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WFC 34: Al-Baghdadi vs. Axe PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Ricardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacoby Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Ricardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacoby Jones!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ricardo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jones manages to circle out of the way.
Ricardo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones stalks Ricardo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ricardo's face. Ricardo staggers backwards, shaken.
Jacoby Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones drives through with a takedown into Ricardo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ricardo controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Ricardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Ricardo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones content to stall in guard here.
Ricardo has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricardo is trying to keep Jones in close.
Ricardo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Ricardo keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ricardo wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Ricardo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Ricardo keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Ricardo is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ricardo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ricardo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones wants to control from the top but Ricardo keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ricardo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Jones misses.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ricardo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ricardo scores with a nice strike.
Ricardo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ricardo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ricardo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jones prevents Ricardo from improving his position.
Jones content to control rather than advance.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Ricardo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jones is keen to just control but Ricardo is a slippery customer.
Ricardo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Ricardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Ricardo.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones stands up from Ricardo's guard - Jones perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ricardo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ricardo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones feints the counter takedown.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ricardo is looking for a counter combo.
Ricardo pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones controlling the action here for a moment.
Ricardo tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Ricardo drops back down to his feet.
Ricardo is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacoby Jones dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
Ricardo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ricardo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ricardo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ricardo is looking to clinch.
Jacoby Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ricardo throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Ricardo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones looks to land a combination but Ricardo avoids it well.
Ricardo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ricardo misses with a leg kick.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricardo moves into the clinch successfully.
Ricardo drags the fight down to the ground.
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ricardo has his feet on Jones's thighs here. He's pushed Jones off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Jones screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricky Ricardo!
A less than humble Ricky Ricardo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe McClane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Helix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brett Helix has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe McClane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brett Helix!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helix throws a shot from downtown. McClane moves away and avoids it.
McClane swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McClane tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Helix is able to avoid easily.
Helix pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McClane swings for the body but Helix moves out of range.
McClane takes a swing at Helix's ribcage but misses.
McClane throws a good cross that connects.
McClane lands a nice shot that snaps Helix's head back.
McClane avoids a kick to the body.
Helix loads up on a big right hand but McClane slips the punch.
McClane lands with a good body shot.
Helix lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McClane misses with a low kick as Helix jumps back.
McClane jabs at Helix's body.
Helix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McClane moves out of range as Helix strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Helix scores with a kick to the midsection.
McClane stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McClane wants it to stay on the feet.
Helix misses with an uppercut. McClane saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helix takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Helix takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A nice leg kick lands there from McClane.
McClane misses with an uppercut. Helix saw that one coming.
Helix scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Helix throws a predictable looking body shot
and McClane counters with a thumping low kick.
Helix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McClane.
McClane throws a leg kick which misses Helix's front leg but catches the back leg as Helix tries to avoid it.
Helix tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McClane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McClane keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McClane throws a head kick that misses.
Helix with the counter takedown but McClane avoids it easily.
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!
McClane avoids the body shot from Helix.
Helix scores with a jab to the jaw.
Helix takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Helix swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McClane.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClane ducks under a wild hook from Helix.
McClane misses the shot to the body.
Helix shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McClane as he jumps to the side.
Helix throws a hook to the side of McClane's head but McClane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McClane is looking to chop away at Helix's legs.
Helix throws out a leg kick but McClane moves out of range and Helix only half commits.
Helix connects with the punch.
McClane definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McClane scores with a nice head shot.
Helix looks to score with a jab to the body but McClane is just out of range.
Helix goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McClane, as that shot connected.
McClane motions for Helix to come forward. McClane throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McClane on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Helix connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McClane momentarily.
McClane takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Joe McClane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Helix misses with a hook. McClane ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helix throws a hook but McClane avoids it easily.
McClane half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice jab there from Helix.
McClane drops his hands momentarily and Helix takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Helix lands with a straight right. McClane didn't see that one coming.
McClane is rocked!
Danga de danga de dang - McClane scores with a four punch combination!
Oh McClane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Helix looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McClane seems to have got his legs back now.
Helix is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McClane had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
McClane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Helix fails with the takedown.
Joe McClane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Helix.
Helix takes a swing at McClane's ribcage but misses.
As Helix backs away, McClane returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A cross from McClane lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by McClane.
McClane throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Helix's head.
Helix with a nice cross.
McClane takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClane throws a body punch but Helix moves out of range.
Helix lands with a thumping leg kick.
Helix checks a leg kick nicely.
Helix looks to land a left hand but McClane moved out of range nicely.
McClane scores with a punch to the head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Helix!
Helix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Helix as he connects with a hook.
McClane lands a really nice looking cross but Helix seems unphased.
McClane connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McClane scores with a jab to the body.
McClane walks into a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Helix uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Helix ducks under a wild hook from McClane.
Helix swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McClane.
Helix shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McClane but McClane pushes him off and we're back to square one.
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 Joe McClane will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McClane uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Helix has time to react.
McClane throws a lazy right hand but Helix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Helix changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Helix misses with a low kick.
McClane loads up on a big right hand but Helix slips the punch.
McClane throws a body punch but Helix moves out of range.
Helix misses with a body kick.
McClane avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McClane misses the jab.
Helix throws a leg kick but McClane sees it coming and checks it nicely.
As Helix backs away, McClane returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Helix moves forwards but McClane connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McClane checks a low kick from Helix.
Helix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McClane.
McClane's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Helix connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McClane scrambles back to his feet.
McClane looks to land a right hand but Helix moved out of range.
Helix shoots in looking for a takedown. McClane tries to sprawl out of it but Helix keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McClane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helix lands a really nice looking cross but McClane seems unphased.
Helix swinging wildly here.
The fighters circle momentarily. McClane darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Helix throws a low kick but McClane avoids it.
McClane tries a head kick but it misses.
Helix takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McClane slips under a jab.
McClane tried to counter with a leg kick but Helix avoided it.
McClane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Helix.
McClane slips under a jab.
It looked like McClane was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McClane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Helix drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McClane defends it well.
Helix has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
McClane looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClane fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Helix has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Helix fails with the takedown.
McClane displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Helix.
Joe McClane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Helix.
McClane scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McClane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McClane throws a shot from downtown. Helix moves away and avoids it.
McClane missing with a left hand there. Helix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McClane takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McClane throws a body punch but Helix moves out of range.
McClane connects with a solid leg kick.
Joe McClane is winning the standup battle so far.
McClane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Helix.
McClane misses with a wild body shot.
Helix bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClane has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Helix.
McClane lands a glancing blow to the side of Helix's head.
McClane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Helix was well out of range. Poor timing from McClane.
Helix feints the counter takedown.
McClane moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McClane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Helix.
Helix fails to land the takedown.
Helix slips a jab from McClane.
And Helix responds with a good body kick, but McClane manages to step out the way in time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Good shot there by Helix.
McClane connects with a body shot that sends Helix's belly button to the back.
Helix lands a body shot.
McClane takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McClane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Helix scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Helix fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McClane to the ground. Helix is now in McClane's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClane is adopting a defensive guard.
Helix wants to pass the guard but McClane is keeping the position.
McClane has his hands on Helix's head, controlling the position.
Helix postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McClane is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Helix, into his guard.
Helix escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McClane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joe McClane will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Helix misses with a straight left.
Helix's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Helix lunges at McClane with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McClane's hand.
McClane moves out of range of the strikes.
Helix misses with a kick to the body.
McClane misses with a low kick.
McClane looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Helix throws a half hearted mid kick.
McClane connects with a body shot that sends Helix's belly button to the back.
McClane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Helix.
Helix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McClane will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Helix pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helix moves out of range of the leg kick from McClane.
McClane tries to move into range but Helix moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Helix throws a lazy uppercut
and Helix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Helix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McClane takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helix throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClane throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Helix on the side of the head.
McClane takes one on the button.
McClane tries to score with a low kick but Helix moves his leg out of the way.
McClane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Helix is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Helix misses with a low kick.
McClane looks to land a left hand but Helix moved out of range nicely.
McClane's jab looks to have found its range, popping Helix under the eye.
Helix scores with a jab. McClane acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Helix swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McClane.
McClane moves forwards but Helix connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Donk. Helix catches McClane right on the button with a cross.
Helix tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McClane throws a push kick but Helix slaps the foot to one side.
Helix throws an overhand right that lands on McClane's shoulder, as McClane tries to avoid the shot.
Helix cracks McClane with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by McClane.
McClane avoids the head kick by Helix.
Helix throws out a loose jab but McClane uses good head movement to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by McClane.
Helix comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McClane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McClane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McClane swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McClane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McClane throws a push kick but Helix slaps the foot to one side.
Helix tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McClane tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McClane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Helix works McClane's body with a nice hook.
Helix drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Helix takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Helix is fighting to break McClane's control of his arms but McClane is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Helix throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helix stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McClane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McClane pulls Helix in to control the position.
Helix trying to control the position from guard on top but McClane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Helix slips nicely into half guard.
Helix passes to full mount!
Brett Helix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClane is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
BOOM! Helix connects with a massive shot to the dome!
McClane is desperately trying to improve his position but Helix has a good base and remains in mount.
McClane regains half guard.
McClane manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Helix keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
McClane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McClane prevents a body shot from Helix.
McClane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McClane misses with a body shot.
McClane looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brett Helix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McClane has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Joe McClane!
A very excited looking Joe McClane made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Lapshinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lapshinov has chosen Moonlight Sonata as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Washington !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Artem Lapshinov!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lapshinov's guard.
Lapshinov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Washington in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lapshinov controlling the position.
Lapshinov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lapshinov keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
Lapshinov wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Lapshinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lapshinov has Washington pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Washington shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lapshinov throws a head kick that Washington semi-blocks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington shoots in for a takedown but Lapshinov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Washington closes the distance and clinches up with Lapshinov, looking for a takedown. Washington pushes Lapshinov against the cage but Lapshinov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Washington . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washington shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lapshinov but Lapshinov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lapshinov. Washington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Washington changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lapshinov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lapshinov regains half guard.
Lapshinov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lapshinov gets full guard.
Lapshinov looking for subs off his back but Washington has passed one foot through into half guard.
Washington is trying to control the action in half guard but Lapshinov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapshinov is defending against the submission attempts here by Washington .
Lapshinov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Washington throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lapshinov is looking for a sweep. Washington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Washington will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lapshinov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lapshinov pulls Washington in to control the position.
Lapshinov can't keep his opponent in guard - Washington advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapshinov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Washington missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lapshinov wants to control but Washington is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Washington is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lapshinov wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Washington is keen to just control but Lapshinov is a slippery customer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Washington stands up from half guard.
Washington has a takedown stuffed.
Washington fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lapshinov's coach down at VENDETTA Elite Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lapshinov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Washington dips to his left and cracks Lapshinov with an uppercut!
Washington dives in and grabs Lapshinov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lapshinov pushes down on Washington 's head and hops out.
Lapshinov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Washington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lapshinov clinches up with Washington and pushes him back against the cage.
Lapshinov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Washington avoids it.
Our sources have told us that Washington has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Lapshinov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Washington has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Washington on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington managing to block the knees to the body from Lapshinov.
Washington on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lapshinov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that George Washington will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Washington fails with the takedown.
A nice side step and Lapshinov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A head kick misses from Lapshinov.
Washington throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lapshinov's waist but Lapshinov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Washington off to one side.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Washington has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lapshinov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Washington . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lapshinov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Washington is defending well for now.
Lapshinov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Washington lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lapshinov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lapshinov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Washington managing to block the knees to the body from Lapshinov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lapshinov trying to land knees to the body.
Lapshinov trying to land knees to the body.
Lapshinov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapshinov missing with knees to the body.
Washington avoiding damage as Lapshinov throws knees to the body.
Washington is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lapshinov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Washington is defending well for now.
Lapshinov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Washington .
Lapshinov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Washington managing to block the knees to the body from Lapshinov.
Lapshinov tries a knee to the head but Washington blocks it.
Washington takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lapshinov.
Washington managing to block the knees to the body from Lapshinov.
Lapshinov tries to land knees in the clinch but Washington avoids the damage to the body.
Lapshinov lands a knee to the body.
Lapshinov trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lapshinov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lapshinov tries to stand but Washington is controlling from the bottom.
Washington is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Washington is on top in guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lapshinov is controlling Washington 's posture.
Lapshinov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Washington . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lapshinov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lapshinov can't do much from the bottom here.
Washington is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lapshinov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lapshinov is trying to improve his position.
Lapshinov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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.
Lapshinov regains half guard.
Washington works his way into full mount!
Lapshinov tries to reverse the position but Washington maintains control.
Lapshinov doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Lapshinov is desperately trying to improve his position but Washington has a good base and remains in mount.
Washington is working for a guillotine from mount but Lapshinov frees his head quite easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lapshinov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artem Lapshinov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lapshinov takes the fight into the clinch.
Lapshinov misses with a knee strike.
Lapshinov looking to throw knees to the head but Washington is blocking nicely.
Lapshinov tries to land a knee to the head but Washington blocks with his arms.
Washington managing to block the knees to the body from Lapshinov.
Washington is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lapshinov is defending well.
Washington lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Washington wants to work for an arm triangle but Lapshinov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapshinov is trying to maintain the position but Washington is very close to passing his half guard.
Lapshinov has his hands clasped together around Washington 's back. He's all about the action.
George Washington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington seems to be looking for submissions.
Lapshinov tries to kick Washington off but Washington keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Washington is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lapshinov sees it coming and defends easily.
Washington wants to pass the guard but Lapshinov is defending well.
Lapshinov trying to control but Washington postures up.
Washington is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lapshinov defends it well.
That's two 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.
Lapshinov manages to get to full guard.
Washington trying to control but Lapshinov is working from the bottom.
Lapshinov has Washington pulled in close to control his posture.
Lapshinov wants to sweep here but Washington controlling him for the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lapshinov moves into range and clinches up with Washington .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington tries for a takedown but Lapshinov manages to get underhooks.
Washington has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lapshinov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Washington . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washington avoiding damage as Lapshinov throws knees to the body.
Lapshinov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Washington is defending well for now.
Lapshinov tries to land knees in the clinch but Washington avoids the damage to the body.
Washington has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lapshinov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lapshinov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Washington avoids it.
Lapshinov working Washington over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lapshinov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Washington avoids it.
Lapshinov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Washington is defending well for now.
Lapshinov trying to land knees to the body.
Lapshinov trying to land knees to the body.
Lapshinov tries to land a knee to the head but Washington blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapshinov missing with knees to the body.
Washington on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Washington wants to take the fight to the mat but Lapshinov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Washington on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lapshinov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lapshinov tries to land knees in the clinch but Washington avoids the damage to the body.
Lapshinov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lapshinov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Washington .
Lapshinov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Washington is defending well for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lapshinov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Washington is defending well for now.
Lapshinov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lapshinov lands a nice knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artem Lapshinov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lapshinov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artem Lapshinov!
After winning the bout, Artem Lapshinov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, George Washington stepped up to the mic, saying 'I try harder '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Perus Jamppa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frane Harm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harm has chosen gangs of new york as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
212 lbs
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223 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Perus Jamppa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frane Harm!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harm fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Harm scores with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Harm. That snapped Jamppa's head back.
Harm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jamppa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Harm misses.
Jamppa moves out of range as Harm strikes.
Jamppa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jamppa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jamppa moves forwards but Harm connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harm throws a head kick but Jamppa moves out of range.
Jamppa scores with a head kick. Harm tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Frane Harm has been cut.
Harm scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jamppa doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harm clobbers Jamppa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Jamppa misses
and Harm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harm misses with a takedown attempt
and Harm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harm throws a jab when Jamppa was well out of range.
Harm thows a leg kick but Jamppa checks it
and Harm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Jamppa.
A countering left hand to the body from Harm misses.
Jamppa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harm is looking to slow Jamppa down with leg kicks.
Harm fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jamppa avoids it really well and circles away.
Jamppa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Harm shoots for a takedown but Jamppa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Perus Jamppa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frane Harm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harm misses with a takedown
and Jamppa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jamppa throws a sloppy head kick and Harm moves out of range easily.
Harm throws an off balance right hand
and Jamppa counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A thudding body kick lands there by Jamppa!
Harm shoots and misses
and Jamppa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That has opened up Frane Harm's cut even more.
Jamppa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jamppa throws a series of punches but Harm avoids them all with ease.
Harm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jamppa blocks a jab.
Jamppa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Harm throws a right hand that Jamppa ducks under and follows up with a left that Jamppa also avoids with ease.
Harm shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Harm showed some decent athleticism there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamppa trying to hold on to Harm's head to control him but Harm postures up.
Harm working the head and body with strikes.
Harm tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jamppa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Harm wants to take a breather but Jamppa is having none of it.
Harm throws a strike but Jamppa avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Harm sitting in guard here, content to control.
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.
Harm throws a big elbow that misses.
Jamppa keeping full guard, as Harm tries to pass.
Harm trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harm is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harm lands a jab to the head.
Harm throws a hook but Jamppa avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Harm lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jamppa doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frane Harm will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frane Harm's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jamppa ducks under a wild hook from Harm.
Harm throws a push kick but Jamppa slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Jamppa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jamppa throws a push kick but Harm slaps the foot to one side.
Harm throws a sloppy head kick
and Jamppa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Harm closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jamppa circles away.
Harm misses the body punch
and Jamppa counters with a nice uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jamppa.
Jamppa misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harm tries to land a front kick but Jamppa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jamppa throws a big counter combination but Harm scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jamppa throws a head kick but Harm moves out of range.
Harm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jamppa.
Jamppa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harm shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Jamppa counter with a right hand.
Jamppa throws a sloppy head kick
and Harm counters with a left to the body.
Perus Jamppa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harm lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Crunch! Jamppa slams his shin into Harm's torso.
Harm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jamppa manages to avoid it.
Jamppa scores with a head kick. Harm tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jamppa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jamppa is looking to counter with head kicks.
Harm swings for the body but Jamppa moves out of range.
Harm thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch lands to the side of Harm 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Harm.
Harm lunges at Jamppa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jamppa's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harm throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jamppa counters with a series of strikes. Harm will be more careful next time no doubt.
Harm shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jamppa pinned against the cage. Jamppa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Perus Jamppa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frane Harm.
Jamppa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Harm tries to land a body kick
and Jamppa counters with a nice uppercut.
Harm shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jamppa sprawls well. Jamppa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Harm gets slowly back to his feet.
Jamppa throws a quick counter kick to the body but Harm avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamppa looks to land a body kick but Harm moved away.
Harm throws a hook but Jamppa avoids it easily.
Jamppa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harm tries to land a body kick
and Jamppa counters with a nice uppercut.
The cut above Frane Harm's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jamppa dodges the punch combination from Harm.
Harm shoots in and drives through. Jamppa sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Harm.
Jamppa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamppa is looking to land body kicks.
A big right from Harm misses.
Harm changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jamppa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Harm misses with a takedown
and Jamppa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harm is breathing heavily.
Harm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jamppa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Harm throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jamppa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jamppa tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jamppa throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perus Jamppa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frane Harm's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Harm scores with a hook to the body. Jamppa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Harm moves out of range as Jamppa throws a body kick.
Harm is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Perus Jamppa is winning the standup battle so far.
Jamppa needs to keep his hands up - Harm had a free shot at his head there.
Harm lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Harm.
Jamppa lands a jab to the nose.
Harm buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Harm tries to land a body kick
and Jamppa counters with a monster head kick that knocks Harm out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Perus Jamppa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Philipp Kostyrko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Barkley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kostyrko comes to the cage accompanied by Fuck Them All. On his way into the cage it seems that Philipp Kostyrko has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Philipp Kostyrko seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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155 lbs
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24
156 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Philipp Kostyrko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Barkley!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kostyrko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barkley takes a swing at Kostyrko's ribcage but misses.
Kostyrko moves into range and clinches up with Barkley.
Kostyrko pressing his opponent against the cage.
Barkley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barkley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barkley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kostyrko looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Barkley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kostyrko doesn't manage to clinch there - Barkley circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostyrko throws a leg kick but Barkley sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barkley lands a nice looking body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Barkley as he connects with a hook.
Kostyrko moves into the clinch.
Barkley tries a body shot but Kostyrko blocks it.
Barkley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley managing to block the knees to the body from Kostyrko.
Kostyrko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barkley is defending well for now.
Barkley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barkley scores with a shot to the side of Kostyrko's head.
Kostyrko trying to land knees to the body.
Kostyrko tries to land knees in the clinch but Barkley avoids the damage to the body.
Kostyrko tries to land a knee to the head but Barkley blocks with his arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Barkley as Kostyrko tries to tie him up.
Kostyrko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kostyrko trying to land knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Barkley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kostyrko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kostyrko missing with knees to the body.
Barkley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Barkley tries to break the clinch but Kostyrko is controlling the position.
Barkley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barkley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barkley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barkley lands with a short shot to the head.
Kostyrko trying to stall but Barkley improves his position.
Barkley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barkley.
Kostyrko missing with knees to the body.
Barkley lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Barkley.
Barkley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kostyrko looking to stall.
Kostyrko keeps control of Barkley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kostyrko looking to throw knees to the head but Barkley is blocking nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Barkley.
Kostyrko tries to land a knee to the head but Barkley blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barkley can't break the clinch.
Barkley avoiding damage as Kostyrko throws knees to the body.
Kostyrko missing with knees to the body.
Barkley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kostyrko pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kostyrko lands a good knee to the midsection. Barkley won't want to take too many of those.
Barkley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kostyrko throws an elbow but it misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kostyrko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kostyrko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kostyrko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barkley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barkley is trying to force a seperation but Kostyrko has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kostyrko trying to land knees to the body.
Barkley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kostyrko misses with a knee to the head.
Kostyrko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barkley avoids it.
Barkley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kostyrko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barkley avoids it.
Kostyrko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barkley's efforts to push away.
Kostyrko blocks an uppercut.
Barkley is trying to break the clinch but Kostyrko is controlling him.
Barkley managing to block the knees to the body from Kostyrko.
Barkley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kostyrko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barkley blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barkley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kostyrko tries to land a knee to the head but Barkley blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nick Barkley will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kostyrko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Barkley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kostyrko is able to avoid easily.
Barkley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kostyrko moves away.
Kostyrko wants to clinch.
Kostyrko blocks a jab.
Barkley is looking to score with low kicks.
Barkley lands a jab.
Kostyrko has managed to clinch.
Kostyrko tries to land a knee to the head but Barkley blocks with his arms.
Barkley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barkley lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostyrko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Barkley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barkley.
Kostyrko tries to clinch but Barkley moves out of range.
Barkley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kostyrko doesn't manage to clinch there - Barkley circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kostyrko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barkley just misses with a punch to the body.
Kostyrko wants to clinch.
Barkley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barkley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barkley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kostyrko walks into a stiff left hand from Barkley.
Kostyrko doesn't manage to clinch there - Barkley circles away.
Kostyrko tries to clinch but Barkley is having none of it.
Kostyrko wants to clinch up but Barkley keeps it at a distance.
Barkley with a jab.
Barkley lands with a kick to the temple. Kostyrko shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kostyrko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kostyrko takes one on the button.
Kostyrko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barkley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barkley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kostyrko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kostyrko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barkley.
Kostyrko wants to clinch up but Barkley keeps it at a distance.
Kostyrko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barkley throws a push kick but Kostyrko slaps the foot to one side.
Kostyrko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barkley throws a body punch but Kostyrko moves out of range.
Kostyrko is looking to clinch but Barkley is avoiding it.
Barkley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kostyrko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barkley throws out the jab.
Barkley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barkley throws a shot from downtown. Kostyrko moves away and avoids it.
Barkley swats away the attempt to clinch by Kostyrko.
Barkley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kostyrko.
Barkley lands with a shot to the body.
Kostyrko tries to close the distance and clinch but Barkley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barkley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kostyrko tries to close the distance and clinch but Barkley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kostyrko tries to clinch up but Barkley circles away and keeps his distance.
Barkley throws a head kick but Kostyrko moves out of range.
Barkley has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kostyrko is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Barkley swats away the attempt to clinch by Kostyrko.
Kostyrko tries to clinch there but Barkley circles away.
Barkley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barkley misses with an uppercut. Kostyrko saw that one coming.
Barkley looks to score with a jab to the body but Kostyrko is just out of range.
Kostyrko tries to counter by clinching up but Barkley breaks away and moves out of range.
Barkley swinging wildly here.
Nice uppercut lands for Barkley. That snapped Kostyrko's head back.
Kostyrko is looking to clinch.
Barkley is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kostyrko scoring well with a low kick there.
Barkley keeps the fight on the outside.
Kostyrko has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barkley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kostyrko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Philipp Kostyrko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kostyrko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kostyrko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Barkley is trying to break the clinch but Kostyrko has him pressed against the cage.
Kostyrko looking to throw knees to the head but Barkley is blocking nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barkley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barkley avoiding damage as Kostyrko throws knees to the body.
Kostyrko prevents Barkley from breaking the clinch.
Kostyrko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barkley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kostyrko tries to land a knee to the head but Barkley blocks with his arms.
Barkley breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Barkley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kostyrko moves in looking to clinch but Barkley pushes him off.
Barkley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kostyrko is looking to clinch.
Kostyrko avoids the body shot from Barkley.
Kostyrko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barkley throws out a counter right but Kostyrko avoids it with no problem.
Kostyrko tries to clinch but Barkley is having none of it.
Kostyrko is looking to clinch.
Good exchange - Barkley coming out on top.
Barkley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barkley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kostyrko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barkley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barkley moves out of range of the body kick.
Barkley lands a jab to the nose.
Kostyrko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barkley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley lands a head shot.
Kostyrko tries to clinch up
enabling Barkley to counter with a crisp jab.
Kostyrko tries to close the distance and clinch but Barkley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kostyrko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barkley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kostyrko moves out of range as Barkley throws a body kick.
Philipp Kostyrko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barkley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barkley goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Barkley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kostyrko wants to clinch
and Barkley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kostyrko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kostyrko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kostyrko tries to clinch up
and Barkley counters with a straight right hand.
Barkley swats away the attempt to clinch by Kostyrko.
Kostyrko is looking to clinch but Barkley is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Barkley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kostyrko wants to clinch but Barkley slips to the side
letting Barkley counter with a right hand.
Barkley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kostyrko darts in trying to clinch
enabling Barkley to counter with a crisp jab.
Philipp Kostyrko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Kostyrko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kostyrko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barkley.
Barkley throws a chopping leg kick but Kostyrko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barkley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Barkley lands with an uppercut that bounces Kostyrko off the cage and back into range.
Kostyrko throws a low kick but Barkley avoids it.
Kostyrko tries to close the distance and clinch but Barkley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barkley connects with a nice looking jab.
Kostyrko is looking to clinch but Barkley is avoiding it.
Barkley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barkley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kostyrko's hands.
Barkley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kostyrko momentarily.
Kostyrko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barkley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kostyrko wants to clinch up but Barkley keeps it at a distance.
Kostyrko looks to land a combination but Barkley avoids it well.
Barkley scores with a hook to the body. Kostyrko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barkley connects with a body shot that sends Kostyrko's belly button to the back.
Kostyrko doesn't manage to clinch there - Barkley circles away.
Kostyrko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barkley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kostyrko crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barkley - the referee stops the clock and Kostyrko gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barkley. Kostyrko manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kostyrko throws a nice looking combination but Barkley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kostyrko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barkley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kostyrko tries to clinch but Barkley is having none of it.
Barkley connects with an inside leg kick.
Barkley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barkley throws a body shot but no joy.
Kostyrko lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kostyrko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kostyrko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Barkley to counter with a crisp jab.
Nick Barkley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kostyrko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kostyrko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barkley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barkley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barkley throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kostyrko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kostyrko tries to clinch up
and Barkley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kostyrko takes one on the button.
Kostyrko wants to clinch up but Barkley keeps it at a distance.
Barkley checks a leg kick.
Barkley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kostyrko with a body shot.
Barkley lands a jab to the head.
Kostyrko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kostyrko wants to clinch.
Kostyrko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kostyrko. Barkley does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kostyrko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barkley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Barkley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barkley winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Barkley!
Our winner, Nick Barkley, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Howard Stern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fardoche Fermier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stern comes to the cage accompanied by The Great American Nightmare. Howard Stern has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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200 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
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Howard Stern!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fardoche Fermier!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Fermier. Stern does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been informed that Fermier has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Stern tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stern tries to sprawl but Fermier drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fermier working Stern over with strikes.
Fermier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stern. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stern looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stern looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fermier trying to control from half guard but Stern is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stern keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fermier missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern trying to control from the bottom.
Stern wants to get back to full guard.
Stern gets back to full guard.
Stern is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stern looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stern is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fermier defends well.
Fermier must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fermier looking to pass the guard.
Stern is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fermier is aware though and is defending well.
Stern looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stern is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fermier defends well.
Fermier sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fermier distracts Stern with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stern has his foot on Fermier's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fermier works his way back into a safe position though.
Fermier looking to pass the guard.
Stern working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fermier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fermier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fermier scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stern will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stern keeping moving, preventing Fermier from controlling successfully.
Fermier scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stern throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fermier trying to control but Stern is working from the bottom.
Fermier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stern swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stern avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stern throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stern escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fermier gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fermier is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Stern has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Fermier is looking to defend but Stern has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Fermier! Stern pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Fermier taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Howard Stern!
A relieved looking Howard Stern thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Bradman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns has chosen Wanted Dead or Alive as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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216 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Bradman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Derek Burns!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns throws a lazy head kick
letting Bradman counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Burns is predictable there
and Bradman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bradman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Burns throws a body punch but Bradman moves out of range.
As Burns backs away, Bradman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Burns throws a one two combo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burns.
Bradman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bradman moves out of range of the body kick from Burns.
Bradman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bradman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Burns misses.
Burns misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bradman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Burns misses with an uppercut
and Bradman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradman misses with a low kick.
Bradman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burns.
Bradman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Burns counters with a straight right hand.
Bradman blocks a head kick by Burns.
Bradman throwing a counter right hand but Burns manages to avoid it.
Bradman wants to slow Burns down by chopping away at his legs.
Bradman scores with a punch to the head.
Bradman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Burns is rocked!
Burns throws a looping overhand right but Bradman ducks down to avoid it.
Burns looks to land a right hand but Bradman moved out of range.
Burns throws a hook but Bradman blocks it.
No joy there for Burns, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burns tries to score with a low kick but Bradman moves his leg out of the way.
Burns misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradman moves out of range of the body kick from Burns.
Whack! Bradman lands a heavy head kick that drops Burns. The ref tackles Bradman to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Burns was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Don Bradman!
Don Bradman bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dark Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naya Shinoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shinoki has chosen wadiako as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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167 lbs
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169 lbs
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dark Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Naya Shinoki !
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter clinches with his opponent.
Hunter lands a nice shot to the body.
Shinoki is trying to drag Hunter to the mat but Hunter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shinoki has Hunter pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Shinoki pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hunter tumbling to the mat - Shinoki dives into Hunter's guard.
Hunter trying to keep a closed guard but Shinoki is proving a slippery customer.
Shinoki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shinoki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter 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.
Shinoki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hunter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shinoki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Shinoki from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dark Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunter closes the distance and clinches.
Shinoki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hunter after a bit of a struggle.
Hunter avoiding damage.
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.
Hunter throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shinoki takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shinoki is looking for a takedown.
Dark Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Naya Shinoki .
Shinoki can't get the takedown.
Shinoki looking for a takedown.
Shinoki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hunter lands an elbow inside that Shinoki shrugs off.
Shinoki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hunter prevents it.
Hunter lands an elbow inside that Shinoki shrugs off.
Shinoki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hunter after a bit of a struggle.
Shinoki wants a takedown.
Hunter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hunter lands a nice knee to the body.
Hunter lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter looking to throw knees to the head but Shinoki is blocking nicely.
Shinoki has picked Hunter up - he's going for a ride! Shinoki dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Hunter controlling the position for now.
Shinoki is looking to advance position but Hunter won't allow it.
Shinoki is working for a kimura but Hunter is defending it quite comfortably.
Hunter is holding on to half guard well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is trying to control but Shinoki manages to pass to mount!
Shinoki sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Shinoki looking to ground and pound but Hunter is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shinoki controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shinoki thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
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 Dark Hunter will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hunter clinches with his opponent.
Shinoki has Hunter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hunter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shinoki goes for a takedown attempt but Hunter pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hunter closes the distance and clinches.
Hunter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shinoki can do to turn this around?
Hunter gets underhooks to prevent Shinoki 's takedown attempt.
Dark Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Naya Shinoki .
Shinoki is trying to trip Hunter. He has hold of a leg but Hunter is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Shinoki persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Hunter wants to sweep but no luck.
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Shinoki from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter is adopting a defensive guard.
Hunter is trying to keep Shinoki in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Shinoki from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Shinoki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shinoki gets tackled into the cage by Hunter. Hunter maintains the clinch.
Hunter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shinoki s head.
Hunter prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hunter.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hunter.
Hunter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hunter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shinoki dodges an elbow strike from Hunter.
Hunter manages to break the clinch.
Hunter forces Shinoki back against the cage and clinches.
Shinoki wants a takedown.
Shinoki manages to pull guard.
Shinoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shinoki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinoki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hunter decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Shinoki , up you get!
Dark Hunter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Hunter as Shinoki shoots in.
Hunter tries to clinch but Shinoki is having none of it.
Hunter wants to clinch but Shinoki slips to the side
and Shinoki counters with a one-two to the body.
Hunter gets a clinch.
Hunter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hunter misses with an elbow over the top.
Shinoki decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter wants to stand and escape but instead Shinoki has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hunter holds on and takes a little breather.
Hunter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Shinoki from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shinoki pushes down on Hunter's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dark Hunter will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hunter tries to clinch there but Shinoki circles away.
Shinoki throws a counter combo.
Shinoki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hunter defends well and Shinoki ends up having to push Hunter into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hunter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shinoki is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dark Hunter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shinoki avoids a wild elbow strike from Hunter.
Hunter prevents the takedown attempt.
Dark Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Naya Shinoki .
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hunter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shinoki tries to pull guard but Hunter holds him up against the cage and eventually Shinoki drops back down to his feet.
Hunter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hunter lands an elbow inside that Shinoki shrugs off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shinoki backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hunter.
Hunter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hunter.
Hunter throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hunter instigates a clinch.
Hunter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunter is looking to control Shinoki 's arms but Shinoki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hunter has his back to the cage.
Hunter is pressed up against the cage. Shinoki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hunter down to the mat. Hunter avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hunter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hunter misses with an elbow strike.
Our sources have told us that Hunter has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Shinoki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hunter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hunter is pressed up against the cage. Shinoki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hunter down to the mat. Hunter avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shinoki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hunter moves into the clinch successfully.
Shinoki has Hunter pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Shinoki pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hunter tumbling to the mat - Shinoki dives into Hunter's guard.
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Shinoki from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinoki postures up.
Hunter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hunter tries to get out of the position.
Shinoki pushes down on Hunter's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hunter is looking to improve his position.
Shinoki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hunter's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinoki passes to side control.
Shinoki throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hunter takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Shinoki is trying to get an arm triangle but Hunter is defending well.
Shinoki working away.
Naya Shinoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shinoki tries to advance to mount but can't.
Shinoki working away.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Shinoki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hunter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shinoki on the ground.
Shinoki slows the pace down.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dark Hunter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hunter, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dark Hunter!
An intense looking Dark Hunter took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Another LOD fighter bites the dust!'.
In defeat, Naya Shinoki stepped up to the mic, saying ' Didn't go my way I will come back stronger Congrats to my opponent an best of luck in the future thanks you all for the support'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernst Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes into the arena with Stop (Blue Mix) - Ghost K blaring out of the sound system. Young has chosen Eye Of The Tiger as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eduardo Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ernst Young!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva staying out of range there.
Silva misses with an uppercut
and Young counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Silva walks into a straight right hand from Young.
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've been told by Silva's head coaches at KY GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Young as he connects with a hook.
Young throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Young just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva is looking to counter punch.
Decent striking displayed by Young there.
Silva lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick
and Young counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Young takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Young misses with a right hand
and Young takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Ernst Young has been cut.
Young slips a straight right by Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Young.
Silva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Young swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Young lands a two punch combo.
Young has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Young misses with a wild combination.
Silva tries to clinch
and Young counters with a left to the body.
Silva throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Young to counter with a crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Silva as he connects with a hook.
Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Young.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva tests Young's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Young throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Young throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young connects with a body shot that sends Silva's belly button to the back.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Young.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Young throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Young takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Silva slips under a jab.
Young takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Young darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Silva takes one to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Young as he connects with a hook.
Silva misses with a shot to the body
enabling Young to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Young looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Young fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Young moves out of range easily.
Young looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
Silva tries to counter by clinching up but Young breaks away and moves out of range.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Young misses with a hook
and Silva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Young circles away.
A shot to the body from Silva misses
and Young counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Silva walks into a jab.
Young throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Young swings away with a body shot that misses
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Young throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silva tries to clinch but Young moves away
and Young counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Silva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Young. Young circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Young misses with a straight right.
Silva is looking to counter the offense by Young and move into the clinch.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Young manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Silva is predictable there
and Young counters with a stiff right hand.
Young throws a sloppy body shot
and Silva counters by clinching up.
Silva lands an elbow inside.
Young misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva working aggressively here.
Young holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva tries a body shot but Young blocks it.
Young tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the cage.
Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Young's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ernst Young will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ernst Young's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
Young jabs at Silva's body.
Young blocks a head kick by Silva.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Young moves into range and connects with a jab.
Young scores with a hook.
Young just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Young is just out of range.
Young throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva throws out a loose jab but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young scores with a nice strike.
Young is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Young takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Young is just out of range.
Young swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva throws a poor cross that misses
and Young counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Young misses with a straight right.
Young throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silva 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.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Young's efforts to push away.
Silva lands with a light punch inside.
Young wants to break free but Silva has control.
A frustrated look appears on Young's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Young's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice shot lands for Silva.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva avoids the body shot from Young.
Young throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ernst Young seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva is looking to score with low kicks.
Silva lands a glancing blow to the side of Young's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Young misses the shot to the body.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circle momentarily. Young darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Young throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it.
Young on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silva. Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young lands a lovely overhand right.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Young.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva throws out a powerful jab.
Young's corner calls for a 1-2. Young obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Silva moves out of range as Young strikes.
Silva went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Young throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Silva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Silva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Young is just out of range.
Jab, jab by Young - just one landing.
A slow jab from Young misses its intended target.
Good exchange - Young coming out on top.
Silva slips under a jab from Young.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Young, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva tries to clinch up but Young circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva tries to clinch up but Young circles away and keeps his distance.
Young now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Silva throws a leg kick that misses.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Young misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Young swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Young misses with a straight left.
Young looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
Silva appears to be looking for a big counter.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ernst Young will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ernst Young's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Young throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Young throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Young misses with a double jab.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Young bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Silva slips under a jab from Young.
Silva throws a head kick but Young moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Young! But no joy.
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Silva tries to work over Young's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young blocking some punches.
Young misses with some punches.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Young's efforts to push away.
Silva scores with a hook to the body.
Young tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silva.
Silva lands an elbow inside that Young shrugs off.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Young controls his hands.
Young has had enough of the clinch but Silva keeps him there for the moment.
Young prevents a body shot from Silva.
Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Silva.
Young tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Young back against the cage.
Silva works on Young's body with a couple of short punches.
Young takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva digs a right hand into Young's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Young's gas tank.
Silva lands an elbow inside that Young shrugs off.
Silva lands a left hand.
Silva lands a body punch.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Young's efforts to push away.
Young wants to break the clinch but can't.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Silva controlling the action here for a moment.
Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Young misses with the head strike.
Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Young throws a head punch that misses.
Young has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Silva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Young.
Young lands a shot to the body.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva tries to work over Young's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Young has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Young misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Young throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Silva throws an elbow but misses.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Young is trying to break the clinch but Silva is controlling him.
Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Young wants to break the clinch but can't.
Young is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Silva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Silva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Silva.
Silva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Young backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Silva.
Silva lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Silva.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva has Young pressed against the cage, preventing Young from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Young wants to break the clinch but can't.
Young blocks a body shot from Silva.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Young as Silva tries to tie him up.
Young looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Young wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Silva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Eduardo Silva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Young tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Silva clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ernst Young's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Young swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Young throws a shot to the body.
Silva throws a jab when Young was well out of range.
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Young.
Silva tries to counter by clinching up but Young breaks away and moves out of range.
Young misses the jab.
Young misses with an uppercut
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva 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.
Young keeps the fight on the outside.
Young walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Silva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A shot to the body from Young misses
and Silva counters with a one-two to the body.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Young has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Young there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
A jab from Young misses.
It looked like Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Young moves out of range easily.
Silva connects with a body shot that sends Young's belly button to the back.
Young dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Young rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Young swings widly with a right hand
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Young. Young circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Young misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a right and a left that Young avoids nicely.
Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Young pushes him off.
Young loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Silva tests Young's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Young misses the shot to the body.
Silva throws a big counter combination but Young scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Silva takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Young misses with a looping left.
Young looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Young throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Silva is looking to counter the offense by Young and move into the clinch.
Silva misses with a hook
and Young counters with a left to the body.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Young swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Young 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.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big left from Young misses.
Young is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Young is just out of range.
Young throws a shot to the body.
Young rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Young misses the jab.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Young manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Young misses with a left hand
and Silva counters with a left to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Silva.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Young manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Young throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Young.
Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Silva misses the target.
Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Silva moves into the clinch successfully.
Young wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Young can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
Silva scores with a shot to the side of Young's head.
Young manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Eduardo Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ernst Young's cut.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Young blocks a head kick by Silva.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Young! But no joy.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Young checks it well.
Young lands a two punch combo.
Silva throws a jab when Young was well out of range.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Young thuds a left hand into Silva's body.
Silva missing with a left hand there. Young was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Young misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Young looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Young misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
A little jabbing left from Young on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Young.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Young throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Young swings away with a body shot that misses
and Silva counters with an inside leg kick.
Young takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good exchange - Young coming out on top.
Silva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Young moves out of range easily.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick from Silva lands but Young takes it in his stride.
Young jabs at Silva's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Young. Beautiful body shot.
Young throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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!
Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Young circles away quickly and effectively.
Young looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Silva throws a jab when Young was well out of range.
Young connects with a body shot that sends Silva's belly button to the back.
Silva swinging wildly here.
Silva moves out of range as Young strikes.
Young throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva lands a high kick!
Young ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Silva throws a leg kick but Young moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Young misses.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Young doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Young misses.
Young misses the shot to the body.
Young connects with a looping right hand.
Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Young counter with a right hand.
Young fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Young throws a big shot that misses.
Silva seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Young misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva has managed to clinch.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Young controls his hands.
Young blocks a body shot from Silva.
Young can't break the clinch.
Young tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
Young wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Young is working Silva over against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva lands an elbow that stopped Young in his tracks for a moment.
Silva lands a right hand.
Young's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva defending well as Young loads up on a big left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ernst Young.
I think Young has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 47:48
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernst Young!
Ernst Young is the new light heavyweight champion!
Ernst Young seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Axe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). al-Baghdadi comes to the cage accompanied by Till I Collapse - Eminem Feat. Nate Dogg. Axe has chosen Bon Jovi - Livin' on a Prayer as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Axe!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Axe clobbers al-Baghdadi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Axe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for al-Baghdadi.
al-Baghdadi misses with some punches.
al-Baghdadi blocks an elbow strike.
Axe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
al-Baghdadi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Axe misses with a looping left.
al-Baghdadi tries a low kick but Axe avoids it.
al-Baghdadi throws an overhand right that lands on Axe's shoulder, as Axe tries to avoid the shot.
Axe wants to clinch up but al-Baghdadi keeps it at a distance.
Axe throws a poor cross that misses
and al-Baghdadi counters with an outside leg kick.
Axe is looking to clinch but al-Baghdadi is avoiding it.
Axe fails with an attempt to clinch.
al-Baghdadi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axe fails with an attempt to clinch.
al-Baghdadi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
al-Baghdadi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Axe checks a leg kick nicely.
Axe slips a jab from al-Baghdadi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and al-Baghdadi counters with a nice uppercut.
al-Baghdadi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
al-Baghdadi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
al-Baghdadi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
al-Baghdadi ducks under a wild hook from Axe.
Axe avoids the body shot from al-Baghdadi.
al-Baghdadi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Axe moves to clinch but al-Baghdadi breaks away
and Axe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from al-Baghdadi misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Axe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
al-Baghdadi misses with a straight left.
Axe throws a head kick but al-Baghdadi moves out of range.
al-Baghdadi throws a counter high kick but Axe was just alert enough to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for al-Baghdadi.
Axe tries to clinch but al-Baghdadi is having none of it.
Nice body punch from al-Baghdadi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from al-Baghdadi.
al-Baghdadi misses with an uppercut.
Axe tries to clinch up.
al-Baghdadi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
al-Baghdadi tries to move into range but Axe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Axe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
al-Baghdadi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
al-Baghdadi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice jab there from Axe.
An inside leg kick lands from al-Baghdadi.
al-Baghdadi looks to score with a jab to the body but Axe is just out of range.
Axe lands a nice looking body shot.
al-Baghdadi ducks under a wild hook from Axe.
A counter left hand to the body from al-Baghdadi misses its target.
Axe misses with a looping right.
al-Baghdadi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Axe thows a body kick. al-Baghdadi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
al-Baghdadi misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axe tries to clinch
and al-Baghdadi counters with a good low kick that Axe was not able to check.
Axe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Axe throws a body kick that misses
and al-Baghdadi counters with a straight right hand.
al-Baghdadi loads up on a big right hand but Axe slips the punch.
Axe lands with a good body shot.
Axe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but al-Baghdadi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
al-Baghdadi throws a sloppy head kick and Axe moves out of range easily.
al-Baghdadi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Axe's calf.
Axe tries to clinch there but al-Baghdadi circles away.
Axe throws out a loose jab but al-Baghdadi uses good head movement to avoid it.
al-Baghdadi misses with a low kick.
al-Baghdadi tries to keep at a distance but Axe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Axe tries to land knees in the clinch but al-Baghdadi avoids the damage to the body.
Axe scores with a shoulder strike.
Axe misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
al-Baghdadi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Axes head.
Axe misses with some punches.
al-Baghdadi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Axe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
al-Baghdadi is looking to counter punch.
Axe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
al-Baghdadi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Axe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Axe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling al-Baghdadi to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick from al-Baghdadi lands but Axe takes it in his stride.
al-Baghdadi connects with a leg kick. Axe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Decent striking displayed by Axe there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
al-Baghdadi misses with a leg kick.
al-Baghdadi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Axe throws a big counter head kick but al-Baghdadi avoids it with no problem.
Axe misses with an uppercut
and al-Baghdadi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
al-Baghdadi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Axe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from al-Baghdadi.
al-Baghdadi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Axe.
al-Baghdadi throws a nice inside leg kick.
al-Baghdadi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Axe moves in looking to clinch but al-Baghdadi pushes him off.
And al-Baghdadi counters with a quick kick to the body but Axe blocks it.
Axe clobbers al-Baghdadi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
al-Baghdadi is looking to land body kicks.
al-Baghdadi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Axe looks to throw the jab but al-Baghdadi is out of range.
Axe lands with a kick to the temple. al-Baghdadi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
al-Baghdadi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Axe can do to turn this around?
Axe looks to throw the jab but al-Baghdadi is out of range.
Axe lands a nice leg kick that just misses al-Baghdadi's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Axe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from al-Baghdadi.
Axe tries to clinch up but al-Baghdadi circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axe lands with a cross.
Axe doesn't manage to clinch there - al-Baghdadi circles away.
Axe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Axe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
al-Baghdadi defending well as Axe loads up on a big left hand.
Axe tries a head kick but it misses.
Axe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
al-Baghdadi throws a sloppy head kick and Axe moves out of range easily.
Axe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
al-Baghdadi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Axe staying out of range there.
Axe darts in trying to clinch
and al-Baghdadi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
al-Baghdadi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Axe blocks a leg kick.
Axe misses with a left hand
and al-Baghdadi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Axe thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from al-Baghdadi, right into the meat.
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is winning the standup battle so far.
Axe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from al-Baghdadi.
Axe misses with a head kick.
al-Baghdadi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
al-Baghdadi lands a head kick. Axe smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Axe is looking to clinch.
Axe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
al-Baghdadi throwing a counter right hand but Axe manages to avoid it.
al-Baghdadi lands a really nice looking cross but Axe seems unphased.
Axe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Axe fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
al-Baghdadi misses with a wild combination.
al-Baghdadi swats away the attempt to clinch by Axe.
Axe tries a head kick but it misses.
Axe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
al-Baghdadi circles away from the clinch attempt.
al-Baghdadi throws a solid leg kick but Axe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at al-Baghdadi.
Axe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Axe looks to land a left hand but al-Baghdadi moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheers as Axe lands an impressive looking overhand right. al-Baghdadi doesn't seem phased though.
Axe darts in trying to clinch
and al-Baghdadi counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
al-Baghdadi looks to land a combination but Axe avoids it well.
al-Baghdadi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Axe.
al-Baghdadi scoring well with a low kick there.
al-Baghdadi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
al-Baghdadi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Axe throws a big shot that misses.
Axe walks into a straight right hand from al-Baghdadi.
Axe throws a lazy head kick
and al-Baghdadi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Axe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
al-Baghdadi throws a low kick but Axe moves out of range easily.
al-Baghdadi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Axe moves out of range of the body kick from al-Baghdadi.
Axe misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Axe throws a leg kick but al-Baghdadi moved away.
No joy there for Axe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Axe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract al-Baghdadi.
al-Baghdadi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Axe. That did some damage!
Axe throws a big shot that misses.
Axe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
al-Baghdadi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
al-Baghdadi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Axe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Axe throws a low kick but al-Baghdadi moves out of range easily.
al-Baghdadi throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Axe blocks the low kick.
Axe connects with a nice looking jab.
al-Baghdadi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
al-Baghdadi scores with a nice right hand.
Axe clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
al-Baghdadi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Axe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Axe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
al-Baghdadi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Axe throws a low kick but al-Baghdadi moves out of range easily.
Axe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
al-Baghdadi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Axe's sensitive parts.
Axe cracks the inside of al-Baghdadi's front leg.
al-Baghdadi delivers a nice body kick.
Axe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Axe moves out of range of the body kick from al-Baghdadi.
Axe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
al-Baghdadi with a jab.
al-Baghdadi is looking to chop away at Axe's legs.
al-Baghdadi lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
al-Baghdadi lands with an uppercut that bounces Axe off the cage and back into range.
al-Baghdadi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Axe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
al-Baghdadi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Axe misses its intended target.
A shot to the liver by al-Baghdadi. Beautiful body shot.
Axe doesn't manage to clinch there - al-Baghdadi circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Axe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Axe checks a low kick from al-Baghdadi.
Axe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from al-Baghdadi.
Axe lands a head kick. al-Baghdadi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
al-Baghdadi misses the jab.
Axe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Axe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Axe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axe tries to clinch up but al-Baghdadi circles away and keeps his distance.
al-Baghdadi tries a low kick but Axe avoids it.
al-Baghdadi tries to land a front kick but Axe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Axe moves out of range of the body kick.
al-Baghdadi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
al-Baghdadi walks into a stiff left hand from Axe.
Axe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract al-Baghdadi.
Good work by Axe as he checks the leg kick.
al-Baghdadi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Axe checks a leg kick.
Axe misses with a looping right.
al-Baghdadi is looking to counter punch.
Axe scores with a nice right hand.
al-Baghdadi moves out of range of the body kick.
al-Baghdadi checks the leg kick.
al-Baghdadi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from al-Baghdadi.
Axe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Axe is looking to land body kicks.
Axe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
al-Baghdadi moves out of range of the body kick.
al-Baghdadi is looking to counter with a body kick.
al-Baghdadi loads up on a big right hand but Axe slips the punch.
al-Baghdadi 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.
Axe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Axe lands a head kick. al-Baghdadi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
al-Baghdadi is rocked!
Axe lands a nice shot that snaps al-Baghdadi's head back.
Oh al-Baghdadi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Axe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Axe fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops al-Baghdadi to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! al-Baghdadi looks to clinch but Axe throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! al-Baghdadi taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Billy Axe!
Billy Axe is the new bantamweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Billy Axe made sure he mentioned Just Fight (Everything 8$), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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