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Death Squad 172:Leben vs Hrolf PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jabari Jelani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lay Pray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pray is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Don't Fear the Reaper- Blue Oyster Cult. Jabari Jelani could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lay Pray's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jabari Jelani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lay Pray!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jelani shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jelani sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pray defending well though.
Pray works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pray is pulling down on Jelani's head. It's preventing any offense from Jelani, at least for the moment.
Pray manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Pray tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jelani defends well and Pray ends up having to push Jelani into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pray shoots and misses
and Jelani counters with a thumping low kick.
No luck for Pray with that takedown attempt.
Jabari Jelani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lay Pray.
Pray tries for a takedown but Jelani sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jelani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jelani drives through with a takedown into Pray's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pray wants to stand up but Jelani is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pray has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pray is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pray is looking to sweep but instead, Jelani has passed into half guard.
Pray tries to roll over but Jelani keeps him under control.
Pray trying to control here.
Pray might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jelani haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pray tries to get to full guard but Jelani has control of the leg.
Jelani thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pray's head.
Pray keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pray pushes Jelani off and gets back to his feet.
Pray closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Jabari Jelani has been cut.
Pray shoots for a double leg takedown but Jelani sprawls well. He's pushed Pray's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jelani scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pray shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pray performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pray is looking to stall here but Jelani recovers full guard.
Pray avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pray looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jelani had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pray defends it easily.
Pray is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pray wants to control from the top but Jelani keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pray seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
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 Jabari Jelani will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jabari Jelani's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jelani fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jelani stuffs the takedown attempt from Pray. Pray gets slowly back to his feet.
Pray shoots in but Jelani avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jelani went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pray shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jabari Jelani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lay Pray.
Pray shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jelani sprawls well. Jelani wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pray gets slowly back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pray dodges the punch combination from Jelani.
Nice sprawl there from Jelani as Pray shoots in.
Jelani feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jelani fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jelani shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pray's guard.
Pray pulls Jelani in close to prevent any damage.
Pray is looking to stand up but Jelani isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pray manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jelani manages to get himself to full guard.
Pray's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jelani throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jabari Jelani overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pray seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
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.
Pray's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pray trying to control the position from guard on top but Jelani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pray content to stall in guard here.
Jelani is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pray can do to turn this around?
Let's hope that Pray 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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pray fails with the takedown.
Pray shoots in and gets a takedown into Jelani's guard.
Jelani can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pray controls the pace.
Jelani throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jelani working for a triangle but Pray defends it easily.
Pray trying to control but Jelani is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pray postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jelani is on top in guard.
Pray pulls Jelani in to control the position.
Jelani is pushing down on Pray's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pray is fighting to maintain full guard but Jelani has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pray looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pray is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jabari Jelani dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jabari Jelani's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jelani slaps away a takedown attempt from Pray, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A combination from Jelani does no damage.
A combination from Jelani does no damage.
Pray closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jelani circles away.
Jelani attempts a counter takedown but Pray avoids it well and moves away.
Pray shoots for a double leg takedown but Jelani sprawls well. He's pushed Pray's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jabari Jelani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lay Pray.
Jelani's corner calls for a 1-2. Jelani obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jelani shoots in and gets a takedown into Pray's guard.
Jelani scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jelani wants to pass the guard but Pray is keeping the position.
Pray tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jelani forces his way into half guard.
Pray gets full guard.
Pray takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pray wants to stand but Jelani is controlling the position.
Jelani looking to pass the guard.
Pray is adopting a defensive guard.
Pray is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jelani is refusing to be controlled, as Pray sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pray perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jelani has hold of Pray's hands but Pray slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pray is just content to waste time from the top position. Jelani takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jelani wants to sweep but no luck.
Pray trying to control but Jelani is working from the bottom.
Pray throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jelani being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jelani slaps away a takedown attempt from Pray, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pray closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jelani circles away.
Jelani rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pray moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pray takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jelani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pray shoots for a double leg takedown but Jelani sprawls well. He's pushed Pray's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jelani shoots in and bounces Pray off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pray working a defensive guard but Jelani passes into half guard.
Ground and pound from Jelani.
Jelani is nestled in close to Pray, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Jelani.
Pray preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Jelani is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pray sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jelani missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jelani prevents Pray from standing back up.
Pray wants to get back to full guard.
Jelani working Pray over with strikes.
Jelani lands strikes from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pray is looking to improve his position.
Jelani thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pray's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jabari Jelani showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jelani has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jabari Jelani!
Jabari Jelani seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stand Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denzel Sarfo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bang might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mike Tyson clip from Hangover. Stand Bang has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stand Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Denzel Sarfo!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarfo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bang throws a series of punches but Sarfo moves out of range.
Sarfo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bang misses with a wild combination.
Bang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stand Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sarfo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Sarfo.
Bang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bang's corner calls for a 1-2. Bang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Denzel Sarfo has been cut.
Bang throws a right and a left that Sarfo avoids nicely.
Bang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sarfo lunges at Bang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bang's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sarfo circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Sarfo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sarfo swings for the body but Bang moves out of range.
Bang misses with a double jab
and Sarfo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sarfo can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarfo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
No joy there for Bang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sarfo staying out of range there.
A big right from Sarfo misses.
It looked like Bang was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bang throws a right and a left that Sarfo avoids nicely.
Bang misses with a wild combination.
Sarfo throws a shot to the body.
Bang is breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick lands from Sarfo.
Bang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sarfo counters with a low kick, right behind Bang 's knee.
Bang ducks under a wild hook from Sarfo.
Sarfo connects with a solid leg kick.
Sarfo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bang throws a lazy uppercut
and Sarfo counters with an outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sarfo connects with a nice looking jab.
Sarfo drops his shoulder and cracks Bang with a huge uppercut! Bang goes down! Can Sarfo finish him?
Bang is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarfo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Oh Bang is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sarfo is controlling the pace.
Sarfo has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bang defend it? Sarfo steps over the head and cranks it - Bang is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Sarfo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Denzel Sarfo!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abreham Killyousovizh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heinrich Eisenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heinrich Eisenberg has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
41 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abreham Killyousovizh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Heinrich Eisenberg!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Killyousovizh. No joy for Eisenberg on that attempt.
Killyousovizh darts in and clinches Eisenberg up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eisenberg.
Eisenberg tries to pull guard but Killyousovizh forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Killyousovizh tries to break free but Eisenberg pushes him back against the cage.
Killyousovizh throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Killyousovizh breaks from the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Eisenberg or perhaps it was just good defense by Killyousovizh, which made it look bad.
Abreham Killyousovizh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heinrich Eisenberg.
Killyousovizh connects with a nice looking jab.
Eisenberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killyousovizh misses with a double jab.
Eisenberg is looking to clinch but Killyousovizh is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Killyousovizh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Abreham Killyousovizh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killyousovizh stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Killyousovizh wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Killyousovizh. That snapped Eisenberg's head back.
Killyousovizh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Eisenberg shoots in but Killyousovizh avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eisenberg fails with a takedown attempt.
Eisenberg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Killyousovizh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Abreham Killyousovizh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eisenberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Killyousovizh manages to avoid it.
Eisenberg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Killyousovizh sprawls well. Killyousovizh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Eisenberg gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Eisenberg.
Eisenberg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Killyousovizh can pounce on him.
Killyousovizh lands the left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Killyousovizh.
Eisenberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Killyousovizh connects with a looping right hand.
A lazy left from Killyousovizh finds it's target.
Eisenberg misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killyousovizh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Eisenberg.
Killyousovizh slips a jab from Eisenberg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killyousovizh throws a nice head kick!
Eisenberg misses with a low kick as Killyousovizh jumps back.
Killyousovizh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Killyousovizh darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Eisenberg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Killyousovizh as he jumps to the side.
Eisenberg moves in looking to clinch but Killyousovizh pushes him off.
Killyousovizh closes the distance and clinches.
Eisenberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Killyousovizh.
Knees to the body from Killyousovizh.
Eisenberg looks winded!
Eisenberg avoiding damage as Killyousovizh throws knees to the body.
Eisenberg has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Killyousovizh after a bit of a struggle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Killyousovizh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Killyousovizh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Killyousovizh keeps the fight on the outside.
Killyousovizh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eisenberg has a takedown stuffed.
Eisenberg shoots in looking for a takedown. Killyousovizh tries to sprawl out of it but Eisenberg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Killyousovizh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Killyousovizh is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A swing and a miss from Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Eisenberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Killyousovizh pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Eisenberg back to the cage. Killyousovizh follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Heinrich Eisenberg has been cut.
Killyousovizh smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Eisenberg dives in for a single leg takedown but Killyousovizh sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Killyousovizh tests Eisenberg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Killyousovizh lands a jab to the head.
Eisenberg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killyousovizh scores with a nice right hand.
Eisenberg tries to close the distance and clinch but Killyousovizh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Killyousovizh tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eisenberg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Killyousovizh feints and then cracks Eisenberg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Eisenberg down.
Killyousovizh connects with a body shot that sends Eisenberg's belly button to the back.
Killyousovizh lands a jab to Eisenberg's midsection.
Eisenberg takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Killyousovizh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Eisenberg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Killyousovizh feints and then cracks Eisenberg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Eisenberg down.
Eisenberg keeps the fight on the outside.
Killyousovizh throws a sloppy head kick and Eisenberg moves out of range easily.
Killyousovizh lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Eisenberg takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Eisenberg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Killyousovizh as he avoids it easily.
Eisenberg takes one on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killyousovizh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Eisenberg on the side of the head.
Killyousovizh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Eisenberg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abreham Killyousovizh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Heinrich Eisenberg's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Eisenberg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch lands to the side of Eisenberg 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Eisenberg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Killyousovizh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Eisenberg somewhat.
Killyousovizh scores with a crisp jab that stopped Eisenberg in his tracks.
A punch combination from Killyousovizh misses.
Eisenberg slips a jab from Killyousovizh.
Eisenberg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Killyousovizh lands a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Killyousovizh.
Abreham Killyousovizh is winning the standup battle so far.
Eisenberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Killyousovizh.
Eisenberg ducks under a wild hook from Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eisenberg fails with a takedown attempt.
Abreham Killyousovizh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heinrich Eisenberg.
Killyousovizh clinches up against the cage.
Killyousovizh displaying some good clinch control by pressing Eisenberg up against the cage.
Eisenberg taking a breather.
Killyousovizh gets through Eisenberg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Eisenberg wants to break free but Killyousovizh has control.
Eisenberg managing to block the knees to the body from Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eisenberg goes for a takedown attempt but Killyousovizh pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Eisenberg has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Killyousovizh tests Eisenberg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killyousovizh lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Eisenberg takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A slapping leg kick lands for Killyousovizh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Killyousovizh. That's going to slow Eisenberg down.
Eisenberg's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Killyousovizh ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Killyousovizh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Killyousovizh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eisenberg can do to turn this around?
Horrible takedown attempt by Eisenberg or perhaps it was just good defense by Killyousovizh, which made it look bad.
It looked like Killyousovizh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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!
Killyousovizh instigates a clinch.
Eisenberg breaks the clinch.
Killyousovizh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice sprawl there from Killyousovizh as Eisenberg shoots in.
Killyousovizh seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Killyousovizh lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eisenberg takes one on the button.
Eisenberg takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Eisenberg is breathing heavily.
Eisenberg takes one on the button.
Killyousovizh drives through and clinches with Eisenberg against the cage.
Eisenberg tries to pull guard but Killyousovizh won't allow it.
Killyousovizh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eisenbergs head.
A short uppercut from Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh manages to break the clinch.
Killyousovizh closes the distance and clinches.
Killyousovizh lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Eisenberg is trying desperately to land a takedown but Killyousovizh is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Eisenberg.
Eisenberg has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Killyousovizh after a bit of a struggle.
Killyousovizh lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killyousovizh taking a breather.
Killyousovizh crunches a lovely knee into Eisenberg's ribcage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killyousovizh digs a right hand underneath Eisenberg's ribcage. Eisenberg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Killyousovizh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Killyousovizh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Killyousovizh bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Eisenberg's head backwards.
Killyousovizh lands with an overhand left.
Killyousovizh connects with a right hand. Eisenberg shakes it off.
Killyousovizh lands a jab to the nose.
Killyousovizh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Eisenberg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Killyousovizh stuffs the takedown.
Eisenberg dodges the punch combination from Killyousovizh.
Donk. Killyousovizh catches Eisenberg right on the button with a cross.
Eisenberg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Killyousovizh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Killyousovizh goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Killyousovizh, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abreham Killyousovizh dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Heinrich Eisenberg's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Killyousovizh explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Eisenberg shoots in for a takedown but Killyousovizh shows good takedown defense.
Killyousovizh scores with a jab to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Killyousovizh. Those never looked like landing.
Killyousovizh smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Killyousovizh instigates a clinch.
Eisenberg wants a takedown but no success here.
Killyousovizh lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Eisenberg manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Killyousovizh wants to stand but Eisenberg has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Eisenberg is looking for a triangle but Killyousovizh pushes his legs off easily.
Killyousovizh gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Heinrich Eisenberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eisenberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Killyousovizh finds it's target.
Eisenberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh lands the left hand.
Killyousovizh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Eisenberg.
Eisenberg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Killyousovizh but Killyousovizh pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Abreham Killyousovizh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heinrich Eisenberg.
Eisenberg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Killyousovizh throws a quick inside leg kick.
Eisenberg shoots in but Killyousovizh avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Eisenberg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Eisenberg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Killyousovizh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Eisenberg.
Killyousovizh lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killyousovizh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killyousovizh jabs Eisenberg right on the nose. Eisenberg blinks but takes it well.
Eisenberg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Killyousovizh as he jumps to the side.
Killyousovizh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Killyousovizh loads up on a big right hand but Eisenberg slips the punch.
Eisenberg drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Killyousovizh defends it well.
Abreham Killyousovizh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Killyousovizh digs a good hook to Eisenberg's body.
Killyousovizh throws a nice outside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Killyousovizh.
Eisenberg fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Killyousovizh sprawls well initially but Eisenberg persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Killyousovizh is looking to escape.
Still in half guard, Eisenberg seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killyousovizh is trying to stand up here but Eisenberg is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eisenberg tries to pass to full mount but Killyousovizh defends it.
Eisenberg throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Killyousovizh to regain full guard.
Eisenberg is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Killyousovizh has managed to clinch.
Killyousovizh breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Eisenberg misses with a body shot.
Killyousovizh misses with a few strikes there.
Eisenberg shoots in for a takedown but Killyousovizh shows good takedown defense.
Killyousovizh scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Killyousovizh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Eisenberg shoots for a takedown but Killyousovizh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Killyousovizh lunges at Eisenberg with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Eisenberg's hand.
Eisenberg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Killyousovizh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Killyousovizh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Killyousovizh has managed to clinch.
Eisenberg tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Eisenberg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Killyousovizh has him pressed against the cage.
Eisenberg on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Heinrich Eisenberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eisenberg jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Killyousovizh walks away with a smile on his face. Eisenberg gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abreham Killyousovizh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Killyousovizh, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abreham Killyousovizh!
Abreham Killyousovizh decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alpo Suhonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santeri Sikaniska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suhonen comes to the cage accompanied by Gers Pardoel - Ik Neem Je Mee . Sikaniska has chosen 2 Brothers on the 4th floor - Fairytales as his entrance music. Alpo Suhonen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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413 lbs
26 - 28 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alpo Suhonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Santeri Sikaniska!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suhonen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Suhonen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sikaniska is trying to buck Suhonen off.
Suhonen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sikaniska has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Suhonen but great work by Sikaniska.
Suhonen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Suhonen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sikaniska postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Suhonen to stand up.
Suhonen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sikaniska enables Suhonen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sikaniska manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sikaniska is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Suhonen is controlling him.
Suhonen wants to control from the top but Sikaniska keeps moving.
Suhonen wants to pass the guard but Sikaniska is keeping the position.
Suhonen stops Sikaniska from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sikaniska keeping moving, preventing Suhonen from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suhonen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Suhonen misses with a takedown attempt
and Sikaniska cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Alpo Suhonen has been cut.
Suhonen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sikaniska, pushing him back against the cage.
Suhonen has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sikaniska is trying to keep an underhook but Suhonen manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Suhonen prevents Sikaniska from standing back up.
Suhonen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Suhonen is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suhonen wants to free his trapped foot but Sikaniska is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Suhonen is trying to control. Sikaniska wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sikaniska wants to get back to his feet.
Suhonen wants to work for an arm triangle but Sikaniska is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sikaniska is not content to let Suhonen control the position.
Sikaniska is trying to stand.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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.
Suhonen misses with a takedown
and Sikaniska counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alpo Suhonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sikaniska.
Suhonen cracks a nice hook into Sikaniska's ribs.
Suhonen gets a double leg takedown into Sikaniska's guard.
Suhonen wants to control from the top but Sikaniska keeps moving.
Suhonen advances to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sikaniska won't allow Suhonen to pass to mount.
Suhonen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alpo Suhonen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alpo Suhonen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Suhonen is defended easily by Sikaniska.
Sikaniska wants to counter the offense by Suhonen and move into the clinch position.
Alpo Suhonen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Suhonen fails with the takedown
and Sikaniska connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Suhonen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sikaniska as he jumps to the side.
Sikaniska wants to counter with a clinch but Suhonen pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alpo Suhonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suhonen misses with a body punch
and Sikaniska lands a stunning uppercut that sends Suhonen to the mat!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suhonen wants to control but Sikaniska is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've been hearing good reports from Suhonen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suhonen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suhonen wants to control but Sikaniska is keeping busy and won't allow it.
It looks like Sikaniska is going to stand back up.
Suhonen is trying to control but can't.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sikaniska seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sikaniska walks into a left hand.
Suhonen lands a jab to Sikaniska's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sikaniska cracks Suhonen with an open hand slap.
Suhonen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sikaniska sprawls well. Sikaniska wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Suhonen gets slowly back to his feet.
Suhonen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sikaniska swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Suhonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sikaniska tries to counter with a clinch but Suhonen shakes him off and moves away.
Suhonen goes for a double leg but Sikaniska avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sikaniska continues to drive forward.
Suhonen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sikaniska avoids it really well and circles away.
Sikaniska lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Suhonen has his takedown stuffed
and Sikaniska counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Suhonen has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Santeri Sikaniska!
A very excited looking Santeri Sikaniska rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gab Showman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rogue Four (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rogue Four has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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165 lbs
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190 lbs
12 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gab Showman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rogue Four!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Four moves out of range as Showman strikes.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Four has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Showman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Showman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Four.
Four closes the distance and clinches.
Four has Showman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Showman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Four pulls guard effortlessly.
Showman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Four looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Four looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Four!
Showman tries to bench press Four off him but Four keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Four is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Showman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Showman tries to buck Four off but Four is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Four wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Showman, who protects the arm well.
Showman is looking for a sweep.
Showman taking punishment in the form of punches.
Four looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Showman is avoiding damage well.
Showman tries to buck Four off but Four is having none of it.
Four cracks Showman with a big elbow.
Four tries for a kimura but Showman is defending well.
Showman is trying to get back to half guard.
Four scoring with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Showman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Four wants to control but Showman is keeping him busy.
Showman is looking to reverse the position.
Showman gets back to half guard.
Four seems to be looking for submissions.
Four is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Showman defends it well.
Showman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Four takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Four is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Four has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Four wants to pass to mount but Showman is defending the position.
Four throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Four is nestled in close to Showman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Showman wants to get back to full guard.
Showman has hold of Four's hands but Four slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Four lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Four is trying to control. Showman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Showman makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Showman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Four.
Four tries to score a power double leg takedown but Showman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Four somewhat.
Gab Showman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rogue Four.
Showman swats away the attempt to clinch by Four.
Gab Showman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Four tries to clinch but Showman moves out of range.
Showman throws a hook but Four avoids it easily.
Four is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Showman misses with a double jab.
Showman loads up on a big right hand but Four slips the punch.
Four tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Showman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Showman misses with a series of wild punches.
Four tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rogue Four dominated that round.
That's time! Showman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Showman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Four blocks a head kick by Showman.
The fight stays on the outside here - Four looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch combination from Showman misses.
And Four tries to counter it with a takedown but Showman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Showman tests Four's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Showman throws a series of punches but Four moves out of range.
Showman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Four shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Four blocks a head kick by Showman.
Showman misses with a body kick.
Showman throws a body shot but no joy.
Four tries to counter by closing the distance.
Four has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Four shoots in for a takedown but Showman shows good takedown defense.
Gab Showman is winning the standup battle so far.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Showman.
A decent looking cross lands there for Showman.
Four wants to clinch up but Showman keeps it at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Four.
Four steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Showman.
Four takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Four rushes Showman and presses him up against the cage.
Showman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Four has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Showman regains guard immediately.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Showman has momentary wrist control but Four slips an elbow through the middle.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Four scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Four with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Showman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Four doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Four manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Four looking to pass the guard.
Showman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Four defends it easily.
Four is pushing down on Showman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Showman is fighting to maintain full guard but Four has managed to sneak the leg through.
Four is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Showman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Four scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Four is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Showman is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rogue Four!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Jyllendael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Page comes to the cage accompanied by The Hand That Feeds. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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28
217 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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31
249 lbs
13 - 17 - 0 |
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Page!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Jyllendael!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jyllendael looks to land a body kick but Page moved away.
Page attempts a counter takedown but Jyllendael avoids it well and moves away.
We've been told by Page's head coaches at VENDETTA Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jyllendael goes for a double leg but Page avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Page continues to drive forward.
Jyllendael displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Page.
Despite the aggression on Jyllendael's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Page keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Page appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Page shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jyllendael fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Page sprawls well initially but Jyllendael persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jyllendael is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page is looking to improve his position.
Page preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Page wants to control but Jyllendael is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jyllendael wants to stand up but Page is controlling the position.
Jyllendael wants to work for an arm triangle but Page is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jyllendael is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Page doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jyllendael.
Page wants to improve his position but Jyllendael is controlling well.
Page looking for submissions off his back.
Jyllendael sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Page defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Page desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Page is defending against the submission attempts here by Jyllendael.
Jyllendael wants to lay and pray for a moment but Page keeps working.
Jyllendael working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jyllendael missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jyllendael is looking for a kimura but Page is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jyllendael to get the leverage.
Page moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Page working for a triangle but Jyllendael defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Jyllendael makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Page is trying to control the position but Jyllendael postures up.
Jyllendael slips nicely into half guard.
Page wants to control but Jyllendael is keeping busy.
Page is trying to get back to full guard.
Jyllendael is thwarting Page's attempts to control the position.
Page blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jyllendael.
The fighters are battling for position here. Page manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page controls Jyllendael momentarily but Jyllendael frees himself.
Page is looking for a triangle but Jyllendael pushes his legs off easily.
Page is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jyllendael slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Page with a flurry of punches that miss.
Page is looking to work some ground and pound but Jyllendael has wrist control.
Page makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jyllendael working for a triangle but Page defends it easily.
Page trying to control the position from guard on top but Jyllendael is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Jyllendael 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.
Jyllendael wants to clinch but Page slips to the side
and Page counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Page trying to control the position from guard on top but Jyllendael is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Page postures up in Jyllendael's guard and throws a big left but Jyllendael blocks it.
Page wants to pass the guard but Jyllendael is keeping the position.
Page lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jyllendael wants to sweep here but Page controlling him for the moment.
Jyllendael trying to keep a closed guard but Page is proving a slippery customer.
Page postures up and lands a big shot to Jyllendael's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jyllendael working a defensive guard here.
Jyllendael is looking to sweep but instead, Page has passed into half guard.
Page is thwarting Jyllendael's attempts to control the position.
Jyllendael tries to kick Page off but Page keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Page wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jyllendael keeps working.
Kyle Page overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Page works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jyllendael can't do much from the bottom here.
Page lands some shots froms side control.
Page wants to control but Jyllendael is keeping him busy.
Page throwing strikes but Jyllendael manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Jyllendael wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Page, who protects the arm well.
Page sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jyllendael is working for a kimura but Page is defending it quite comfortably.
Jyllendael is thwarting Page's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page is trying to get back to full guard.
Page wants to control but Jyllendael is keeping busy.
Page is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jyllendael pulls his head out easily.
Page is staying active underneath Jyllendael, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Page wants to get back to full guard.
Jyllendael is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Page works his way to full guard. Good work.
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.
Jyllendael's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jyllendael's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jyllendael trying to control the position from guard on top but Page is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jyllendael looking to sit in guard and control but Page gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Page wants to control from the top but Jyllendael keeps moving.
Page chips away with some ground and pound.
Jyllendael being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Page wants to control from the top but Jyllendael keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Page dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jyllendael takes the fight into the clinch.
Jyllendael pulls guard successfully.
Page trying to control but Jyllendael is working from the bottom.
Page seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jyllendael has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Page can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jyllendael working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page with a flurry of punches that miss.
Page in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Page wants to control from the top but Jyllendael keeps moving.
Jyllendael trying to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jyllendael looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Page keeps the fight on the outside.
Page tries to counter with a takedown but Jyllendael is quick to defend against it.
Jyllendael gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Page counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Page working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page preventing the sweep.
Page 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.
Jyllendael trying to control the position.
Jyllendael avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jyllendael preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jyllendael is looking to stand up but Page isn't so interested in that idea.
Page with a flurry of punches that miss.
Page postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jyllendael not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Page trying to control the position from guard on top but Jyllendael is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jyllendael throws a head kick but Page moves out of range.
Jyllendael clinches.
Page managing to block the knees to the body from Jyllendael.
Jyllendael pulls guard.
Page is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jyllendael has momentary wrist control but Page slips an elbow through the middle.
Jyllendael working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Page.
Page with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Page throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Page pushes down on Jyllendael's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jyllendael has hold of Page's hands but Page slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Page sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jyllendael defending well though.
Jyllendael wants to get back to his feet.
Page is trying to control. Jyllendael wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Page trying to control from Jyllendael's half guard. Jyllendael has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jyllendael is trying to control the position but Page postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Page trying to control but Jyllendael is working from the bottom.
Jyllendael preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Page showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Page 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Page!
Kyle Page thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Jake Jyllendael was interviewed post fight and said 'oh, that was just bad luck'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between George West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). West comes to the cage accompanied by Dimitri Vegas & like Mike - Tremor. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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28
202 lbs
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275 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Black!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Matt Black has been cut.
Black keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from West.
Black uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from West.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Black has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for West. That snapped Black's head back.
Black fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Black blocks a jab.
West moves into range and connects with a jab.
West looks to land a right hand but Black moved out of range.
Black takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Black closes this distance looking for a takedown but West circles away.
Black shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches West napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Black working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
West is not content to let Black control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West keeps Black under control for a moment.
West struggling a bit here.
Black tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Black tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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.
Black is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, West has escaped the position, nice work there.
Black has hold of West's arm. He's looking for a kimura. West seems comfortable defending it but Black has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! West is real pain and he's forced to tap out! West is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Black couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matt Black!
During a confident post fight interview, Matt Black thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Deadflame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Nevsky (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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Derrick Deadflame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Nevsky!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nevsky shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Deadflame's guard.
Nevsky trying to control but Deadflame is working from the bottom.
Nevsky is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nevsky throws a big right hand that misses.
Deadflame preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nevsky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Deadflame is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nevsky is controlling him.
Nevsky preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nevsky prevents Deadflame from getting back to his feet.
Nevsky is fighting to break Deadflame's control of his arms but Deadflame is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A clash of legs there as Deadflame blocks the low kick.
Nevsky manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Deadflame on his heels. He'll look to pass Deadflame's guard now, I'm sure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevsky throws a big elbow that misses.
Deadflame keeping moving, preventing Nevsky from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deadflame not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nevsky throws a big right hand that misses.
Deadflame will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Deadflame is looking to stand up but Nevsky isn't so interested in that idea.
Nevsky lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deadflame is looking to stand up but Nevsky isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Deadflame gets caught flat footed, as Nevsky shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nevsky throwing strikes from guard but Deadflame blocks nicely.
Deadflame looking for a sweep. Not yet Deadflame, not yet.
Deadflame utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nevsky throws a big elbow that misses.
Nevsky throws an elbow that misses. Deadflame uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nevsky's guard. Nice move by Deadflame!
Nevsky working a defensive guard here.
Deadflame trying to control but Nevsky is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Deadflame accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nevsky wants to stand but Deadflame is controlling the position.
Deadflame wants to control from the top but Nevsky keeps moving.
Deadflame wanted to stand there but Nevsky had control of the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nevsky throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Derrick Deadflame has been cut.
Deadflame feints and then cracks Nevsky's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nevsky down.
Deadflame fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Deadflame.
Nevsky lands with a hook. Deadflame tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nevsky throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Deadflame tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nevsky is in Deadflame's guard.
Deadflame keeping moving, preventing Nevsky from controlling successfully.
My spies in English Top Team inform me that Nevsky has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Deadflame controlling the position.
Nevsky throwing strikes from guard but Deadflame blocks nicely.
Nevsky throwing strikes from guard but Deadflame blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deadflame looking to control.
Nevsky won't allow Deadflame to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Nevsky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derrick Deadflame's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Deadflame misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Deadflame uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nevsky.
Deadflame connects with a jab.
Nevsky drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nevsky has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Deadflame!
Deadflame is bucking up trying to escape but Nevsky cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nevsky throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Nevsky lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Nevsky lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
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!
Nevsky throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Nevsky wants to control the pace but Deadflame is squirming around nicely.
Deadflame is looking to improve his position but Nevsky isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevsky misses with a head shot.
Deadflame blocking the ground and pound.
Nevsky connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Deadflame wants to hold on but Nevsky pushes him away.
Nevsky throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Nevsky throwing strikes here but Deadflame is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deadflame bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Deadflame trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Deadflame with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Deadflame trying to control the position from guard on top but Nevsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nevsky is looking to stand up but Deadflame isn't so interested in that idea.
Deadflame postures up.
Nevsky manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky misses with a hook. Deadflame ducked under it nicely.
Deadflame fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nevsky, pushing him back against the cage.
Deadflame connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nevsky's face.
It looks like Alexander Nevsky has been cut.
A short right from Deadflame.
Deadflame misses with a hook from the clinch.
Deadflame tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nevsky's elbow.
Nevsky has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Deadflame regains guard immediately.
Deadflame manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Deadflame landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deadflame lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deadflame lands a hook that snaps the head of Nevsky backwards.
Deadflame is working Nevsky over against the cage.
Deadflame scores with a shoulder strike.
Deadflame tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Deadflame with a knee to the head.
Nevsky is trying to trip Deadflame. He has hold of a leg but Deadflame is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nevsky persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Deadflame is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nevsky is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nevsky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Deadflame trying to keep a closed guard but Nevsky is proving a slippery customer.
Deadflame pulls Nevsky in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexander Nevsky will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Deadflame misses with a double jab.
Deadflame moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nevsky shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Deadflame manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Deadflame wants to stand up but Nevsky is controlling him.
Nevsky is working Deadflame over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nevsky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nevsky throws a big right hand that misses.
Alexander Nevsky has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nevsky postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Deadflame trying to control the position.
Deadflame working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nevsky.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevsky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nevsky shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nevsky thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Deadflame's head.
Nevsky wants to take a breather but Deadflame is having none of it.
Deadflame won't allow Nevsky to pass to mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Deadflame's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Nevsky is looking for a kimura but Deadflame is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nevsky to get the leverage.
Derrick Deadflame has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nevsky lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nevsky throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nevsky wants to take a breather but Deadflame is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Deadflame gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Deadflame is trying to keep an underhook but Nevsky manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Nevsky is looking to advance position but Deadflame won't allow it.
Deadflame gets full guard.
Nevsky is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Deadflame is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Deadflame has escaped and now he's on top!
Deadflame is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Deadflame trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nevsky uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky checks the leg kick.
Nevsky connects with a single shot there.
Derrick Deadflame is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Deadflame changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nevsky avoids the head kick by Deadflame.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deadflame scores with the left hand. Nevsky knows he should have avoided that one.
Nevsky tries a head kick but it misses.
Nevsky shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Deadflame's guard.
Nevsky connects with a couple of short punches.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Deadflame is on top in guard.
Deadflame advances to half guard.
Alexander Nevsky is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Deadflame throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Nevsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nevsky 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Nevsky!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexander Nevsky thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Leben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tallak Hrolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leben comes to the cage accompanied by Skrillex - Kyoto. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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24 - 17 - 0 |
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305 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Leben!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tallak Hrolf !
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leben takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Leben tries to clinch but Hrolf moves away
and Hrolf decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Leben's guard.
Hrolf forces his way into half guard.
Leben keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hrolf throwing shots but Leben is blocking nicely.
Hrolf slips a nice elbow through Leben's hands, connecting with Leben's forehead.
Leben is looking to control Hrolf 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Leben avoid being mounted?
Leben is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at HARRY'S, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hrolf controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hrolf winds up and cracks Leben with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hrolf trying to control the action but Leben is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hrolf throwing shots but Leben is blocking nicely.
Hrolf is trying to control. Leben wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Leben is trying to get back to full guard.
Hrolf has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hrolf working Leben over with strikes.
Hrolf sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Leben defending well though.
Hrolf thows a huge punch but Leben dodges it nicely.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Leben tries a head kick but it misses.
Leben misses with the combination.
Leben fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leben throws a series of punches but Hrolf avoids them all with ease.
Hrolf is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leben tries to clinch but Hrolf moves out of range.
Hrolf on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Leben. Leben obviously looking to wear him down.
Hrolf fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Leben sprawls well initially but Hrolf persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hrolf passes to full mount!
Leben bucks up and throws Hrolf to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hrolf takes a kick to the side of the head.
Leben pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Leben.
Hrolf lands a jab to Leben's midsection.
Leben pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hrolf avoids the head kick by Leben.
Leben misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hrolf cracks Leben with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Chris Leben has been cut.
Leben moves forwards but Hrolf connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hrolf closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Leben! Hrolf dives in looking to finish! Leben is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tallak Hrolf !
Tallak Hrolf is the new super heavyweight champion!
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