aladeen avoids the punch easily.
Aladeen scores with a nice body kick.
Boma takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Aladeen throws a head kick that Boma semi-blocks.
Boma throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Aladeen slips a jab from Boma.
Aladeen wants to slow Boma down by chopping away at his legs.
Aladeen 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.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aladeen.
Aladeen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aladeen throws a head kick but Boma moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Boma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boma thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Aladeen if he has to take too many more of those.
Aladeen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Aladeen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aladeen throws a head kick that Boma semi-blocks.
An inside leg kick from Aladeen misses.
Aladeen moves to clinch but Boma breaks away
and Boma counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Aladeen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Boma scores with a shot to the body.
Aladeen misses with a leg kick
and Boma counters with a stiff right hand.
Boma lands with a hook. Aladeen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Aladeen misses with a body kick.
Aladeen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Aladeen as he checks the leg kick.
Boma cracks Aladeen with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boma checks a leg kick.
Boma connects with a looping right hand.
Aladeen lands the left hand.
Aladeen misses with a leg kick.
Aladeen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boma throws a hook but Aladeen blocks it.
Aladeen throws a head kick but Boma moves out of range.
Boma throws a jab but it's blocked by Aladeen.
Boma throws a lazy uppercut
and Aladeen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Jab, jab by Boma - just one landing.
A shot to the liver by Boma. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Boma had his way with Haffaz Aladeen in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Boma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aladeen.
Aladeen throws a leg kick but Boma sees it coming and moves out of range.
Aladeen throws a low kick, looking for Boma's leg but Boma calmly moves out of range.
Boma keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Boma throws a solid leg kick but Aladeen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boma.
Aladeen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boma stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aladeen.
Aladeen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boma feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aladeen's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aladeen defending well as Boma loads up on a big left hand.
Boma will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Boma throws a jab but it's blocked by Aladeen.
Boma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boma avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Aladeen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Aladeen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aladeen slips under a jab.
Aladeen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Aladeen 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 Boma has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Boma and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Boma lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Boma there.
Aladeen throws out a leg kick but Boma moves out of range and Aladeen only half commits.
Aladeen cracks the inside of Boma's front leg.
Aladeen throws a leg kick but Boma moved away.
Aladeen throws out a powerful jab.
Boma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aladeen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aladeen takes a jab right on the kisser.
An inside leg kick lands from Boma.
Boma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aladeen throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aladeen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Boma.
Boma misses with a body shot.
Aladeen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boma throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Aladeen misses
and Boma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boma fails to land with a series of punches.
Boma blocks a low kick nicely.
Aladeen is looking to slow Boma down with leg kicks.
Boma is looking to score with low kicks.
Aladeen throws a right hand that Boma ducks under and follows up with a left that Boma also avoids with ease.
Boma throws a head kick that misses.
Boma moves into range and connects with a jab.
Aladeen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boma.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aladeen.
Boma throws a body kick that misses.
Aladeen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boma was well out of range. Poor timing from Aladeen.
Boma thumps Aladeen with a low kick.
Boma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aladeen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Aladeen throws a leg kick which misses Boma's front leg but catches the back leg as Boma tries to avoid it.
Aladeen tries a low kick but Boma avoids it.
Aladeen slips a jab and a cross from Boma.
Boma ducks under a wild hook from Aladeen.
Boma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aladeen looks to score with a jab to the body but Boma is just out of range.
Aladeen throws a leg kick
and Boma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Boma 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 Aladeen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Aladeen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Boma with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Boma misses.
Aladeen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boma. That did some damage!
Boma takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aladeen avoids the body shot from Boma.
Boma checks a low kick from Aladeen.
Aladeen scores with a leg kick.
Boma lands a two punch combo.
Aladeen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boma.
Boma throws a low kick but Aladeen moves out of range easily.
Aladeen looks to land a left hand but Boma moved out of range nicely.
Aladeen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Aladeen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haffaz Aladeen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aladeen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Oscar Boma.
I think Boma 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 48:47
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Boma!
Oscar Boma is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Oscar Boma thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jaakko Savolainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franklin Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pink Floyd - Money kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaakko Savolainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Franklin Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savolainen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jackson.
Savolainen tries to control but Jackson manages to take his back.
I really don't envy Savolainen right now.
Jackson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Savolainen.
Savolainen has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a punch to the head.
Savolainen is trying to break free.
Jackson controls the action.
I really don't envy Savolainen right now.
Savolainen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Savolainen tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
Jackson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Savolainen because Jackson loaded up on that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savolainen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Savolainen is bucking up trying to escape but Jackson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
A nice elbow there by Jackson.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Savolainen is looking to escape.
Savolainen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jackson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Jackson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Savolainen is trying to escape the mount.
Savolainen is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savolainen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jackson blocks Savolainen's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Jackson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Savolainen wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Savolainen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Savolainen tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Savolainen is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson controlling from the full mount.
Savolainen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savolainen is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to control but Savolainen wriggling away.
Savolainen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jackson controlling from the full mount.
Savolainen is trying to escape the mount.
Savolainen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Savolainen is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Savolainen moves into full guard.
Savolainen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Savolainen.
Savolainen keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Savolainen is retaining full guard.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Savolainen.
Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franklin Jackson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Savolainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Jackson is looking to slow Savolainen down with leg kicks.
Jackson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Savolainen's guard.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Savolainen keeps moving.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Savolainen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jackson has passed into side control.
Savolainen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Savolainen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jackson happy to just control the position for now.
Savolainen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savolainen struggling a bit here.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savolainen keeps working.
Savolainen is looking for a sweep.
Savolainen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Savolainen is trying to control but can't.
Jackson trying to control the pace.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Savolainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savolainen gets full guard.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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.
Savolainen is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Savolainen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Savolainen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Savolainen keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Savolainen is trying to keep Jackson in close.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Savolainen.
Nice defenses there by Savolainen.
Jackson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savolainen lands a body shot.
Savolainen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big right from Savolainen misses.
Savolainen throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Savolainen under the eye.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savolainen.
Savolainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Savolainen tried to score with a low kick but Jackson checks it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Savolainen tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson connects with a body shot.
Savolainen throws a leg kick but Jackson moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Savolainen moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jackson showed some decent athleticism there.
Savolainen wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Jackson is controlling the pace.
Savolainen tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franklin Jackson 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! This is the final round!
Savolainen ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Savolainen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Savolainen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Savolainen checks a leg kick.
Savolainen misses with a wild body shot.
Savolainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Savolainen wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Savolainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Savolainen 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Savolainen or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson, which made it look bad.
Savolainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Savolainen throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Savolainen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savolainen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savolainen keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Savolainen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.
Savolainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Savolainen preventing the sweep.
Savolainen wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Savolainen is proving a slippery customer.
Savolainen wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Franklin Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Savolainen landing some decent shots from guard.
Savolainen tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Savolainen wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Savolainen won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Savolainen misses its intended target.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to chop away at Savolainen's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savolainen. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savolainen moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Savolainen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Franklin Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Savolainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Savolainen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Savolainen wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Sloppy strikes there by Savolainen.
Savolainen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Savolainen scoring with punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savolainen working the ground and pound.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Savolainen tries to move to mount but Jackson blocks the move with his legs.
Savolainen working the body and head with strikes.
Jackson struggling a bit here.
Savolainen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Savolainen working the ground and pound from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard.
An elbow from Savolainen crashes against the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaakko Savolainen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franklin Jackson!
A victorious Franklin Jackson 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 Billy Axe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greer Leonardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Axe comes to the cage accompanied by Bon Jovi - Livin' on a Prayer. Billy Axe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Axe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greer Leonardson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonardson throws a head kick that misses.
Axe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leonardson was well out of range. Poor timing from Axe.
No luck for Leonardson with that takedown attempt.
Leonardson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Leonardson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leonardson misses with a head kick.
Axe ducks under a wild hook from Leonardson.
Leonardson avoids the head kick by Axe.
Axe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bi-polar Asylum in the buildup to the fight.
Leonardson throws a leg kick but Axe moved away.
Axe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leonardson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Leonardson throws a lazy head kick
and Axe counters with a straight right hand.
Leonardson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Axe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leonardson tries to land a body kick
and Axe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Axe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Leonardson's defenses.
Leonardson's coach down at 11th Planet MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Leonardson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonardson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Axe backwards.
Leonardson is pushing Axe up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Axe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leonardson misses with a wild body shot.
Axe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Leonardson dives in and grabs Axe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Axe pushes down on Leonardson's head and hops out.
Leonardson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Axe.
Leonardson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Leonardson throws a push kick but Axe slaps the foot to one side.
Leonardson misses with a wild body shot.
Leonardson misses with a head kick.
Axe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leonardson lands with a nice combination. Axe backs away looking to recover.
Axe plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonardson takes a swing at Axe's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Axe misses the target.
Axe looks to score with a jab to the body but Leonardson is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leonardson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leonardson throws a sloppy head kick and Axe moves out of range easily.
Axe is looking to land body kicks.
Leonardson throws a head kick that misses.
Axe tries to bum rush Leonardson with a series of wild strikes but Leonardson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leonardson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Axe blocks a head kick by Leonardson.
Leonardson throws a sloppy head kick and Axe moves out of range easily.
Leonardson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Leonardson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Axe tries to clinch but Leonardson is having none of it.
Leonardson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Leonardson tries a head kick but it misses.
Axe clinches with his opponent.
Axe's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Axe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leonardsons head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Leonardson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Axe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Leonardson misses with some punches.
Leonardson taking a breather.
Leonardson is trying to push Axe away but Axe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Leonardson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Axe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Leonardson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Axe up against the cage.
Axe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Axe ducks under a wild hook from Leonardson.
Axe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leonardson.
Axe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Axe throws a jab when Leonardson was well out of range.
Axe lands a brutal head kick. Leonardson looks out on his feet and Axe throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Billy Axe!
An out of breath and clearly excited Billy Axe thanked Just Fight (Everything 7$) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Nazarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nazarov's entrance music is "Fade to Black" by Metallica. A fine choice. Snow comes into a darkened arena with his song building. winters coming kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Vadim Nazarov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jon Snow's chin.
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195 lbs
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vadim Nazarov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Snow!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow connects with a looping right hand.
Nazarov throws a hook to the side of Snow's head but Snow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Snow decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nazarov's coaches at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $425 fee) have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Snow thows a huge punch but Nazarov dodges it nicely.
Snow thows a huge punch but Nazarov dodges it nicely.
Nazarov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nazarov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Snow trying to control the position from guard on top but Nazarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nazarov holds on and takes a little breather.
Snow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow looking to sit in guard and control but Nazarov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nazarov is looking to work some ground and pound but Snow has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarov prevents Snow from getting back to his feet.
Nazarov chips away with some ground and pound.
Nazarov throws an elbow that misses. Snow uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nazarov's guard. Nice move by Snow!
Snow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Snow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nazarov striking from the bottom here.
Nazarov has momentary wrist control but Snow slips an elbow through the middle.
Snow throws a big right hand that misses.
Snow looking to sit in guard and control but Nazarov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Snow looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov won't allow Snow to get back to his feet.
Snow looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nazarov is one step ahead there.
Nazarov throwing strikes from guard but Snow blocks nicely.
Nazarov throws a strike but Snow rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nazarov trying to control the position.
Snow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nazarov is keeping the position for now.
Snow won't allow Nazarov to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov keeping moving, preventing Snow from controlling successfully.
Nazarov trying to control the position.
Snow trying to control the position from guard on top but Nazarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nazarov 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.
Snow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nazarov is keeping the position for now.
Snow lands a couple of elbows.
Nazarov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nazarov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Snow.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nazarov blocks a head kick by Snow.
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.
Nazarov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nazarov. Snow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snow tries to bum rush Nazarov with a series of wild strikes but Nazarov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Snow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nazarov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nazarov looks to land a strike but Snow avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Nazarov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nazarov wants to control from the top but Snow keeps moving.
Nazarov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nazarov wants to pass the guard but Snow is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nazarov.
Snow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jon Snow will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Snow misses with a series of wild punches.
Snow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nazarov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Snow slips under a jab.
Snow fails with a takedown attempt.
Donk. Nazarov catches Snow right on the button with a cross.
Nazarov swings for the body but Snow moves out of range.
Snow with a hook.
Snow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nazarov tries to avoid it but Snow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nazarov to the ground. Nazarov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Snow tries for a takedown but Nazarov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vadim Nazarov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snow.
Snow with a poor takedown
and Nazarov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nazarov.
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!
Nazarov passes Snow's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Snow regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nazarov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Snow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nazarov throws a big right hand that misses.
Nazarov throws an elbow that misses. Snow uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nazarov's guard. Nice move by Snow!
Snow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nazarov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Snow is in close to Nazarov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nazarov is trying to keep Snow in close.
Nazarov keeping moving, preventing Snow from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov looking to control.
Snow postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nazarov keeping moving, preventing Snow from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Snow paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Snow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nazarov takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow misses with a low kick.
Nazarov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snow attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nazarov defending well as Snow loads up on a big left hand.
Nazarov blocks a low kick nicely.
Snow shoots in for a double leg but Nazarov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nazarov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Snow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Snow on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nazarov blocks a head kick by Snow.
Nazarov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snow moves away.
Nazarov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nazarov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snow.
Nazarov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Snow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nazarov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Snow.
Snow thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Snow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nazarov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nazarov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nazarov swings for the body but Snow moves out of range.
Nazarov cracks Snow with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jon Snow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nazarov slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nazarov. Snow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nazarov drops his hands momentarily and Snow takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nazarov swings for the body but Snow moves out of range.
Snow thumps Nazarov with a low kick.
Snow doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nazarov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Snow won't be happy with that.
Nazarov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Snow is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nazarov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Snow some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Nazarov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nazarov throws a jab but it's blocked by Snow.
Snow ducks right into an uppercut from Nazarov.
Vadim Nazarov is winning the standup battle so far.
Nazarov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snow was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazarov.
Snow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nazarov. Snow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nazarov defending well as Snow loads up on a big left hand.
Nazarov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snow throws out the jab.
No luck for Nazarov with that takedown attempt.
Nazarov gets caught napping as Snow dives in and scores a takedown. Nazarov manages to retain guard.
Nazarov lands an upkick as Snow stands over him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarov keeping moving, preventing Snow from controlling successfully.
Snow working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Snow engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Snow manages to get himself to full guard.
Nazarov trying to control but Snow is working from the bottom.
Snow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snow wants to stand but Nazarov is controlling the position.
Snow looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vadim Nazarov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nazarov scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov throws a strike but Snow rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Snow throwing strikes but missing.
Snow scoring with punches to the head and body.
Snow showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Snow tries to free his leg and advance position but Nazarov is retaining full guard.
Snow is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Snow won't allow Nazarov to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow wants to control from the top but Nazarov keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nazarov connects with a body shot.
Snow tests Nazarov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Snow misses with a looping right.
Snow misses with a series of wild punches.
Snow moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nazarov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Snow stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snow. Nazarov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nazarov throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Snow tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nazarov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Snow somewhat.
Vadim Nazarov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snow.
Snow misses with the combination.
Nazarov shoots for a double leg takedown but Snow sprawls well. He's pushed Nazarov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nazarov missing with a left hand there. Snow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snow rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nazarov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Snow's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazarov working some strikes from top position.
Snow being controlled here, momentarily.
Nazarov with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Vadim Nazarov did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Snow is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nazarov's half guard.
Nazarov wants to get back to full guard.
Snow sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nazarov defending well though.
Snow trying to control the action but Nazarov is working from the bottom.
Snow is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nazarov sees it coming and defends easily.
Nazarov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Snow's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Snow's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Nazarov.
Snow 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.
Snow grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Nazarov misses with an elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarov punches the canvas rather than the man.
Snow is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Nazarov. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Nazarov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Snow is covering up but some of the strikes from Nazarov are getting through and doing damage.
A lull in the action here.
Nazarov has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Snow.
Snow is rocked!
Nazarov is loading up with his shots from the back and Snow is in big trouble! Snow taps out to strikes and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Vadim Nazarov!
Vadim Nazarov retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Vadim Nazarov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Jon Snow was interviewed post fight and said 'may the whitewalkers devour your family, for you are a cage grabbing, low blow,, eye poking cheater.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chalky White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Young Gu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chalky White!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Young Gu!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
White takes a swing at Gu's ribcage but misses.
White takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gu looks to score with a jab to the body but White is just out of range.
Gu thuds his right hand into White's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Young Gu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White defending well as Gu loads up on a big left hand.
Gu looks to score with a jab to the body but White is just out of range.
Gu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Gu.
White throws a nice looking combination but Gu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gu leaves White with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gu swings for the body but White moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gu manages to avoid it.
White walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Gu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gu throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. White tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gu is in White's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gu trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gu working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gu wants to pass the guard but White is keeping the position.
Gu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
White tries to land a sweep but no joy.
White is pulling down on Gu's head. It's preventing any offense from Gu, at least for the moment.
White might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
White looking for a sweep. Not yet White, not yet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
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.
White is working hard here to advance position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gu blocks a jab.
Gu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab lands there for White.
Gu throws a lazy right hand but White sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gu throws out a loose jab but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
White has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Grappling Pro Helsinki in the buildup to the fight.
Gu fails with a takedown attempt.
White scores with a shot to the body.
Gu slips under a jab.
Gu lands a nice hook to White's body. White takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gu fails with a takedown attempt.
Chalky White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Young Gu.
Gu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gu connects with a crisp jab.
Gu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
Gu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
White loads up on a big right hand but Gu slips the punch.
White gets caught napping as Gu dives in and scores a takedown. White manages to retain guard.
Gu postures up in White's guard and throws a big left but White blocks it.
Gu won't allow White to sweep him here.
Gu trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gu trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White wants to sweep but no luck.
White wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
White keeping full guard, as Gu tries to pass.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gu tries to land a leg kick but White saw it coming and moves away.
Gu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White misses with a wild combination.
Gu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from White.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Young Gu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
White avoids the body shot from Gu.
Decent striking displayed by Gu there.
Gu looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gu looking to sit in guard and control but White gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gu looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
White throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gu looking for a sweep. Not yet Gu, not yet.
White is working Gu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gu pulls White in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in White's guard.
Gu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed White's guard.
White tries to roll over but Gu keeps him under control.
Gu trying to pass the guard but White defending well.
White is trying to control but Gu passes into side control!
Young Gu has got the better of the ground game so far.
White can't do much from the bottom here.
White tries to bench press Gu off him but Gu keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gu is chipping away with strikes.
Gu in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gu wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working.
Gu with the ground and pound but White regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Gu throwing shots but White is blocking nicely.
Gu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
White keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
White won't allow Gu to pass to mount.
White is trying to maintain the position but Gu is very close to passing his half guard.
White is trying is best to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White is looking to control Gu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can White avoid being mounted?
White wants to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
White connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from White.
Gu fails with a takedown attempt.
White misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
White lands with a straight right. Gu didn't see that one coming.
White checks a low kick from Gu.
White on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gu. Gu obviously looking to wear him down.
White cracks Gu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gu is defended easily by White.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gu takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from White. No joy for Gu on that attempt.
Chalky White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Young Gu.
Gu fails to land with a series of punches.
Gu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and White counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gu won't be happy with that.
White misses with the ground and pound.
Gu dodges the ground and pound from White.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White trying to control the position but Gu is working away.
Gu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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 Chalky White will probably get the nod.
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.
White throws a right and a left that both miss.
White fails to land with a series of punches.
White keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gu shoots in and drives through. White sprawls well.
White comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gu fails with a takedown attempt.
Chalky White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Young Gu.
White closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - White lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White throws a big elbow that misses.
White wants to control from the top but Gu keeps moving.
Gu working a defensive guard here.
White in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
White is working Gu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gu looking for a sweep. Not yet Gu, not yet.
White throwing strikes but missing.
White preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gu looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
White rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gu was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
White swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A bone on bone clash there as White blocks the leg kick.
Gu walks into a jab.
White cracks Gu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
White connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gu throws a leg kick but White sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gu gets a takedown into half guard.
Gu throwing shots but White is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White wants to improve his position but Gu is controlling well.
White is looking to control Gu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can White avoid being mounted?
Gu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gu misses with a head shot. White uses the momentum to regain guard.
Gu throwing strikes from guard but White blocks nicely.
Gu trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gu pushes down on White's leg and manages to get into half guard.
White wants to control but Gu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
White is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gu is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gu passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gu with shots to the head and body - White looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chalky White clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
White staying out of range there.
White throws a combination. Gu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
White fails with the takedown.
Gu swings for the body but White moves out of range.
Gu motions for White to come forward. Gu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gu misses with a low kick.
Gu wants to land a leg kick but White is out of range.
White fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gu shoots in for a takedown but White shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
Gu misses with a hook
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as White sprawls well. White wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gu gets slowly back to his feet.
White checks a leg kick nicely.
Gu looks to score with a jab to the body but White is just out of range.
Gu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from White.
Chalky White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gu dives in for a single leg takedown but White sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chalky White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Young Gu.
A frustrated look appears on White's face as he tries to break the clinch.
White's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. White tries to avoid it but Gu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag White to the ground. White escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Some bone on bone action there as White checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gu manages to avoid it.
Gu lands a leg kick that knocks White off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gu.
Gu fails with the takedown
and White counters with a nice body shot.
Gu is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
White throws a body punch but Gu moves out of range.
White rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
White lands a jab to Gu's midsection.
Gu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White.
White scores with a one two! Gu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
White connects with a body shot that sends Gu's belly button to the back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gu. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and White counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from White.
Gu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
White scores with a body shot.
Gu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with White but White pushes him off and we're back to square one.
White misses with a few strikes there.
White throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gu.
White drives through with a takedown into guard.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Gu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White tries to free his leg and advance position but Gu is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in White's guard.
Gu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
White wants to stand up but Gu is controlling him.
Gu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White keeping moving, preventing Gu from controlling successfully.
Gu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gu working away.
White taking a bit of punishment here - Gu scoring with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chalky White had his way with Young Gu in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gu misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely.
Gu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and White has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White.
White moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
White changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gu tries to avoid it but White manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gu to the ground. Gu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
White throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gu or perhaps it was just good defense by White, which made it look bad.
White throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gu counters with a nice low kick that buckles White's knee momentarily.
Gu throws a right hand that misses
and White counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
White tries to score with some ground and pound. Gu controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Gu struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gu to see if he's OK.
Gu is trying to control White's posture but White avoids it.
Gu is looking to regain half guard here but White keeps moving and retains side control.
Gu manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
White is staying active underneath Gu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gu tries to pass the half guard into mount. White knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
White wants to get back to full guard.
Gu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Young Gu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. White defending well though.
Gu is pressing down on White's thigh, looking to free his foot. White is holding on for now.
White is not content to let Gu control the position.
Gu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
White trying to hold on to Gu's head to control him but Gu postures up.
Gu throwing shots but White is blocking nicely.
Gu is looking to advance position but White won't allow it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. White was covering up waiting for the punch and Gu finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gu is stalling in the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now White is on top in guard.
White is working Gu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four 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.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Gu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White preventing the sweep.
Gu pulls White in close to prevent any damage.
White lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Gu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chalky White.
I think White 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 49:46
Judge George Francis scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chalky White!
Chalky White retains his lightweight title!
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