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CCF Midweek Mayhem 155 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aldo Amado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Leer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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255 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aldo Amado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Leer!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amado throws a right hand that Leer ducks under and follows up with a left that Leer also avoids with ease.
Amado throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Amado misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Amado misses with the combination.
Leer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Leer avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from Leer.
Amado stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Amado wants it to stay on the feet.
Leer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Amado to the ground. Leer is now in Amado's guard.
Leer tries to stand but Amado is controlling from the bottom.
Amado looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leer is one step ahead there.
Amado is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leer trying to control but Amado is working from the bottom.
Amado is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Amado is pulling down on Leer's head. It's preventing any offense from Leer, at least for the moment.
Amado looking to control but Leer passes into half guard.
Amado avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Amado wants to improve his position but Leer is controlling well.
Leer is keen to just control but Amado is a slippery customer.
Amado keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Leer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Amado defends it nicely.
Amado lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've been told by Amado's head coaches at 11th Planet MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amado misses with a head kick.
Aldo Amado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aldo Amado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Leer.
Amado misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leer misses with a body shot.
Amado 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.
It looks like Mike Leer has been cut.
Leer wants to clinch.
Amado pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leer slips a jab and a cross from Amado.
Leer tries a head kick but it misses.
Amado throws a sloppy head kick and Leer moves out of range easily.
Leer moves away from the strike by Amado.
Leer shoots in for a double leg but Amado sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Leer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Leer tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leer tries to clinch up.
Amado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amado swinging wildly here.
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!
Amado throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Leer stumbling backwards into the cage! Leer bounces back off the cage towards Amado, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Amado lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Amado celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aldo Amado!
In his post fight interview, Aldo Amado started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Perrin Aybara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sherif Fathy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fathy has chosen Eat You Alive as his entrance music. Perrin Aybara is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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245 lbs
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Perrin Aybara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sherif Fathy!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fathy scoring well with a low kick there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Aybara.
Aybara is looking to clinch but Fathy is avoiding it.
Fathy moves out of range of the leg kick from Aybara.
Fathy looks to land a right hand but Aybara moved out of range.
Fathy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Aybara tries to improve position but can't.
Fathy is looking to take a break and control but Aybara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aybara is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fathy swings around for an armbar but Aybara sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Fathy's guard.
Aybara throws a strike but Fathy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aybara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aybara keeping full guard, as Fathy tries to pass.
Aybara keeping moving, preventing Fathy from controlling successfully.
Aybara controlling Fathy's posture.
Fathy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aybara lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Fathy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aybara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fathy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aybara throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fathy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aybara wants to control from the top but Fathy keeps moving.
Aybara 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.
Aybara throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aybara throws an elbow that misses. Fathy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aybara's guard. Nice move by Fathy!
Fathy is stalling in the full guard.
Fathy wants to control from the top but Aybara keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aybara has control of Fathy's left arm, preventing Fathy from doing any damage.
Fathy throwing strikes from guard but Aybara blocks nicely.
Aybara keeping moving, preventing Fathy from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Fathy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fathy slips a straight right by Aybara.
Aybara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aybara throws a hook to the side of Fathy's head but Fathy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fathy scores with a head kick. Aybara tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fathy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Aybara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aybara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aybara misses with a straight right.
A combination from Fathy does no damage.
Aybara takes a swing at Fathy's ribcage but misses.
Aybara takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fathy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fathy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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!
Aybara controlling Fathy's posture.
Fathy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aybara is keeping the position for now.
Fathy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aybara's guard.
Fathy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Sherif Fathy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Aybara missing with a left hand there. Fathy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fathy.
Aybara cracks Fathy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Aybara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fathy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fathy throws a hook to the side of Aybara's head but Aybara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fathy darts in and clinches Aybara up against the cage.
Fathy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fathy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Aybara is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Fathy's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Aybara lands a body shot.
Aybara scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Aybara.
A short right from Aybara.
Aybara misses with a body punch.
Aybara comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Sherif Fathy has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fathy lands a nice uppercut.
Fathy looking to throw knees to the head but Aybara is blocking nicely.
Aybara tries to work over Fathy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fathy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aybara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aybara pushes Fathy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fathy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aybara blocks it with crossed arms.
Fathy misses with a knee strike.
Fathy takes a shot to the head.
Aybara creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fathy avoids the elbow strike from Aybara, against the cage.
Aybara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fathy backwards.
Perrin Aybara has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Aybara tries a body shot but Fathy blocks it.
A short right from Aybara.
Fathy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aybara lands an elbow just above Fathy 's eye.
Aybara lands with a left to the head.
Aybara lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fathy is breathing heavily.
Fathy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fathy tries a knee to the head but Aybara blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aybara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aybara creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fathy's defenses.
Fathy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aybara has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aybara cracks Fathy with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aybara struggles to land a body shot inside as Fathy controls his hands.
Aybara lands a damaging elbow.
Aybara throws an elbow but it misses.
Aybara comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fathy takes an elbow to the temple.
Fathy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short body shot lands from Aybara as the two fighters clinch.
Aybara throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Aybara.
Aybara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fathy backwards.
A short right from Aybara.
Fathy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A shot in the inside from Aybara.
Aybara lands a damaging elbow.
That has opened up Sherif Fathy's cut even more.
Aybara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fathy misses with a punch on the inside.
Aybara lands an elbow just above Fathy 's eye.
Aybara throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Aybara gets through Fathy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Aybara.
Aybara pushes Fathy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fathy prevents a body shot from Aybara.
A short right from Aybara on the inside.
Aybara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fathy jumps guard but Aybara stands there with Fathy around his waist. Fathy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fathy tries a knee to the head but Aybara blocks it.
Fathy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aybara has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Aybara.
Aybara lands an uppercut.
Aybara lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Aybara scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Aybara.
Fathy blocks a body shot from Aybara.
Fathy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aybara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fathy backwards.
Aybara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Aybara misses with an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aybara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fathy backwards.
Fathy blocks the elbow strike.
A short right from Aybara.
Fathy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aybara lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Aybara.
Aybara lands a nice elbow.
The cut above Sherif Fathy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fathy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fathy misses with a knee strike.
Aybara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aybara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Aybara lands an elbow that stopped Fathy in his tracks for a moment.
Fathy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sherif Fathy's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Aybara lands an elbow just above Fathy 's eye.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sherif Fathy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Perrin Aybara!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Turo Hamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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32
286 lbs
15 - 19 - 0 |
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244 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Turo Hamara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Jones!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamara thumps Jones with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Hamara 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hamara has been working on his boxing with his coaches at American Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Hamara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones throws a body kick that misses.
Jones lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hamara will feel that in the morning.
Hamara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones misses with a hook.
Hamara throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hamara throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hamara checks a leg kick.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamara throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jones checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jones takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jones takes a swing at Hamara's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with the body kick
and Hamara counters with a nice leg kick.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones throws a front kick aimed at Hamara's knee but Hamara avoids it well.
Hamara ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones scores with a kick to the body.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hamara moves away.
Jones lands a jab-cross combination.
Hamara fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Hamara tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hamara misses with a low kick.
Hamara thows a leg kick but Jones checks it
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Hamara makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jack Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones lands a jab.
Hamara checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hamara ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Hamara throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hamara moves away.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Hamara takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamara swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Jones cracks the inside of Hamara's front leg.
A head kick misses from Hamara.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Hamara's shoulder, as Hamara tries to avoid the shot.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Hamara is just out of range.
Jones throws a leg kick that misses.
Hamara slips a straight right by Jones.
Hamara misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Hamara looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hamara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Hamara misses with a kick to the body.
Hamara feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Jones throws a body kick that misses.
Hamara misses with a low kick.
Jones cracks Hamara with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamara attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hamara connects with an inside leg kick.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Hamara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Jones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jones jabs Hamara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hamara throws a front kick aimed at Jones's knee but Jones avoids it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Hamara checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Hamara is just out of range.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hamara might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by Hamara.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hamara under the eye.
Jones 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.
Jones lands a big right hand that sends Hamara crashing to the mat! Jones stays standing though and waves Hamara back to his feet!
Hamara is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Hamara hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jack Jones!
Jack Jones bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaslik Styless (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Fitzsimmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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211 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shaslik Styless!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Fitzsimmons!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fitzsimmons defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Styless.
Styless misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Styless will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Styless throws a hook but Fitzsimmons avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons fails to land with a series of punches.
Fitzsimmons connects with an inside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fitzsimmons leaves Styless with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Styless throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Styless throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fitzsimmons checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab to the head.
Jab by Fitzsimmons.
Nice shot by Styless.
Fitzsimmons lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Styless fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Styless throws a leg kick but Fitzsimmons moved away.
Styless moves out of range of the leg kick from Fitzsimmons.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styless throws a leg kick
and Fitzsimmons makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fitzsimmons blocks a leg kick.
Styless tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fitzsimmons is able to avoid easily.
Styless avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice hook to Styless's body. Styless takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Styless takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice head shot.
Styless is rocked!
Fitzsimmons dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Styless. That did some damage!
Oh Styless is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fitzsimmons fakes the body blow, causing Styless to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Styless goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jim Fitzsimmons!
Jim Fitzsimmons took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Better luck next time, old chum!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zivojin Miric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Li might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 2pac - hit em up. Zivojin Miric will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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227 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zivojin Miric!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miric feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Li's calf.
Miric throws a sloppy head kick and Li moves out of range easily.
Miric misses with a head kick.
Miric misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Li tries to close the distance and clinch but Miric swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miric scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Li fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miric throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Li tries to keep at a distance but Miric has taken the fight into the clinch.
Miric tries to land knees in the clinch but Li avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Li is trying to push Miric away but Miric has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Li dodges an elbow strike from Miric.
Miric creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Li swings wildly with an uppercut but Miric uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miric tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Li avoids it.
Li is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Li is trying to force a seperation but Miric has the dominant position.
Miric breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li tries to clinch but Miric moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Li.
Li is looking to clinch.
A big head kick from Miric and Li is sent sprawling to the canvas!
It looks like John Li has been cut.
Miric tries to stand but Li is controlling from the bottom.
Li is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miric defends well.
Li looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Miric passes into side control.
Li manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Miric wants to get back to his feet.
Miric is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Li wants to improve his position but Miric is controlling well.
Li looking for submissions off his back.
Miric tries to stand but can't do so whilst Li controls his leg.
Li looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Li is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miric pulls his head out easily.
Li looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
It looks like Miric is going to stand back up.
Li works his way to full guard. Good work.
Li has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miric can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four 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.
Li has his foot on Miric's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miric works his way back into a safe position though.
Li seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Miric wants to get up but he can't break Li's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Li had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miric defends it easily.
Li working for a triangle but Miric defends it easily.
Li has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miric can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Zivojin Miric dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Li's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Li gets a double leg takedown into Miric's guard.
Li stops Miric from standing up.
Li postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Miric is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Li, into his guard.
Li is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li is looking to sweep but instead, Miric has passed into half guard.
Miric wants to stand but Li has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li wants to get back to full guard but Miric has passed into side control.
Li gets back to half guard.
Li is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miric pulls his head out easily.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Miric. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Li actively working from the bottom here.
Li tries to roll over but Miric keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Li looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Li actively working from the bottom here.
Li looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li is looking for a sweep. Miric is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Li looking for subs from the bottom but Miric mounts him!
Li regains half guard.
Miric has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Li manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Li has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miric can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Li has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Miric is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Li.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Miric wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Li sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Li looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Li wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Li looking for submissions off his back.
Li looking for submissions off his back.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
John Li dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Li's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Miric goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Zivojin Miric seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Li tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Miric counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Miric's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Miric duly obliges.
Li fails with the takedown.
John Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miric jabs at Li's body.
Li tries to clinch
and Miric counters with a two punch combo.
Miric fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miric misses with the combination.
Miric fails to land with a series of punches.
Li fails with an attempt to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Miric there.
Li tries to clinch but Miric is having none of it.
Miric tries a head kick but it misses.
Li wants to clinch
and Miric connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miric moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Li doesn't manage to clinch there - Miric circles away.
Li looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Li prevents Miric from getting back to his feet.
Li drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Miric manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Li has Miric in his guard.
Li is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miric defends well.
Li is looking for a triangle but Miric pushes his legs off easily.
Miric must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Miric has picked Li up and slammed him! Li can't keep hold of the triangle and Miric manages to pass to side control!
Miric trying to control the action but Li is working from the bottom.
Li is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miric tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Li is looking to reverse the position.
Miric really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Li. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
John Li overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Li manages to work his way to half guard, despite Miric's best efforts.
Li looking for submissions off his back.
Li actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Miric wants to stand but Li has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Li looking for submissions off his back.
Li is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Miric is tapping! Great win for Li!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Li!
A victorious John Li thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heffo Klumpo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzysztof Kothciushco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klumpo comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman . The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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281 lbs
28 - 9 - 0 |
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250 lbs
10 - 15 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Heffo Klumpo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krzysztof Kothciushco!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Klumpo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kothciushco moves in looking to clinch but Klumpo pushes him off.
Kothciushco scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Klumpo steps into range and cracks Kothciushco with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Kothciushco flops backwards and Klumpo dives into his guard looking to finish!
It looks like Krzysztof Kothciushco has been cut.
Klumpo is working Kothciushco over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kothciushco is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kothciushco striking off his back but it's not causing Klumpo any problems.
Kothciushco is still in real trouble! Can Klumpo finish him?
Klumpo loads up on a big left hand. Kothciushco felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Klumpo looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Kothciushco can't hide his disappointment, as Klumpo celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heffo Klumpo!
Our winner, Heffo Klumpo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mookie Hamfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dzhugashvili comes to the cage accompanied by Gosudarstvenniy Gimn SSSR . Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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32
212 lbs
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215 lbs
14 - 18 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mookie Hamfist!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dzhugashvili showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hamfist.
Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch there but Hamfist circles away.
Hamfist takes one on the button.
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch but Hamfist is having none of it.
Dzhugashvili tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hamfist paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dzhugashvili tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hamfist swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dzhugashvili wants to clinch up but Hamfist keeps it at a distance.
Dzhugashvili takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dzhugashvili cracks Hamfist with an open hand slap.
Dzhugashvili has been working on his boxing with his coaches at CW's Elite Kung-Fu Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Hamfist looks to score with a jab to the body but Dzhugashvili is just out of range.
Hamfist throws a nice looking combination but Dzhugashvili bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hamfist misses with a hook. Dzhugashvili ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzhugashvili fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dzhugashvili darts in trying to clinch
and Hamfist counters with a left to the body.
Hamfist will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hamfist misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch but Hamfist moves away
and Hamfist counters with a shoot takedown. Dzhugashvili fights it but they end up in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hamfist throwing strikes from guard but Dzhugashvili blocks nicely.
Hamfist connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamfist is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dzhugashvili is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dzhugashvili has escaped and now he's on top!
Hamfist is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dzhugashvili defends well.
Hamfist has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dzhugashvili is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hamfist.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Hamfist is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzhugashvili tries to stand but Hamfist is controlling his head.
Hamfist is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Dzhugashvili is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Dzhugashvili wants to get back to his feet but Hamfist is holding on tight.
Hamfist slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hamfist looking for a kimura from the bottom but Dzhugashvili passes into side control!
Dzhugashvili tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist is trying to control Dzhugashvili's posture but Dzhugashvili avoids it.
Hamfist tries to buck Dzhugashvili off but Dzhugashvili is having none of it.
Dzhugashvili decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Dzhugashvili looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hamfist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hamfist swats away the attempt to clinch by Dzhugashvili.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dzhugashvili landing knees to the head.
Dzhugashvili lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mookie Hamfist dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hamfist shoots in but Dzhugashvili avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dzhugashvili throws a good cross that connects.
Hamfist throws a nice looking combination but Dzhugashvili bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hamfist throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dzhugashvili moves to clinch but Hamfist breaks away
and Hamfist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dzhugashvili has managed to clinch.
Hamfist wants to take the fight to the mat but Dzhugashvili manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dzhugashvili lands an elbow just above Hamfist 's eye.
Dzhugashvili lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hamfist looking for a takedown.
Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mookie Hamfist.
Hamfist jumps guard but Dzhugashvili turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hamfist has Dzhugashvili pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dzhugashvili manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dzhugashvili scores with a shot to the side of Hamfist's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hamfist changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dzhugashvili fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamfist throws a combination that misses
and Dzhugashvili cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch up.
Dzhugashvili gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dzhugashvili has Hamfist pressed against the cage.
Hamfist is looking for a takedown.
Dzhugashvili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Dzhugashvili.
Hamfist is trying to drag Dzhugashvili to the mat but Dzhugashvili just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dzhugashvili landing knees to the head.
Hamfist is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dzhugashvili to keep the fight standing.
Dzhugashvili misses with a knee to the head.
Dzhugashvili lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzhugashvili's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hamfist swinging wildly here.
Hamfist misses with the combination.
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dzhugashvili fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hamfist circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dzhugashvili is looking to clinch.
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!
Hamfist throws a leg kick that misses.
Hamfist shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dzhugashvili sprawls well. Dzhugashvili wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hamfist gets slowly back to his feet.
Dzhugashvili lands with a cross.
Dzhugashvili moves in looking to clinch but Hamfist pushes him off.
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch up
and Hamfist counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dzhugashvili won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hamfist is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dzhugashvili is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hamfist is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dzhugashvili knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dzhugashvili wants to get back to his feet but Hamfist drags him back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hamfist working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hamfist swings around for an armbar but Dzhugashvili sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hamfist's guard.
Hamfist looking for subs off his back but Dzhugashvili has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hamfist looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hamfist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dzhugashvili manages to avoid it.
Hamfist lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dzhugashvili backs up against the cage.
Dzhugashvili lands a nice shot that snaps Hamfist's head back.
Hamfist swings for the body but Dzhugashvili moves out of range.
Dzhugashvili moves in looking to clinch but Hamfist pushes him off.
Dzhugashvili connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hamfist. Hamfist circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dzhugashvili is looking to clinch but Hamfist is avoiding it.
Hamfist is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dzhugashvili rather than just go for the knockout.
Sloppy strikes from Hamfist. Those never looked like landing.
Hamfist swats away the attempt to clinch by Dzhugashvili.
Hamfist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzhugashvili clinches with his opponent.
Hamfist fails to pull guard.
Hamfist is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dzhugashvili is defending well.
Dzhugashvili is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hamfist is defending well for now.
Dzhugashvili lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzhugashvili is leaning against Hamfist and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hamfist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hamfist is trying to drag Dzhugashvili to the mat but Dzhugashvili just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mookie Hamfist.
Dzhugashvili's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dzhugashvili has managed to clinch.
Dzhugashvili lands a body shot.
Dzhugashvili with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hamfist is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dzhugashvili to keep the fight standing.
Dzhugashvili trying to land knees to the body.
Dzhugashvili working Hamfist over with knees to the body.
Dzhugashvili putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hamfist in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dzhugashvili with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Dzhugashvili.
Dzhugashvili tries to land knees in the clinch but Hamfist avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzhugashvili breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dzhugashvili forces Hamfist back against the cage and clinches.
Hamfist drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hamfist tries for a takedown but Dzhugashvili manages to get underhooks.
Hamfist jumps guard but Dzhugashvili stands there with Hamfist around his waist. Hamfist gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dzhugashvili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dzhugashvili can't find room to land a body shot as Hamfist controls the action.
Hamfist is working for takedown but Dzhugashvili is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dzhugashvili scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Dzhugashvili as the two fighters clinch.
Dzhugashvili lands a nice elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzhugashvili manages to break the clinch.
Dzhugashvili is looking to clinch.
Dzhugashvili is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dzhugashvili looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hamfist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dzhugashvili moves away.
Hamfist misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dzhugashvili moves in looking to clinch but Hamfist pushes him off.
Dzhugashvili fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hamfist misses the shot to the body.
Dzhugashvili doesn't manage to clinch there - Hamfist circles away.
Dzhugashvili wants to clinch.
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch but Hamfist is having none of it.
Hamfist is looking to score with low kicks.
Hamfist looks to throw the jab but Dzhugashvili is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch but Hamfist moves away
and Hamfist counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dzhugashvili fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hamfist circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Dzhugashvili. No joy for Hamfist on that attempt.
Dzhugashvili tries to close the distance and clinch but Hamfist swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hamfist keeps the fight on the outside.
Dzhugashvili closes the distance and clinches.
Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dzhugashvili comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dzhugashvili works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
Hamfist fails to pull guard.
Dzhugashvili scores a nice knee to the body.
Dzhugashvili landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dzhugashvili working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dzhugashvili lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hamfist backwards.
Hamfist is rocked!
Dzhugashvili lands a nice shot to the body.
Hamfist is still on wobbly legs! Can Dzhugashvili finish him?
A body shot lands from Dzhugashvili.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dzhugashvili rushes Hamfist and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dzhugashvili lands with a right to the head.
Dzhugashvili working the clinch nicely. Hamfist is working for position but Dzhugashvili cracks him with a big knee to the head! Hamfist crumples up against the cage and Dzhugashvili lands two more shots before the ref can save Hamfist! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili!
Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Mookie Hamfist spoke after the fight, saying 'I can't wait to lose again!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jovon Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chambers's entrance music is Carmen Gray-Gates of Loneliness. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jovon Chambers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Evans!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans cracks a nice hook into Chambers's ribs.
Chambers shoots in and drives through. Evans sprawls well.
Evans throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chambers counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Evans is adopting a defensive guard.
Chambers trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
Chambers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Evans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chambers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
Chambers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Evans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chambers is looking to advance position but Evans has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Evans controlling the pace for now.
Chambers is in all sorts of trouble here.
Evans can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chambers is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers is in all sorts of trouble here.
Evans looking to control but Chambers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chambers keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chambers regains half guard.
Chambers trying to hold on to Evans's head to control him but Evans postures up.
Chambers is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers is working hard here to advance position.
Chambers is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at CW's Elite Kung-Fu Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Evans takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chambers trying to hold on to Evans's head to control him but Evans postures up.
Chambers tries to get to full guard but Evans has control of the leg.
Chambers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Evans pulls his head out easily.
Chambers looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chambers is looking to improve his position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Evans throws a looping overhand right but Chambers ducks down to avoid it.
Evans throws an off balance right hand
and Chambers counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Evans pushes Chambers off looking to stand but Chambers dives back in and keeps control.
Chambers is pressing down on Evans's thigh, looking to free his foot. Evans is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chambers is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Evans is just riding it out for now. Chambers eventually gives up the hold.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jovon Chambers dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Chambers with a poor takedown
and Evans counters with a thumping low kick.
Chambers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Evans counters with an outside leg kick.
Chambers checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chambers moves out of range of the body kick from Evans.
Evans just misses with a punch to the body.
Chambers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Evans as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jovon Chambers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Evans in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Chambers is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans is looking to take a break and control but Chambers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chambers is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Chambers's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chambers is trying to work for a sweep but Evans has mounted him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chambers is looking to improve his position but Evans isn't that keen on the idea.
Chambers wants to control but Evans is having none of it.
Chambers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chambers is desperately trying to improve his position but Evans has a good base and remains in mount.
Chambers regains half guard.
Chambers wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers is refusing to be controlled, as Evans sits in half guard.
Chambers is trying to get back to full guard.
Evans is trying to control the action in half guard but Chambers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Evans controlling the action here.
Evans trying to control the action but Chambers is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Evans works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chambers scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Evans takes one to the chin there.
Chambers shoots and misses
and Evans cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rob Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Evans misses the target.
Evans jabs at Chambers's body.
Chambers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Evans.
Evans lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chambers was well out of range. Poor timing from Evans.
Evans has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Evans throws a leg kick but Chambers moved away.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Chambers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Chambers throws a hook to the side of Evans's head but Evans sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chambers fails with a takedown attempt.
Chambers with a poor takedown
and Evans counters with a right hand to the body.
Evans throws a shot from downtown. Chambers moves away and avoids it.
Chambers takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Evans's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chambers connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Evans scrambles back to his feet.
Evans throws a series of punches but Chambers avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chambers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Evans counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chambers thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jovon Chambers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chambers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Evans cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans throws out a loose jab but Chambers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Evans tries to land a leg kick but Chambers saw it coming and moves away.
Evans misses the shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Evans there.
Evans throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chambers slips under a jab.
Evans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chambers manages to avoid it.
Chambers misses with a takedown attempt
and Evans counters with a left and a right that stings Chambers.
Evans dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Evans looks to score with a jab to the body but Chambers is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans shoots in and bounces Chambers off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Chambers wants to hit a switch here but Evans passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Chambers there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chambers wants to control but Evans is having none of it.
Chambers is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans wants to control the pace but Chambers is squirming around nicely.
Chambers is looking to improve his position but Evans isn't that keen on the idea.
Evans sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chambers really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Evans trying to control but Chambers is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chambers bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Evans really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Evans tries a low kick but Chambers avoids it.
Chambers fails with the takedown
and Evans counters with a good low kick that Chambers was not able to check.
Evans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chambers.
Rob Evans seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Evans swings for the body but Chambers moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Evans as Chambers shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans misses with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Evans. No joy for Chambers on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jovon Chambers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Evans there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans digs a good body shot into Chambers's ribs.
Chambers misses with a takedown attempt
and Evans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Evans misses with a straight right.
Chambers walks into a straight right hand from Evans.
Chambers misses with a takedown attempt - Evans sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Evans. That's going to slow Chambers down.
Sloppy strikes from Evans. Those never looked like landing.
Chambers slips under a jab from Evans.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans throws a jab when Chambers was well out of range.
Chambers takes one to the chin there.
Evans ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chambers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Evans's waist but Evans gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chambers off to one side.
Chambers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Evans.
Evans shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chambers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Evans cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers tries for a takedown but Evans circles away easily
and Evans counters with a good low kick that Chambers was not able to check.
Chambers has his takedown stuffed
and Evans counters with a stiff right hand.
Chambers slips under a jab.
Evans lands with a right hand.
Evans lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chambers.
Chambers misses with a takedown
and Evans counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans lands with a kick to the ribs.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Chambers takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
No luck for Chambers with that takedown attempt.
Chambers takes a jab right on the kisser.
Evans lands a jab to the nose.
Chambers is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evans dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Chambers has had enough and taps out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rob Evans!
Rob Evans decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dima Goldin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoey Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malone comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Boy Named Sue - Johnny Cash kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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218 lbs
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Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dima Goldin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zoey Malone!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldin tries to clinch up.
Malone drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Malone trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malone wants to pass the guard but Goldin is keeping the position.
Malone is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Goldin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Goldin has escaped and now he's on top!
Goldin wanted to stand there but Malone had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Malone looking for a sweep. Not yet Malone, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goldin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Malone is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Goldin wanted to stand there but Malone had control of the position.
Goldin scoring with some ground and pound.
Malone is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Goldin is looking to escape.
Malone wants to work for an arm triangle but Goldin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Malone looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Goldin has recovered full guard.
Malone trying to control but Goldin is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Malone trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Malone slips nicely into half guard.
Goldin is defending against the submission attempts here by Malone.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goldin taking some punishment here, with Malone in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Malone is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Malone not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Malone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Goldin sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malone is working for a kimura but Goldin is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Malone is looking to take a break and control but Goldin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoey Malone dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Goldin wants to clinch up but Malone keeps it at a distance.
Dima Goldin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goldin tries to clinch up.
Malone misses with a straight right.
Goldin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Malone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Malone shoots in looking for a takedown but Goldin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Malone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Malone swats away the attempt to clinch by Goldin.
Goldin tries to clinch but Malone is having none of it.
Malone throws a head kick that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Malone - that will leave a mark!
Malone shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Malone throws a leg kick but Goldin checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Malone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Goldin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malone.
Malone manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Goldin on his heels. He'll look to pass Goldin's guard now, I'm sure.
Malone wants to control from the top but Goldin keeps moving.
Malone might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Goldin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Malone postures up in Goldin's guard and throws a big left but Goldin blocks it.
Malone with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Malone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Malone throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Goldin looks to clinch
and Malone counters by clinching up.
Goldin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malone is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Goldin is defending well.
Malone lands with a left to the head.
Goldin blocks a body shot from Malone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldin misses with a knee to the head.
Malone jumps guard but Goldin stands there with Malone around his waist. Malone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dima Goldin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zoey Malone.
Goldin lands a hook that snaps the head of Malone backwards.
Malone lands a body punch in the clinch.
Goldin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Malone takes an elbow to the temple.
Malone struggles to land a body shot inside as Goldin controls his hands.
Goldin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goldin taking a breather.
Goldin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malone.
Goldin missing with knees to the body.
Malone fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Malone is trying to drag Goldin to the mat but Goldin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Goldin is trying to maintain a safe position but Malone gets an underhook and turns Goldin into the cage.
Malone lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone looking for a takedown.
Malone turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Malone manages to end up in side control.
Malone looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Malone is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Goldin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Goldin is looking to regain half guard here but Malone keeps moving and retains side control.
Malone thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goldin keeps working.
Malone thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Malone thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoey Malone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Goldin looks to clinch
and Malone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malone has a takedown stuffed.
Malone lands a jab.
Goldin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Goldin throws a head kick that Malone semi-blocks.
Goldin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Malone.
Goldin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malone.
Goldin rushes Malone and presses him up against the cage.
Goldin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Malone jumps guard and drags Goldin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Malone trying to keep a closed guard but Goldin is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Goldin won't allow Malone to sweep him here.
Malone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Goldin wants to pass the guard but Malone is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goldin defends it easily.
Goldin is looking to work some ground and pound but Malone has wrist control.
Goldin postures up.
Malone wants to sweep but no luck.
Goldin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Goldin wants to control from the top but Malone keeps moving.
Zoey Malone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goldin tries to stand but Malone is controlling from the bottom.
Goldin lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malone is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Malone is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goldin defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone is trying to control. Goldin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Goldin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Malone.
Malone is working for an americana but Goldin has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Malone was thinking about the submission.
Malone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goldin keeping moving, preventing Malone from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Malone throws an elbow that misses. Goldin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Malone's guard. Nice move by Goldin!
Malone wants to sweep but no luck.
Goldin wants to control from the top but Malone keeps moving.
Goldin wants to stand but Malone has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Goldin wants to control from the top but Malone keeps moving.
Goldin is looking to work some ground and pound but Malone has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Goldin throws a big elbow that misses.
Goldin postures up and lands a big shot to Malone's brow.
Malone is looking for a triangle but Goldin pushes his legs off easily.
Goldin stopping the sweep attempt from Malone.
Goldin wants to control from the top but Malone keeps moving.
Goldin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Goldin wants to stand but Malone is controlling his posture from full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goldin looking to sit in guard and control but Malone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Malone trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Zoey Malone just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Goldin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Malone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Malone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goldin.
Goldin wants to clinch up but Malone keeps it at a distance.
Goldin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Malone rushes Goldin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Malone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldin misses with the head strike.
Our sources have told us that Goldin has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Goldin looking to slow down the pace here.
Malone tries to work over Goldin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goldin scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone gets through Goldin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malone.
Malone tries to pull guard but Goldin won't allow it.
Malone prevents a body shot from Goldin.
Goldin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goldin lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Goldin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Malone lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Goldin.
Goldin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch on the inside from Malone fails to land.
Goldin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Malone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Goldin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malone swats away the attempt to clinch by Goldin.
Goldin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Malone.
Dima Goldin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zoey Malone.
Goldin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Malone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Malone keeps the fight on the outside.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Malone.
Malone lands with a straight right. Goldin didn't see that one coming.
Goldin tries to clinch up but Malone circles away and keeps his distance.
Goldin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malone.
Malone throws a looping overhand right but Goldin ducks down to avoid it.
Goldin blocks a head kick by Malone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone swats away the attempt to clinch by Goldin.
Malone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goldin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Malone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goldin.
Goldin doesn't manage to clinch there - Malone circles away.
Goldin tries to clinch
and Malone counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Goldin!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldin is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Malone has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Malone gets to mount! Goldin was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Malone punching from mount but Goldin doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Malone trying to control but Goldin is having none of it.
Goldin is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldin wants to hold on but Malone pushes him away.
Malone moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Goldin has worked his arm free - good work by Goldin!
Malone tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Malone is looking to take a break and control but Goldin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Malone thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Malone tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Malone has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoey Malone dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Malone 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.
Goldin clinches.
Goldin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Malone lands a hook that snaps the head of Goldin backwards.
Malone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Malone takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dima Goldin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Malone is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Malone lands with a light punch inside.
Malone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldin scores with a shot to the side of Malone's head.
It looks like Zoey Malone has been cut.
Goldin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Malone pulls guard.
Malone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goldin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Goldin postures up in Malone's guard and throws a big left but Malone blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldin wants to stand but Malone has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Goldin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goldin throwing strikes from guard but Malone blocks nicely.
Malone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Goldin wants to stand but Malone is controlling his posture from full guard.
Malone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Goldin trying to control but Malone is working from the bottom.
Malone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Goldin stopping the sweep attempt from Malone.
Goldin wants to control from the top but Malone keeps moving.
Malone wants to sweep here but Goldin controlling him for the moment.
Malone keeping full guard, as Goldin tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goldin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Goldin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Malone is trying to control the position but Goldin postures up.
Malone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goldin throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goldin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Malone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Goldin takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Goldin.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Malone creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goldin stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Malone has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Goldin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Goldin tries to throw a body punch but Malone avoids it by throwing Goldin back against the cage.
Malone takes an elbow to the temple.
Goldin misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldin tries a knee to the head but Malone blocks it.
Goldin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Malone has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Goldin is trying to keep an underhook but Malone manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Zoey Malone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Malone tries to pass to full mount but Goldin defends it.
Dima Goldin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malone is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Goldin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Malone passes to full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goldin has given up his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zoey Malone.
I've got Malone winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Zoey Malone!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Zoey Malone!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Zoey Malone!
Zoey Malone wins by unanimous decision!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Zoey Malone made sure he mentioned Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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