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SFC 84: Jones vs Man PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Espiridion Araya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dory Raly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Espiridion Araya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dory Raly!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raly missing with a left hand there. Araya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raly scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Araya looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Raly defending well as Araya loads up on a big left hand.
Dory Raly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raly throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Araya stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Araya throws out a loose jab but Raly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Araya lands a nice looking kick to the body. Raly takes a step back to recover.
Raly misses with a body kick.
Araya throws a body punch but Raly moves out of range.
Raly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Araya moves away.
Araya half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Raly misses with a body kick.
Raly throws a body shot but no joy.
Araya on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raly. Raly obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raly throws a front kick aimed at Araya's knee but Araya avoids it well.
Araya just misses with a punch to the body.
Araya ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Raly lands a nice leg kick that just misses Araya's sensitive parts.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Araya misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araya takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Araya closes this distance looking for a takedown but Raly circles away.
Araya connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Araya throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Raly tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Araya is in Raly's guard.
Araya throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raly has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Araya scoring with punches to the head and body.
Araya working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Araya sitting in guard here, content to control.
Araya will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Raly working a defensive guard here.
Araya trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Araya accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Araya trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Araya trying to control but Raly is working from the bottom.
Raly had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Araya defends it easily.
Araya throwing strikes from guard but Raly blocks nicely.
Araya trying to control the position from guard on top but Raly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Araya slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Raly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araya avoids the head kick by Raly.
Araya half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Raly lands a jab-cross combination.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Araya crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Raly - the referee stops the clock and Araya gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Raly. Araya manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Araya moves forwards but Raly connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Raly. Those never looked like landing.
Araya drops down looking for a counter takedown but Raly sprawls and moves away.
Araya shoots for a takedown but Raly saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Araya backs off Raly throws a huge counter combo but Araya manages to avoid it all.
Araya wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Espiridion Araya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Araya on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Araya tries a knee to the head but Raly blocks it.
Raly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raly digs a right hand into Araya's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Araya's gas tank.
Raly breaks from the clinch.
Araya really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Araya misses with a wild body shot.
Araya misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raly lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araya comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Raly.
Dory Raly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raly with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Araya looks to land a combination. Raly sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A jab from Raly misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Raly.
Araya drops down looking for a counter takedown but Raly sprawls and moves away.
Raly blocks a head kick by Araya.
Raly lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Araya blocks a head kick by Raly.
Araya drops down looking for a counter takedown but Raly sprawls and moves away.
Raly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Araya.
Raly was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Araya moves out of range of the body kick.
Raly pivots, looking for a leg kick but Araya is out of range and Raly settles back down.
Raly lands with a thumping leg kick.
Araya drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Araya 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.
Raly wants to sweep here but Araya controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dory Raly will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
No joy there for Araya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Raly was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice jab there from Raly.
Raly looks to land a body kick but Araya moved away.
Araya fails with a takedown attempt.
Espiridion Araya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good leg kick by Raly there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Araya throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Raly to counter with a crisp jab.
Araya throws a head kick that misses
and Raly counters with a nice body kick.
Dory Raly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice jab there from Raly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raly connects with an inside leg kick.
Raly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Raly looks to land a right hand but Araya moved out of range.
Araya is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A leg kick checked by Araya.
Araya throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Raly's waist but Raly gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Araya off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raly throws a nice outside leg kick.
Raly connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Raly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Araya looks for a takedown but Raly sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Espiridion Araya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Araya misses with a takedown attempt
and Raly counters with a good low kick that Araya was not able to check.
Raly scores with a punch to the head.
Araya avoids a kick to the body.
Araya throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Araya ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Raly throws a nice head kick!
Raly scores with a hook to the body. Araya takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Araya swings for the body but Raly moves out of range.
Araya defending well as Raly loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araya shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Raly's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Araya trying to control but Raly is working from the bottom.
Araya postures up.
Raly wants to get back to his feet but Araya passes into half guard.
Araya tries to pass the half guard into mount. Raly knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Raly holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Araya working the head and body with strikes.
Araya wants to take a breather but Raly is having none of it.
Araya is just content to waste time from the top position. Raly takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Raly is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Araya is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raly trying to keep a closed guard but Araya is proving a slippery customer.
Araya looking to sit in guard and control but Raly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Raly won't allow Araya to sweep him here.
Araya had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Raly defends it easily.
Raly looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Araya working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Raly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Raly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araya trying to control the position.
Raly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Araya is keeping the position for now.
Araya looking to hit a scissor sweep but Raly is one step ahead there.
Araya is trying to control the position but Raly postures up.
Raly wants to control from the top but Araya keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Araya controls Raly momentarily but Raly frees himself.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dory Raly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Raly stuffs the takedown attempt from Araya. Araya gets slowly back to his feet.
Araya shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Raly sprawls well. Raly wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Araya gets slowly back to his feet.
Araya shoots in but Raly avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Espiridion Araya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raly pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Araya gets a takedown into half guard.
Araya wants to free his trapped foot but Raly is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raly is trying to control but Araya passes into side control!
The ground and pound from Araya seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raly is trying to get back to half guard.
Raly is still trying to improve position.
Araya scoring with punches and elbows.
Raly tries to buck Araya off but Araya is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Raly's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Araya is looking to take a break and control but Raly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Araya works to advance to full mount. Raly defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araya trying to control but Raly is having none of it.
Raly tries to hold on but Araya pushes him away.
Araya fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Araya working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Raly is bucking up trying to escape but Araya cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Raly sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Still in half guard, Araya seems content to control.
Araya is thwarting Raly's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raly is trying to get back to full guard.
Araya working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Raly moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Raly wants to hit a switch here but Araya passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Raly there!
Espiridion Araya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raly keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Araya lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dory Raly is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Araya trying to control but Raly is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raly can't escape the position.
Raly is squirming around, avoiding Araya's attempts to control the action.
A big strike lands for Araya! That's really hurt Raly and he's turned his back - Araya keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Araya jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Espiridion Araya!
A relieved looking Espiridion Araya thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Dory Raly stepped up to the mic, saying 'Kemists 5x160'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bradley Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Misiek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Berzerk. Misiek has chosen El Picante as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 lbs
12 - 11 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bradley Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rafael Misiek!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Miller.
A swing and a miss from Miller.
Misiek wants to slow Miller down by chopping away at his legs.
Miller changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Miller lands with a straight right. Misiek didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Rafael Misiek has been cut.
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miller takes one to the chin there.
Miller misses with a straight left.
Misiek throws a counter combo.
Misiek clinches up with Miller and pushes him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Miller as Misiek tries to tie him up.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Misiek creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Miller's defenses.
Misiek looking to stall.
Miller lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miller tries to throw a body punch but Misiek avoids it by throwing Miller back against the cage.
Misiek avoiding damage.
Miller avoids a wild elbow strike from Misiek.
A nice left hand lands by Miller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller misses with the head strike.
Miller tries to score a body lock takedown but Misiek shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Misiek using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Miller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Misiek missing with knees to the body.
Misiek tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
Misiek lands a hook that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Misiek is trying to stall.
Misiek misses with an elbow over the top.
Misiek misses with a knee to the head.
Miller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Misiek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller lands with a left to the head.
Misiek misses with an elbow over the top.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Misiek stops a takedown attempt from Miller.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Misiek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Miller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Misiek gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bradley Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller working aggressively here.
Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Misiek uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Miller misses with a punch to the body.
Miller tries to throw a body punch but Misiek avoids it by throwing Miller back against the cage.
Misiek stalling in the clinch but Miller improves position.
Misiek trying to land knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Miller.
Misiek manages to pull guard.
Misiek wants to stand up but Miller is controlling him.
Misiek has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Miller 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 Misiek.
Miller working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to control but Misiek is keeping him busy.
Misiek tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Miller staying calm.
Misiek manages to work his way to half guard, despite Miller's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Miller controlling the action here.
Misiek is trying to get back to full guard.
Miller trying to control the pace.
Misiek is trying to maintain the position but Miller is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bradley Miller will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rafael Misiek's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Misiek has closed the distance and engaged Miller in a clinch.
Miller lands a hook that snaps the head of Misiek backwards.
Miller misses with some punches.
Miller tries a body shot but Misiek blocks it.
Miller scores with a shoulder strike.
Misiek misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miller.
Misiek blocks an uppercut.
Misiek misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miller.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
Miller takes a knee right on the jaw!
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Misiek takes a shot to the head.
Misiek has Miller pushed against the cage.
Misiek tries to land a knee to the head but Miller blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller.
Miller misses with some punches.
Misiek prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Misiek blocking some punches.
Miller lands a hook to the side of the head.
Misiek tries to pull guard but Miller won't allow it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miller blocks an elbow strike.
Miller misses with some punches.
Misiek is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Miller is keeping busy.
Miller working aggressively here.
Miller misses with a punch on the inside.
Misiek blocks an uppercut.
Miller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Miller.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Misiek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Misiek takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Misiek.
Misiek tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Miller just stands there and leans against the cage.
Misiek looking to stall.
Miller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Misiek can do to turn this around?
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Misiek.
Bradley Miller has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Misiek gets underhooks to prevent Miller's takedown attempt.
Misiek stops a takedown attempt from Miller.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bradley Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Misiek pushes off an throws an elbow but Miller leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Misiek trying to control the position but instead, Miller has worked for underhooks and has pushed Misiek into the cage.
Misiek is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Misiek breaks the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Misiek. That's going to slow Miller down.
Bradley Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller takes one to the chin there.
Miller needs to keep his hands up - Misiek had a free shot at his head there.
Miller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rafael Misiek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Misiek.
Bradley Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Misiek lands with a nice combination. Miller backs away looking to recover.
Misiek tries to close the distance and clinch but Miller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Misiek at a distance.
Miller loads up on a big right hand but Misiek slips the punch.
Misiek lands with a good body shot.
Miller has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Misiek slips a jab from Miller.
Misiek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Misiek throws a series of strikes that have Miller backpedaling.
Misiek slips under a jab from Miller.
Misiek misses with a hook. Miller ducked under it nicely.
Misiek scores with a sloppy right hand. Miller should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Miller misses.
Misiek fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miller misses with a hook.
Misiek is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Miller with a body shot.
Misiek misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Misiek.
Miller throws a leg kick but Misiek sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Misiek takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Misiek 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.
That kick from Miller tenderised Misiek's leg. Misiek is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Misiek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Misiek fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Miller avoids it really well and circles away.
Misiek gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Miller.
A slow jab from Miller misses its intended target.
Misiek swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Misiek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Left hook, right uppercut from Misiek.
Rafael Misiek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miller throws a quick inside leg kick.
Miller lands a big uppercut and Misiek crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Misiek looks OK. Miller waves Misiek back to his feet!
Misiek is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Misiek is still on wobbly legs! Can Miller finish him?
Misiek is breathing heavily.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Miller dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Misiek's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Miller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Misiek.
Miller swings for the body but Misiek moves out of range.
Misiek gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bradley Miller!
Bradley Miller thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mack Bolan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Lagk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mack Bolan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Lagk!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lagk.
Lagk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bolan has managed to clinch.
Bolan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lagk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lagk blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lagk wants the takedown. Bolan is fighting it off but Lagk persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bolan's guard against the cage.
Lagk trying to control but Bolan is working from the bottom.
Lagk passes Bolan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lagk 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.
Lagk stands up from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lagk shoots for a double leg takedown but Bolan sprawls well. He's pushed Lagk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lagk lands with a nice body punch.
Lagk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lagk shoots in for a double leg but Bolan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Lagk tries to get set, Bolan tries to push him back and clinch up but Lagk manages to avoid the attempt.
Bolan slaps away a takedown attempt from Lagk, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mack Bolan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Lagk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Bolan as he checks the leg kick.
Bolan tries to counter by clinching up but Lagk breaks away and moves out of range.
Lagk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lagk throws a shot to the body.
Lagk connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lagk tries for a takedown but Bolan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lagk lands a nice shot to the body.
Lagk throws a hook to the side of Bolan's head but Bolan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lagk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bolan is looking to counter the offense by Lagk and move into the clinch.
Lagk throws a jab but it's blocked by Bolan.
Lagk cracks a nice hook into Bolan's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagk lands a nice hook to Bolan's body. Bolan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bolan rushes Lagk and presses him up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Bolan has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Lagk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lagk goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bolan prevents it.
Lagk lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bolan wants to control but Lagk is keeping busy.
Bolan is trying to stand back up but Lagk is controlling him
Bolan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lagk on the ground.
Lagk working over Bolan with some ground and pound. Bolan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bolan looking for submissions off his back.
Bolan is looking to get back to is feet but Lagk passes into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lagk is controlling him well.
Lagk working the body and head with strikes.
Bolan tries to improve position but can't.
Lagk working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bolan tries to buck Lagk off but Lagk is having none of it.
Lagk has an Americana. Bolan didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Lagk is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Lagk hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Nick Lagk!
Nick Lagk thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacopo Faithful (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Faithful might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Be Faithful. Martinez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Country Grammar. Tommy Martinez acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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280 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacopo Faithful!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faithful throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Faithful looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Faithful definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Faithful scores with a body shot.
Faithful misses with a looping left.
Faithful staying out of range there.
Martinez cracks Faithful with a good jab.
It looks like Jacopo Faithful has been cut.
Faithful slips under a jab.
Faithful is looking to counter punch.
Martinez connects with a single shot there.
Martinez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Faithful's head.
Faithful doesn't manage to clinch there - Martinez circles away.
Martinez tries a head kick but it misses.
Faithful throws a body shot but no joy.
Martinez misses with a hook.
Martinez throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martinez misses with a head kick.
Faithful tries to bum rush Martinez with a series of wild strikes but Martinez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Faithful tries to clinch but Martinez is having none of it.
Martinez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faithful scores with a shot to the body.
Faithful is looking to clinch but Martinez is avoiding it.
Faithful scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Tommy Martinez has been cut.
Martinez looks to land a left hand but Faithful moved out of range nicely.
Martinez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Faithful lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Martinez.
Martinez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Martinez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Faithful throws a right and a left that Martinez avoids nicely.
Martinez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A bone on bone clash there as Faithful blocks the leg kick.
Martinez throws a head kick but Faithful moves out of range.
Faithful connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faithful keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Faithful changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Faithful is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Martinez hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jacopo Faithful!
An out of breath Jacopo Faithful thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Derfel Cadarn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dark Hunter (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derfel Cadarn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dark Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cadarn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Hunter.
Hunter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cadarn.
Cadarn misses with a head kick.
Hunter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cadarn.
Cadarn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cadarn!
Hunter blocks a head kick by Cadarn.
Cadarn misses with a head kick.
Cadarn lands a right hook to the body.
Cadarn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hunter fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cadarn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hunter forces Cadarn back against the cage and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cadarn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cadarn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cadarn connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cadarn bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cadarn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hunter drives through and clinches with Cadarn against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hunter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cadarn's brow.
Hunter breaks the clinch.
Hunter throws a big shot that misses.
Hunter takes the fight into the clinch.
Hunter lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hunter lands a nice elbow.
Hunter blocks an elbow strike from Cadarn.
Cadarn has had enough of the clinch but Hunter keeps him there for the moment.
Cadarn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cadarn as Hunter tries to tie him up.
Hunter missing with knees to the body.
Cadarn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cadarn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hunter throws an elbow but misses.
Cadarn is trying to break the clinch but Hunter has him pressed against the cage.
Cadarn can't break the clinch.
Hunter content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hunter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cadarn keeps Hunter at a distance using the push kick.
Dark Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cadarn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hunter as he avoids it easily.
Cadarn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hunter at a distance.
Cadarn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cadarn jabs Hunter to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cadarn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cadarn throws a lazy head kick
and Hunter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice cross by Cadarn.
Cadarn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunter closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cadarn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cadarn throws a head kick but Hunter moves out of range.
Cadarn throws a head kick that misses.
Cadarn lands a front kick.
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cadarn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cadarn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hunter is looking for the big counter here.
Hunter stalks Cadarn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cadarn's face. Cadarn staggers backwards, shaken.
Cadarn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cadarn dodges the punch combination from Hunter.
Hunter moves in looking to clinch but Cadarn pushes him off.
Hunter throws a poor cross that misses
and Cadarn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cadarn throws a sloppy head kick and Hunter moves out of range easily.
Hunter tries to clinch up but Cadarn circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter tries to clinch
and Cadarn counters with a solid body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cadarn looks to land a body kick but Hunter moved away.
Hunter swings for the body but Cadarn moves out of range.
Hunter is looking to clinch.
Cadarn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cadarn is looking to wear down Hunter with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cadarn keeps Hunter at a distance using the push kick.
Hunter avoids the head kick by Cadarn.
Cadarn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hunter blocks the body kick.
Hunter takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cadarn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cadarn fakes the leg kick and cracks Hunter in the body.
Cadarn misses with a head kick.
Cadarn slips under a jab from Hunter.
Hunter connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derfel Cadarn 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.
Cadarn throws a sloppy head kick and Hunter moves out of range easily.
Cadarn throws a lazy body kick
and Hunter counters with a leg kick.
Cadarn throws a head kick that misses.
Cadarn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cadarn throws a head kick that misses.
Cadarn throws a body kick that misses.
Hunter misses with a few strikes there.
Derfel Cadarn is winning the standup battle so far.
Cadarn lands a head kick!
Cadarn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hunter closes the distance and pushes Cadarn back into the cage.
Hunter lands an elbow just above Cadarn 's eye.
Hunter creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cadarn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A hook to the body from Hunter.
Cadarn tries to land knees in the clinch but Hunter avoids the damage to the body.
Hunter landing knees to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter pushes Cadarn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cadarn's efforts to push away.
Cadarn avoids the elbow strike from Hunter, against the cage.
Hunter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cadarn is rocked!
Hunter with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Oh Cadarn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hunter pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Cadarn! Hunter unloads with more strikes and Cadarn sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dark Hunter!
Dark Hunter took some time post fight to say the following; 'Another LOD fighter bites the dust!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maurício Aurelio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aflatun Hasanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maurício Aurelio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aflatun Hasanov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aurelio throws a leg kick
and Hasanov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Aurelio!
You can see the frustration on Aurelio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Aurelio regains half guard.
Hasanov working Aurelio over with strikes.
Aurelio on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hasanov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hasanov with a couple of short strikes.
Aurelio working to try and regain half guard.
Hasanov unloading with bombs!
Hasanov working the ground and pound effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hasanov looking to control but Aurelio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hasanov punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelio wants to control but Hasanov is having none of it.
Aurelio keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Aurelio controls the position.
Aurelio tries to hold on but Hasanov postures up.
Hasanov working Aurelio over with strikes here.
Hasanov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Aurelio is in all sorts of trouble here.
Aurelio tries to lock up and control but Hasanov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Aurelio is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasanov raining down shots from the mount!
Hasanov controlling from mount.
Hasanov landing strikes from the mount.
Hasanov landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hasanov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Aurelio is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hasanov cracks Aurelio with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aflatun Hasanov!
Aflatun Hasanov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Randall Flagg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Nergal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Randall Flagg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rocky Nergal!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flagg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nergal was well out of range. Poor timing from Flagg.
Flagg connects with a single shot there.
Nergal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nergal moves out of range as Flagg strikes.
Nergal throws a solid leg kick but Flagg takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nergal.
Rocky Nergal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flagg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Flagg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flagg has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nergal.
Nergal misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flagg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nergal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nergal throws a head punch that misses.
Flagg gets underhooks to prevent Nergal's takedown attempt.
Flagg blocks an uppercut.
Flagg is trying to break the clinch but Nergal is controlling him.
Nergal takes a shot to the head.
Flagg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Flagg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nergal circles away quickly and effectively.
Flagg has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Warehouse in the buildup to the fight.
Flagg moves into range and connects with a jab.
Flagg forces Nergal back against the cage and clinches.
Flagg is trying to push Nergal away but Nergal has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Flagg misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Flagg.
Nergal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nergal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nergal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flagg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Flagg takes a knee right on the jaw!
Flagg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nergal with a poor takedown
and Flagg counters with a left and a right that stings Nergal.
Randall Flagg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Nergal.
Flagg lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nergal throws a poor cross that misses
and Flagg counters with a series of strikes. Nergal will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nergal is rocked!
Nergal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nergal is still on wobbly legs! Can Flagg finish him?
Nergal tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Flagg avoids it.
Flagg dips a shoulder and cracks Nergal with a mighty uppercut! Nergal falls back against the cage and Flagg unloads with a barrage of strikes! Nergal is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Flagg screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randall Flagg!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xanadu Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karri Koira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xanadu Newton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xanadu Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karri Koira!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koira takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Newton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koira.
Koira lands a nice looking body shot.
Koira feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Newton's calf.
Newton throws out a leg kick but Koira moves out of range and Newton only half commits.
Koira is looking to slow Newton down with leg kicks.
Koira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Newton is looking to slow Koira down with leg kicks.
Newton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Koira's sensitive parts.
Newton cracks the inside of Koira's front leg.
Koira connects with a body shot that sends Newton's belly button to the back.
Koira connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Koira.
Koira has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Newton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koira.
Koira scores with a nice strike.
Koira slips under a jab from Newton.
Newton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Koira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Newton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Koira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton 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.
Koira lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Koira throws a series of strikes that have Newton backpedaling.
A slapping body kick lands there for Newton.
Koira avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Koira throws a jab when Newton was well out of range.
Newton lands a nice looking body kick.
Koira checks a leg kick.
Newton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koira throws a lazy right hand but Newton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koira throws out a powerful jab.
Koira fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koira throws a hook but Newton blocks it.
Koira looks to score with a jab to the body but Newton is just out of range.
Koira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Newton circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koira on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Koira moves out of range of the body kick from Newton.
Some wild striking there from Koira.
Koira has taken the fight to the clinch.
Koira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koira presses Newton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newton.
Newton has had enough of the clinch but Koira keeps him there for the moment.
Koira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Newton can't find room to land a body shot as Koira controls the action.
Koira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Newton.
Good leg kick by Newton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Newton throws a front kick that sends Koira stumbling back into the cage.
Koira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koira misses the jab.
Newton attempts a counter takedown but Koira avoids it well and moves away.
Koira lands with a cross.
Newton is looking to chop away at Koira's legs.
Newton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Koira has time to react.
A solid leg kick lands there for Newton.
Koira lands a nice shot that snaps Newton's head back.
Koira checks a low kick from Newton.
A nice side step and Koira releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Newton dodges the punch combination from Koira.
Koira's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Newton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Koira counters with a low kick, right behind Newton 's knee.
Newton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koira! But no joy.
Newton throws a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Koira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Newton lands a nice looking body shot.
Newton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Newton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Koira misses the target.
Newton ducks under a wild hook from Koira.
Koira avoids a kick to the body.
Newton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Koira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Newton counters with an outside leg kick.
Newton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Koira has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Koira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Newton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Koira attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Koira blocks the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koira avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Newton misses with a head kick.
Koira checks the leg kick.
Koira throws a right and a left that Newton avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Karri Koira will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Newton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As Newton backs off Koira throws a huge counter combo but Newton manages to avoid it all.
Newton looks for the body kick but Koira saw that one coming.
Karri Koira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koira misses the jab.
Newton scores with a head kick.
It looks like Karri Koira has been cut.
Koira throws a looping overhand right but Newton ducks down to avoid it.
Koira connects with a crisp jab.
Koira checks a low kick from Newton.
Newton connects with a jab.
Newton scores with a nice body kick.
Newton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koira looks to land a left hand but Newton moved out of range nicely.
Newton throwing a counter right hand but Koira manages to avoid it.
Karri Koira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Newton misses with a hook. Koira ducked under it nicely.
Koira misses with an uppercut.
That kick from Newton tenderised Koira's leg. Koira is trying to keep his angry face on.
Koira checks a low kick from Newton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Koira misses its intended target.
Newton misses with a low kick.
Koira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sloppy strikes from Koira. Those never looked like landing.
Koira moves out of range of the leg kick from Newton.
A head kick misses from Newton.
Newton misses with a body kick.
Koira avoids the head kick by Newton.
Koira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Newton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Newton tried to counter with a leg kick but Koira avoided it.
Koira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Newton throws a leg kick that misses.
Koira misses with a series of wild punches.
Newton misses with a head kick.
Koira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Koira both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Xanadu Newton has been cut.
Newton avoids the body shot from Koira.
Newton looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Newton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Newton looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Koira avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Newton throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Koira misses with a looping right.
Koira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Newton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Koira tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Newton throws a lazy head kick
and Koira counters with an outside leg kick.
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.
Koira throws a series of punches but Newton avoids them all with ease.
Koira moves out of range as Newton throws a body kick.
Koira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Koira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koira moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Koira paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Koira checks a leg kick.
Koira tries to clinch there but Newton circles away.
Koira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Newton connects with a high kick.
Koira throws a right and a left that Newton avoids nicely.
Koira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Koira throws a nice outside leg kick.
Koira feints and then cracks Newton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Newton down.
Newton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koira.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Koira misses.
Newton swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A low kick from Koira is predictable there
and Newton counters with a leg kick.
Crunch! Newton slams his shin into Koira's torso.
Koira moves out of range of the body kick.
A low kick from Newton misses
letting Koira counter with a right hand.
Newton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koira throws a low kick, looking for Newton's leg but Newton calmly moves out of range.
Newton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koira.
Newton looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Newton lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Koira has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Koira and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Newton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Newton takes a swing at Koira's ribcage but misses.
Newton misses with a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Newton - that will leave a mark!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Karri Koira will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A jab from Koira misses.
Newton checks the leg kick nicely there.
Newton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Newton tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Newton swings for the body but Koira moves out of range.
A low kick from Koira is predictable there
and Newton counters with an outside leg kick.
Newton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Koira is out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Koira darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Koira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Newton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton throws a leg kick but Koira sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Newton backing away here, and Koira unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Newton lands a nice looking body shot.
Koira looks to throw the jab but Newton is out of range.
Newton half committed to a counter leg kick.
Koira misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koira misses with a few strikes there.
Koira moves out of range of the leg kick from Newton.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Koira checks a leg kick.
Koira doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Newton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Koira misses with a low kick.
Newton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Koira is out of range.
Koira throws out a counter right but Newton avoids it with no problem.
Newton lands with a shot to the body.
Newton swings for the body but Koira moves out of range.
Koira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newton manages to avoid it.
Koira throws a shot from downtown. Newton moves away and avoids it.
Newton feints and then cracks Koira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Koira down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Newton, right into the meat.
Koira throws a leg kick that misses.
Koira lands a nice hook to Newton's body. Newton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Newton tenderised Koira's leg. Koira is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Koira lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Newton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Newton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Koira misses with a double jab
and Newton counters with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Newton.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Koira has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Newton.
Koira misses with a series of wild punches.
Xanadu Newton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Newton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Koira misses the shot to the body.
Newton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Newton goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Newton throws a leg kick but Koira sees it coming and moves out of range.
Newton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Koira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Koira cracks a nice hook into Newton's ribs.
Koira misses with an uppercut.
Koira misses with a hook.
Newton tries to work over Koira's front leg with a kick but Koira checks it.
Koira thuds his right hand into Newton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Koira misses the shot to the body.
Koira misses with a few strikes there.
Koira throws a hook but Newton blocks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Koira checks a leg kick.
Newton throws a leg kick but Koira sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Newton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Newton throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koira throws out the jab.
Koira just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromNewton.
Koira fails to land with a series of punches.
Newton throws a head kick but Koira moves out of range.
Koira throws a series of punches but Newton moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newton cracks the inside of Koira's front leg.
Newton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koira swinging wildly here.
Newton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Newton tries to land a leg kick but Koira saw it coming and moves away.
Koira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Newton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Newton fires out a quick counter leg kick but Koira just manages to avoid it.
Newton swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Newton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Xanadu Newton.
Well Koira has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karri Koira!
During a confident post fight interview, Karri Koira thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clyde Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Super Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Beyonce feat. Jay Z - Bonnie & Clyde. Super Man acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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285 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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198 cm
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245 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clyde Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Super Man!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Man tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Man manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Man counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Man fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
Man keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clyde Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones tries to move into range but Man moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Man lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Man manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Man sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A shot to the liver by Man. Beautiful body shot.
Man has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Jones is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Clyde Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Man lands a body shot.
Man digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Jones takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Man.
Nice uppercut there from Man.
Man drops Jones with a naaaaasty hook - Jones is in real trouble here! Man dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Super Man!
Super Man thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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