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SFC 94: Abbott vs Sikhouasvili PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Miyaichi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ivan Kozlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryo Miyaichi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlov lands the left hand.
Miyaichi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kozlov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kozlov misses with a looping left.
Kozlov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kozlov throws a lazy right hand but Miyaichi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miyaichi swats away the attempt to clinch by Kozlov.
A slow jab from Kozlov misses its intended target.
Kozlov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Miyaichi counters with a straight right hand.
Miyaichi defending well as Kozlov loads up on a big left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kozlov throws a hook to the side of Miyaichi's head but Miyaichi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miyaichi swings widly with a right hand
and Kozlov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miyaichi's coach down at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $425 fee) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Miyaichi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Miyaichi jabs Kozlov right on the nose. Kozlov blinks but takes it well.
Kozlov throws a poor cross that misses
and Miyaichi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ivan Kozlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Miyaichi.
Kozlov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyaichi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kozlov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kozlov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kozlov lands a nice shot that snaps Miyaichi's head back.
Miyaichi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kozlov.
Kozlov misses with a hook
and Miyaichi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Miyaichi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kozlov swings widly with a right hand
and Miyaichi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kozlov is rocked!
Kozlov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miyaichi.
Kozlov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miyaichi.
Miyaichi circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Kozlov to the canvas! Kozlov doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Miyaichi keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryo Miyaichi!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roy Brandon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Projekti Mies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roy Brandon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Projekti Mies!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Brandon does no damage.
Mies jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brandon drops Mies with a beautiful combination! Mies stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Brandon is looking for the KO!
Mies is rocked!
Mies gets tackled into the cage by Brandon. Brandon maintains the clinch.
Mies is still on wobbly legs! Can Brandon finish him?
Mies's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mies seems to have recovered his senses.
Brandon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandon throws a sloppy body shot
and Mies counters with a head kick that drops Brandon to the mat! Brandon scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Brandon is rocked!
Brandon throws a right and a left that Mies avoids nicely.
Good work by Brandon as he checks the leg kick.
Brandon slips under a jab from Mies.
Mies fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oh Brandon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brandon throws a head kick but Mies moves out of range.
Mies throws out a loose jab but Brandon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandon throws a sloppy head kick and Mies moves out of range easily.
Mies throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mies looks to land a combination but Brandon avoids it well.
Mies scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brandon doesn't seem bothered though.
Mies throws a powerful right kick. Brandon tried to block low but the kick was high! Brandon was taken right off of his feet! Mies jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Projekti Mies!
Projekti Mies 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Rahkim Abdullah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fahad Al Qarni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Qarni has chosen Hells Bells as his entrance music. Fahad Al Qarni will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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168 lbs
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187 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rahkim Abdullah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fahad Al Qarni!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdullah throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Al Qarni looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Abdullah really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Abdullah needs to keep his hands up - Al Qarni had a free shot at his head there.
Abdullah throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Al Qarni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Al Qarni will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Al Qarni with a nice cross.
Abdullah looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Abdullah scores with a jab to the body.
Abdullah takes one on the button.
Abdullah blocks a jab.
Jab from Abdullah.
Abdullah shoots in looking for a takedown but Al Qarni manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Abdullah's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abdullah throws a body shot but no joy.
Abdullah throws a shot from downtown. Al Qarni moves away and avoids it.
Abdullah fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rahkim Abdullah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Qarni moves out of range of the strikes.
Al Qarni connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Abdullah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Qarni.
Abdullah misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Qarni lands with a hook. Abdullah tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Abdullah swings for the body but Al Qarni moves out of range.
Al Qarni stuffs the takedown.
Abdullah slips a jab and a cross from Al Qarni.
Abdullah was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Al Qarni avoids the body shot from Abdullah.
Abdullah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Al Qarni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Abdullah scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Al Qarni is not content to let Abdullah control the position.
Al Qarni gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've been hearing that Abdullah has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Al Qarni is looking to improve his position.
Abdullah thows a huge punch but Al Qarni dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abdullah pulls his head out easily.
Al Qarni looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abdullah moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Al Qarni.
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!
Al Qarni is looking for a sweep.
Al Qarni is not content to let Abdullah control the position.
Al Qarni trying to remain calm as Abdullah controls from the top position.
Abdullah trying to control the position but Al Qarni is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Al Qarni is not content to let Abdullah control the position.
Al Qarni trying his best to control but Abdullah has mounted him.
Abdullah prevents Al Qarni from getting the reversal.
Abdullah dominating with strikes here.
Abdullah looking to control but Al Qarni is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Abdullah tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Al Qarni working to try and regain half guard.
Abdullah controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni tries to lock up and control but Abdullah gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Qarni is in all sorts of trouble here.
Abdullah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Al Qarni tries to reverse the position but Abdullah maintains control.
Al Qarni wants to control but Abdullah is having none of it.
Abdullah landing shots from mount.
Al Qarni working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rahkim Abdullah dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Al Qarni scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Al Qarni throws a looping overhand right but Abdullah ducks down to avoid it.
Abdullah throws a one two combo.
Abdullah slips a jab and a cross from Al Qarni.
Abdullah lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Al Qarni circles away quickly and effectively.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Al Qarni throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Abdullah shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Al Qarni defends it nicely.
Al Qarni throws a counter combo.
Al Qarni's jab looks to have found its range, popping Abdullah under the eye.
Abdullah throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Al Qarni was covering up waiting for the punch and Abdullah finishes the takedown easily into guard.
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!
Al Qarni keeping moving, preventing Abdullah from controlling successfully.
Abdullah passes Al Qarni's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Qarni is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abdullah pulls his head out easily.
Abdullah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Qarni keeps working.
Al Qarni actively working from the bottom here.
Al Qarni is looking for a sweep. Abdullah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Al Qarni looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Al Qarni looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Abdullah is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Al Qarni looking for submissions off his back.
Abdullah is looking to take a break and control but Al Qarni is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Al Qarni actively working from the bottom here.
Abdullah controlling the pace.
Abdullah is trying to control. Al Qarni wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni taking some punishment here, with Abdullah in his half guard.
Al Qarni looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Al Qarni is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abdullah pulls his head out easily.
Al Qarni looking for submissions off his back.
Al Qarni looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Abdullah trying to control the action but Al Qarni is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Abdullah shoots in but Al Qarni avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Al Qarni looks like he wants to counter punch here.
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.
Al Qarni misses with a looping right.
Al Qarni stuffs the takedown.
Al Qarni has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rahkim Abdullah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abdullah throws a body punch but Al Qarni moves out of range.
Abdullah darts in looking for a takedown but Al Qarni gets double underhooks and turns Abdullah into the cage.
Abdullah shoots in for a double leg but Al Qarni sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Abdullah takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Al Qarni scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Al Qarni uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Al Qarni lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A combination from Abdullah does no damage.
Al Qarni fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Abdullah shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Abdullah showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Abdullah wants to control from the top but Al Qarni keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fahad Al Qarni will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Al Qarni fails with the takedown.
Decent striking displayed by Al Qarni there.
A swing and a miss from Al Qarni.
Abdullah drives through with a takedown into guard.
Al Qarni throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Abdullah is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Al Qarni escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abdullah gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdullah looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Al Qarni throws his legs up looking for a submission but Abdullah uses it to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdullah just content to control the position.
Al Qarni is not content to let Abdullah control the position.
Abdullah works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Al Qarni is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Abdullah's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Al Qarni is refusing to be controlled, as Abdullah sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Abdullah stalling.
Al Qarni actively working from the bottom here.
Al Qarni is looking for a sweep. Abdullah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Abdullah controlling the action here.
Al Qarni wants to get back to full guard.
Abdullah is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Al Qarni tries to roll over but Abdullah keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Abdullah is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Abdullah tries to score a power double leg takedown but Al Qarni sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Abdullah somewhat.
Abdullah looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Al Qarni!
Abdullah working the ground and pound but Al Qarni is defending the strikes.
Al Qarni wants to control but Abdullah postures up.
Abdullah lands a decent elbow from side control.
Al Qarni is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Abdullah's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Abdullah takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah is trying to control the action in half guard but Al Qarni is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Abdullah slows the pace down in half guard.
Al Qarni looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Al Qarni makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Al Qarni.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Qarni looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Al Qarni is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Abdullah defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rahkim Abdullah showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Abdullah 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 Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rahkim Abdullah!
A pretty intense looking Rahkim Abdullah took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Longbow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan Henderson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count 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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jordan Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Longbow!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Longbow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Longbow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Henderson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short left from Longbow.
Longbow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Longbow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Henderson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Henderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Longbow.
We've been informed that Longbow 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.
Longbow lands a body shot.
Longbow pushes Henderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Henderson is working for takedown but Longbow is calmly controlling the position for now.
Longbow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Longbow on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Longbow stops a takedown attempt from Henderson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Longbow.
A short left from Longbow.
Henderson is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longbow scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh Henderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Henderson wants to break free but Longbow has control.
Henderson tries to break the clinch but Longbow is controlling the position.
A short right from Longbow on the inside.
Good body shot from Longbow.
Longbow gets through Henderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Longbow creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Henderson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Henderson drops to his knees and Longbow pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Longbow!
A relieved looking Henry Longbow thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reuben Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Storm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reuben Cox!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm missing with a left hand there. Cox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cox has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Storm finds it's way round the side to connect with Cox's head.
Storm thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Cox.
Cox connects with a solid leg kick.
Storm throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cox scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Fred Storm has been cut.
A jab from Storm does it's job there.
Cox scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Storm doesn't seem bothered though.
Cox lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cox 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.
A combination from Storm does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle, before Cox throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Storm's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Cox lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Reuben Cox!
During a confident post fight interview, Reuben Cox 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Joey Nix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Speedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nix kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Gorilla Militia by Bliss n Eso. Speedy is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Enter Sandman. Pete Speedy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joey Nix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pete Speedy!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nix fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Nix misses the target.
Speedy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Speedy slips a straight right by Nix.
Speedy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nix scores with a jab to the head.
Speedy misses with a straight right.
Speedy gets the takedown into side control.
Nix is looking to reverse the position.
Speedy works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
An elbow from Speedy crashes against the mat.
Speedy trying to control the action but Nix is working from the bottom.
Nix taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speedy creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Speedy in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The strikes coming from Speedy are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Nix is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Speedy asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Speedy cracks Nix with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Speedy lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nix is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Speedy landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Oh Nix is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Speedy scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Nix is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Speedy can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pete Speedy!
Pete Speedy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diego Aragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Nergal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocky Nergal has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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195 lbs
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Aragon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rocky Nergal!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Aragon.
Diego Aragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aragon moves out of range of the leg kick from Nergal.
Nergal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nergal trying to land knees to the body.
Aragon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nergal tries to work over Aragon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nergal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nergal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nergal scores with a hook to the body.
Aragon can't break the clinch.
Nergal will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Aragon up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aragon.
Aragon misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aragon misses with a punch to the body.
Nergal takes a shot to the head.
Aragon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aragon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nergal.
Nergal scores with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Nergal. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aragon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nergal.
Aragon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nergal was well out of range. Poor timing from Aragon.
Nergal wants to clinch.
Nergal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aragon.
Nergal throws a low kick but Aragon moves out of range easily.
Aragon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Aragon just misses with a punch to the body.
Nergal moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nergal lands a jab-cross combination.
Nergal takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aragon throws a body shot but no joy.
Nergal is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Aragon connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aragon, as that shot connected.
Nergal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nergal feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aragon's calf.
Aragon misses the shot to the body.
Nergal rushes Aragon and presses him up against the cage.
Nergal throws a punch but it's blocked by Aragon.
Aragon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aragon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nice body punch from Nergal.
Aragon has Nergal pushed against the cage.
Nergal tries to land knees in the clinch but Aragon avoids the damage to the body.
Nergal prevents a body shot from Aragon.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nergal has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Aragon seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nergal can turn it around.
Nergal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nergal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aragon swings wildly with an uppercut but Nergal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nergal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aragon is trying to maintain a safe position but Nergal gets an underhook and turns Aragon into the cage.
Nergal lands with a light punch inside.
Nergal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nergal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aragon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aragon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aragon misses with a punch to the body.
Aragon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aragon tries to throw a body punch but Nergal avoids it by throwing Aragon back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nergal.
Aragon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nergal or not.
Aragon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nergal takes a shot to the head.
Nergal putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Aragon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nergal pushes off an throws an elbow but Aragon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nergal missing with knees to the body.
Nergal has a couple of punches blocked by Aragon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aragon struggles to land a body shot inside as Nergal controls his hands.
Nergal can't find room to land a body shot as Aragon controls the action.
Aragon managing to block the knees to the body from Nergal.
Aragon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nergal misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aragon.
Nergal prevents a body shot from Aragon.
Nergal is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aragon is defending well for now.
Aragon misses with a punch to the body.
Aragon looking to slow down the pace here.
Nergal misses with a body punch.
Nergal tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aragon avoids it.
Aragon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nergal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aragon scores with a shoulder strike.
Aragon stalling in the clinch but Nergal improves position.
Aragon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nergal backwards.
Aragon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aragon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aragon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rocky Nergal will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Aragon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nergal was well out of range. Poor timing from Aragon.
A nice side step and Nergal releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Aragon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nergal tries to clinch but Aragon moves out of range.
Aragon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, jab by Aragon - just one landing.
Nergal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aragon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aragon lands with a nice body punch.
We've been told by Aragon's head coaches at Brotherhood Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Aragon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nergal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aragon throws out the jab.
Aragon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nergal loads up on a big right hand but Aragon slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aragon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nergal keeps Aragon at a distance using the push kick.
Aragon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nergal takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Aragon avoids the head kick by Nergal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nergal misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nergal misses with a straight left.
Nergal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aragon.
Aragon misses with a body shot.
Nergal avoids the head kick by Aragon.
Aragon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nergal was well out of range. Poor timing from Aragon.
Nergal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aragon.
Nergal misses with an uppercut.
Aragon tries a head kick but it misses.
Aragon sets himself, and Nergal steps forward looking for the clinch! Aragon avoids it this time.
Nergal smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nergal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nergal lands a glancing blow to the side of Aragon's head.
Diego Aragon is winning the standup battle so far.
Nergal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aragon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aragon looks for the body kick but Nergal saw that one coming.
Aragon throws a body shot but no joy.
Nergal tries to clinch up.
Nergal lands a nice looking kick to the body. Aragon takes a step back to recover.
A slow jab from Aragon misses its intended target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aragon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nergal throws a right hand that Aragon ducks under and follows up with a left that Aragon also avoids with ease.
Aragon just misses with a punch to the body.
Nergal was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nergal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nergal works Aragon's body with a nice hook.
Aragon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nergal momentarily.
Aragon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nergal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aragon ducks under a wild hook from Nergal.
Nergal takes a swing at Aragon's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aragon throws a body punch but Nergal moves out of range.
Nergal is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A head kick misses from Aragon.
Nergal ducks under a wild hook from Aragon.
Nergal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aragon.
Aragon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nergal manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nergal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aragon is looking to counter punch.
Aragon digs a good body shot into Nergal's ribs.
Aragon connects with a body shot.
Aragon is looking to wear down Nergal with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nergal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aragon takes a swing at Nergal's ribcage but misses.
Nergal is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aragon with a body shot.
Aragon looks for the body kick but Nergal saw that one coming.
Aragon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nergal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aragon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nergal.
Nergal replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Aragon blocks it well.
Nergal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aragon.
Nergal appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nergal shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aragon throws a sloppy head kick
and Nergal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nergal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aragon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nergal tries to land knees in the clinch but Aragon avoids the damage to the body.
Nergal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aragon avoiding damage as Nergal throws knees to the body.
Aragon tries a knee to the head but Nergal blocks it.
Nergal misses with a punch on the inside.
Aragon blocks an uppercut.
Nergal throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aragon working aggressively here.
Aragon tries to throw a body punch but Nergal avoids it by throwing Aragon back against the cage.
Nergal tries to land knees in the clinch but Aragon avoids the damage to the body.
Aragon struggles to land a body shot inside as Nergal controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Aragon dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nergal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aragon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aragon thinks about countering with a head kick.
Aragon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aragon misses with a wild body shot.
Aragon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nergal throws a hook but Aragon blocks it.
Nergal misses with a wild body shot.
Nergal takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jab by Nergal.
Aragon throws a series of strikes that have Nergal backpedaling.
Aragon cracks Nergal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Aragon looks to throw the jab but Nergal is out of range.
Nergal misses with a series of wild punches.
Aragon throws a body punch but Nergal moves out of range.
Nergal looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nergal throws a sloppy head kick and Aragon moves out of range easily.
Nergal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nergal blocks a head kick by Aragon.
Nergal throws out a counter right but Aragon avoids it with no problem.
Aragon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nergal manages to avoid it.
Aragon throws a sloppy head kick and Nergal moves out of range easily.
Aragon just misses with a punch to the body.
Nergal flicks out a counter leg kick but Aragon steps away.
Nergal is looking to land body kicks.
Aragon slips under a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Aragon.
Aragon misses the shot to the body.
Aragon tries a head kick but it misses.
Nergal slips a jab and a cross from Aragon.
Nergal staying out of range there.
Aragon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nergal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aragon throws a body shot but no joy.
Nergal darts in and clinches Aragon up against the cage.
Nergal tries to stall but Aragon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Aragon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nergal swings wildly with an uppercut but Aragon uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aragon.
Nergal tries a body shot but Aragon blocks it.
Nergal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aragon backwards.
Aragon tries to break the clinch but Nergal is controlling the position.
Aragon is stalling here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Aragon.
Aragon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nergal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nergal scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nergal misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nergal stalling in the clinch but Aragon improves position.
Aragon prevents a body shot from Nergal.
Aragon wants to break free but Nergal has control.
Nergal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aragon's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nergal.
Nergal working aggressively here.
Aragon is trying to push Nergal away but Nergal has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nergal throws a head punch that misses.
Nergal tries to land a knee to the head but Aragon blocks with his arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Aragon.
Aragon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aragon connects with a body shot.
A slow jab from Aragon misses its intended target.
Nergal takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aragon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aragon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aragon clobbers Nergal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice body punch from Aragon.
Aragon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nergal tries to counter by closing the distance.
Aragon tries a head kick but it misses.
Nergal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aragon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nergal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nergal scores with a hook to the body. Aragon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aragon misses with a head kick.
Nergal takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Aragon connects with a body shot that sends Nergal's belly button to the back.
Aragon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nergal. Nergal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aragon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nergal.
Aragon is looking for a counter combo.
Nergal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nergal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Aragon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aragon 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Aragon!
Post fight, Diego Aragon took to the microphone: 'I knew this would be tough, I am glad to get the win, thanks to the fans who came here to see me.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roger Baumgartner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raimundo Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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192 lbs
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202 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roger Baumgartner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raimundo Sobral!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Baumgartner lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sobral has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sobral and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Baumgartner fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sobral sprawls well initially but Baumgartner persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing that Baumgartner has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Baumgartner in particular looking to stall.
Baumgartner is thwarting Sobral's attempts to control the position.
Sobral avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Baumgartner.
Baumgartner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sobral knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sobral is not content to let Baumgartner control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baumgartner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sobral has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rape Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baumgartner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sobral wants to control but Baumgartner is keeping busy.
Ground and pound from Baumgartner.
Sobral looking for submissions off his back.
Baumgartner is trying to control the action in half guard but Sobral is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Baumgartner looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sobral is defending against the submission attempts here by Baumgartner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sobral trying to control but Baumgartner postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sobral keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Baumgartner throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sobral to regain full guard.
Baumgartner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baumgartner looking to sit in guard and control but Sobral gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sobral won't allow Baumgartner to sweep him here.
Baumgartner wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Baumgartner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baumgartner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Baumgartner looking to control.
Baumgartner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sobral gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baumgartner trying to control the position here.
Sobral stopping the sweep attempt from Baumgartner.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sobral pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baumgartner is keeping the position for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Baumgartner swings widly with a right hand
and Sobral counters with a left to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Baumgartner.
Sobral keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baumgartner cracks a nice hook into Sobral's ribs.
Roger Baumgartner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sobral dips to his left and cracks Baumgartner with an uppercut!
Baumgartner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sobral.
Baumgartner swings for the body but Sobral moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sobral! But no joy.
Baumgartner throws a body punch but Sobral moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Baumgartner dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Baumgartner throws a wild body kick that Sobral sees coming a mile off.
Baumgartner misses with an uppercut
and Sobral counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Baumgartner avoids the head kick by Sobral.
Baumgartner takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Baumgartner is looking to wear down Sobral with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Baumgartner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sobral is fending him off so far but Baumgartner persists. Nope, Sobral circles away and we're back to standing.
A big right from Baumgartner misses.
Baumgartner lands a body shot.
Sobral gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Baumgartner.
Baumgartner misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baumgartner is defended easily by Sobral.
Sobral swings for the body but Baumgartner moves out of range.
Baumgartner just misses with a punch to the body.
Sobral counters with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baumgartner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sobral. Sobral obviously looking to wear him down.
Baumgartner throws a lazy right hand but Sobral sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sobral with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Baumgartner.
Sobral counters with a body kick.
Baumgartner throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sobral connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baumgartner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sobral.
Baumgartner lands with a good body shot.
Sobral keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Baumgartner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sobral lands a lovely overhand right.
Sobral misses with a shot to the body
and Sobral takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sobral cracks the inside of Baumgartner's front leg.
Nice defenses there by Sobral.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobral slips under a jab from Baumgartner.
Baumgartner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sobral connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Baumgartner scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baumgartner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sobral.
Baumgartner throws a wild body kick that Sobral sees coming a mile off.
Baumgartner misses with a straight left.
Baumgartner needs to keep his hands up - Sobral had a free shot at his head there.
Baumgartner throws a body shot but no joy.
Sobral looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Baumgartner looks to score with a jab to the body but Sobral is just out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Baumgartner. Sobral shrugs it off though.
Sobral slips a straight right by Baumgartner.
Sobral thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice sprawl there from Sobral as Baumgartner shoots in.
Sobral gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sobral utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baumgartner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sobral bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baumgartner's guard.
Baumgartner keeping full guard, as Sobral tries to pass.
Baumgartner is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sobral trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sobral missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sobral forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baumgartner is defending against the submission attempts here by Sobral.
Sobral seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Baumgartner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Baumgartner trying to control from the bottom.
Baumgartner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sobral is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Baumgartner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sobral.
Baumgartner moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Raimundo Sobral will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Baumgartner scores with a sloppy right hand. Sobral should have avoided that one.
Sobral throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Baumgartner on the side of the head.
Sobral lands with a nice body kick.
Sobral swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Baumgartner was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sobral.
Sobral is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Baumgartner lands a jab.
Sobral on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Baumgartner. No joy for Sobral on that attempt.
Baumgartner shoots in but Sobral avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Baumgartner misses the jab.
Sobral misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baumgartner dives in and grabs Sobral's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sobral pushes down on Baumgartner's head and hops out.
Baumgartner misses with a takedown attempt - Sobral sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Baumgartner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baumgartner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sobral.
Sobral bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baumgartner fails with a takedown attempt.
Baumgartner misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sobral counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baumgartner takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Baumgartner misses with a looping left.
Baumgartner throws the left hand but Sobral avoids the punch easily.
Sobral throws out a counter right but Baumgartner avoids it with no problem.
Sobral misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baumgartner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baumgartner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baumgartner throws a lazy uppercut
so Sobral counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sobral works a leg free and moves into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sobral wants to take a breather but Baumgartner is having none of it.
Baumgartner is positioning himself well to prevent Sobral advancing to mount.
Baumgartner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sobral's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sobral's back!
Sobral tries to roll but Baumgartner sticks to his back.
Baumgartner is looking to control Sobral but Sobral is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobral is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Roger Baumgartner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baumgartner loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Sobral hold on?
Sobral trying to control the hands but Baumgartner won't let him.
Baumgartner is looking for the choke from the back position but Sobral is controlling his hands well.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Baumgartner's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Sobral tries to escape but Baumgartner has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baumgartner wants to control the position but Sobral frees himself and scrambles - Baumgartner manages to regain control in side control.
Sobral tries to buck Baumgartner off but Baumgartner is having none of it.
Baumgartner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Baumgartner is looking to take a break and control but Sobral is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sobral has one of Baumgartner's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Raimundo Sobral.
I think Sobral 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Puntti Manne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Mooseheads (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Manne might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Redrama - Music. 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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147 lbs
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Puntti Manne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mac Mooseheads!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manne rushes Mooseheads and presses him up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Manne scores with a nice short uppercut.
Manne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Manne.
Manne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mooseheads is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Manne misses with the head strike.
Mooseheads blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manne.
Manne lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Manne can't find room to land a body shot as Mooseheads controls the action.
Manne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mooseheads's elbow.
Manne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mooseheads blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manne lands a left hand.
Manne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Manne.
Manne working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mooseheads tries for a takedown. No joy.
Manne misses with a punch to the body.
Mooseheads takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manne prevents a takedown attempt there.
Puntti Manne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Mooseheads.
A right hook to the body lands for Manne.
Manne working aggressively here.
Mooseheads is looking for a takedown.
Manne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Manne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Manne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manne working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Manne - that landed with a thud.
Manne lands an uppercut.
Manne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Manne pushes Mooseheads back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manne.
Manne scores with a shoulder strike.
Manne tries to throw a body punch but Mooseheads avoids it by throwing Manne back against the cage.
Manne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Manne scores with a shot to the side of Mooseheads's head.
Manne is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manne.
Manne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manne prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mooseheads looking for a takedown.
Mooseheads is looking to take this one to the mat.
Manne lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Manne.
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!
Manne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manne gets through Mooseheads's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Manne pushes Mooseheads back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Puntti Manne dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mooseheads moves into the clinch.
Manne misses with a body punch.
Manne lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Manne softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mooseheads blocks a body shot from Manne.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manne.
Mooseheads is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Manne pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Manne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manne working aggressively here.
Manne pushes Mooseheads back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mooseheads is rocked!
Manne misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mooseheads is trying to drag Manne to the mat but Manne just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short left from Manne.
Manne pushes Mooseheads against the cage. Manne is working some dirty boxing. Manne pushes off with a quick right hook! Mooseheads goes down! Mooseheads tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Manne moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Puntti Manne!
Puntti Manne 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Abbott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tigran Sikhouasvili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tigran Sikhouasvili acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Abbott!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tigran Sikhouasvili!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abbott looks to score with a jab to the body but Sikhouasvili is just out of range.
Sikhouasvili appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Abbott misses with an uppercut.
Abbott looks to land a right hand but Sikhouasvili moved out of range.
Sikhouasvili swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Abbott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sikhouasvili was well out of range. Poor timing from Abbott.
Abbott looks to throw the jab but Sikhouasvili is out of range.
Sikhouasvili lands with a hook. Abbott tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abbott. Sikhouasvili does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abbott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sikhouasvili sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sikhouasvili swings for the body but Abbott moves out of range.
Sikhouasvili tests Abbott's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Abbott looks to land a combination but Sikhouasvili avoids it well.
Sikhouasvili throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sikhouasvili lands a leg kick that knocks Abbott off balance momentarily.
The fighters circling - Abbott throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Abbott swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abbott swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Abbott darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Tigran Sikhouasvili has been cut.
Abbott looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Abbott misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sikhouasvili throws a hook to the side of Abbott's head but Abbott sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Sikhouasvili finds it's way through Abbott's defenses.
Sikhouasvili ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abbott misses with a lunging right hand
and Abbott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sikhouasvili lands with a cross.
Sikhouasvili misses with a straight right.
Abbott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sikhouasvili was well out of range. Poor timing from Abbott.
Sikhouasvili lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Abbott circles away quickly and effectively.
Abbott scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sikhouasvili misses with a straight left.
Sikhouasvili is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sikhouasvili throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Abbott appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Abbott takes a swing at Sikhouasvili's ribcage but misses.
A left and a right from Sikhouasvili both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abbott throws a right hand that Sikhouasvili ducks under and follows up with a left that Sikhouasvili also avoids with ease.
A slow jab from Sikhouasvili misses its intended target.
Sikhouasvili throws a body punch but Abbott moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbott with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sikhouasvili looks to score with a jab to the body but Abbott is just out of range.
Sikhouasvili displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abbott throws out the jab.
Abbott lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sikhouasvili circles away quickly and effectively.
Abbott throws the left hand but Sikhouasvili avoids the punch easily.
Abbott looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Abbott ducks under a wild hook from Sikhouasvili.
Sikhouasvili connects with a crisp jab.
Abbott jabs Sikhouasvili right on the nose. Sikhouasvili blinks but takes it well.
Abbott has Sikhouasvili up against the cage in a clinch.
Sikhouasvili wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Abbott manages to break the clinch.
Abbott swinging wildly here.
Abbott misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbott ducks under a wild hook from Sikhouasvili.
Sikhouasvili takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Abbott takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sikhouasvili throws a combination that misses
and Abbott counters with a nice body shot.
Sikhouasvili misses with an uppercut. Abbott saw that one coming.
Abbott swings for the body but Sikhouasvili moves out of range.
Abbott scores with a nice head shot.
A combination from Abbott does no damage.
Abbott avoids the body shot from Sikhouasvili.
Sikhouasvili misses with a right hand
and Abbott counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Sikhouasvili to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Abbott!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). David Abbott!
David Abbott is the new super heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, David Abbott started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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