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SPNY 225: Cook - Kruger PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Krush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Krush might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pusha T- Pain. Watson has chosen Roll Right as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Krush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 27 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Watson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Watson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Watson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Krush looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Watson working some strikes from top position.
Watson trying to control but Krush is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Watson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Krush looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson stays in close to Krush's body and controls the position.
Krush working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Watson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Watson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krush working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Watson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Watson is stalling in the full guard.
Watson wants to control from the top but Krush keeps moving.
Watson lands a couple of elbows.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Krush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krush controls Watson momentarily but Watson frees himself.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Watson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Krush did well to prevent Watson getting side control.
Watson is thwarting Krush's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krush looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Watson drops an elbow to the side of Krush's head.
Krush is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Krush tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Watson winds up and cracks Krush with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Krush has hold of Watson's hands but Watson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Krush is trying to stand back up but Watson is controlling him
Watson lands strikes from half guard.
Krush looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Watson moves nicely into side control.
Krush tries to buck Watson off but Watson is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson lands a few punches from side control.
Krush is letting Watson control him for a moment.
Watson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Watson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Watson advances nicely into full mount.
Watson lands a heavy elbow.
Watson wants to control the pace but Krush is squirming around nicely.
Krush wants to hold on but Watson pushes him away.
Krush is in a horrible position here. Watson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Krush is rocked!
Watson looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Krush covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Watson!
A very excited looking Brian Watson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nils Holgersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nils Holgersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sean Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holgersson moves into the clinch.
Robinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holgersson slips a jab and a cross from Robinson.
Holgersson throws a hook but Robinson avoids it easily.
Holgersson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holgersson throws out a leg kick but Robinson moves out of range and Holgersson only half commits.
Robinson misses with the combination.
Robinson misses with a few strikes there.
As Robinson tries to get set, Holgersson tries to push him back and clinch up but Robinson manages to avoid the attempt.
Holgersson shoots in looking for a takedown but Robinson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Holgersson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Holgersson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Robinson.
It looks like Nils Holgersson has been cut.
A combination from Robinson does no damage.
Robinson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've been hearing reports that Holgersson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinson tries to bum rush Holgersson with a series of wild strikes but Holgersson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Holgersson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Robinson defends it nicely.
Holgersson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Robinson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nils Holgersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holgersson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holgersson is trying to pull guard but Robinson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Robinson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson is looking to break free of the clinch but Holgersson has double underhooks.
Robinson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Holgersson has him pressed against the cage.
Holgersson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Holgersson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Robinson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Robinson blocking some punches.
Robinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holgersson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Robinson misses with a few strikes there.
Robinson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Holgersson backs up against the cage.
Robinson looks to land a combination but Holgersson avoids it well.
Nils Holgersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holgersson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Robinson's half guard.
Holgersson is working for a kimura but Robinson is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robinson tries to get to full guard but Holgersson has control of the leg.
Holgersson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holgersson throws some wild stikes that Robinson manages to avoid easily.
Holgersson with shots to the head and body - Robinson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Holgersson quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Holgersson but it's paid off an Robinson is forced to tap! Nice work by Holgersson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nils Holgersson!
A very excited looking Nils Holgersson 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Otis Gein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Day Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man has chosen Day Man Remix as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
42 - 28 - 2, fighting out of New York, Otis Gein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Day Man!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man misses with a straight left.
Gein changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gein takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Man instigates a clinch.
Gein has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gein decides to pull guard.
Gein keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
Gein is looking to cinch up a triangle. Man throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Gein's body to avoid the submission. Gein has instead reached around Man's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Gein arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Otis Gein!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pepe Ceuref (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladik Fedotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ceuref's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, French Fighter. Vladik Fedotov told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pepe Ceuref!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 21 - 2, fighting out of New York, Vladik Fedotov!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ceuref blocks the body kick.
Ceuref on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fedotov. Fedotov obviously looking to wear him down.
Fedotov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ceuref misses with a leg kick.
Ceuref circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pepe Ceuref seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ceuref is looking to score with low kicks.
Fedotov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fedotov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ceuref blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ceuref is looking to control Fedotov's arms but Fedotov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ceuref has his back to the cage.
Fedotov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ceuref has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedotov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fedotov misses with some punches.
Ceuref is trying to break the clinch but Fedotov is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ceuref is trying to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fedotov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fedotov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ceuref.
Fedotov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fedotov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fedotov throws an elbow that misses.
Ceuref presses Fedotov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Ceuref.
Fedotov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fedotov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Fedotov fails to land.
Ceuref misses with the head strike.
Fedotov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ceuref's efforts to push away.
Fedotov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fedotov keeps control of Ceuref as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ceuref tries to work over Fedotov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ceuref wants to get back to striking at distance but Fedotov won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ceuref is looking to break free of the clinch but Fedotov has double underhooks.
Ceuref's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A right hook to the body lands for Ceuref.
Fedotov has Ceuref pressed against the cage, preventing Ceuref from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fedotov working aggressively here.
Ceuref doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fedotov throws a head punch that misses.
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.
Fedotov lands a body shot.
Fedotov scores with a shot to the side of Ceuref's head.
Fedotov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ceuref's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fedotov.
Ceuref is trying to break the clinch but Fedotov has him pressed against the cage.
Fedotov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fedotov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fedotov throws an elbow but misses.
Fedotov tries to land a knee to the head but Ceuref blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladik Fedotov dominated that round.
That's time! Ceuref's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ceuref throws a head kick but Fedotov moves out of range.
Fedotov moves into the clinch.
Ceuref pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fedotov swings wildly with an uppercut but Ceuref uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ceuref is looking to break free of the clinch but Fedotov has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedotov misses with the head strike.
Ceuref wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fedotov has him pressed against the cage.
Fedotov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ceuref's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ceuref swings wildly with an uppercut but Fedotov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fedotov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fedotov throws an elbow that misses.
Ceuref struggles to land a body shot inside as Fedotov controls his hands.
Ceuref taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ceuref is looking to control Fedotov's arms but Fedotov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ceuref has his back to the cage.
Fedotov misses with a knee strike.
Fedotov misses with an elbow over the top.
Fedotov lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fedotov throws an elbow that misses.
Fedotov throws an elbow that misses.
Ceuref wants to get back to striking at distance but Fedotov won't allow it.
Ceuref is trying to stall.
Fedotov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fedotov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ceuref avoids it.
Ceuref wants to get back to striking at distance but Fedotov won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov pushes Ceuref back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fedotov lands a body punch.
Fedotov can't find room to land a body shot as Ceuref controls the action.
Fedotov pushes Ceuref back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fedotov blocking some punches.
Ceuref trying to stall but Fedotov improves his position.
Fedotov struggles to land a body shot inside as Ceuref controls his hands.
Ceuref just leaning against Fedotov, taking a breather.
Ceuref trying to stall but Fedotov improves his position.
Ceuref blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fedotov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Fedotov.
Fedotov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ceuref is defending well for now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fedotov lands with a left to the head.
Fedotov misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladik Fedotov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Fedotov fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Ceuref.
Ceuref tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ceuref looks for the body kick but Fedotov saw that one coming.
Ceuref looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ceuref throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ceuref looks to land a body kick but Fedotov moved away.
Fedotov throws the kick towards the body but Ceuref avoids it.
Fedotov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ceuref on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fedotov. Fedotov obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedotov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ceuref has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ceuref throws a leg kick
and Fedotov counters by clinching up.
Fedotov being controlled against the cage.
Fedotov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov swings wildly with an uppercut but Ceuref uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fedotov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fedotov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ceuref blocking some punches.
Fedotov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ceuref has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fedotov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ceuref is defending well for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fedotov.
Vladik Fedotov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fedotov.
Fedotov prevents Ceuref from breaking the clinch.
Ceuref trying to stall but Fedotov improves his position.
Fedotov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ceuref's efforts to push away.
Fedotov misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ceuref displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fedotov up against the cage.
Ceuref's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ceuref throws a push kick but Fedotov slaps the foot to one side.
Pepe Ceuref has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ceuref fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ceuref, right into the meat.
Ceuref tries to land a leg kick but Fedotov saw it coming and moves away.
Fedotov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ceuref can pounce on him.
Ceuref tries to land a front kick but Fedotov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fedotov throws a body punch but Ceuref moves out of range.
Fedotov takes the fight into the clinch.
Ceuref misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fedotov.
Vladik Fedotov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ceuref goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vladik Fedotov.
I've got Fedotov 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladik Fedotov!
Vladik Fedotov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Boyd McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Burley Haines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuire comes to the cage accompanied by Five Finger Death Punch - The Way Of The Fist. Burley Haines is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Boyd McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Burley Haines!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire tries to clinch there but Haines circles away.
McGuire thuds a left hand into Haines's body.
Haines shoots in but no luck this time.
Haines tried to score with a low kick but McGuire checks it.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
McGuire appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McGuire is looking to clinch.
Haines drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McGuire defends it well.
McGuire sizes up Haines with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haines fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McGuire to the ground. Haines is now in McGuire's guard.
Haines wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving.
Haines is looking to work some ground and pound but McGuire has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire trying to control the position here.
Haines trying to control but McGuire is working from the bottom.
McGuire looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haines is one step ahead there.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Haines from controlling successfully.
Haines works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Haines looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Haines is trying to control. McGuire wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McGuire wants to improve his position but Haines is controlling well.
Haines is working for a kimura but McGuire is defending it quite comfortably.
Haines works his foot free and advances to mount.
Haines scores with a couple of good head shots there.
My spies in 11th Planet MMA inform me that Haines has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haines lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
McGuire gets back to half guard.
Haines wants to take a breather but McGuire is having none of it.
Haines trying to control from McGuire's half guard. McGuire has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
McGuire trying to keep a closed guard but Haines is proving a slippery customer.
McGuire looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Haines has picked McGuire up and slammed him! McGuire can't keep hold of the triangle and Haines manages to pass to side control!
Haines working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haines is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. McGuire looks calm but he's in trouble here. Haines gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. McGuire is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Haines lets go of the hold and McGuire can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Burley Haines!
Burley Haines was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arttu Mahtisaari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo Sulphur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lorenzo Sulphur will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arttu Mahtisaari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lorenzo Sulphur!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahtisaari throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sulphur shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mahtisaari sprawls well. Mahtisaari wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sulphur gets slowly back to his feet.
Mahtisaari shoots for a takedown but Sulphur saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Good exchange - Mahtisaari coming out on top.
Sulphur with a hook.
Sulphur falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mahtisaari counters with a stiff right hand.
Mahtisaari scores with a sloppy right hand. Sulphur should have avoided that one.
Sulphur throws a series of punches but Mahtisaari avoids them all with ease.
Mahtisaari changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahtisaari misses with a body shot.
Mahtisaari connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mahtisaari slaps away a takedown attempt from Sulphur, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mahtisaari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sulphur.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahtisaari looks to score with a jab to the body but Sulphur is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahtisaari punishes Sulphur's body with a nice straight punch.
Mahtisaari scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sulphur fails to land with a series of punches.
As Sulphur tries to get set, Mahtisaari tries to push him back and clinch up but Sulphur manages to avoid the attempt.
Sulphur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahtisaari.
Mahtisaari tries to clinch but Sulphur moves out of range.
Mahtisaari uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sulphur has time to react.
Sulphur misses with a wild combination.
Mahtisaari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sulphur is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sulphur defending well as Mahtisaari loads up on a big left hand.
Sulphur throws a counter combo.
Mahtisaari lands a nice hook to Sulphur's body. Sulphur takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mahtisaari thuds his right hand into Sulphur's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sulphur misses with a series of wild punches.
Sulphur swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahtisaari fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sulphur throws a series of punches but Mahtisaari moves out of range.
Mahtisaari connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sulphur takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahtisaari throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sulphur's waist but Sulphur gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mahtisaari off to one side.
Mahtisaari is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Sulphur swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lorenzo Sulphur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahtisaari scores with a hook to the body. Sulphur takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mahtisaari misses with a body shot.
Mahtisaari clinches.
Mahtisaari blocks an uppercut.
Sulphur changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mahtisaari fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Arttu Mahtisaari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lorenzo Sulphur.
Sulphur scores with a jab.
Mahtisaari walks into a left hand.
Mahtisaari scores with a takedown into Sulphur's guard.
Sulphur can't keep his opponent in guard - Mahtisaari advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mahtisaari passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sulphur!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sulphur wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mahtisaari.
Mahtisaari looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mahtisaari trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mahtisaari landing punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahtisaari wants to control the pace but Sulphur is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sulphur in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahtisaari lands a big elbow.
Mahtisaari can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sulphur is looking to escape.
Mahtisaari lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sulphur is rocked!
Mahtisaari looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Sulphur covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arttu Mahtisaari!
Arttu Mahtisaari decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eildon Heap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Henderson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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220 lbs
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215 lbs
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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
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eildon Heap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Henderson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've been informed that Henderson 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.
Heap is pressed up against the cage. Henderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Heap down to the mat. Heap avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Heap rushes Henderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Henderson wants the takedown. Heap is fighting it off but Henderson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Heap's guard against the cage.
Henderson won't allow Heap to sweep him here.
Heap knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Henderson on the ground.
Henderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Heap works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Henderson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Henderson trying to control but Heap is working from the bottom.
Heap on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Heap tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heap has his hands on Henderson's head, controlling the position.
Henderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson wants to pass the guard but Heap is keeping the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Henderson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Heap tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Henderson is in Heap's guard.
Henderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Heap works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Henderson trying to control but Heap is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heap is trying to keep Henderson in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heap is controlling Henderson's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson working some strikes from top position.
Henderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Henderson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Heap wants to sweep here but Henderson controlling him for the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Henderson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Henderson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Heap as Henderson shoots in.
With the fighters up against the cage, Heap throws an elbow but misses.
Henderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Heap is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Eildon Heap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Henderson.
Heap prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heap tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heap prevents a body shot from Henderson.
Henderson is trying to drag Heap to the mat but Heap just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Henderson is trying to break the clinch but Heap is controlling him.
Henderson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Heap.
Henderson wants to take the fight to the mat but Heap manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Heap is pressed up against the cage. Henderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Heap down to the mat. Heap avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Henderson shoots in and drives through. Heap sprawls well.
Heap clinches with his opponent.
Heap with a knee to the head.
Henderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heap takes a swing at Henderson's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heap closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Henderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Henderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Heap gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Heap tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Heap gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Heap tries to land knees in the clinch but Henderson avoids the damage to the body.
Henderson takes an elbow to the forehead.
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!
Henderson blocks an elbow strike.
Heap unloads a knee to the mid-section. Henderson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Heap landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Henderson wants a takedown.
Henderson blocks an elbow strike from Heap.
Henderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heap throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Heap unloads a knee to the mid-section. Henderson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Henderson looks winded!
Heap lands an elbow that stopped Henderson in his tracks for a moment.
Henderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Heap gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eildon Heap dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Henderson tries for a takedown but Heap sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Henderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Heap drops down looking for a counter takedown but Henderson sprawls and moves away.
Donk. Henderson catches Heap right on the button with a cross.
Heap tries to land a front kick but Henderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Henderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Heap is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henderson can do to turn this around?
Heap has managed to clinch.
Henderson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Heap is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heap looking to throw knees to the head but Henderson is blocking nicely.
Henderson wants to take the fight to the mat but Heap manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Eildon Heap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Henderson.
Henderson blocks the elbow strike.
Henderson is trying to drag Heap to the mat but Heap just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Henderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heap throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Henderson tries to throw a body punch but Heap avoids it by throwing Henderson back against the cage.
Henderson managing to block the knees to the body from Heap.
Heap throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
I was talking to Heap's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Henderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Heap moves into the clinch.
Heap landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Heap missing with knees to the body.
Heap lands a nice knee to the body.
Heap lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Heap lands a nice elbow.
Heap unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Heap tries a knee to the head but Henderson blocks it.
Heap creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Henderson's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Heap obliges.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heap throws an elbow that misses.
Henderson has Heap pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Heap manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Henderson is working for takedown but Heap is calmly controlling the position for now.
Heap comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Heap lands an elbow that stopped Henderson in his tracks for a moment.
Heap lands an elbow just above Henderson 's eye.
Henderson takes an elbow to the temple.
Henderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Heap lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Heap obliges.
Henderson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Heap lands a good knee to the midsection. Henderson won't want to take too many of those.
Heap comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Heap gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Heap comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Heap obliges.
Heap misses with a knee strike.
Heap lands with a left to the head.
Henderson takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Heap.
Henderson avoids the elbow strike from Heap, against the cage.
Heap comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Henderson blocks an elbow strike.
Heap is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Heap connects with a knee to the head.
Henderson is rocked!
Henderson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Henderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Heap finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heap lands an elbow just above Henderson 's eye.
Henderson can't get the takedown.
Heap lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Heap pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Henderson! Heap unloads with more strikes and Henderson sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eildon Heap!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alojz Černư (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vadim Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Černư comes to the cage accompanied by Czech Republic national anthem. Kalashnikov has chosen Leningrad Cowboys - Those Were The Days as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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256 lbs
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235 lbs
19 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alojz Černư!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vadim Kalashnikov!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalashnikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Černư gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kalashnikov working aggressively here.
Kalashnikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kalashnikov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Černư.
Kalashnikov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Černư backwards.
Černư breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov throws a hook but Černư avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Kalashnikov.
Černư falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kalashnikov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalashnikov is thwarting Černư's attempts to control the position.
Černư wants to get back to full guard.
Kalashnikov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Černư does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov is just content to waste time from the top position. Černư takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kalashnikov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Team Finland. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Černư working for a triangle but Kalashnikov defends it easily.
Kalashnikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kalashnikov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Let's hope that Kalashnikov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Černư is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kalashnikov is controlling him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kalashnikov tries to keep at a distance but Černư has taken the fight into the clinch.
Černư lands an uppercut.
Černư prevents a body shot from Kalashnikov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kalashnikov.
Černư blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kalashnikov scores with a shot to the side of Černư's head.
Kalashnikov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Černư takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Černư blocking some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Černư takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kalashnikov can't find room to land a body shot as Černư controls the action.
Kalashnikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Černư blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Černư breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Černư slips a straight right by Kalashnikov.
Černư throws a lazy head kick
and Kalashnikov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Černư tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalashnikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Černư.
Kalashnikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Černư missing with a left hand there. Kalashnikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kalashnikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Černư throws a head kick but Kalashnikov moves out of range.
Černư gets a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalashnikov is trying is best to control the position here.
Kalashnikov is trying to control but can't.
Kalashnikov is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Černư is staying active.
Černư decides to return to a standing position.
Černư looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Kalashnikov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Černư pushes Kalashnikov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kalashnikov looking to throw knees to the head but Černư is blocking nicely.
Černư takes a shot to the head.
Černư's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Černư moves in looking to clinch but Kalashnikov pushes him off.
Kalashnikov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Černư has been working on his balance at Kings Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Kalashnikov.
Černư throws a jab but it's blocked by Kalashnikov.
Černư closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Černư lands in his opponent's guard.
Černư stands and steps away. Kalashnikov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Černư on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alojz Černư seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Černư paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalashnikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Kalashnikov misses.
Černư clinches up with Kalashnikov and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Černư fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Černư on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kalashnikov fails to land.
Kalashnikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kalashnikov lands an uppercut.
Černư blocking some punches.
Kalashnikov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Černư blocks it with crossed arms.
Kalashnikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Černư uses good head movement to avoid it.
Černư tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kalashnikov's elbow.
Kalashnikov tries a knee to the head but Černư blocks it.
Kalashnikov tries to throw a body punch but Černư avoids it by throwing Kalashnikov back against the cage.
Kalashnikov missing with knees to the body.
Černư blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Černư can't break the clinch.
Černư blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kalashnikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Černư.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kalashnikov.
Černư blocks an uppercut.
Černư just leaning against Kalashnikov, taking a breather.
Kalashnikov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Černư blocks an uppercut.
Vadim Kalashnikov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kalashnikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Černư uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalashnikov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Černư has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kalashnikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Černư stalls.
Kalashnikov lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Černư lands a shoulder strike.
Kalashnikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Černư gets through Kalashnikov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kalashnikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kalashnikov misses with the head strike.
Kalashnikov working aggressively here.
Kalashnikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kalashnikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Černư controls his hands.
A short right from Černư.
Kalashnikov is rocked!
Černư creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kalashnikov with a big uppercut! Kalashnikov tries to clinch up but Černư pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kalashnikov to the mat! Kalashnikov covers up and Černư unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alojz Černư!
Alojz Černư took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kip Aragus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Okin Slavas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aragus comes to the cage accompanied by Kill of the Night - Gin Wigmore. Slavas is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: WolfMother. Okin Slavas has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kip Aragus's chin.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kip Aragus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Okin Slavas!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slavas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Slavas loads up on a big right hand but Aragus slips the punch.
Slavas connects with a looping right hand.
Aragus throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slavas! But no joy.
Aragus tried to score with a low kick but Slavas checks it.
Slavas just misses with a punch to the body.
Slavas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've been hearing reports that Aragus has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The fighters circling - Aragus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aragus drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Aragus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slavas wants to sweep here but Aragus controlling him for the moment.
Aragus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slavas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slavas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slavas thows a huge punch but Aragus dodges it nicely.
Slavas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aragus's head.
Aragus wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slavas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Aragus wants to get back to full guard.
Aragus looking for submissions off his back.
Slavas trying to pass the guard but Aragus defending well.
Aragus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Slavas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Slavas's back!
Slavas staying busy and making it hard for Aragus to control.
You can see the frustration on Slavas's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Aragus tries to keep control of the position but Slavas is staying busy.
Slavas can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slavas takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Aragus keeps control of the position as Slavas tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slavas tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Slavas regains half guard.
Aragus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Slavas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Slavas moves into full guard.
Aragus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aragus slips nicely into half guard.
Slavas is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aragus wants to control but Slavas is keeping him busy.
Slavas is looking to improve his position.
Aragus with the ground and pound but Slavas uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Aragus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Aragus distracts Slavas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aragus trying to control the position from guard on top but Slavas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aragus drops back looking for a leg! Slavas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Slavas manages to kick Aragus off! Aragus jumps back into Slavas's guard.
Aragus won't allow Slavas to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slavas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aragus defends well.
Aragus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slavas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Slavas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aragus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aragus is trying to keep Slavas in close.
Slavas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Slavas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aragus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Slavas preventing the sweep.
Aragus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Slavas defends well.
Aragus looking for a sweep. Not yet Aragus, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Okin Slavas will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Aragus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slavas.
It seemed like Slavas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Slavas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aragus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Slavas throws a hook to the side of Aragus's head but Aragus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aragus misses with a low kick.
Aragus throws an overhand right that lands on Slavas's shoulder, as Slavas tries to avoid the shot.
Nice jab there from Slavas.
Aragus closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Aragus looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slavas is looking for a sweep. Aragus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Slavas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Slavas.
Our spies down at at Farrell Pikey Camp inform us that Slavas has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Aragus throwing strikes from guard but Slavas blocks nicely.
Slavas wants to sweep but no luck.
Aragus wants to pass the guard but Slavas is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slavas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aragus's guard.
Slavas wants to control from the top but Aragus keeps moving.
Aragus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aragus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slavas working some strikes from top position.
Aragus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aragus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aragus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Slavas's guard.
Slavas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aragus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Slavas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aragus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aragus trying to control but Slavas is working from the bottom.
Slavas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aragus's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Slavas looking for a sweep. Not yet Slavas, not yet.
Aragus trying to control but Slavas is working from the bottom.
Aragus with a nice head shot there.
Slavas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aragus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Slavas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Aragus controls Slavas momentarily but Slavas frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slavas throws a strike but Aragus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Aragus lands a couple of digs.
Slavas is looking for a triangle but Aragus pushes his legs off easily.
Slavas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Aragus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aragus working a defensive guard here.
Aragus keeping moving, preventing Slavas from controlling successfully.
Slavas with a nice head shot there.
Aragus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aragus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slavas connects with a couple of short punches.
Slavas trying to control but Aragus is working from the bottom.
Slavas postures up in Aragus's guard and throws a big left but Aragus blocks it.
Slavas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Slavas passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Aragus takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Aragus sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Aragus actively working from the bottom here.
Slavas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aragus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aragus gets back to full guard.
Slavas throwing strikes from guard but Aragus blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Okin Slavas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Slavas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Slavas blocks a jab.
Slavas gets the takedown into side control.
Slavas is working Aragus over with some ground and pound from side control.
An elbow from Slavas crashes against the mat.
Slavas trying to control the position but Aragus is working away.
Aragus is trying to get back to half guard.
Slavas is putting a hurting on Aragus here, landing some big shots from side control.
Slavas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aragus keeps working.
Slavas has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Aragus slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Slavas prevents Aragus from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aragus manages to get to full guard.
Aragus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Aragus prevents Slavas from improving his position.
Aragus wants to work for an arm triangle but Slavas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Aragus is keen to just control but Slavas is a slippery customer.
Slavas trying to hold on to Aragus's head to control him but Aragus postures up.
Slavas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Okin Slavas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aragus prevents Slavas from improving his position.
Kip Aragus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slavas taking some punishment here, with Aragus in his half guard.
Aragus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Aragus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Aragus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Slavas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aragus is working away from the top position though.
Slavas regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Aragus.
Aragus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Slavas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slavas keeping moving, preventing Aragus from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aragus postures up and lands a big shot to Slavas's brow.
Aragus throws a big right hand that misses.
Slavas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aragus defends well.
Aragus throwing strikes but missing.
Slavas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aragus is one step ahead there.
Aragus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Okin Slavas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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.
Aragus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Aragus is looking to work some ground and pound but Slavas has wrist control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aragus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aragus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Slavas drops his hands momentarily and Aragus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Slavas 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.
Kip Aragus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slavas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kip Aragus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aragus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Aragus shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Aragus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Slavas is looking to control Aragus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Slavas avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kip Aragus.
I think Slavas 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Okin Slavas!
In his post fight interview, Okin Slavas started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Orion Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kruger has chosen Tnt as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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35
197 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orion Cook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, John Kruger!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruger misses with a double jab
and Cook counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cook.
Cook chips away with some ground and pound.
Kruger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cook loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cook loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kruger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kruger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cook with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cook working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cook cracks Kruger with a solid left hand.
Kruger has his hands on Cook's head, controlling the position.
Cook postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kruger has his foot on Cook's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cook works his way back into a safe position though.
Cook landing some decent shots from guard.
Cook trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cook postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kruger looking for a guillotine here but Cook defends easily.
Cook working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cook missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kruger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kruger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook throwing strikes but missing.
Kruger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kruger has Cook pulled in close to control his posture.
Cook throws a big right hand that misses.
Cook cracks Kruger with a solid left hand.
Kruger trying to keep a closed guard but Cook is proving a slippery customer.
Kruger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cook can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cook stands up over Kruger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cook tries to free his leg and advance position but Kruger is retaining full guard.
Cook connects with a couple of short punches.
Kruger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cook scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kruger is rocked!
Cook has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cook lands a couple of elbows.
Kruger is still in real trouble! Can Cook finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cook gets to his feet and stands over Kruger, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Kruger felt that one! Cook unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Kruger from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orion Cook!
Orion Cook thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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