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CCF Midweek Mayhem 168 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Victor Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raje Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevens comes into the arena with Can't Hold Us blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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130 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raje Malapitan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malapitan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stevens avoids the body shot from Malapitan.
Stevens swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Malapitan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stevens's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stevens duly obliges.
Stevens throws a sloppy head kick and Malapitan moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malapitan! But no joy.
Malapitan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stevens throws a nice looking combination but Malapitan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Malapitan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stevens gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Malapitan is trying to force a seperation but Stevens has the dominant position.
Stevens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stevens just misses with a punch to the body.
Stevens really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Malapitan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stevens.
Stevens takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Malapitan is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevens lands a brutal uppercut that launches Malapitan off his feet! Malapitan tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Victor Stevens!
Our winner, Victor Stevens, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Clack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crag Hack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
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197 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Clack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crag Hack!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clack will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hack scores with a head kick.
Crag Hack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hack tries to clinch but Clack moves away
and Clack counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Crag Hack has been cut.
Hack fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hack tries to clinch but Clack moves out of range.
Hack darts in trying to clinch
and Clack counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hack wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hack doesn't manage to clinch there - Clack circles away.
Hack darts in and clinches Clack up against the cage.
Clack has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Clack can't find room to land a body shot as Hack controls the action.
Hack creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Clack's defenses.
Clack is trying to push Hack away but Hack has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hack pushes off an throws an elbow but Clack leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hack lands an elbow that stopped Clack in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Kenny Clack has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hack using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Clack has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hack.
We've been informed that Hack has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nice body punch from Clack - that landed with a thud.
Hack scores a nice knee to the body.
Clack wants to take the fight to the mat but Hack manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hack pushes off an throws an elbow but Clack leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Clack tries for a takedown but Hack manages to get underhooks.
Hack landing knees to the body.
Clack avoiding damage as Hack throws knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clack blocks the elbow strike.
Hack stalls.
Clack struggles to land a body shot inside as Hack controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Clack as Hack tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clack cracks Hack with a nice body shot.
Clack blocks the elbow strike.
Hack is stalling here.
Clack has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hack avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
I was talking to Clack's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Clack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clack managing to block the knees to the body from Hack.
Clack has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hack regains guard immediately.
Clack has gone for a leg lock! Hack slips out almost immediately though and dives into Clack's guard.
Hack preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hack stays in close to Clack's body and controls the position.
Clack is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Clack has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hack can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hack stopping the sweep attempt from Clack.
Clack is trying to control the position but Hack postures up.
Hack trying to control the position from guard on top but Clack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hack seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crag Hack 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!
Clack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hack has closed the distance and engaged Clack in a clinch.
Clack gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hack regains guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hack holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clack postures up in Hack's guard and throws a big left but Hack blocks it.
Clack lands a couple of elbows.
Hack preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clack trying to control but Hack is working from the bottom.
Hack wants to sweep here but Clack controlling him for the moment.
Hack lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clack is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hack trying to control but Clack postures up.
Hack is trying to get back to full guard.
Clack is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hack on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hack is looking to control Clack's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hack avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clack missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Clack 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.
Hack regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Clack.
Clack working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hack is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Clack working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hack's head.
Clack is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hack is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clack content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Clack lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Clack trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hack is trying to control the position but Clack postures up.
Clack wants to control from the top but Hack keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clack accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Clack fails with the takedown
and Hack counters by moving into the clinch.
Clack can't find room to land a body shot as Hack controls the action.
Hack comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clack lands a hook that snaps the head of Hack backwards.
Hack tries to land a knee to the head but Clack blocks with his arms.
Clack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crag Hack seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Clack wants a takedown but no success here.
Clack manages to break the clinch.
Clack fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clack changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hack falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clack counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hack pushes Clack up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Clack.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Clack dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hack chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Clack can pounce on him.
Hack tries to clinch but Clack moves out of range.
Clack swats away the attempt to clinch by Hack.
Hack scores with a leg kick.
Hack throws a head kick but Clack moves out of range.
Clack was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clack circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hack throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Clack to counter with a crisp jab.
Hack doesn't manage to clinch there - Clack circles away.
A big left from Clack misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hack doesn't manage to clinch there - Clack circles away.
Hack misses with the combination.
It appears Clack was looking to counter with a kick there.
Clack dives in for a single leg takedown but Hack sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Clack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Clack was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hack.
Clack swats away the attempt to clinch by Hack.
Clack is looking to counter punch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hack misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clack has Hack pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hack manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Clack tries to work over Hack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hack lands a nice knee to the body.
Hack creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hack tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clack avoids it.
Clack tries to work over Hack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Come on Hack - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hack misses with a knee to the head.
Clack struggles to land a body shot inside as Hack controls his hands.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hack takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hack.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hack misses with a knee strike.
Hack is pushing Clack up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Clack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clack misses with a punch to the body.
Clack swings wildly with an uppercut but Hack uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hack throws an elbow but misses.
Hack throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hack is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Clack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hack lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clack tries a body shot but Hack blocks it.
Hack is trying to maintain a safe position but Clack gets an underhook and turns Hack into the cage.
Hack misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clack.
Hack with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Hack.
Clack tries to work over Hack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hack is trying to maintain a safe position but Clack gets an underhook and turns Hack into the cage.
Hack comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hack lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hack misses with a knee to the head.
Hack content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hack looking to throw knees to the head but Clack is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crag Hack really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hack gets a clinch.
Hack is struggling to control the position.
A short left from Hack.
Clack takes a knee right on the jaw!
Clack is rocked!
Clack managing to block the knees to the body from Hack.
Oh Clack is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good body shot from Clack.
Clack seems to have got his legs back now.
Hack misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hack throws an elbow but misses.
Hack controlling the action here for a moment.
Clack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hack blocks a body shot from Clack.
Hack stalling against the cage.
Hack is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hack pushes off an throws an elbow but Clack leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Clack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hack tries to clinch
and Clack counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Clack keeps the fight on the outside.
Clack appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hack tries to close the distance and clinch but Clack swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hack tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Clack counters with a big head kick but Hack shrugs it off.
Hack scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hack tries a head kick but it misses.
Clack swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hack tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clack paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clack swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hack connects with a high kick.
Hack instigates a clinch.
Clack managing to block the knees to the body from Hack.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hack lands a damaging elbow.
Hack is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hack lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hack throws an elbow but it misses.
Clack misses with a punch to the body.
Hack unloads a knee to the mid-section. Clack lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Clack drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hack gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Clack managing to block the knees to the body from Hack.
Clack blocks an elbow strike.
Clack tries a body shot but Hack blocks it.
Hack tries to land a knee to the head but Clack blocks with his arms.
Hack will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Clack up against the cage.
Clack tries to throw a body punch but Hack avoids it by throwing Clack back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hack looking to throw knees to the head but Clack is blocking nicely.
Clack wants a takedown but no success here.
Clack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hack misses with some punches.
Hack tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Clack looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Clack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A knee to the head by Hack.
Hack misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clack misses with a punch to the body.
Hack with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hack looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crag Hack dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hack tries to clinch but Clack moves away
and Clack counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hack closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Clack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clack has clasped his hands together around Hack's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hack is looking for a sweep.
Clack wants to control but Hack is keeping him busy.
Sloppy strikes there by Clack.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clack throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hack works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Clack throwing shots but Hack is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hack tries to get to full guard but Clack has control of the leg.
Clack is trying to control the action in half guard but Hack is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Clack is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hack moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Clack controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hack wants to hit a switch here but Clack passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hack there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hack is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hack is still trying to improve position.
Clack with good strikes from the mount here!
Clack putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Clack in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Clack postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Hack in real trouble here! The ref calls for Hack to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenny Clack!
A relieved looking Kenny Clack thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ser Gregor Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Yen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ser Gregor Clegane has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ser Gregor Clegane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donnie Yen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clegane stuffs the takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yen tries to land a front kick but Clegane steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Clegane tries to land a leg kick but Yen saw it coming and moves away.
Clegane moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromYen.
Clegane blocks a head kick by Yen.
As Yen tries to get set, Clegane tries to push him back and clinch up but Yen manages to avoid the attempt.
Clegane lands a big head kick that sends Yen tumbling to the mat! Clegane takes a step backwards and waves Yen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Yen is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clegane clinches up against the cage.
Yen is still on wobbly legs! Can Clegane finish him?
Yen blocks a body shot from Clegane.
Yen seems to have recovered his senses.
Clegane works on Yen's body with a couple of short punches.
Clegane misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yen.
Clegane with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Clegane can't find room to land a body shot as Yen controls the action.
Yen managing to block the knees to the body from Clegane.
Clegane misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yen.
Yen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Clegane has Yen pressed against the cage, preventing Yen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yen backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Clegane.
Clegane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yen is trying to pull guard but Clegane has him pressed against the cage.
Clegane misses with a body punch.
Clegane lands a knee to the body.
Clegane tries a body shot but Yen blocks it.
Clegane struggles to land a body shot inside as Yen controls his hands.
Yen managing to block the knees to the body from Clegane.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Clegane obliges.
Clegane is working Yen over against the cage.
Yen looks winded!
Yen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Clegane smiles and moves away.
Ser Gregor Clegane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Yen.
Clegane lands a big head kick that sends Yen tumbling to the mat! Clegane takes a step backwards and waves Yen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yen throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clegane connects with an inside leg kick.
Clegane misses with a hook. Yen ducked under it nicely.
Yen shoots and misses
and Clegane counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Clegane obliges.
Clegane is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Yen avoiding damage as Clegane throws knees to the body.
Yen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Clegane throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yen blocks it with crossed arms.
Clegane misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yen.
Yen tries to pull guard but Clegane won't allow it.
Yen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Clegane fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No joy there for Yen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Clegane throws a head kick that misses.
Clegane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yen throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yen misses with a looping left.
Clegane tries to counter by clinching up but Yen breaks away and moves out of range.
Clegane throws a leg kick but Yen moved away.
Nice body punch from Clegane.
Clegane lands a nice looking body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Clegane.
Yen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Clegane.
Clegane fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yen, pushing him back against the cage.
Yen can't get the takedown.
Clegane unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Clegane tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Clegane tries to land knees in the clinch but Yen avoids the damage to the body.
Yen managing to block the knees to the body from Clegane.
Yen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yen avoiding damage as Clegane throws knees to the body.
Yen is trying to pull guard but Clegane turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Clegane.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clegane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yen has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Clegane is trying to keep an underhook but Yen manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Clegane controlling the position for now.
Yen is trying to control. Clegane wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Clegane has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yen slips a nice elbow through Clegane's hands, connecting with Clegane's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ser Gregor Clegane dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Clegane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yen doesn't seem bothered though.
Clegane lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Clegane punishes Yen's body with a nice straight punch.
Yen fails to land with a series of punches.
Clegane misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yen looks for a takedown but Clegane sprawls well.
Yen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Clegane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ser Gregor Clegane is winning the standup battle so far.
Yen pushes Clegane up against the cage in a clinch.
Clegane lands an uppercut.
Clegane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yens head.
Clegane with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Yen is breathing heavily.
Clegane misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yen.
Clegane missing with knees to the body.
Yen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Still in the clinch, Clegane scores with a nice short uppercut.
Clegane lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yen.
Clegane working Yen over with knees to the body.
Clegane landing knees to the body.
Clegane trying to land knees to the body.
Yen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Clegane unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Clegane unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Clegane pushes Yen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yen avoiding damage as Clegane throws knees to the body.
Clegane lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Yen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clegane connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yen's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clegane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Clegane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Clegane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Clegane tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Clegane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yen can do to turn this around?
Clegane misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yen.
Yen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Yen managing to block the knees to the body from Clegane.
Ser Gregor Clegane has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good body shot from Clegane.
Yen pulls guard successfully.
Clegane throws a big right hand that misses.
Yen wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Clegane is now in half guard.
Clegane is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane wants to control but Yen is keeping him busy.
Yen is pressing down on Clegane's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Clegane is stalling in the full guard.
Yen wants to sweep but no luck.
Clegane's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Yen is striking from the bottom but Clegane uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
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.
Yen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Clegane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clegane has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Clegane is looking to advance position but Yen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Clegane wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Yen is looking for the choke from the back position but Clegane is controlling his hands well.
Yen tightening his grip on Clegane, looking for the choke.
Clegane defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ser Gregor Clegane dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Yen moves into the clinch.
Clegane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clegane struggles to land a body shot inside as Yen controls his hands.
Yen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yen drags the fight down to the ground.
Clegane wants to pass the guard but Yen is keeping the position.
Yen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Clegane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Donnie Yen has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clegane wants to control from the top but Yen keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yen looking for a guillotine here but Clegane defends easily.
Yen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clegane defends it easily.
Yen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clegane's guard.
Yen stopping the sweep attempt from Clegane.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Clegane, up you get!
Clegane moves into the clinch.
Clegane tries to throw a body punch but Yen avoids it by throwing Clegane back against the cage.
Yen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Clegane is defending well.
Clegane misses with a punch on the inside.
Yen managing to block the knees to the body from Clegane.
Yen tries to pull guard but Clegane forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Clegane misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yen.
Yen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yen fails to pull guard.
Ser Gregor Clegane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Yen.
Yen managing to block the knees to the body from Clegane.
Yen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clegane tries to land knees in the clinch but Yen avoids the damage to the body.
Yen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Clegane fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yen, right into the meat.
Clegane is looking to wear down Yen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Yen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Clegane defends it nicely.
Ser Gregor Clegane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clegane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Clegane gets a clinch.
Clegane is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Clegane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clegane missing with knees to the body.
Clegane landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Clegane is leaning against Yen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Clegane as the two fighters clinch.
Clegane using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Clegane as the two fighters clinch.
Clegane misses with a punch to the body.
Clegane using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Clegane trying to land knees to the body.
Clegane missing with knees to the body.
Yen managing to block the knees to the body from Clegane.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yen pulls Clegane into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clegane preventing the sweep.
Yen is still trying to improve position.
Yen controls Clegane momentarily but Clegane frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ser Gregor Clegane clearly takes that round.
That's time! Clegane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Yen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Clegane napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Yen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Yen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Yen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Clegane is avoiding damage well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Clegane is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Yen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Clegane has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Yen but great work by Clegane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yen keeps working.
Yen wants to control but Clegane postures up.
Yen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Clegane off and has taken his back!
Yen looking to hold on to the position here but Clegane rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Yen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clegane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yen preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yen trying to control the position from guard on top but Clegane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clegane will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Clegane haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Yen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Clegane forces Yen back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Yen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Clegane tries a body shot but Yen blocks it.
Clegane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clegane lands a right hand.
Clegane using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Clegane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yen backwards.
Clegane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Clegane lands a good knee to the midsection. Yen won't want to take too many of those.
Clegane landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Yen wants to take the fight to the mat but Clegane manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Clegane landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Clegane lands a good knee to the midsection. Yen won't want to take too many of those.
Yen managing to block the knees to the body from Clegane.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Clegane.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clegane with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Clegane.
Clegane is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yen is defending well for now.
Yen drags the fight down to the ground.
Yen trying to control the position.
Yen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yen looking for a guillotine here but Clegane defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ser Gregor Clegane had his way with Donnie Yen in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Clegane darts in and clinches Yen up against the cage.
Clegane misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yen.
Yen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Clegane with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yen managing to block the knees to the body from Clegane.
Yen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Clegane with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Clegane.
Yen decides to pull guard.
Yen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yen wants to control but Clegane passes easily into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yen actively working from the bottom here.
Clegane not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Clegane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yen trying to hold on to Clegane's head to control him but Clegane postures up.
Yen tries to roll over but Clegane keeps him under control.
Yen is staying active underneath Clegane, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yen trying to control here.
Yen has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Clegane wants to take a breather but Yen is having none of it.
Yen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Clegane.
Yen makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Yen closes the distance and pushes Clegane back into the cage.
Clegane misses with a punch to the body.
Yen blocks an uppercut.
Clegane is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Clegane to keep the fight standing.
Clegane misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane tries to land knees in the clinch but Yen avoids the damage to the body.
Yen tries to pull guard but Clegane won't allow it.
Ser Gregor Clegane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Yen.
Clegane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Clegane using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Clegane lands a nice shot to the body.
Yen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Clegane tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Clegane tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yen avoids it.
A knee to the head by Clegane.
Clegane tries to work over Yen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yen looking to slow down the pace here.
Clegane misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yen avoiding damage as Clegane throws knees to the body.
Clegane trying to land knees to the body.
Clegane trying to land knees to the body.
Clegane throws a punch but it's blocked by Yen.
Yen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Clegane fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Yen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Clegane defends well and Yen ends up having to push Clegane into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Donnie Yen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Yen. Those never looked like landing.
Clegane throws a quick inside leg kick.
Clegane slips a jab and a cross from Yen.
Clegane lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
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!
Clegane throws a leg kick which misses Yen's front leg but catches the back leg as Yen tries to avoid it.
Clegane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yen gets tackled into the cage by Clegane. Clegane maintains the clinch.
Yen tries to pull guard but Clegane holds him up against the cage and eventually Yen drops back down to his feet.
Donnie Yen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clegane on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ser Gregor Clegane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clegane, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Ser Gregor Clegane!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Ser Gregor Clegane!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Ser Gregor Clegane!
Ser Gregor Clegane wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Ser Gregor Clegane thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trent Morrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slabodan Milosevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milosevic comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Symphony of Destruction kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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165 lbs
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33
165 lbs
19 - 23 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trent Morrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slabodan Milosevic!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milosevic misses with a lunging right hand
and Morrow counters with a good low kick that Milosevic was not able to check.
Morrow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Milosevic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morrow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Morrow falls off balance throwing a combination
and Milosevic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morrow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Milosevic is looking for the big counter here.
Morrow throws a series of punches but Milosevic moves out of range.
Morrow jabs Milosevic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Morrow.
Morrow gets tackled into the cage by Milosevic. Milosevic maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrow is looking to break free of the clinch but Milosevic has double underhooks.
Milosevic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A solid leg kick lands there for Milosevic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milosevic misses with a straight right.
Morrow throws a sloppy head kick and Milosevic moves out of range easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Milosevic.
Milosevic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Morrow displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Milosevic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Milosevic throws a head kick but Morrow moves out of range.
Morrow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Slabodan Milosevic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morrow misses with a body punch
and Milosevic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morrow throws a jab when Milosevic was well out of range.
Morrow throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Milosevic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Trent Morrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Milosevic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Morrow's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morrow swings for the body but Milosevic moves out of range.
Milosevic is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A low kick from Morrow is predictable there
and Milosevic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Milosevic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrow misses with the body kick
and Milosevic counters with a nice uppercut.
Milosevic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Milosevic wants it to stay on the feet.
Milosevic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morrow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Milosevic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Milosevic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Morrow misses.
Morrow jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Milosevic misses with a looping left.
Morrow avoids the head kick by Milosevic.
Morrow cracks Milosevic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Milosevic tries a head kick but it misses.
Milosevic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Milosevic cracks Morrow with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Morrow scores with a spinning back kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milosevic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A lazy body kick from Morrow
and Milosevic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters circling a little - Morrow finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Morrow throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Milosevic counters with a straight right hand.
Milosevic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Morrow had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Morrow misses with a wild body shot.
Milosevic slips a straight right by Morrow.
A little jabbing left from Milosevic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Morrow looks to land a body kick but Milosevic moved away.
Morrow throws a head kick but Milosevic moves out of range.
Morrow thuds his right hand into Milosevic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Morrow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Milosevic.
A low kick from Morrow is predictable there
and Milosevic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Milosevic tries to clinch up but Morrow circles away and keeps his distance.
Milosevic misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrow misses with a kick to the body.
Morrow is looking to score with low kicks.
Milosevic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Milosevic checks a leg kick.
Milosevic connects with a solid leg kick.
Morrow tries to land a leg kick but Milosevic saw it coming and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Milosevic.
Milosevic with a jab.
A big right from Morrow misses.
That kick from Morrow tenderised Milosevic's leg. Milosevic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Milosevic blocks a head kick by Morrow.
Milosevic moves out of range of the strikes.
Milosevic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Milosevic checks a low kick from Morrow.
Milosevic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morrow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Slabodan Milosevic will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Morrow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Milosevic moves out of range as Morrow strikes.
Milosevic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morrow misses with a body kick.
Morrow looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Morrow thuds his shin into the meat of Milosevic's side.
Morrow pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Morrow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Milosevic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Milosevic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Trent Morrow is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrow misses with a hook to the body
and Milosevic counters with a left to the body.
Morrow swings widly with a right hand
letting Milosevic counter with a right hand.
Morrow scores with a head kick.
Morrow with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Milosevic to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Milosevic.
Milosevic throws out a counter right but Morrow avoids it with no problem.
Morrow misses with a wild body shot.
Morrow misses with a lunging right hand
and Milosevic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Milosevic throws a good cross that connects.
Milosevic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morrow moves away.
A slow jab from Milosevic misses its intended target.
A head kick misses from Morrow.
Morrow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Milosevic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morrow looks to land a body kick but Milosevic moved away.
Morrow misses with a body kick.
Milosevic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrow tries to land a front kick but Milosevic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Milosevic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrow.
Milosevic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Morrow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morrow looks to land a body kick but Milosevic moved away.
Morrow is looking to land body kicks.
Morrow throws a leg kick which misses Milosevic's front leg but catches the back leg as Milosevic tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morrow takes a swing at Milosevic's ribcage but misses.
Morrow throws a body kick that misses
enabling Milosevic to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Morrow.
Milosevic feints a counter leg kick.
Morrow tries a head kick but it misses.
Milosevic cracks the inside of Morrow's front leg.
Milosevic wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrow throws a body kick that misses
and Milosevic counters with a nice leg kick.
Morrow fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Milosevic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Morrow rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Milosevic counters with a straight right hand.
Morrow misses with an attempted mid kick.
Milosevic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Morrow throws a wild body kick that Milosevic sees coming a mile off.
Morrow connects with a looping right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Milosevic checks a leg kick.
Milosevic looks to land a left hand but Morrow moved out of range nicely.
Milosevic takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Morrow scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrow throws a nice inside leg kick.
Morrow misses with a hook.
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!
Milosevic loads up on a big right hand but Morrow slips the punch.
Morrow throwing a counter right hand but Milosevic manages to avoid it.
Morrow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Milosevic 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.
Milosevic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morrow throws an off balance right hand
and Milosevic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morrow lands a nice shot to the body.
Milosevic staying out of range there.
Morrow motions for Milosevic to come forward. Morrow throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A cross from Milosevic lands.
Morrow misses with the body kick
letting Milosevic counter with a right hand.
Morrow throws a push kick but Milosevic slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Trent Morrow will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Morrow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Morrow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Milosevic moves away.
Milosevic flicks out a counter leg kick but Morrow steps away.
Milosevic takes a swing at Morrow's ribcage but misses.
Morrow throws a leg kick but Milosevic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Milosevic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Morrow throws a quick inside leg kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Milosevic enables Morrow to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Milosevic manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Morrow throws an elbow that misses. Milosevic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Morrow's guard. Nice move by Milosevic!
Milosevic postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milosevic won't allow Morrow to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrow bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Milosevic's guard.
Morrow working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Milosevic's head.
Milosevic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Milosevic pulls Morrow in to control the position.
Morrow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morrow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Milosevic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Milosevic is looking to stand up but Morrow isn't so interested in that idea.
Milosevic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrow lands a couple of digs.
Morrow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Milosevic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Morrow distracts Milosevic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Morrow slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Milosevic defending against the ground and pound.
Milosevic wants to control but Morrow postures up.
Milosevic avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Morrow.
Milosevic takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milosevic is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Morrow's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Morrow missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Morrow moves nicely into side control.
Morrow throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Milosevic works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Morrow missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Morrow trying to control the action but Milosevic is working from the bottom.
Morrow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Milosevic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Milosevic throws out a leg kick but Morrow moves out of range and Milosevic only half commits.
Morrow throwing a counter right hand but Milosevic manages to avoid it.
Morrow misses the shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Milosevic throws a right and a left that Morrow avoids nicely.
Morrow feints and as Milosevic raises his hands in defense, Morrow changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Morrow postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Morrow clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Morrow tries to land a body kick
letting Milosevic counter with a right hand.
Milosevic moves out of range of the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Milosevic.
Milosevic takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Morrow moves away from the strike by Milosevic.
Morrow misses with a low kick.
Morrow throws a shot from downtown. Milosevic moves away and avoids it.
Morrow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Milosevic avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milosevic throws a head kick that misses.
Morrow swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Morrow shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Milosevic but Milosevic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Morrow there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Milosevic misses with a wild combination.
Milosevic 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.
Milosevic blocks a jab.
Some wild striking there from Milosevic.
Milosevic looks to land a combination but Morrow avoids it well.
Milosevic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Morrow tries a low kick but Milosevic avoids it.
Morrow scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrow throws a hook to the side of Milosevic's head but Milosevic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morrow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morrow has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Morrow there as he acknowledges the shot.
Morrow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Milosevic at a distance.
Morrow looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Morrow is looking to land body kicks.
Milosevic throws a body punch but Morrow moves out of range.
Morrow throws the kick towards the body but Milosevic avoids it.
Milosevic throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morrow smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab by Morrow.
Morrow throws a hook to the side of Milosevic's head but Milosevic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Milosevic throws a leg kick but Morrow sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrow throws a lazy body kick
and Milosevic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morrow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Milosevic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Milosevic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Milosevic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Morrow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Milosevic tries to avoid it but Morrow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Milosevic to the ground. Milosevic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It seemed like Milosevic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Morrow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morrow lands with a thumping leg kick.
Milosevic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Morrow.
Milosevic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Milosevic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrow swings for the body but Milosevic moves out of range.
Milosevic unleashes a big counter combination but Morrow bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Morrow throws a looping overhand right but Milosevic ducks down to avoid it.
Milosevic lands a jab to Morrow's midsection.
Milosevic moves away from the strike by Morrow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Milosevic throws a series of punches but Morrow moves out of range.
Morrow just misses with a punch to the body.
Milosevic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Morrow with a body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Milosevic - that will leave a mark!
Morrow tries to land a body kick
and Milosevic counters with a body kick.
Milosevic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Milosevic moves away from the strike by Morrow.
A nice side step and Milosevic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Milosevic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morrow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slabodan Milosevic dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Morrow goes for a double leg but Milosevic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Milosevic continues to drive forward.
Morrow looks to land a left hand but Milosevic moved out of range nicely.
Milosevic slips a jab from Morrow.
Morrow walks into a left hand.
Morrow misses with a kick to the body.
Morrow misses with a body kick.
Milosevic scores with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Milosevic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milosevic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Morrow misses with a kick to the body.
Milosevic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrow throws a wild body kick that Milosevic sees coming a mile off.
Morrow walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Morrow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Milosevic as he avoids it easily.
Milosevic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Morrow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Morrow misses.
Milosevic staying out of range there.
Morrow punishes Milosevic's body with a nice straight punch.
Milosevic scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Milosevic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Morrow throws a half hearted mid kick.
Milosevic misses with an uppercut
enabling Morrow to counter with a crisp jab.
Morrow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morrow takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Milosevic pinned against the cage. Milosevic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Morrow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Milosevic moves out of range as Morrow throws a body kick.
Milosevic scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Milosevic misses with a looping right.
And Morrow counters with a quick kick to the body but Milosevic blocks it.
Milosevic ducks under a wild hook from Morrow.
Morrow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Milosevic.
Morrow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Morrow throws an overhand right that lands on Milosevic's shoulder, as Milosevic tries to avoid the shot.
Morrow cracks a nice hook into Milosevic's ribs.
Milosevic stuns Morrow with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrow misses with a kick to the body
and Milosevic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Milosevic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Milosevic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Morrow throws a leg kick that is checked
and Milosevic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morrow throws a push kick but Milosevic slaps the foot to one side.
Milosevic is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Milosevic looks to score with a jab to the body but Morrow is just out of range.
Morrow gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrow in side control, throwing shots but Milosevic defends.
Morrow throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Morrow tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrow throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Morrow landing a few strikes.
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!
Morrow working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Morrow 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.
An elbow from Morrow crashes against the mat.
Morrow cracks Milosevic with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Morrow throws an elbow but Milosevic slips to the side and avoids it well.
Morrow sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Milosevic is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Morrow working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
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 Trent Morrow.
I think Morrow 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Slabodan Milosevic!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Trent Morrow!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Trent Morrow!
Trent Morrow wins by split decision!
A victorious Trent Morrow thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Tupper V (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominik Robillard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robillard has chosen Orelsan - Bada Bing as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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33
201 lbs
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201 lbs
18 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Tupper V!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dominik Robillard!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robillard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tupper V throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Robillard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tupper V.
Robillard scores with a head kick.
Tupper V throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Robillard 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.
Robillard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Robillard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tupper V takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tupper V shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Robillard as he avoids it easily.
Robillard scoring well with a low kick there.
Robillard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dominik Robillard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupper V misses with a few strikes there.
Tupper V is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Robillard.
Tupper V shoots in for a takedown but Robillard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
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!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Robillard.
Robillard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tupper V tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Robillard manages to circle out of the way.
Robillard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tupper V is looking for a counter combo.
Robillard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tupper V lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A head kick misses from Robillard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper V takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Robillard connects with an inside leg kick.
Tupper V looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Robillard.
Robillard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tupper V appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Robillard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tupper V misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Robillard is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tupper V.
It looks like Dominik Robillard has been cut.
Robillard throws a nice head kick!
Robillard thumps Tupper V with a low kick.
Robillard throws a sloppy head kick and Tupper V moves out of range easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Robillard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice cross by Tupper V.
Tupper V throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Robillard stumbling backwards into the cage! Robillard bounces back off the cage towards Tupper V, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Tupper V lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Tupper V celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bobby Tupper V!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bobby Tupper V waved his t-shirt featuring Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tekken Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyle Willems (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tekken Slice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lyle Willems!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice blocks a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Slice.
Slice throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slice looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Willems, as that shot connected.
Willems lands a jab to Slice's midsection.
Willems sizes up Slice with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Slice is looking to clinch but Willems is avoiding it.
Willems throws a right hand that misses
and Slice counters with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Willems throws a jab but it's blocked by Slice.
Willems keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice sprawl there from Willems as Slice shoots in.
Willems scoring well with a low kick there.
Slice avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slice ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Willems throws a looping overhand right but Slice ducks down to avoid it.
Slice moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Willems scores with a hook.
Slice manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Willems on his heels. He'll look to pass Willems's guard now, I'm sure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willems looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slice stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Willems swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Willems is on top in guard.
Slice is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Silverback MMA Academy (Elite + Sauna & 160VM) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Slice is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Willems is aware though and is defending well.
Willems is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Willems trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Willems landing with the ground and pound.
Slice is trying to keep Willems in close.
Slice avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willems stands and throws Slice's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Slice tries to improve position but can't.
Willems working the ground and pound but Slice is defending the strikes.
Willems advances to mount.
Willems lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Slice hang on?
Willems is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Willems with good strikes from the mount here!
Slice is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Willems lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Oh Slice is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Willems lands with some strikes.
Slice takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice wants to hold on but Willems pushes him away.
Slice takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Willems with shots to the head and body - Slice looks very uncomfortable down there.
Willems in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Willems cracks Slice with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyle Willems!
Lyle Willems 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Archer Christian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Faldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Faldo has chosen Paparazzi Pone - Man Down as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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38
193 lbs
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199 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Archer Christian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Faldo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faldo scores with a head kick.
Christian throws a head kick that misses.
Faldo throws a lazy head kick
and Christian counters with a body kick that stops Faldo in his tracks momentarily.
A head kick misses from Faldo.
Faldo throws a head kick that misses.
Christian appears to be looking for a big counter.
Faldo keeps the fight on the outside.
Faldo shapes to counter with a head kick.
Christian misses the jab.
Faldo looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Christian lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Nick Faldo has been cut.
A low kick from Faldo is predictable there
enabling Christian to counter with a crisp jab.
Faldo looks for the body kick but Christian saw that one coming.
As Faldo backs away, Christian returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Christian is looking to slow Faldo down with leg kicks.
Faldo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Christian doesn't manage to clinch there - Faldo circles away.
Faldo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Faldo throws an off balance right hand
and Christian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Faldo 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faldo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Christian to score with a decent uppercut.
Faldo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christian.
Faldo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christian throws out the jab.
Faldo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice jab there from Christian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Faldo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Christian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Faldo.
Christian blocks a head kick by Faldo.
Faldo moves out of range of the body kick.
Faldo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Faldo keeps the fight on the outside.
Faldo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Faldo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Faldo throws a push kick but Christian slaps the foot to one side.
Faldo misses with a wild body shot.
Faldo throws a head kick but Christian moves out of range.
Faldo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Christian sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And Christian counters with a quick kick to the body but Faldo blocks it.
Christian moves into the clinch.
Faldo misses with a knee strike.
Faldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Christian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faldo misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faldo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Christian's face.
Christian blocks an uppercut.
Faldo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Faldo lands with a short shot to the head.
Christian is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Faldo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Faldo throws a punch but it's blocked by Christian.
Faldo tries a knee to the head but Christian blocks it.
Faldo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Faldo misses with a knee to the head.
Christian on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Faldo lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christian wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Faldo.
Faldo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Faldo lands with a short shot to the head.
Faldo tries a knee to the head but Christian blocks it.
Faldo tries a knee to the head but Christian blocks it.
Christian blocking some punches.
Christian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Faldo misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christian.
Faldo digs a right hand into Christian's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Christian's gas tank.
A knee to the head by Faldo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christian wants to break free but Faldo has control.
Christian avoids a wild elbow strike from Faldo.
Christian is trying to push Faldo away but Faldo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Faldo working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Christian's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Faldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Faldo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Christian backwards.
Christian wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Christian breaks the clinch.
Christian moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Faldo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Christian blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Faldo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Faldo's cut.
That's time! Christian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Faldo avoids the head kick by Christian.
A head kick misses from Christian.
Christian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Faldo.
Faldo misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Christian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Christian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Faldo circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice defenses there by Christian.
Faldo misses with a few strikes there.
Faldo cracks Christian with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Archer Christian is winning the standup battle so far.
Christian attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Faldo throws a sloppy head kick and Christian moves out of range easily.
Christian throws a looping overhand right but Faldo ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faldo moves out of range as Christian strikes.
Christian throws a quick inside leg kick.
Christian has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Faldo.
Faldo lands with a straight right. Christian didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faldo just misses with a punch to the body.
Christian tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Faldo.
Faldo moves out of range of the body kick from Christian.
Faldo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nick Faldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Faldo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Christian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Faldo 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.
Christian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Faldo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Faldo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Christian moves into the clinch successfully.
Christian prevents a body shot from Faldo.
Faldo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Faldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Faldo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Christian has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Christian dodges an elbow strike from Faldo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faldo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Christian blocks it with crossed arms.
Faldo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christian.
Faldo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Christian has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Faldo lands with a right to the head.
Christian is trying to break the clinch but Faldo has him pressed against the cage.
Faldo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Faldo misses with a punch on the inside.
Christian blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christian.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Faldo misses with an elbow strike.
Faldo throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faldo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Faldo.
Faldo misses with a knee strike.
Faldo has a couple of punches blocked by Christian.
Faldo throws a head punch that misses.
Faldo misses with a punch on the inside.
Faldo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Christian takes an elbow to the forehead.
Faldo misses with a knee to the head.
Faldo gets through Christian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Christian is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faldo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Faldo keeps control of Christian as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Christian wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Faldo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Faldo misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Faldo.
Faldo lands an elbow just above Christian 's eye.
Faldo lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christian blocks a body shot from Faldo.
Faldo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Faldo misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Faldo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Faldo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice defenses there by Christian.
Faldo just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromChristian.
Faldo walks into a stiff left hand from Christian.
Christian tries to score with a low kick but Faldo moves his leg out of the way.
Christian wants to clinch up but Faldo keeps it at a distance.
Christian tries to clinch but Faldo moves out of range.
Christian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Faldo takes a swing at Christian's ribcage but misses.
Faldo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Faldo lands with a nice body punch.
Faldo is looking to chop away at Christian's legs.
Faldo throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christian moves forwards but Faldo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Christian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Faldo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Faldo scores with a head kick.
Christian takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Christian bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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!
Faldo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Christian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christian darts in and clinches Faldo up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Christian's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Faldo tries a knee to the head but Christian blocks it.
Faldo tries to land a knee to the head but Christian blocks with his arms.
Faldo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Faldo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Faldo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Christian blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Faldo lands a nice uppercut.
Faldo has a couple of punches blocked by Christian.
Faldo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Faldo working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faldo tries a knee to the head but Christian blocks it.
Faldo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Christian has had enough of the clinch but Faldo keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Faldo fails to land.
Faldo keeps control of Christian as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Christian prevents a body shot from Faldo.
Faldo misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Faldo.
Faldo looking to throw knees to the head but Christian is blocking nicely.
Faldo throws a punch but it's blocked by Christian.
Faldo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Christian.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Faldo.
Faldo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Christian tries to break the clinch but Faldo is controlling the position.
Faldo misses with the head strike.
Faldo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Faldo misses with a knee to the head.
Faldo misses with a knee strike.
Faldo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Faldo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Faldo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Faldo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Christian breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christian connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Faldo darts in looking for a takedown but Christian gets double underhooks and turns Faldo into the cage.
Faldo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Christian back to the cage. Faldo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Faldo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Faldo throws a head kick that misses
and Christian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Faldo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christian tries to clinch up but Faldo circles away and keeps his distance.
Christian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Christian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A shot to the body from Christian misses
and Faldo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Faldo. Christian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christian takes a kick to the side of the head.
Christian doesn't manage to clinch there - Faldo circles away.
Faldo thinks about the counter body kick.
Faldo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Faldo misses with an uppercut. Christian saw that one coming.
Archer Christian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Faldo shoots for a double leg takedown but Christian sprawls well. He's pushed Faldo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Christian throws a counter high kick but Faldo was just alert enough to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Faldo really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Faldo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Christian works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Christian displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Faldo 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.
Christian tries to clinch but Faldo moves out of range.
Christian fails in his attempt to clinch.
Faldo misses with a head kick.
Christian tries to clinch up but Faldo circles away and keeps his distance.
Christian tests Faldo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Faldo is looking to land body kicks.
A cross from Christian lands.
Christian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Faldo throws a sloppy head kick and Christian moves out of range easily.
Faldo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Christian's calf.
Faldo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Christian throwing a counter right hand but Faldo manages to avoid it.
Faldo throws a sloppy head kick and Christian moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faldo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Faldo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Christian dodges the punch combination from Faldo.
Christian tries to clinch up
and Faldo counters with a good low kick that Christian was not able to check.
Faldo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That has opened up Nick Faldo's cut even more.
Christian moves into range and connects with a jab.
Christian lands a big head kick that sends Faldo tumbling to the mat! Christian takes a step backwards and waves Faldo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Faldo is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Christian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Faldo is still on wobbly legs! Can Christian finish him?
Faldo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Faldo seems to have recovered his senses.
Christian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Faldo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christian is looking for a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Faldo.
Faldo throws a head kick but Christian moves out of range.
Christian throwing a counter right hand but Faldo manages to avoid it.
Christian doesn't manage to clinch there - Faldo circles away.
A little jabbing left from Faldo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Christian avoids the head kick by Faldo.
Faldo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A head kick from Christian lands but Faldo takes it in his stride.
Christian doesn't manage to clinch there - Faldo circles away.
Christian lands a big head kick that sends Faldo tumbling to the mat! Christian takes a step backwards and waves Faldo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Faldo connects with the punch.
Christian drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Faldo right on the button. Faldo goes down! Christian follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Christian gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Archer Christian!
As Archer Christian got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: My God, my life is a lie! I hate ALL of you! Suck it! (Archer slaps his butt disrespectfully)'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Volk Kruth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marijo Palavra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Volk Kruth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marijo Palavra!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Kruth.
Palavra shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kruth is trying to defend but Palavra finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kruth controlling the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruth is trying to control but can't.
Kruth on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Palavra seems to be working for a kimura but Kruth defends the submission attempt.
Palavra not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palavra is working for a submission of some sort.
Kruth looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruth is refusing to be controlled, as Palavra sits in half guard.
Palavra trying to pass the guard but Kruth defending well.
Kruth is defending against the submission attempts here by Palavra.
Palavra wants to pass to mount but Kruth is defending the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Palavra working his ground and pound in the gym.
Palavra wants to take a breather but Kruth is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kruth preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kruth is looking to improve his position.
Kruth is controlling Palavra's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Palavra avoids the head kick by Kruth.
Palavra feints the counter takedown.
Kruth keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Kruth.
Kruth throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Kruth.
Palavra ducks under a wild hook from Kruth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruth throws a leg kick
and Palavra counters with a shoot takedown. Kruth fights it but they end up in guard.
Palavra in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Palavra trying to control but Kruth is working from the bottom.
Kruth trying to keep a closed guard but Palavra is proving a slippery customer.
Kruth pulls Palavra in close to prevent any damage.
Kruth wants to sweep but no luck.
Kruth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Palavra.
Palavra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kruth is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kruth wants to slow Palavra down by chopping away at his legs.
Palavra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruth.
Kruth swings for the body but Palavra moves out of range.
Palavra drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kruth defends it well.
Palavra shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kruth as he jumps to the side.
Kruth moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kruth lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kruth misses with an uppercut. Palavra saw that one coming.
Kruth misses with a right hand
and Palavra counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kruth!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marijo Palavra will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kruth tries a head kick but it misses.
Volk Kruth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palavra shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kruth as he avoids it easily.
Kruth throws a shot to the body.
Kruth misses with a straight right.
Kruth throws out a powerful jab.
Kruth misses with a low kick as Palavra jumps back.
Kruth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kruth lands a glancing blow to the side of Palavra's head.
Kruth throws a leg kick which misses Palavra's front leg but catches the back leg as Palavra tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palavra tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kruth sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Palavra somewhat.
Kruth throws a leg kick that is checked
and Palavra makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Palavra avoids the body shot from Kruth.
And Palavra tries to counter it with a takedown but Kruth pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kruth uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Palavra gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kruth trying to control but Palavra is working from the bottom.
Palavra looking for a sweep. Not yet Palavra, not yet.
Palavra looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kruth passes into half guard.
Palavra is looking for a sweep. Kruth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palavra slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kruth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Palavra has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kruth has managed to get both his arms back between Palavra's legs - danger averted.
Palavra working for a triangle but Kruth defends it easily.
Marijo Palavra has got the better of the ground game so far.
Palavra wants to improve his position but instead Kruth has moved into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palavra tries to get to full guard but Kruth has control of the leg.
Palavra is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palavra tries to roll over but Kruth keeps him under control.
Kruth is thwarting Palavra's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Palavra manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Palavra had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kruth defends it easily.
Palavra tries to strike from the bottom.
Palavra wants to sweep but no luck.
Kruth engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kruth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four 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.
Kruth preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Palavra is on top in guard.
Kruth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Palavra in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Palavra passes Kruth's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Palavra seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kruth does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Palavra is looking for a kimura here.
Kruth tries to roll over but Palavra keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Volk Kruth dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Palavra shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kruth as he avoids it easily.
Palavra dives in and grabs Kruth's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kruth pushes down on Palavra's head and hops out.
Kruth looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Palavra is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kruth with a nice head shot there.
Kruth postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kruth wants to control from the top but Palavra keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Palavra holds on and takes a little breather.
Kruth has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Palavra is trying to keep Kruth in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruth scoring with some ground and pound.
Palavra is trying to control the position but Kruth postures up.
Kruth preventing the sweep.
Palavra is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kruth scoring with some ground and pound.
Palavra looking for a sweep. Not yet Palavra, not yet.
Palavra is trying to keep Kruth in close.
Palavra might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kruth haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kruth throws a jab but it's blocked by Palavra.
As Kruth backs off Palavra throws a huge counter combo but Kruth manages to avoid it all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruth throws a big shot that misses.
Palavra tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kruth stuffs the takedown.
Volk Kruth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marijo Palavra.
Kruth drives through with a takedown into Palavra's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kruth postures up.
Palavra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Palavra wants to sweep here but Kruth controlling him for the moment.
Palavra trying to keep a closed guard but Kruth is proving a slippery customer.
Palavra wants to sweep here but Kruth controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palavra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kruth.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kruth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Palavra shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Palavra showed some decent athleticism there.
Kruth is looking to control Palavra's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kruth avoid being mounted?
Palavra not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Palavra is looking to take a break and control but Kruth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palavra controlling the pace.
Kruth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Palavra.
Palavra works his way into side control.
Palavra tries to advance to mount but Kruth denies him.
Palavra passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kruth!
Palavra throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kruth because Palavra loaded up on that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice elbow there by Palavra.
Palavra with a couple of short strikes.
Palavra breaks from Kruth's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Volk Kruth did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kruth feints and as Palavra raises his hands in defense, Kruth changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Palavra manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kruth manages to get himself to full guard.
Palavra lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Palavra accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kruth pulls Palavra in close to prevent any damage.
Palavra throwing strikes from guard but Kruth blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruth keeping full guard, as Palavra tries to pass.
Palavra makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palavra looking to pass the guard.
Palavra lands a couple of digs.
Kruth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kruth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Palavra throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kruth works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Palavra trying to control but Kruth is working from the bottom.
Palavra slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Palavra scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kruth to see if he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruth is trying to get back to half guard.
Palavra goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kruth has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Palavra but great work by Kruth.
Palavra is looking to reverse the position.
Kruth connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Palavra some visible discomfort.
Kruth lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Palavra down.
Palavra struggling a bit here.
Palavra is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kruth off and has taken his back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruth covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Palavra has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Palavra has the hooks in. Kruth is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Palavra has got his arm under Kruth's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Kruth has spun round into Palavra's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palavra trying to keep a closed guard but Kruth is proving a slippery customer.
Kruth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Palavra works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Palavra is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kruth trying to control but Palavra is working from the bottom.
Palavra looking to control.
Palavra keeping full guard, as Kruth tries to pass.
Palavra working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kruth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kruth avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kruth is looking to work some ground and pound but Palavra has wrist control.
Palavra manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kruth manages to get himself to full guard.
Kruth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Palavra.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palavra in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Palavra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kruth is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Marijo Palavra will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kruth thows a leg kick but Palavra checks it
and Palavra counters with a single leg into guard. Kruth didn't expect that.
Kruth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Palavra is one step ahead there.
Palavra in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Palavra trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palavra passes Kruth's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palavra is keen to just control but Kruth is a slippery customer.
Palavra seems to be working for a kimura but Kruth defends the submission attempt.
Palavra trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palavra looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Palavra thows a huge punch but Kruth dodges it nicely.
Palavra is keen to just control but Kruth is a slippery customer.
Kruth wants to get back to full guard.
Palavra wants to pass the guard but Kruth is defending well.
Kruth is defending against the submission attempts here by Palavra.
Palavra wants to work for an arm triangle but Kruth is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two 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.
Palavra is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kruth is looking for a sweep. Palavra is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Palavra throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kruth's waist but Kruth gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Palavra off to one side.
Kruth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Palavra shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kruth defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palavra moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kruth scores with a spinning back kick!
Kruth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Palavra flicks out a counter leg kick but Kruth steps away.
Kruth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good shot there by Kruth.
Palavra slips under a jab.
Palavra fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kruth scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruth misses with a low kick.
Palavra ducks under a wild hook from Kruth.
Palavra defending well as Kruth loads up on a big left hand.
Palavra appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Palavra checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Palavra with the counter takedown but Kruth avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Palavra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kruth lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Palavra has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Palavra and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Palavra is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Palavra tries for a takedown but Kruth sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Volk Kruth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marijo Palavra.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A right-left combo lands from Palavra.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palavra blocks a jab.
Marijo Palavra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Kruth misses.
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 Volk Kruth.
I think Kruth 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Marijo Palavra!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Volk Kruth!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Volk Kruth!
Volk Kruth wins by split decision!
A very excited looking Volk Kruth 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniyel Nebi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolas Karkmananis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nebi comes to the cage accompanied by Magic. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniyel Nebi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicolas Karkmananis!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karkmananis throws a lazy right hand but Nebi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nebi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nebi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Karkmananis. That one must have hurt.
Karkmananis tries to clinch up.
Nebi feinted with a counter takedown.
Karkmananis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nebi.
Karkmananis is looking to clinch but Nebi is avoiding it.
Nebi feinted with a counter takedown.
Karkmananis wants to clinch up but Nebi keeps it at a distance.
Karkmananis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Karkmananis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karkmananis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Karkmananis wants to clinch.
Nebi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Karkmananis has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nebi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karkmananis looks to land a combination but Nebi avoids it well.
Nebi blocks a head kick by Karkmananis.
Nebi feinted with a counter takedown.
Karkmananis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nebi.
Karkmananis tries to clinch there but Nebi circles away.
Nice defenses there by Nebi.
Nebi attempts a counter takedown but Karkmananis avoids it well and moves away.
Karkmananis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nebi circles away quickly and effectively.
Karkmananis scores with a three punch combo!
Karkmananis tries to clinch but Nebi is having none of it.
Nebi attempts a counter takedown but Karkmananis avoids it well and moves away.
Nicolas Karkmananis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Karkmananis.
Karkmananis wants to clinch up but Nebi keeps it at a distance.
Karkmananis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nebi.
Nebi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis misses with the combination.
Nebi tries to counter with a takedown but Karkmananis is quick to defend against it.
Karkmananis throws a head kick that misses
and Nebi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Karkmananis won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karkmananis wants to control but Nebi postures up.
Karkmananis is looking for a sweep.
Nebi slows the pace down.
Nebi has control of an arm but Karkmananis manages to advance to Nebi's back!
Nebi is trying to stand back up.
Will Karkmananis go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Nebi's body.
Nebi trying to get back to his feet but Karkmananis is in full control for now.
Karkmananis looking to hold on to the position here but Nebi rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Karkmananis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nebi wants to get back to his feet but Karkmananis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Karkmananis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nebi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nebi wants to stand up but Karkmananis is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karkmananis is looking to stand up but Nebi won't let him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karkmananis trying to control the position from guard on top but Nebi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas Karkmananis dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Karkmananis throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nebi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Karkmananis's guard.
Nebi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nebi won't allow Karkmananis to sweep him here.
Nebi looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karkmananis wants to sweep but no luck.
Karkmananis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nebi trying to control the position from guard on top but Karkmananis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daniyel Nebi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karkmananis trying to keep a closed guard but Nebi is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nebi keeps the fight on the outside.
Nebi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Karkmananis sprawls and moves away.
Nebi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karkmananis.
Karkmananis tries to clinch there but Nebi circles away.
Karkmananis looks to land a left hand but Nebi moved out of range nicely.
Nebi tries to counter with a takedown but Karkmananis is quick to defend against it.
Karkmananis tries to clinch but Nebi is having none of it.
Karkmananis tries to clinch but Nebi moves out of range.
Nebi tries to counter with a takedown but Karkmananis is quick to defend against it.
Karkmananis moves in looking to clinch but Nebi pushes him off.
Nebi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Karkmananis loads up on a big right hand but Nebi slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis doesn't manage to clinch there - Nebi circles away.
Karkmananis misses with the combination.
Nebi attempts a counter takedown but Karkmananis avoids it well and moves away.
Nebi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karkmananis.
Karkmananis is looking to clinch.
Nebi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Karkmananis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nicolas Karkmananis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nebi walks into a jab.
Nebi ducks under a wild hook from Karkmananis.
Karkmananis tries to clinch but Nebi moves out of range.
Karkmananis throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nebi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Karkmananis's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nebi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Karkmananis wants to get back to his feet but Nebi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Karkmananis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nebi stops Karkmananis from standing up.
Karkmananis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nebi won't allow Karkmananis to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Karkmananis content to control rather than advance.
Nebi pushes Karkmananis off looking to stand but Karkmananis dives back in and keeps control.
Karkmananis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Karkmananis stalling away here and it's allowed Nebi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nebi is looking to stand up but Karkmananis isn't so interested in that idea.
Karkmananis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nebi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Daniyel Nebi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Karkmananis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nebi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Karkmananis tries to roll over but Nebi keeps him under control.
Karkmananis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nebi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karkmananis wants to sweep here but Nebi controlling him for the moment.
Karkmananis has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nebi is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Karkmananis misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karkmananis tries to break the clinch but Nebi is controlling the position.
Karkmananis is looking to break free of the clinch but Nebi has double underhooks.
Karkmananis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nebi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karkmananis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nebi feinted with a counter takedown.
Karkmananis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Karkmananis tries to clinch
and Nebi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Karkmananis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis looking for a sweep. Not yet Karkmananis, not yet.
Karkmananis wants to improve his position but instead Nebi has moved into half guard.
Karkmananis is looking to escape.
Nebi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Karkmananis throws an off balance right hand
and Nebi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Karkmananis!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karkmananis tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Nebi controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis tries to hold on but Nebi pushes him away.
Karkmananis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Karkmananis wants to hold on but Nebi pushes him away.
Karkmananis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Karkmananis tries to hold on but Nebi pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karkmananis regains half guard.
Karkmananis wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniyel Nebi clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Karkmananis thuds a left hand into Nebi's body.
Karkmananis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nebi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karkmananis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Karkmananis doesn't manage to clinch there - Nebi circles away.
Nebi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Karkmananis misses with the combination.
Nebi feinted with a counter takedown.
Karkmananis fails to land with a series of punches.
Nebi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karkmananis throws a body shot but no joy.
Nebi tries to counter with a takedown but Karkmananis is quick to defend against it.
Karkmananis closes the distance but Nebi moves to the side
so Nebi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Karkmananis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karkmananis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nebi content to stall in guard here.
Karkmananis wants to get back to his feet but Nebi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Karkmananis looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nebi passes into half guard.
Karkmananis is holding on to half guard well.
Nebi is trying to control the action in half guard but Karkmananis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Karkmananis wants to improve his position but Nebi is controlling well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis missing with a left hand there. Nebi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nebi feinted with a counter takedown.
Karkmananis doesn't manage to clinch there - Nebi circles away.
Nebi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Karkmananis misses with a wild body shot.
Nebi attempts a counter takedown but Karkmananis avoids it well and moves away.
Karkmananis is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Karkmananis tries to clinch but Nebi moves out of range.
Nebi tries to counter with a takedown but Karkmananis is quick to defend against it.
Karkmananis tries to clinch up but Nebi circles away and keeps his distance.
Karkmananis throws a right and a left that Nebi avoids nicely.
Karkmananis throws a series of punches but Nebi avoids them all with ease.
Nebi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nebi avoids the head kick by Karkmananis.
Nebi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Karkmananis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nebi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Karkmananis takes a swing at Nebi's ribcage but misses.
Nebi tries to counter with a takedown but Karkmananis is quick to defend against it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis tries to clinch there but Nebi circles away.
Nebi attempts a counter takedown but Karkmananis avoids it well and moves away.
Karkmananis fails to land with a series of punches.
Nebi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nebi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nicolas Karkmananis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karkmananis tries to clinch up
and Nebi counters with a takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karkmananis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Daniyel Nebi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Karkmananis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nebi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Karkmananis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Daniyel Nebi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karkmananis wants to clinch.
Karkmananis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nebi at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karkmananis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nebi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nebi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Karkmananis sprawls and moves away.
Karkmananis just misses with a punch to the body.
Nebi keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karkmananis throws a leg kick but Nebi checks it.
Karkmananis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nebi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nebi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nebi attempts a counter takedown but Karkmananis avoids it well and moves away.
Karkmananis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nebi circles away quickly and effectively.
Karkmananis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nebi feinted with a counter takedown.
Karkmananis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nebi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Karkmananis tries to roll over but Nebi keeps him under control.
Karkmananis wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nebi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nebi prevents Karkmananis from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nebi in particular looking to stall.
Karkmananis is controlling Nebi's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Karkmananis is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis clinches with his opponent.
Nebi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nebi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Karkmananis trying to land knees to the body.
Nebi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karkmananis drives through and clinches with Nebi against the cage.
Karkmananis missing with knees to the body.
Karkmananis taking a breather.
Karkmananis taking a breather.
Nebi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis wants to get back to striking at distance but Nebi won't allow it.
Karkmananis keeps control of Nebi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Karkmananis tries to throw a body punch but Nebi avoids it by throwing Karkmananis back against the cage.
Karkmananis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nebi tries to circle away but Karkmananis has him pinned against the cage.
Karkmananis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nebi avoiding damage as Karkmananis throws knees to the body.
Nebi is looking to break free of the clinch but Karkmananis has double underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karkmananis misses with some punches.
Nebi takes a shot to the head.
Karkmananis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicolas Karkmananis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nebi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Daniyel Nebi!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Daniyel Nebi!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Nicolas Karkmananis!
Daniyel Nebi wins by split decision!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Daniyel Nebi made sure he mentioned Conquer, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Taco Grande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jukebox Timebmb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timebmb has chosen Move On Up as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taco Grande!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jukebox Timebmb!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timebmb ducks under a wild hook from Grande.
Timebmb pushes Grande up against the cage in a clinch.
Grande throws a head punch that misses.
Timebmb is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Grande is defending well.
Timebmb jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grande walks away with a smile on his face. Timebmb gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A shot to the liver by Grande. Beautiful body shot.
Timebmb misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Grande to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Jukebox Timebmb has been cut.
Taco Grande has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukebox Timebmb.
Timebmb throws a hook to the side of Grande's head but Grande sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Timebmb moves away.
Timebmb swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Grande counters with a straight right hand.
Grande gets tackled into the cage by Timebmb. Timebmb maintains the clinch.
I was talking to Grande's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Grande lands an elbow inside.
Grande misses with a knee to the head.
Timebmb tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Timebmb blocks an elbow strike from Grande.
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!
Timebmb has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Grande after a bit of a struggle.
Grande drops Timebmb with a big knee straight up the middle! Timebmb is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Timebmb is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timebmb pushes Grande up against the cage in a clinch.
Timebmb is still on wobbly legs! Can Grande finish him?
Grande lands a damaging elbow.
That has opened up Jukebox Timebmb's cut even more.
Timebmb blocks an elbow strike from Grande.
Grande throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Timebmb blocks it with crossed arms.
Timebmb seems to have recovered his senses.
Grande misses with an elbow over the top.
Grande misses with a punch on the inside.
Grande gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Timebmb is looking for a takedown.
Grande lands a right hand.
Jukebox Timebmb's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Grande drops Timebmb onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Timebmb is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timebmb is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Grande pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Grande is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Grande lands a damaging elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jukebox Timebmb's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Taco Grande!
Taco Grande thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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