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Veterans 002 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fabian Cameron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Van Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
18 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Fabian Cameron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Van Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Cameron or perhaps it was just good defense by Kelly, which made it look bad.
Cameron lands with a right hand.
Kelly scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cameron is looking to reverse the position.
Kelly lands a decent elbow from side control.
The strikes coming from Kelly are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kelly tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kelly in side control, throwing shots but Cameron defends.
Cameron managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kelly.
Cameron regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cameron is trying to control but can't.
Kelly is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cameron sees it coming and defends easily.
Cameron keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Cameron works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kelly got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cameron has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kelly has managed to get both his arms back between Cameron's legs - danger averted.
Cameron utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kelly throws a big right hand that misses.
Kelly has gone for a leg lock! Cameron slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kelly's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cameron avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cameron slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kelly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kelly is looking for a triangle but Cameron pushes his legs off easily.
Cameron trying to control the position from guard on top but Kelly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kelly working for a triangle but Cameron defends it easily.
Kelly has his foot on Cameron's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cameron works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cameron got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kelly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cameron has managed to get both his arms back between Kelly's legs - danger averted.
Cameron passes Kelly's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cameron works his foot free and advances to mount.
Cameron working the ground and pound effectively.
Cameron lands a big elbow.
Kelly is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cameron is landing with some decent strikes but Kelly is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kelly is looking to improve his position but Cameron isn't that keen on the idea.
Cameron looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cameron working Kelly over with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cameron raining down hammerfists from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelly working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cameron trying to control but Kelly is having none of it.
Kelly is looking to improve his position but Cameron isn't that keen on the idea.
Cameron wants to control the pace but Kelly is squirming around nicely.
Cameron content just to control the position here.
Cameron with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabian Cameron dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cameron swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kelly.
Kelly throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kelly scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cameron to see if he's OK.
Cameron gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kelly looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kelly looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cameron with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kelly misses with a head shot. Cameron uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kelly postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kelly has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cameron is proving hard to escape from.
Fabian Cameron overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kelly wants to pass the guard but Cameron is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly stopping the sweep attempt from Cameron.
Kelly throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cameron works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cameron manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kelly manages to get himself to full guard.
Kelly is looking for a triangle but Cameron pushes his legs off easily.
Kelly is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cameron is aware though and is defending well.
Cameron looking to pass the guard.
Cameron keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kelly's head.
Cameron got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kelly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cameron has managed to get both his arms back between Kelly's legs - danger averted.
Kelly has his foot on Cameron's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cameron works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cameron works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cameron is pressing down on Kelly's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kelly is holding on for now.
Kelly looking for subs from the bottom but Cameron mounts him!
Kelly keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cameron with good strikes from the mount here!
Cameron lands a couple of good shots and Kelly has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The referee is taking a good look at Kelly as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Cameron!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelly is trying to break free.
Kelly turns into Cameron and is now in his guard.
Kelly postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cameron looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kelly is one step ahead there.
Kelly postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cameron is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kelly, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cameron stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kelly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cameron is looking to work some ground and pound but Kelly has wrist control.
Kelly had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cameron defends it easily.
Kelly isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cameron stacks Kelly on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cameron!
Kelly is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Cameron is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
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.
Kelly is trying to escape the mount.
Cameron looking to control but Kelly is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cameron punishing his opponent with strikes.
Cameron prevents Kelly from getting the reversal.
Cameron lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kelly keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cameron wants to control the pace but Kelly is squirming around nicely.
Cameron has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kelly's face.
Kelly is rocked!
Kelly is desperately trying to improve his position but Cameron has a good base and remains in mount.
Kelly is still in real trouble! Can Cameron finish him?
Kelly is in a horrible position here. Cameron smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kelly bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabian Cameron dominated that second 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. 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.
Cameron connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kelly momentarily.
Kelly seems to have recovered his senses.
Cameron misses with a wild body shot.
Kelly unleashes a big counter combination but Cameron bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fabian Cameron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cameron connects with a single shot there.
Jab from Cameron.
Kelly gets a takedown into half guard.
Cameron is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kelly can do to turn this around?
Cameron is pressing down on Kelly's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cameron is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cameron throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kelly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly distracts Cameron with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kelly looking to pass the guard.
Kelly is working Cameron over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kelly throws an elbow that misses. Cameron uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kelly's guard. Nice move by Cameron!
Kelly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kelly looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cameron throws a big elbow that misses.
Kelly working for a triangle but Cameron defends it easily.
Cameron with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kelly can't keep his opponent in guard - Cameron advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cameron moves nicely into side control.
Kelly is looking for a sweep.
Cameron working the head with strikes.
Kelly takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kelly manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cameron's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kelly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cameron wants to take a breather but Kelly is having none of it.
Cameron moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kelly.
Kelly is looking for a sweep.
Cameron is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kelly will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kelly tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cameron wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cameron is chipping away with strikes.
Kelly on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cameron landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly tries to bench press Cameron off him but Cameron keeps the position.
Kelly manages to get back to half guard.
Cameron is working for a submission of some sort.
Cameron lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cameron is trying to control the action in half guard but Kelly is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kelly is looking for a sweep. Cameron is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Van Kelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cameron lands strikes from half guard.
Cameron is keen to just control but Kelly is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kelly looking for a kimura from the bottom but Cameron passes into side control!
Kelly is not content to let Cameron control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fabian Cameron showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cameron 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabian Cameron!
Fabian Cameron 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Mia St John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Worner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St John kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Bitch is back. Mia St John could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Austin Worner's chin.
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140 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
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33
146 lbs
23 - 29 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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Solid chin |
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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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mia St John!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Austin Worner!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St John manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Worner on his heels. He'll look to pass Worner's guard now, I'm sure.
St John drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Worner manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now St John has Worner in his guard.
St John looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
St John is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Worner frees his head nicely. Oh but St John has switched to an armbar! Worner is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mia St John!
Mia St John decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon Freeman has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gordon Freeman's chin.
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220 lbs
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Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Heavy handed |
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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
19 - 23 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gordon Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Gordon Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Fighter B misses with a series of wild punches.
Fighter A went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fighter B looks to land a right hand but Fighter A moved out of range.
Fighter A went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fighter B fails to land with a series of punches.
Fighter A is looking to counter punch.
Fighter B throws a lazy uppercut
and Fighter B takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Gordon Freeman has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter B misses the jab.
Fighter A drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fighter B sprawls and moves away.
Fighter A looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fighter B is fending him off so far but Fighter A persists. Nope, Fighter B circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter B lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Gordon Freeman has been cut.
Fighter B swings for the body but Fighter A moves out of range.
Fighter A shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fighter B counters with a one-two to the body.
Fighter B digs a good body shot into Fighter A's ribs.
Fighter A tries for a takedown but Fighter B circles away easily
and Fighter B cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Freeman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fighter A misses with a takedown
enabling Fighter B to counter with a crisp jab.
Gordon Freeman's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fighter B misses with a shot to the body
and Fighter A counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fighter A tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fighter B swivels and escapes.
Despite the aggression on Fighter B's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B loads up on a big right hand but Fighter A slips the punch.
Fighter A is looking to counter with a body kick.
Fighter B listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fighter B defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fighter A.
Fighter B misses with a shot to the body
and Fighter B takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fighter A takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fighter A is defended easily by Fighter B.
Fighter B lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fighter A takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Fighter B misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fighter A fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Freeman dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fighter B throws a series of punches but Fighter A moves out of range.
Fighter A throws a quick counter kick to the body but Fighter B avoids it.
Fighter B swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fighter B misses with a double jab.
Fighter A changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fighter B tries to avoid it but Fighter A manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fighter B to the ground. Fighter B escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fighter B throws a counter combo.
Fighter A shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fighter B as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter A tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fighter B swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Freeman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fighter B throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter B scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fighter A doesn't seem bothered though.
Fighter B looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fighter B connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fighter B clobbers Fighter A with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fighter A shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fighter B sprawls well. Fighter B wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fighter A gets slowly back to his feet.
Fighter B looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B gets caught flat footed, as Fighter A shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fighter B keeping moving, preventing Fighter A from controlling successfully.
Fighter B wants to improve his position but instead Fighter A has moved into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A prevents Fighter B from standing back up.
Fighter A is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fighter B sees it coming and defends easily.
Fighter A is working for a kimura but Fighter B is defending it quite comfortably.
Fighter B really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fighter A. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fighter A wants to take a breather but Fighter B is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fighter A is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fighter B wants to improve his position but Fighter A is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter A is keen to just control but Fighter B is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Freeman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Fighter A dodges the punch combination from Fighter B.
Fighter A feinted with a counter takedown.
Fighter B works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gordon Freeman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter A misses with a takedown attempt - Fighter B sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fighter B let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fighter A closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fighter B circles away.
Fighter B throws a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fighter A or perhaps it was just good defense by Fighter B, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Freeman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fighter B goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fighter A decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fighter B can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fighter A is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B is trying is best to control the position here.
Fighter A 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.
Fighter A is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fighter B doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fighter A.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gordon Freeman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fighter A seems to be looking for submissions.
Fighter B wants to get back to his feet.
Fighter A throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter A is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fighter B sees it coming and defends easily.
Gordon Freeman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fighter A throwing shots but Fighter B is blocking nicely.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gordon Freeman.
I think Fighter B 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Freeman!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sevak Magakian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Walter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magakian comes to the cage accompanied by Sevak Magakian Highlights. On his way into the cage it seems that Sevak Magakian has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Sevak Magakian seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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169 lbs
10 - 25 - 0 |
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170 lbs
17 - 23 - 2 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sevak Magakian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 23 - 2, fighting out of London, Steven Walter!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Magakian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Magakian throws a series of punches but Walter avoids them all with ease.
Walter throws a head kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Magakian. Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from Magakian. Those never looked like landing.
Walter drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Magakian defends it well.
Magakian gets tackled into the cage by Walter. Walter maintains the clinch.
Walter manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Walter wants to stand up but Magakian is controlling him.
Magakian gets to his feet - Walter follows without any prompting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magakian misses with a wild combination.
Walter instigates a clinch.
Magakian tries to circle away but Walter has him pinned against the cage.
Walter pulls guard successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walter has a closed guard, preventing Magakian from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walter is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Magakian is controlling him.
Magakian wants to stand and escape but instead Walter has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Magakian has momentary wrist control but Walter slips an elbow through the middle.
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.
Walter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Walter stops Magakian from standing up.
Walter wants to control from the top but Magakian keeps moving.
Walter told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Magakian wants to stand up but Walter is controlling him.
Magakian keeping full guard, as Walter tries to pass.
Magakian is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Magakian keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Magakian scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Magakian throws a wild body kick that Walter sees coming a mile off.
Walter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Walter pulls Magakian into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magakian has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Walter is proving hard to escape from.
Magakian gets to his feet. Walter looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Magakian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Walter takes the fight into the clinch.
Walter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magakian tries to circle away but Walter has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walter pulls Magakian into guard.
Magakian wants to stand and escape but instead Walter has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Magakian wants to stand up but Walter is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walter stands up and waves to Magakian to follow him.
Walter drives through and clinches with Magakian against the cage.
Walter has Magakian pressed against the cage, preventing Magakian from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Magakian is trying to force a seperation but Walter has the dominant position.
A right hook to the body lands for Walter.
Walter lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Magakian wants to break free but Walter has control.
Magakian is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Walter keeps control of Magakian as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Walter decides to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Walter dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Walter closes the distance and pushes Magakian back into the cage.
Walter landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Walter is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Magakian pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Walter presses Magakian against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Our sources have told us that Magakian has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Magakian is trying to break free.
Magakian tries to break free but Walter pushes him back against the cage.
Magakian is trying to break free.
Walter working Magakian over with knees to the body.
Walter lands an elbow that stopped Magakian in his tracks for a moment.
Magakian looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Magakian stops a takedown attempt from Walter.
Magakian is trying to force a seperation but Walter has the dominant position.
Walter scores with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magakian is trying to break free.
Walter landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Walter ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Walter no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Walter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magakian would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Walter has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Magakian has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walter jumps guard and drags Magakian to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Magakian wants to stand and escape but instead Walter has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Walter stands and steps away. Magakian gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Magakian thows a leg kick but Walter checks it
and Walter counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sevak Magakian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walter rushes Magakian and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Walter managing to block the knees to the body from Magakian.
Walter is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Walter ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Walter no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Walter has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Magakian off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A head kick misses from Magakian.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magakian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magakian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Walter dodges the punch combination from Magakian.
Magakian looks to land a combination. Walter sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Magakian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sevak Magakian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magakian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Walter moves into the clinch successfully.
Walter has Magakian pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Magakian manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sevak Magakian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Walter.
Magakian tries a body shot but Walter blocks it.
Walter is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Walter crunches a lovely knee into Magakian's ribcage.
A short uppercut from Walter.
Magakian is fighting off a takedown attempt but Walter is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Magakian to the mat. Magakian regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magakian is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Walter is controlling him.
Walter is pushing down on Magakian's leg trying to pass to half guard. Magakian is fighting to maintain full guard but Walter has managed to sneak the leg through.
Walter is nestled in close to Magakian, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Walter stands up and beckons Magakian to join him on the feet.
Walter clinches with his opponent.
Walter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Magakian walks away with a smile on his face. Walter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Magakian tries to keep at a distance but Walter has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magakian is trying to break free.
Good body shot from Walter.
Steven Walter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Magakian is trying to push Walter away but Walter has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Magakian looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Walter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Magakian misses.
Walter scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Walter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Magakian is being controlled here.
Magakian taking punishment in the form of punches.
Walter trying to control the action but Magakian is working from the bottom.
Magakian being controlled for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Walter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A nice combination there by Magakian.
Walter moves into the clinch.
Walter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Walter misses with an elbow strike.
Walter tries a body shot but Magakian blocks it.
Walter landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Walter pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Magakian looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Walter pulls Magakian into guard.
Walter is working an open guard so Magakian takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Walter fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Magakian to the ground. Walter is now in Magakian's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magakian uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Magakian does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Magakian looks to land a body kick but Walter moved away.
Walter moves in looking to clinch but Magakian pushes him off.
A combination from Magakian does no damage.
Magakian with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Walter shoots in for a takedown but Magakian shows good takedown defense.
Walter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Magakian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Walter.
Magakian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Walter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Walter staying out of range there.
Walter clinches up with Magakian and pushes him back against the cage.
Magakian looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice body punch from Walter - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magakian has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The referee is keeping an eye on Walter - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Walter tries to score a body lock takedown but Magakian shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sevak Magakian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Walter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Magakian after a bit of a struggle.
Walter trying to land knees to the body.
Walter manages to break the clinch.
Sevak Magakian is winning the standup battle so far.
Walter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Magakian avoids it really well and circles away.
Magakian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Magakian tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Walter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Magakian thinking.
Walter has managed to clinch.
Walter lands a body shot.
Magakian wants to break free but Walter has control.
Walter breaks from the clinch.
Walter has Magakian up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magakian is trying to break free.
Magakian prevents a takedown attempt there.
Magakian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Walter plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Walter shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Magakian napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Magakian stops Walter from passing to mount.
Steven Walter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Walter moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Magakian is not content to let Walter control the position.
Magakian pushes Walter away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Walter gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Magakian is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Walter taking a breather here.
Walter advances to full mount.
Magakian's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Walter sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sevak Magakian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Walter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Walter 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Walter!
Steven Walter made sure to mention his sponsor, xXx Fight Gear in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Jalkalukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doc Holliday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jalkalukko comes to the cage accompanied by Jordan Sparks ft. Chris Brown - No Air . Holliday comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Wanted Dead Or Alive kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jesse Jalkalukko had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse Jalkalukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doc Holliday!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holliday shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jalkalukko defends it nicely.
Jalkalukko slips a straight right by Holliday.
Holliday throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jalkalukko counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Holliday is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jalkalukko moves out of range of the strikes.
Jalkalukko feinted with a counter takedown.
Holliday misses the jab.
Jalkalukko attempts a counter takedown but Holliday avoids it well and moves away.
Holliday looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Holliday wants to control from the top but Jalkalukko keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holliday preventing the sweep.
Jalkalukko wants to improve his position but instead Holliday has moved into half guard.
Jalkalukko makes his way to full guard, as Holliday worked for a kimura.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalkalukko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jalkalukko keeping full guard, as Holliday tries to pass.
Holliday content to stall in guard here.
Holliday is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jalkalukko is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jalkalukko has escaped and now he's on top!
Jalkalukko trying to control but Holliday is working from the bottom.
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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jalkalukko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Holliday keeping moving, preventing Jalkalukko from controlling successfully.
Jalkalukko drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Holliday dives on top into guard.
Jalkalukko pulls Holliday in to control the position.
Jalkalukko's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Holliday pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jalkalukko is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holliday is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Holliday wants to pass the guard but Jalkalukko is keeping the position.
Holliday controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Holliday is looking to work some ground and pound but Jalkalukko has wrist control.
Jalkalukko has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Holliday fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jalkalukko manages to avoid it.
Holliday takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holliday closes the distance and clinches up with Jalkalukko, looking for a takedown. Holliday pushes Jalkalukko against the cage but Jalkalukko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jalkalukko tries a head kick but it misses.
Holliday let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jalkalukko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A left lands for Holliday.
Jalkalukko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Holliday does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Holliday avoids the head kick by Jalkalukko.
Holliday throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jalkalukko lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Holliday throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Jalkalukko was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Holliday.
Jalkalukko lands a high kick!
Holliday will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jesse Jalkalukko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doc Holliday.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A clash of legs there as Jalkalukko blocks the low kick.
Jalkalukko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holliday misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Doc Holliday will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Holliday jabs Jalkalukko right on the nose. Jalkalukko blinks but takes it well.
Doc Holliday is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holliday throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jalkalukko.
Holliday misses with a hook. Jalkalukko ducked under it nicely.
Holliday shoots in for a takedown but Jalkalukko shows good takedown defense.
Jalkalukko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jalkalukko feints and then cracks Holliday's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Holliday down.
Holliday fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jalkalukko manages to avoid it.
Holliday lands with a cross.
Jalkalukko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Holliday.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalkalukko goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holliday. Jalkalukko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holliday punishes Jalkalukko's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalkalukko lands a head kick. Holliday smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jalkalukko gets the takedown into side control.
Jalkalukko goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Holliday has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jalkalukko but great work by Holliday.
Holliday is looking to take a break and control but Jalkalukko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holliday tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Holliday tries for a kimura but Jalkalukko is defending well.
Jalkalukko tries to buck Holliday off but Holliday is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko struggling a bit here.
Jalkalukko is looking for a sweep.
Jalkalukko is trying to control Holliday's posture but Holliday avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jalkalukko prevents Holliday from improving position.
Holliday tries for a kimura but Jalkalukko is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holliday happy to just control the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holliday lands a decent elbow from side control.
Holliday is looking to take a break and control but Jalkalukko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holliday working away.
Jalkalukko is looking to reverse the position.
Jalkalukko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Holliday's best efforts.
Holliday trying to advance position but Jalkalukko counters by regaining guard.
Holliday throws an elbow that misses. Jalkalukko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Holliday's guard. Nice move by Jalkalukko!
Jalkalukko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holliday escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jalkalukko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jalkalukko trying to control but Holliday is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jalkalukko has gone for a leg lock! Holliday slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jalkalukko's guard.
Jalkalukko is controlling Holliday's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Doc Holliday will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Jalkalukko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
A head kick by Holliday misses
and Jalkalukko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Holliday has Jalkalukko pulled in close to control his posture.
Jalkalukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Holliday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holliday is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holliday looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jalkalukko is one step ahead there.
Jalkalukko throws an elbow that misses. Holliday uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jalkalukko's guard. Nice move by Holliday!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holliday stopping the sweep attempt from Jalkalukko.
Holliday engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jalkalukko has control of Holliday's left arm, preventing Holliday from doing any damage.
Jalkalukko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Holliday throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jalkalukko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Holliday throwing strikes from guard but Jalkalukko blocks nicely.
Holliday with a nice head shot there.
Jalkalukko wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Holliday throws out a loose jab but Jalkalukko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holliday with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jalkalukko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Holliday.
Jesse Jalkalukko is winning the standup battle so far.
Holliday avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Doc Holliday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holliday misses with a leg kick
and Jalkalukko counters with a left and a right that stings Holliday.
Jalkalukko throws a nice head kick!
Nice takedown defense from Jalkalukko. No joy for Holliday on that attempt.
Jalkalukko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Holliday defends it well.
Jalkalukko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Holliday defending well though.
Jalkalukko wants to work for an arm triangle but Holliday is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Holliday won't allow Jalkalukko to pass to mount.
Jalkalukko is working hard here to advance position.
Holliday is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jalkalukko trying to control the action but Holliday is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jalkalukko throws a head kick that misses.
Jalkalukko throws a head kick that misses.
Jalkalukko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Holliday feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jalkalukko's calf.
Jalkalukko scores with a head kick. Holliday tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Holliday lands with an uppercut that bounces Jalkalukko off the cage and back into range.
Holliday throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jalkalukko on the side of the head.
Holliday misses with a low kick as Jalkalukko jumps back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holliday bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Holliday thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jesse Jalkalukko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holliday is putting a hurting on Jalkalukko here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jesse Jalkalukko.
I think Holliday 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Doc Holliday!
Doc Holliday thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Boyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor comes to the cage accompanied by Bow Down. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jordan Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 26 - 2, fighting out of London, Fred Boyle!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Taylor. No joy for Boyle on that attempt.
Taylor misses with a jab to the body
letting Boyle counter with a right hand.
Taylor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Boyle is just out of range.
Boyle let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Boyle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taylor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taylor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Taylor lands a nice shot that snaps Boyle's head back.
Taylor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boyle checks the leg kick.
Boyle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boyle takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boyle wants to land a leg kick but Taylor is out of range.
Jordan Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor throws a hook but Boyle blocks it.
Taylor just misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boyle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor throws a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Taylor.
Taylor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boyle is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Taylor punishes Boyle's body with a nice straight punch.
Taylor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Taylor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boyle avoids the body shot from Taylor.
Boyle is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Taylor with a body shot.
Taylor is looking to wear down Boyle with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Taylor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boyle throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Taylor was covering up waiting for the punch and Boyle finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Taylor managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boyle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boyle trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Taylor has momentary wrist control but Boyle slips an elbow through the middle.
Taylor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boyle throws an elbow that misses. Taylor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Boyle's guard. Nice move by Taylor!
Taylor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boyle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taylor manages to get himself to full guard.
Boyle wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Taylor'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.
Taylor working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Boyle from controlling successfully.
Taylor wants to sweep but no luck.
Taylor lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Taylor postures up in Boyle's guard and throws a big left but Boyle blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boyle is trying to control the position but Taylor postures up.
Boyle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Taylor defends well.
Taylor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boyle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taylor scoring with some ground and pound.
Taylor is in close to Boyle's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boyle has his foot on Taylor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taylor works his way back into a safe position though.
Boyle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taylor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boyle wants to sweep but no luck.
Taylor working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Taylor dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Boyle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boyle is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Taylor with a body shot.
Boyle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
Taylor throws a right hand that Boyle ducks under and follows up with a left that Boyle also avoids with ease.
Taylor connects with a body shot that sends Boyle's belly button to the back.
Taylor tries to score with a low kick but Boyle moves his leg out of the way.
Taylor cracks a nice hook into Boyle's ribs.
Taylor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boyle manages to avoid it.
Taylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boyle avoids the body shot from Taylor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyle uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Taylor has time to react.
Boyle shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Taylor fails to land with a series of punches.
Taylor swings for the body but Boyle moves out of range.
Taylor thumps Boyle with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyle pushes Taylor up against the cage in a clinch.
Taylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boyle's elbow.
Taylor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Taylor.
Taylor misses with a body punch.
Boyle blocks a body shot from Taylor.
Good body shot from Taylor.
Taylor breaks from the clinch.
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Boyle is just out of range.
Taylor lands a nice hook to Boyle's body. Boyle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Taylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taylor lands a body shot.
Boyle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taylor as he avoids it easily.
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor throws a body shot but no joy.
Boyle unleashes a big counter combination but Taylor bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyle keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boyle momentarily.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
Taylor throws a nice looking combination but Boyle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boyle is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Boyle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taylor.
Boyle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boyle shoots in for a takedown but Taylor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Boyle is just out of range.
Taylor misses the body punch
and Boyle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boyle swings for the body but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
Fred Boyle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taylor fails to land with a series of punches.
Taylor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Taylor connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Boyle.
Jordan Taylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boyle dodges the punch combination from Taylor.
Taylor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Taylor scores with a decent looking hook.
Taylor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boyle's hands.
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boyle fails with the takedown.
Jordan Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Boyle.
Taylor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Boyle is rocked!
Taylor scores with a nice right hand.
Boyle is still on wobbly legs! Can Taylor finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor slaps away a takedown attempt from Boyle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor jabs at Boyle's body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boyle is defended easily by Taylor.
Boyle avoids the body shot from Taylor.
Boyle seems to have recovered his senses.
Taylor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boyle feints the counter takedown.
Taylor cracks Boyle with an open hand slap.
Taylor scores with a shot to the body.
Taylor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Taylor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Taylor lands a nice shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Boyle blocks the leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Boyle crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Taylor - the referee stops the clock and Boyle gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Taylor. Boyle manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A slow jab from Taylor misses its intended target.
Taylor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boyle can do to turn this around?
Taylor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Boyle feints the counter takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boyle scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Taylor dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Taylor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boyle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Taylor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Taylor appears to be looking for a big counter.
Taylor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Taylor is looking to slow Boyle down with leg kicks.
Taylor throws a hook to the side of Boyle's head but Boyle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boyle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taylor. Boyle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boyle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Taylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boyle feints the counter takedown.
Boyle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boyle takes one on the button.
Taylor lands a right hook to the body.
Taylor shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Taylor throws a body punch but Boyle moves out of range.
Taylor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Taylor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boyle manages to avoid it.
Taylor throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boyle.
Nice sprawl there from Taylor as Boyle shoots in.
Taylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boyle.
Taylor takes a swing at Boyle's ribcage but misses.
Taylor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boyle's head.
Taylor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crunch! Taylor slams his shin into Boyle's torso.
Boyle jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Taylor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boyle is out of range and Taylor settles back down.
Boyle throws a counter combo.
Boyle decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Boyle trying to control the action but Taylor is working from the bottom.
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!
Taylor gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boyle postures up in Taylor's guard and throws a big left but Taylor blocks it.
Taylor looking to control.
Boyle stays in close to Taylor's body and controls the position.
Boyle trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
Despite the aggression on Boyle's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Taylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taylor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Taylor scores with a hook to the body. Boyle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Taylor connects with an inside leg kick.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyle checks a leg kick.
Taylor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Boyle checks it well.
Boyle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Taylor throws a body punch but Boyle moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boyle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taylor as he avoids it easily.
Jordan Taylor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jordan Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Boyle.
Boyle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boyle.
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danga de danga de dang - Taylor scores with a four punch combination!
Taylor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Taylor misses with a few strikes there.
Taylor lunges at Boyle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boyle's hand.
Jab, jab by Boyle - just one landing.
Boyle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taylor just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Taylor throws out a loose jab but Boyle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boyle let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Taylor throws a shot 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!
Boyle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taylor.
Taylor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boyle closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Boyle lands in his opponent's guard.
Boyle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fred Boyle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boyle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Taylor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Taylor, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Taylor!
A very excited looking Jordan Taylor made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boudreaux Godeaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Hughs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Godeaux comes to the cage accompanied by Battle Ready. 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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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
31 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Boudreaux Godeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Hughs!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughs throws the kick towards the body but Godeaux avoids it.
Godeaux is looking for a counter combo.
Godeaux gets a double leg takedown into Hughs's guard.
Godeaux stands and throws Hughs's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hughs is trying to improve his position.
Godeaux wants to control but Hughs is keeping him busy.
Godeaux is putting a hurting on Hughs here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hughs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Godeaux. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godeaux trying to control the action but Hughs is working from the bottom.
Godeaux tries to move to full mount but Hughs actually manages to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughs is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Godeaux's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Godeaux's back!
Hughs is working the ground and pound. Can Godeaux escape?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Godeaux's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Godeaux trying to get back to his feet but Hughs is in full control for now.
Hughs throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Hughs landing with strikes.
Godeaux breaks Hughs's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Godeaux sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hughs is striking from the bottom but Godeaux uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godeaux moves into full mount! Hughs won't be happy about that!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Godeaux is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hughs is surviving well by controlling Godeaux's body position as best he can.
Godeaux has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hughs's face.
Godeaux trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Godeaux lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Godeaux looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Godeaux 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.
Godeaux is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Godeaux forces Hughs back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughs tries to land knees in the clinch but Godeaux avoids the damage to the body.
Godeaux drags the fight down to the ground.
Godeaux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hughs is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Godeaux has Hughs pulled in close to control his posture.
Hughs stopping the sweep attempt from Godeaux.
Godeaux is controlling Hughs's posture.
Hughs postures up in Godeaux's guard and throws a big left but Godeaux blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hughs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Godeaux working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hughs.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Godeaux looking for a sweep. Not yet Godeaux, not yet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hughs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Godeaux throws a head kick but Hughs moves out of range.
Godeaux gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hughs tries to work over Godeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Godeaux has Hughs pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hughs manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Godeaux tries to pull guard but Hughs forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boudreaux Godeaux dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Godeaux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Godeaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hughs can do to turn this around?
Hughs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Godeaux moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Godeaux checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hughs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hughs throws a front kick that sends Godeaux stumbling back into the cage.
Godeaux shoots in for a double leg but Hughs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Godeaux fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godeaux fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hughs, pushing him back against the cage.
Godeaux wants to break the clinch but can't.
Godeaux has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hughs after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boudreaux Godeaux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godeaux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hughs is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Godeaux tries to pull guard but Hughs won't allow it.
Hughs misses with a knee strike.
Godeaux changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hughs fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hughs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Godeaux feinted with a counter takedown.
Hughs shoots for a takedown but Godeaux saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Godeaux is looking to counter punch.
Godeaux has taken the fight to the clinch.
Godeaux blocks an uppercut.
Godeaux is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hughs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Godeaux tries for a takedown but Hughs manages to get underhooks.
Hughs lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godeaux blocks an elbow strike.
Godeaux has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hughs avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hughs misses with an elbow strike.
Godeaux has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hughs tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Godeaux avoids it.
Hughs can't find room to land a body shot as Godeaux controls the action.
Hughs throws an elbow that misses.
Hughs throws a knee to the head but misses.
Godeaux is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hughs pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hughs trying to land knees to the body.
Godeaux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Godeaux gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hughs regains guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hughs is on top in guard.
Godeaux trying to keep a closed guard but Hughs is proving a slippery customer.
Hughs is looking to work some ground and pound but Godeaux has wrist control.
Hughs is looking to work some ground and pound but Godeaux has wrist control.
Hughs preventing the sweep.
Godeaux looking to control.
Godeaux lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Godeaux is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Godeaux is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hughs has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hughs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Godeaux content to control rather than advance.
Hughs wants to get back to full guard but Godeaux has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joe Hughs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hughs tries to keep at a distance but Godeaux has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hughs.
Hughs looking to throw knees to the head but Godeaux is blocking nicely.
Godeaux leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hughs tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Godeaux tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughs tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Godeaux avoids it.
Hughs trying to land knees to the body.
Hughs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Godeaux is defending well for now.
Godeaux tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughs trying to land knees to the body.
Hughs with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hughs breaks the clinch.
Hughs tries to clinch up
and Hughs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Godeaux tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hughs swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boudreaux Godeaux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughs throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice sprawl there from Hughs as Godeaux shoots in.
Godeaux has Hughs up against the cage in a clinch.
Godeaux jumps guard but Hughs turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughs creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hughs misses with a knee to the head.
Hughs utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Godeaux avoiding damage as Hughs throws knees to the body.
Hughs lands a body shot.
Hughs lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Godeaux lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hughs or not.
Nice body punch from Godeaux - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Godeaux has hold of one of Hughs's legs. Hughs is fighting the takedown attempt but Godeaux gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hughs looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Godeaux passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godeaux performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hughs taking some punishment here, with Godeaux in his half guard.
Hughs tries to get to full guard but Godeaux has control of the leg.
Godeaux stands up from half guard.
Godeaux is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hughs's half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godeaux is looking to take a break and control but Hughs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hughs is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Godeaux jumps into side control!
Godeaux decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hughs to his feet.
Hughs misses with a head kick.
Hughs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Godeaux shoots in and gets a takedown into Hughs's guard.
Godeaux is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hughs keeping moving, preventing Godeaux from controlling successfully.
Godeaux passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boudreaux Godeaux showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Godeaux 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boudreaux Godeaux!
Boudreaux Godeaux seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simo Silakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carl Burns has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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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
24 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simo Silakka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carl Burns!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Silakka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Burns looks to move away, Silakka throws a big counter combo bu Burns just gets out of the way.
Nice straight punches there by Silakka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Silakka.
It looks like Carl Burns has been cut.
A big right from Silakka misses.
That kick from Silakka tenderised Burns's leg. Burns is trying to keep his angry face on.
Silakka blocks a head kick by Burns.
Silakka throws a lazy uppercut
and Burns counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Silakka throws a head kick that misses
and Burns counters with a three punch combo that has Silakka backing up. Silakka nods at Burns to acknowledge the strikes.
Silakka tries to land a front kick but Burns steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A jab from Silakka misses.
Silakka seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Silakka throws a sloppy head kick and Burns moves out of range easily.
Burns keeps the fight on the outside.
Silakka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burns wants to counter with a clinch but Silakka pushes him away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!
Silakka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Burns up against the cage.
Burns tries to break free but Silakka pushes him back against the cage.
Silakka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Burns has him pressed against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Burns 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silakka can't find room to land a body shot as Burns controls the action.
Silakka stalling in the clinch.
Silakka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Silakka is looking to break free of the clinch but Burns has double underhooks.
Burns blocks an elbow strike from Silakka.
Silakka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Silakka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Silakka throws a punch but it's blocked by Burns.
Burns is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Silakka tries to work over Burns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Silakka.
Burns works on Silakka's body with a couple of short punches.
Silakka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burns checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A head kick from Silakka lands but Burns takes it in his stride.
Burns shoots for a double leg takedown but Silakka sprawls well. He's pushed Burns's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silakka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Burns.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silakka blocks a head kick by Burns.
Silakka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burns.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silakka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burns misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silakka swinging wildly here.
Silakka swinging wildly here.
Burns digs a good body shot into Silakka's ribs.
Silakka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Silakka tries a head kick but it misses.
Silakka misses with a head kick.
Burns walks into a jab.
Burns shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silakka but Silakka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Simo Silakka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Burns.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns throws the kick towards the body but Silakka avoids it.
Silakka throws the left hand but Burns avoids the punch easily.
Burns scores with a head kick.
Burns fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silakka avoids it really well and circles away.
Silakka throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
Silakka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silakka lands a head kick!
Simo Silakka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silakka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns wants to counter with a clinch but Silakka pushes him away.
Burns gets a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Burns blocks an elbow strike from Silakka.
Silakka has a couple of punches blocked by Burns.
Silakka working aggressively here.
Burns lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns working away.
Burns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silakka keeps working.
Silakka is trying to get back to half guard.
Burns trying to control the action but Silakka is working from the bottom.
Silakka is looking for a sweep.
Burns working away.
Silakka is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Burns off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns tries to escape but Silakka has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Burns turns into Silakka and is now in his guard.
Silakka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burns.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simo Silakka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carl Burns's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Burns lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Silakka throws a leg kick which misses Burns's front leg but catches the back leg as Burns tries to avoid it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Silakka here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Silakka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Silakka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burns tries to stall but Silakka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Burns on the inside.
Silakka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burns tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silakka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Silakka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns's elbow.
Silakka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Silakka misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Silakka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns tries to pull guard but Silakka holds him up against the cage and eventually Burns drops back down to his feet.
Burns blocks the elbow strike.
Silakka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Silakka lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silakka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Silakka.
Silakka struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns controls his hands.
Silakka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burns dives in for a single leg takedown but Silakka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Silakka looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Simo Silakka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Burns.
Silakka throws a quick head kick that knocks Burns silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Silakka is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Simo Silakka!
Simo Silakka really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Leeroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Destroyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leeroy comes into the arena with Boondocks Theme Song blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Destroyer's choice of entrance music: Eminem - Kill You. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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36
147 lbs
18 - 14 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Leeroy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, King Destroyer!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leeroy scores with a hook to the body. Destroyer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A good leg kick by Leeroy.
Nice body kick there by Leeroy.
Destroyer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Leeroy.
Destroyer throws a lazy right hand but Leeroy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leeroy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like King Destroyer has been cut.
Leeroy misses with a wild body shot.
Destroyer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Leeroy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Destroyer.
Destroyer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Leeroy throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Destroyer is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bruce Leeroy!
Bruce Leeroy retains his featherweight title!
After the big win, Bruce Leeroy made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Firebird Designs and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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