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SFC 103: Ovaska vs Williams PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rukah Padero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Zangief (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Padero might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Midnight Conspiracy - Discord (At Dawn We Rage Remix). Zangief comes into a darkened arena with his song building. We Own It kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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152 lbs
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150 lbs
9 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Great low kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rukah Padero !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Zangief!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zangief lands with a straight right. Padero didn't see that one coming.
Padero circles away from the clinch attempt.
Padero closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zangief wants to break the clinch but can't.
Padero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Padero jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zangief walks away with a smile on his face. Padero gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zangief misses with a leg kick
and Padero makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Zangief really felt that one!
Padero uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zangief has time to react.
Zangief lands a big head kick that sends Padero tumbling to the mat! Zangief takes a step backwards and waves Padero back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Padero is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zangief throws a hook but Padero avoids it easily.
Oh Padero is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Padero lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as Padero checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little feinted left hand from Padero on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zangief.
Padero throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Padero seems to have got his legs back now.
We've been hearing reports that Padero has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Zangief fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zangief pivots, looking for a leg kick but Padero is out of range and Zangief settles back down.
Padero feinted with a counter takedown.
Padero closes the distance and clinches.
Zangief with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zangief looking to throw knees to the head but Padero is blocking nicely.
Zangief misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Zangief fails to land.
Padero drags the fight down to the ground.
Padero is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Padero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zangief doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zangief manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Padero wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Padero working for a triangle but Zangief defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Padero is pulling down on Zangief's head to control his posture.
Padero trying to keep a closed guard but Zangief is proving a slippery customer.
Zangief wanted to stand there but Padero had control of the position.
Padero working for a triangle but Zangief defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Padero is trying to keep Zangief in close.
Padero is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zangief is aware though and is defending well.
Zangief wants to control from the top but Padero keeps moving.
Padero is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zangief defends well.
Padero is looking for a triangle here but Zangief uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zangief slows the pace down.
Zangief gets to mount! Padero was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Padero tries to lock up and control but Zangief gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Padero reaches up to try and control the position but Zangief seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Padero rolls and tries to escape and now Zangief has his back!
Padero trying to control the hands but Zangief breaks the grip.
Padero is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Zangief is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Zangief controlling well, preventing Padero from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Zangief dominated that 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.
Padero avoids a kick to the body.
Padero scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zangief doesn't seem bothered though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zangief.
Travis Zangief seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zangief misses with a kick to the body.
Zangief scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Travis Zangief seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Padero slips under a jab from Zangief.
Zangief has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zangief with a hook.
Padero throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zangief's waist but Zangief gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Padero off to one side.
Zangief throws a leg kick that is checked
and Padero counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Padero misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Padero tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Padero working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zangief stops Padero from passing to mount.
Zangief is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Padero working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Padero goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Zangief has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Padero but great work by Zangief.
Rukah Padero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zangief trying to control the action but Padero is working from the bottom.
Padero gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Zangief wants to free his trapped foot but Padero is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Padero wants to control but Zangief is keeping busy and won't allow it.
It looks like Zangief is going to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zangief is controlling the pace.
Padero is looking to control Zangief's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Padero avoid being mounted?
Padero preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Zangief tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Padero .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Padero keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Padero keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Padero has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zangief misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Padero .
Zangief with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Padero prevents a body shot from Zangief.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zangief misses with an elbow strike.
Zangief lands a nice knee to the body.
Padero avoids a wild elbow strike from Zangief.
Padero throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Zangief showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Padero scores with a body shot.
Zangief throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zangief looks to land a left hand but Padero moved out of range nicely.
Zangief motions for Padero to come forward. Zangief throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zangief throws a shot from downtown. Padero moves away and avoids it.
A lazy body kick from Zangief
and Padero counters with a shoot takedown. Zangief fights it but they end up in guard.
Padero engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Padero has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Padero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zangief keeping moving, preventing Padero from controlling successfully.
Padero controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zangief looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zangief shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Padero circles away from the clinch attempt.
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.
Padero fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zangief looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zangief wants to clinch up but Padero keeps it at a distance.
Padero tries to counter with a takedown but Zangief is quick to defend against it.
Zangief throws a front kick aimed at Padero 's knee but Padero avoids it well.
Zangief tries a head kick but it misses.
Zangief throws a sloppy head kick and Padero moves out of range easily.
Zangief fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Padero .
Zangief throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Padero counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zangief won't be happy with that.
Padero wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zangief, who protects the arm well.
Zangief regains half guard.
Zangief is staying active underneath Padero , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zangief trying to control but Padero postures up.
Padero is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zangief is just riding it out for now. Padero eventually gives up the hold.
Travis Zangief is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zangief wants to control but Padero is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Padero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zangief keeps working.
Padero throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Padero is trying to work for a kimura but Zangief is defending well.
Rukah Padero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Padero is pressing down on Zangief's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zangief is holding on for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zangief checks a leg kick.
Zangief fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Padero is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rukah Padero showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zangief has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Zangief!
Travis Zangief looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Great to get another win again. Feels like its been ages. Props to my opponent he brought it tonight but my plan was to push the pace and stay aggresive. Thank you Los Angeles!! Let's party tonight!!!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Almodovar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Longbow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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159 lbs
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139 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pedro Almodovar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Longbow!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longbow throws a head kick that half lands.
Longbow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Almodovar moves away.
Almodovar misses with an uppercut
and Longbow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Longbow avoids a kick to the body.
Longbow throws a low kick but it's checked well by Almodovar.
Almodovar takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Longbow delivers a nice body kick.
Nice body punch from Almodovar.
Longbow throws a head kick but Almodovar moves out of range.
Longbow misses with a two punch combination.
That kick from Almodovar tenderised Longbow's leg. Longbow is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Longbow tried to score with a low kick but Almodovar checks it.
Almodovar throws a quick counter head kick but Longbow was just out of range.
Almodovar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Longbow.
Almodovar slips a jab and a cross from Longbow.
Henry Longbow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Almodovar.
Almodovar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Almodovar wants to land a leg kick but Longbow is out of range.
Longbow throws a jab when Almodovar was well out of range.
Almodovar drops his hands momentarily and Longbow takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almodovar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Longbow scores with a head kick.
Longbow lands a head kick. Almodovar smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Almodovar scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Almodovar steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Longbow. That one must have hurt.
Longbow blocks the body kick.
Longbow connects with a jab.
Longbow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Longbow feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Almodovar's calf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Almodovar misses.
Longbow lunges at Almodovar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Almodovar's hand.
Longbow throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Longbow jabs Almodovar right on the nose. Almodovar blinks but takes it well.
Longbow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Almodovar.
Almodovar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Longbow. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Longbow.
Almodovar scores with a kick to the midsection.
Longbow throws a head kick but Almodovar moves out of range.
Almodovar throws an overhand right that lands on Longbow's shoulder, as Longbow tries to avoid the shot.
Longbow throws a nice looking combination but Almodovar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Almodovar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Almodovar throws a sloppy head kick and Longbow moves out of range easily.
Longbow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Almodovar at a distance.
Longbow ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Almodovar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Longbow misses with a leg kick
and Almodovar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Longbow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Longbow misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Longbow.
Longbow throws a nice head kick!
Almodovar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almodovar misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Longbow.
Longbow goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Almodovar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Longbow.
Longbow misses with a kick to the body
and Almodovar counters with a straight right hand.
Longbow throws a leg kick
and Almodovar counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Almodovar misses with a combination
and Almodovar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Almodovar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Almodovar misses with a hook.
Almodovar swings for the body but Longbow moves out of range.
Longbow throws a fast counter high kick but Almodovar manages to duck under it in time.
Longbow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Almodovar throws a series of punches but Longbow avoids them all with ease.
Longbow connects with a looping right hand.
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!
Almodovar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Longbow.
Almodovar appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almodovar throws a head kick but Longbow moves out of range.
Almodovar walks forward, straight into a front kick from Longbow.
Almodovar is breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Longbow.
Almodovar checks a low kick from Longbow.
A quick step to the side and Almodovar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Longbow, as that shot connected.
Longbow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Almodovar was well out of range. Poor timing from Longbow.
Longbow throws a sloppy head kick and Almodovar moves out of range easily.
Longbow lands with a nice body punch.
Longbow blocks a head kick by Almodovar.
Almodovar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Almodovar moves away from the strike by Longbow.
An inside leg kick lands from Almodovar.
Longbow throws a nice head kick!
Almodovar throws a head kick but Longbow moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Longbow dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Longbow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Longbow thuds a left hand into Almodovar's body.
Almodovar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Longbow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Almodovar takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Pedro Almodovar has been cut.
Henry Longbow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Almodovar misses with a body shot.
Almodovar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Longbow.
Almodovar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Longbow.
A head kick misses from Longbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longbow stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Almodovar.
Almodovar looks to land a left hand but Longbow moved out of range nicely.
Longbow chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Almodovar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Almodovar looks to throw the jab but Longbow is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almodovar avoids the head kick by Longbow.
Almodovar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Longbow throws a wild body kick that Almodovar sees coming a mile off.
Longbow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Longbow throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Longbow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Longbow.
Almodovar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Almodovar misses with a kick to the body.
Almodovar throws a sloppy head kick and Longbow moves out of range easily.
Almodovar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Longbow is looking for the big counter here.
Longbow tries a head kick but it misses.
Longbow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Longbow bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Almodovar's head backwards.
Almodovar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Crunch! Longbow slams his shin into Almodovar's torso.
Almodovar tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longbow misses with an attempted mid kick.
Longbow throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Almodovar is looking to slow Longbow down with leg kicks.
Almodovar will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Almodovar throws out a loose jab but Longbow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Almodovar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Longbow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Almodovar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Longbow misses with a head kick.
Longbow scores with a jab to the jaw.
Longbow throws a head kick that half lands.
Almodovar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Longbow with a hook.
Longbow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Almodovar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Almodovar blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almodovar throws a head kick but Longbow moves out of range.
Longbow wants to counter with a clinch but Almodovar pushes him away.
Longbow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Longbow.
Almodovar lands a really nice looking cross but Longbow seems unphased.
Longbow tries to land a leg kick but Almodovar saw it coming and moves away.
Longbow tries a head kick but it misses.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Longbow. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Longbow - that will leave a mark!
Almodovar blocks a low kick nicely.
A low kick from Longbow misses
and Almodovar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Longbow misses with a right hand
and Almodovar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Longbow lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Almodovar misses with a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Longbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Almodovar tries to land a leg kick but Longbow saw it coming and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longbow connects with a high kick.
Longbow darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Almodovar.
Almodovar misses with a leg kick.
Longbow connects with a high kick.
Longbow feints and then cracks Almodovar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Almodovar down.
Almodovar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Almodovar throws a hook but Longbow avoids it easily.
Almodovar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Longbow is looking to land body kicks.
Longbow throws a head kick that misses.
Almodovar jabs Longbow to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Almodovar avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Longbow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pedro Almodovar's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Longbow throws a head kick but Almodovar moves out of range.
Almodovar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Longbow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Almodovar throws out a leg kick but Longbow moves out of range and Almodovar only half commits.
Almodovar avoids the body shot from Longbow.
Almodovar jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Longbow feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Almodovar's calf.
Longbow ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Longbow throws a head kick that half lands.
Almodovar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Longbow doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Longbow misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almodovar tries to bum rush Longbow with a series of wild strikes but Longbow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Longbow looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Longbow lands a jab to the nose.
Longbow takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Longbow throws a head kick but Almodovar moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Longbow cracks Almodovar with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longbow misses with a kick to the body.
Almodovar throws a low kick but Longbow moves out of range easily.
Almodovar stuns Longbow with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Longbow throws a head kick that misses.
Almodovar thuds his right hand into Longbow's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Almodovar lands a nice shot that snaps Longbow's head back.
Longbow misses with a series of wild punches.
Longbow lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Almodovar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Longbow.
Almodovar defending well as Longbow loads up on a big left hand.
Almodovar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almodovar tries a head kick but it misses.
Longbow misses with a low kick.
Almodovar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Longbow.
Both fighters circling a little - Almodovar finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Almodovar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A left lands for Almodovar.
Almodovar moves out of range of the body kick from Longbow.
Almodovar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Almodovar lands a really nice looking cross but Longbow seems unphased.
Longbow throws a sloppy head kick and Almodovar moves out of range easily.
Almodovar misses with an uppercut
and Longbow counters with a left to the body.
Almodovar avoids a kick to the body.
Almodovar sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Longbow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Henry Longbow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longbow throws a head kick that half lands.
Longbow feints a jab promting Almodovar to slip. Longbow then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Almodovar slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Almodovar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Longbow looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Almodovar looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Longbow throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Almodovar's head.
Longbow misses with a wild body shot.
Almodovar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That kick from Longbow tenderised Almodovar's leg. Almodovar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Almodovar cracks Longbow with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Longbow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Almodovar.
Longbow misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice body punch from Longbow.
Longbow explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Longbow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Almodovar misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longbow has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Almodovar.
Almodovar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Longbow throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Almodovar's head.
Almodovar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Longbow with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Almodovar to score with a decent uppercut.
Almodovar tries a head kick but it misses.
Longbow appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Longbow. Beautiful body shot.
Longbow lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Almodovar throws a sloppy head kick and Longbow moves out of range easily.
A jab from Longbow does it's job there.
Almodovar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Longbow lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pedro Almodovar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Almodovar throws a leg kick
and Longbow counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Longbow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Longbow has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Longbow!
After winning the bout, Henry Longbow thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mikki Tysson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Sutherland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sutherland has chosen 2Pac - Keep Ya Head Up as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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25
170 lbs
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130 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikki Tysson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Sutherland!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tysson 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.
A swing and a miss from Tysson.
Sutherland unleashes a big counter combination but Tysson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mikki Tysson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tysson drives through and clinches with Sutherland against the cage.
Sutherland takes a shot to the head.
Sutherland manages to break the clinch.
Sutherland moves out of range of the strikes.
Sutherland is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tysson moves into the clinch.
Tysson lands a hook that snaps the head of Sutherland backwards.
Sutherland is trying to push Tysson away but Tysson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tysson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sutherland backwards.
Tysson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tysson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tysson gets through Sutherland's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
Tysson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sutherland uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Tysson - that landed with a thud.
Tysson stalling.
Sutherland gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tysson.
Sutherland has had enough of the clinch but Tysson keeps him there for the moment.
Sutherland blocks a body shot from Tysson.
Tysson throws a head punch that misses.
Tysson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Sutherland to his knees! Tysson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikki Tysson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Lamond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Miyaichi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gordon Lamond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryo Miyaichi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Miyaichi lands.
A punch combination from Miyaichi misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lamond looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lamond tries to clinch up but Miyaichi circles away and keeps his distance.
Lamond moves in looking to clinch but Miyaichi pushes him off.
Miyaichi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Miyaichi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lamond moves into the clinch.
Lamond tries a knee to the head but Miyaichi blocks it.
Miyaichi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lamond takes a shot to the head.
Lamond just leaning against Miyaichi, taking a breather.
Miyaichi tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamond misses with a punch to the body.
Lamond misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miyaichi.
Lamond lands a nice knee to the body.
Miyaichi misses with some punches.
Miyaichi blocks a body shot from Lamond.
Miyaichi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lamond's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamond stalling the fight.
Miyaichi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lamond after a bit of a struggle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miyaichi.
Miyaichi blocking some punches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lamond.
Lamond lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lamond scores with a hook to the body.
Lamond keeps control of Miyaichi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lamond throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lamond has Miyaichi pressed against the cage, preventing Miyaichi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lamond has a couple of punches blocked by Miyaichi.
Miyaichi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Miyaichi breaks from the clinch.
Miyaichi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lamond moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lamond rushes Miyaichi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lamond with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Miyaichi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lamond with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamond unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lamond leaning his opponent against the cage.
Miyaichi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lamond looking to throw knees to the head but Miyaichi is blocking nicely.
Miyaichi tries a body shot but Lamond blocks it.
Miyaichi takes an elbow to the temple.
Lamond lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Miyaichi tries to break the clinch but Lamond is controlling the position.
Lamond cracks Miyaichi with a nice body shot.
Knees to the body from Lamond.
Lamond landing knees to the body.
Miyaichi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lamond lands a body punch in the clinch.
Miyaichi looks winded!
Lamond misses with a knee strike.
Miyaichi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lamond lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamond lands a damaging elbow.
Miyaichi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miyaichi takes an elbow to the temple.
Miyaichi tries for a takedown but Lamond manages to get underhooks.
Gordon Lamond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Miyaichi.
Lamond using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Miyaichi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Miyaichi fails to land.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lamond.
Miyaichi takes a shot to the head.
Lamond lands a knee to the body.
Lamond crunches a lovely knee into Miyaichi's ribcage.
Knees to the body from Lamond.
Lamond utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lamond holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lamond lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lamond content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Miyaichi working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyaichi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Miyaichi is looking to break free of the clinch but Lamond has double underhooks.
Lamond landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Miyaichi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lamond lands with a right to the head.
Lamond lands a nice elbow.
Lamond lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Lamond on the inside.
Lamond lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lamond looking to slow down the pace here.
Lamond fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lamond lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miyaichi backwards.
Miyaichi wants to take the fight to the mat but Lamond manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Miyaichi wants to take the fight to the mat but Lamond manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miyaichi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Miyaichi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Lamond dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lamond wants to clinch up but Miyaichi keeps it at a distance.
Miyaichi misses with a body shot
and Lamond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miyaichi throws an off balance right hand
and Lamond counters with a stiff right hand.
Lamond is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lamond drives through and clinches with Miyaichi against the cage.
Knees to the body from Lamond.
Gordon Lamond has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lamond blocking some punches.
Lamond lands a damaging elbow.
Lamond connects with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lamond obliges.
Miyaichi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lamond tries to clinch up but Miyaichi circles away and keeps his distance.
Miyaichi keeps the fight on the outside.
Miyaichi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lamond wants to clinch up but Miyaichi keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyaichi missing with a left hand there. Lamond was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miyaichi keeps the fight on the outside.
Miyaichi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Miyaichi loads up on a big right hand but Lamond slips the punch.
Miyaichi throws a poor cross that misses
and Lamond counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Lamond. That snapped Miyaichi's head back.
Miyaichi throws out a loose jab but Lamond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lamond misses with a two punch combination.
Lamond tries to close the distance and clinch but Miyaichi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lamond tries to clinch but Miyaichi moves out of range.
Lamond wants to clinch.
Lamond lands with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyaichi connects with a jab.
Lamond tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Miyaichi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miyaichi feints the counter takedown.
Lamond fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miyaichi lands with a nice combination. Lamond backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lamond tries to clinch but Miyaichi is having none of it.
Ryo Miyaichi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miyaichi lands a nice looking body shot.
Lamond doesn't manage to clinch there - Miyaichi circles away.
Lamond fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miyaichi misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Lamond was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lamond moves in looking to clinch but Miyaichi pushes him off.
Miyaichi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lamond tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miyaichi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamond drives through and clinches with Miyaichi against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lamond.
A nice left hand lands by Lamond.
Lamond has Miyaichi pressed against the cage, preventing Miyaichi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lamond working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Miyaichi is looking for a takedown.
Miyaichi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lamond to keep the fight standing.
Miyaichi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lamond missing with knees to the body.
Miyaichi is trying to force a seperation but Lamond has the dominant position.
Miyaichi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gordon Lamond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Miyaichi.
Lamond unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Miyaichi is breathing heavily.
Lamond lands a damaging elbow.
Miyaichi takes an elbow to the temple.
Lamond tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miyaichi avoids it.
Lamond makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lamond using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Miyaichi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lamond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miyaichi can do to turn this around?
Lamond with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamond is struggling to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lamond lands an elbow inside that Miyaichi shrugs off.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Miyaichi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lamond pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lamond misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miyaichi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lamond gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Miyaichi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lamond avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lamond was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lamond tries to clinch but Miyaichi moves out of range.
Lamond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miyaichi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lamond moves in looking to clinch but Miyaichi pushes him off.
Miyaichi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lamond tries to close the distance and clinch but Miyaichi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Lamond dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Miyaichi with a jab.
Miyaichi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lamond tries to clinch there but Miyaichi circles away.
Miyaichi swats away the attempt to clinch by Lamond.
Miyaichi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miyaichi just misses with a punch to the body.
Lamond tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miyaichi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lamond tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miyaichi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lamond fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyaichi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Miyaichi misses with an uppercut.
Miyaichi just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLamond.
Lamond doesn't manage to clinch there - Miyaichi circles away.
Miyaichi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamond tries to clinch up.
Lamond avoids the body shot from Miyaichi.
Lamond tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Miyaichi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lamond moves in looking to clinch but Miyaichi pushes him off.
Lamond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miyaichi swats away the attempt to clinch by Lamond.
Miyaichi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lamond moves away.
Lamond doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Miyaichi cracks Lamond with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lamond connects with a good right hand that stumbles Miyaichi. Miyaichi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Miyaichi lands a nice looking body shot.
Lamond tries to clinch there but Miyaichi circles away.
Miyaichi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyaichi just misses with a punch to the body.
Lamond tries to clinch but Miyaichi is having none of it.
Miyaichi feints the counter takedown.
Miyaichi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lamond manages to avoid it.
Lamond is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miyaichi tries to keep at a distance but Lamond has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lamond missing with knees to the body.
Miyaichi avoiding damage as Lamond throws knees to the body.
Lamond misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lamond working aggressively here.
Lamond tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miyaichi avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamond using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Miyaichi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lamond creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Miyaichi's defenses.
Lamond has a couple of punches blocked by Miyaichi.
Miyaichi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lamond.
Miyaichi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lamond using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lamond is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lamond is working Miyaichi over against the cage.
Lamond with a knee to the head.
Miyaichi jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lamond throwing strikes from guard but Miyaichi blocks nicely.
Lamond stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lamond tries to clinch there but Miyaichi circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Lamond there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lamond is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miyaichi looks to land a right hand but Lamond moved out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miyaichi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Miyaichi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lamond tries to close the distance and clinch but Miyaichi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miyaichi with the counter takedown but Lamond avoids it easily.
Miyaichi misses the shot to the body.
Lamond is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miyaichi scores with a jab.
Ryo Miyaichi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gordon Lamond is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lamond tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miyaichi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And Miyaichi tries to counter it with a takedown but Lamond pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryo Miyaichi.
I think Lamond has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Lamond!
An out of breath Gordon Lamond thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kreb Barishkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zlato Kuzmejniev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Barishkov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Seek and Destroy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
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25
231 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kreb Barishkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zlato Kuzmejniev!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid body kick from Kuzmejniev.
Kuzmejniev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuzmejniev shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Barishkov eats them both and turns towards Kuzmejniev to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Kreb Barishkov has been cut.
Barishkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuzmejniev is just out of range.
Barishkov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kuzmejniev. Kuzmejniev obviously looking to wear him down.
Barishkov connects with a right hand. Kuzmejniev shakes it off.
Barishkov misses with a straight right.
Kuzmejniev checks the leg kick.
Kuzmejniev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuzmejniev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barishkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Kuzmejniev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barishkov blocks a jab.
Kuzmejniev scores with a jab to the head.
Nice shot lands for Kuzmejniev.
Kuzmejniev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barishkov misses the body punch
and Kuzmejniev counters with a body kick that stops Barishkov in his tracks momentarily.
Kuzmejniev lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Kuzmejniev slams his shin into Barishkov's torso.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kuzmejniev.
Barishkov is breathing heavily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kuzmejniev.
Kuzmejniev fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Barishkov to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Barishkov looks to clinch but Kuzmejniev throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Barishkov taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Zlato Kuzmejniev!
Post fight, an emotional Zlato Kuzmejniev said 'I came for the KO, thank you for your support.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Aristides Leopoldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leopoldo has chosen Carmina Burana - Carl Orff as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
240 lbs
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280 lbs
12 - 7 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Eddie Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pedro Aristides Leopoldo!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Armstrong is trying to control the action in half guard but Leopoldo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Leopoldo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Leopoldo tries to get to full guard but Armstrong has control of the leg.
Leopoldo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leopoldo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Armstrong pulls his head out easily.
Leopoldo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Leopoldo gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong throwing strikes but missing.
Leopoldo has his foot on Armstrong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Armstrong works his way back into a safe position though.
Armstrong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leopoldo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Armstrong has managed to get both his arms back between Leopoldo's legs - danger averted.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Armstrong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Armstrong's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Leopoldo is looking for a triangle but Armstrong pushes his legs off easily.
Leopoldo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Armstrong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Armstrong won't allow Leopoldo to sweep him here.
Armstrong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armstrong throwing strikes but missing.
Armstrong lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Armstrong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Armstrong's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Leopoldo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Leopoldo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Armstrong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Leopoldo on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Leopoldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Armstrong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Leopoldo has momentary wrist control but Armstrong slips an elbow through the middle.
Armstrong working some strikes from top position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Armstrong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leopoldo is on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Armstrong wants to sweep but no luck.
Armstrong is trying to control the position but Leopoldo postures up.
Leopoldo passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leopoldo seems to be looking for submissions.
Armstrong is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Leopoldo working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Armstrong missing with punches from the bottom.
Leopoldo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Armstrong trying to control from the bottom.
Armstrong is trying to get back to full guard.
Leopoldo is working for a kimura but Armstrong is defending it quite comfortably.
Armstrong trying to control but Leopoldo postures up.
Leopoldo prevents Armstrong from improving his position.
Leopoldo wants to pass to mount but Armstrong is defending the position.
Leopoldo working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Armstrong defending well though.
Armstrong is looking to improve his position.
Armstrong misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Armstrong trying to control but Leopoldo postures up.
Leopoldo throwing shots but Armstrong is blocking nicely.
Armstrong avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leopoldo.
Armstrong is looking to improve his position.
Armstrong avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leopoldo.
Armstrong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Armstrong tries to get out of the position.
Leopoldo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Armstrong's head.
Leopoldo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Leopoldo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Armstrong with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Leopoldo wants to work for an arm triangle but Armstrong is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Armstrong trying to control from the bottom.
Armstrong avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leopoldo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Aristides Leopoldo dominated that 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.
Armstrong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Leopoldo circles away.
Armstrong stuns Leopoldo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Leopoldo misses with a straight right.
Leopoldo throws a right and a left that Armstrong avoids nicely.
Armstrong closes the distance and clinches.
Armstrong misses with a punch on the inside.
Leopoldo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Leopoldo tries to break free but Armstrong pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Armstrong on the inside.
Armstrong presses Leopoldo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Leopoldo looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Armstrong lands with a left to the head.
Leopoldo is working for takedown but Armstrong is calmly controlling the position for now.
Armstrong tries to throw a body punch but Leopoldo avoids it by throwing Armstrong back against the cage.
Armstrong is trying to trip Leopoldo. He has hold of a leg but Leopoldo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Armstrong persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leopoldo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Armstrong landing with the ground and pound.
Leopoldo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Leopoldo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Leopoldo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Armstrong seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Leopoldo throwing strikes from guard but Armstrong blocks nicely.
Leopoldo prevents Armstrong from getting back to his feet.
Leopoldo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Armstrong looking for a sweep. Not yet Armstrong, not yet.
Armstrong pulls Leopoldo in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Leopoldo as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Armstrong screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Leopoldo! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Pedro Aristides Leopoldo!
An out of breath Pedro Aristides Leopoldo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karri Koira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradley Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller has chosen Eminem - Berzerk as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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26
180 lbs
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25
185 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karri Koira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bradley Miller!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Miller misses the target.
Miller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Koira.
Miller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Koira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miller lands a jab to the head.
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller throws a big shot that misses.
Koira is looking to counter punch.
Miller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Koira momentarily.
Miller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Miller cracks Koira with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Miller lands with a right hand.
Koira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller cracks Koira with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koira wants to land a leg kick but Miller is out of range.
Miller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Koira checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Koira connects with a looping right hand.
Miller moves away from the strike by Koira.
A big left from Koira misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Miller.
Koira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Koira moves out of range easily.
Koira blocks a jab.
Miller throws a head kick but Koira moves out of range.
Miller misses with a looping right.
Miller looks to land a left hand but Koira moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Koira.
The fighters circling - Miller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch but Koira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miller misses with a low kick as Koira jumps back.
Koira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Miller throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Koira to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Karri Koira has been cut.
Miller throws a nice head kick!
Miller scores with a sloppy right hand. Koira should have avoided that one.
Koira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koira loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Miller 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 Koira has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Koira and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little feinted left hand from Koira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to land a leg kick but Koira is out of range.
Miller misses with a lunging right hand
and Koira counters with a series of strikes. Miller will be more careful next time no doubt.
Miller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Koira lands with an overhand left.
Bradley Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koira blocks a head kick by Miller.
Miller misses with a looping left.
Koira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller looks to land a left hand but Koira moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Koira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koira throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Miller on the side of the head.
Koira takes one to the side of the head.
Miller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Koira counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koira on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Miller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Koira misses the target.
Miller looks to throw the jab but Koira is out of range.
Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koira.
Miller takes one to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Koira.
Koira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miller.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Koira misses the target.
Koira avoids the head kick by Miller.
Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koira misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Miller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karri Koira's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Koira takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Miller takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bradley Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A left lands for Miller.
Miller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koira slips a jab from Miller.
Miller throws out a loose jab but Koira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koira stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
An inside leg kick lands from Koira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller loads up on a big right hand but Koira slips the punch.
Miller looks to land a combination. Koira sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Miller shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Koira cracks Miller with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koira moves out of range of the strikes.
Miller scores with a jab to the body.
Koira looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely.
A left lands for Koira.
Miller lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Koira has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Miller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Koira tries to land a leg kick but Miller saw it coming and moves away.
Miller wants to counter with a clinch but Koira pushes him away.
Miller scores with a jab to the head.
Miller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koira swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Koira misses with a looping left.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Koira might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Koira on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Miller cracks Koira with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koira swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.
A little feinted left hand from Koira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Miller throws a lazy uppercut
and Miller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Miller lands a jab to the head.
Koira looks to land a body kick but Miller moved away.
Miller throws a poor cross that misses
and Koira counters with a stiff right hand.
Koira avoids the head kick by Miller.
Koira avoids the head kick by Miller.
Koira moves away from the strike by Miller.
Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koira blocks a head kick by Miller.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller jabs Koira right on the nose. Koira blinks but takes it well.
Miller connects with a looping right hand.
Koira takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Koira is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Miller! Koira is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bradley Miller!
Bradley Miller thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bastien Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nyrkilla Tapettava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Harris might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Du Hast. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
171 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
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26
162 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bastien Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nyrkilla Tapettava!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tapettava blocks a head kick by Harris.
Tapettava connects with an inside leg kick.
Tapettava throws a leg kick but Harris moved away.
Harris on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tapettava tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Harris is able to avoid easily.
Tapettava is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Harris on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tapettava wants to slow Harris down by chopping away at his legs.
Harris has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A low kick from Tapettava is predictable there
and Harris counters with a nice leg kick.
Harris tried to score with a low kick but Tapettava checks it.
Harris listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tapettava misses with a low kick as Harris jumps back.
Tapettava looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Harris is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tapettava fakes the leg kick and cracks Harris in the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tapettava, right into the meat.
Tapettava goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tapettava avoids the body shot from Harris.
Harris takes a swing at Tapettava's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tapettava cracks the inside of Harris's front leg.
Harris throws a nice looking combination but Tapettava bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tapettava scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tapettava moves away from the strike by Harris.
Harris misses with an uppercut.
Harris misses with a hook. Tapettava ducked under it nicely.
Tapettava fails with a takedown attempt.
Bastien Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tapettava feints and then cracks Harris's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Harris down.
Tapettava chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Harris misses with a wild body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Harris checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harris fails to land with a series of punches.
Tapettava moves away from the strike by Harris.
Tapettava feints the counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tapettava misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tapettava was well out of range. Poor timing from Harris.
Harris throws a head kick but Tapettava moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Tapettava blocks the leg kick.
Tapettava has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris throws a low kick but Tapettava avoids it.
Harris checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tapettava closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Harris's guard.
Tapettava trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Tapettava throws a big elbow that misses.
Tapettava postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tapettava throwing strikes from guard but Harris blocks nicely.
Tapettava throwing strikes from guard but Harris blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tapettava in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tapettava content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tapettava looking to sit in guard and control but Harris gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tapettava wants to stand and escape but Harris is having none of it.
Tapettava is looking to sweep but instead, Harris has passed into half guard.
Harris stops Tapettava from getting back to his feet.
Harris blocks the strikes from Tapettava.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tapettava wants to get back to full guard but Harris has passed into side control.
Tapettava wants to control but Harris postures up.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Tapettava is trying to work for a sweep but Harris has mounted him!
Harris stands up from mount. Strange move.
Tapettava throws a wild body kick that Harris sees coming a mile off.
Tapettava throws out a leg kick but Harris moves out of range and Tapettava only half commits.
Harris checks a leg kick nicely.
Harris checks a low kick from Tapettava.
Tapettava chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Harris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tapettava was well out of range. Poor timing from Harris.
Tapettava throws a low kick but Harris moves out of range easily.
Tapettava tries to land a leg kick but Harris saw it coming and moves away.
Harris is looking to wear down Tapettava with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tapettava uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harris.
Tapettava changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nyrkilla Tapettava 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.
Tapettava feints and then cracks Harris's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Harris down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tapettava.
Tapettava takes one to the chin there.
Tapettava lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tapettava throws a front kick aimed at Harris's knee but Harris avoids it well.
Harris on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Harris throws a body punch but Tapettava moves out of range.
Tapettava lands a leg kick that knocks Harris off balance momentarily.
Harris misses with the combination.
Crunch! Tapettava slams his shin into Harris's torso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tapettava cracks the inside of Harris's front leg.
Tapettava lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tapettava buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tapettava lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Harris there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tapettava thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harris scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bastien Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tapettava throws a leg kick which misses Harris's front leg but catches the back leg as Harris tries to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tapettava.
A left and a right from Harris both land. Nice combination.
Harris lands a leg kick that knocks Tapettava off balance momentarily.
Harris lands an overhand right.
Tapettava thumps Harris with a low kick.
Harris tries to bum rush Tapettava with a series of wild strikes but Tapettava uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tapettava fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Harris is out of range.
Harris just misses with a punch to the body.
Nyrkilla Tapettava seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tapettava feints and then cracks Harris's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Harris down.
Tapettava lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tapettava buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tapettava fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harris throws a nice looking combination but Tapettava bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tapettava tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tapettava.
Tapettava fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Harris has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tapettava throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Harris tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tapettava is in Harris's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Tapettava from controlling successfully.
Tapettava cracks Harris with a solid left hand.
Tapettava postures up in Harris's guard and throws a big left but Harris blocks it.
Tapettava slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tapettava looking to sit in guard and control but Harris gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tapettava bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harris's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris pushes Tapettava off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Harris thumps Tapettava with a low kick.
Tapettava connects with an inside leg kick.
Tapettava throws a leg kick
letting Harris counter with a right hand.
Tapettava tried to score with a low kick but Harris checks it.
Tapettava fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Harris has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Harris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tapettava fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Harris.
Harris throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harris tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harris stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tapettava.
Tapettava lands with an uppercut that bounces Harris off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tapettava throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tapettava keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harris.
Harris lands a two punch combo.
Tapettava scoring well with a low kick there.
A good leg kick by Tapettava.
Harris misses with a two punch combination.
Tapettava is looking to chop away at Harris's legs.
Tapettava misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harris.
Tapettava scoring well with a low kick there.
Harris tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Harris throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tapettava is looking to clinch but Harris is avoiding it.
Tapettava throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tapettava fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Harris.
Tapettava throws a nice outside leg kick.
Harris avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Harris is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tapettava tries a low kick but Harris avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nyrkilla Tapettava showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Harris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tapettava.
Some bone on bone action there as Harris checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An inside leg kick lands from Tapettava.
Tapettava forces Harris back against the cage and clinches.
Tapettava goes for a takedown attempt but Harris pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tapettava blocks a head kick by Harris.
Harris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tapettava circles away quickly and effectively.
Harris works over Tapettava's head and body with a nice combination.
Tapettava turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tapettava dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Harris. That did some damage!
Tapettava dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Harris. That did some damage!
Harris looks to land a right hand but Tapettava moved out of range.
Harris throws a leg kick but Tapettava sees it coming and moves out of range.
Harris pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tapettava throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tapettava takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Tapettava checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris loads up on a big right hand but Tapettava slips the punch.
Tapettava turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tapettava misses with a body shot.
Tapettava throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tapettava.
Tapettava moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tapettava throws a low kick but Harris avoids it.
Tapettava blocks a head kick by Harris.
A leg kick checked by Tapettava.
Harris checks a low kick from Tapettava.
Harris scores with a one two! Tapettava had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short body shot lands from Tapettava as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tapettava is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Harris pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tapettava doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tapettava slowing the pace effectively.
Harris wants to stall.
Harris wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Harris's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Harris wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tapettava holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tapettava has Harris pressed against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris has Tapettava pushed against the cage.
Harris pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Tapettava.
Harris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tapettava throws a leg kick but Harris moved away.
Nyrkilla Tapettava seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tapettava. That's going to slow Harris down.
Harris gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tapettava to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Harris wants to sweep but no luck.
Tapettava must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tapettava is looking to work some ground and pound but Harris has wrist control.
Harris looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tapettava throws a strike but Harris rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tapettava tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tapettava is trying to control the position but Harris postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tapettava pulls Harris in to control the position.
Tapettava has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Harris has passed into side control.
Harris in the domination position with Tapettava hanging on.
Tapettava is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Harris is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Bastien Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris avoids the attempt from Tapettava to control.
Tapettava can't escape the position.
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 Bastien Harris.
I think Tapettava has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nyrkilla Tapettava!
Bastien Harris spoke after the fight, saying 'After this loss i think i will go home and hang myself now , goodbye'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diego Aragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Flagg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Aragon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Randall Flagg!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flagg slips under a jab.
Aragon misses the shot to the body.
Flagg looks to land a combination but Aragon avoids it well.
Aragon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aragon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Flagg counters with a straight right hand.
Flagg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aragon.
Aragon throws a right and a left that Flagg avoids nicely.
Aragon thows a leg kick but Flagg checks it
and Flagg counters with a series of strikes. Aragon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Flagg has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Flagg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aragon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Flagg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aragon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Flagg avoids the body shot from Aragon.
Flagg throws out a counter right but Aragon avoids it with no problem.
Aragon scores with a jab to the body.
Aragon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Power Plant in the buildup to the fight.
Flagg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aragon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flagg misses with a looping left.
Aragon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aragon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego Aragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aragon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flagg manages to avoid it.
That kick from Aragon tenderised Flagg's leg. Flagg is trying to keep his angry face on.
A shot to the liver by Aragon. Beautiful body shot.
Aragon looks to score with a jab to the body but Flagg is just out of range.
Flagg is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Aragon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Flagg.
Aragon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flagg looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aragon is looking to score with low kicks.
As Aragon backs off Flagg throws a huge counter combo but Aragon manages to avoid it all.
A decent looking cross lands there for Flagg.
Aragon misses the shot to the body.
Flagg avoids the body shot from Aragon.
Aragon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flagg lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aragon misses the shot to the body.
Flagg looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aragon lands a high kick!
Aragon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Aragon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flagg moves away.
Flagg throws out a counter right but Aragon avoids it with no problem.
A punch lands to the side of Flagg 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Aragon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flagg appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Aragon looks to land a combination but Flagg avoids it well.
Flagg looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Flagg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Flagg tries to bum rush Aragon with a series of wild strikes but Aragon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aragon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Aragon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Aragon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aragon throws an overhand right that lands on Flagg's shoulder, as Flagg tries to avoid the shot.
Aragon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Aragon throws a leg kick that misses.
Flagg unleashes a big counter combination but Aragon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Flagg misses the jab.
Aragon scores with a shot to the body.
Flagg moves in looking to clinch but Aragon pushes him off.
Aragon misses with a few strikes there.
Aragon looks to score with a jab to the body but Flagg is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Flagg! But no joy.
Aragon throws a body punch but Flagg moves out of range.
Aragon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Flagg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Flagg staying out of range there.
Flagg lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Aragon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Aragon swings for the body but Flagg moves out of range.
Flagg has closed the distance and engaged Aragon in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aragon blocks a body shot from Flagg.
Flagg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flagg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aragon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Flaggs head.
Aragon missing with knees to the body.
Aragon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flagg's elbow.
Aragon wants to break free but Flagg has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aragon.
A right handed body shot lands from Aragon.
Flagg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flagg tries to circle away but Aragon has him pinned against the cage.
Good body shot from Aragon.
Flagg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Flagg takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Aragon is looking to wear down Flagg with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Aragon misses with the combination.
Aragon throws a right hand that misses
and Flagg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Aragon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A punch combination from Flagg misses.
Aragon walks into a straight right hand from Flagg.
Aragon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flagg.
Aragon punishes Flagg's body with a nice straight punch.
Aragon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flagg has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aragon finds it's way round the side to connect with Flagg's head.
Flagg has managed to clinch.
Aragon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Flagg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flagg throws an overhand right that lands on Aragon's shoulder, as Aragon tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flagg throws a right hand that Aragon ducks under and follows up with a left that Aragon also avoids with ease.
Aragon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flagg can do to turn this around?
The fighters circling - Aragon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Flagg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aragon misses with a straight right.
Aragon throws a body punch but Flagg moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flagg walks forward, straight into a front kick from Aragon.
Aragon throws a good cross that connects.
Aragon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Flagg circles away quickly and effectively.
Flagg let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Aragon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
No joy there for Aragon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aragon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Flagg takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Aragon just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Aragon misses.
Aragon throws a body punch but Flagg moves out of range.
Flagg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aragon feints and then cracks Flagg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Flagg down.
Aragon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Flagg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Flagg lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aragon fails to land with a series of punches.
Aragon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aragon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Flagg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aragon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flagg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aragon cracks a nice hook into Flagg's ribs.
Aragon lands an overhand right.
Flagg is looking to clinch.
Aragon throws a sloppy body shot
and Flagg counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aragon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aragon.
Diego Aragon is winning the standup battle so far.
Some wild striking there from Aragon.
Flagg throws out a powerful jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flagg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aragon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aragon misses with a body punch
letting Flagg counter with a right hand.
Flagg moves into the clinch successfully.
Aragon tries to throw a body punch but Flagg avoids it by throwing Aragon back against the cage.
A short left from Flagg.
Flagg manages to break the clinch.
Aragon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aragon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Flagg.
Flagg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aragon's corner calls for a 1-2. Aragon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Aragon. Flagg shrugs it off though.
Aragon swinging wildly here.
Flagg looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aragon throws a right hand that misses
and Flagg counters with a straight right hand.
Aragon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flagg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aragon cracks Flagg with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Flagg scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aragon in his tracks.
Flagg might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Aragon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Flagg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Flagg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Aragon 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 Flagg has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Flagg and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Flagg lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Aragon misses with a double jab.
Aragon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Flagg moves in looking to clinch but Aragon pushes him off.
Flagg avoids the body shot from Aragon.
Flagg throws out a counter right but Aragon avoids it with no problem.
Flagg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aragon connects with a body shot.
Aragon swats away the attempt to clinch by Flagg.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Flagg displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Aragon dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Flagg cracks a nice hook into Aragon's ribs.
Aragon swings widly with a right hand
and Aragon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Flagg tries to clinch but Aragon moves out of range.
Aragon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aragon missing with a left hand there. Flagg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aragon scores with a body shot.
Aragon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Aragon just misses with a punch to the body.
Flagg takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aragon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Aragon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flagg throws out the jab.
Aragon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aragon lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aragon moves away from the strike by Flagg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aragon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Aragon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aragon misses with a straight left.
Aragon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Flagg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aragon.
Flagg lands a slapping body shot.
Aragon swings for the body but Flagg moves out of range.
Aragon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Flagg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aragon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aragon throws a lazy head kick
and Flagg counters with a two punch combo.
Aragon stuns Flagg with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Flagg.
Aragon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Aragon tries to land a leg kick but Flagg saw it coming and moves away.
Randall Flagg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diego Aragon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flagg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aragon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Aragon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aragon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Flagg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aragon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Aragon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Flagg.
Aragon feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aragon lands a head kick. Flagg smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Aragon misses with a body shot.
Flagg is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Aragon misses with a hook to the body
and Flagg counters with a straight right hand.
Aragon just misses with a punch to the body.
Flagg misses with an uppercut.
Aragon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Flagg lands a glancing blow to the side of Aragon's head.
Aragon slips under a jab.
It looked like Aragon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Flagg.
Aragon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flagg was well out of range. Poor timing from Aragon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aragon scores with a shot to the body.
Aragon throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Flagg to counter with a crisp jab.
Aragon tries to bum rush Flagg with a series of wild strikes but Flagg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab, jab by Flagg - just one landing.
Flagg jabs at Aragon's body.
Aragon throws the kick towards the body but Flagg avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Flagg misses.
Aragon throws a nice looking combination but Flagg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Flagg throws out a counter right but Aragon avoids it with no problem.
Flagg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aragon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Aragon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aragon scores with a jab to the body.
Flagg misses the jab.
Aragon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Flagg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aragon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Aragon connects with an inside leg kick.
Flagg misses the shot to the body.
Aragon throws a leg kick
letting Flagg counter with a right hand.
Aragon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Flagg. That did some damage!
Flagg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aragon.
Aragon misses with a combination
and Flagg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Flagg checks a low kick from Aragon.
Aragon connects with a body shot that sends Flagg's belly button to the back.
Aragon throws a push kick but Flagg slaps the foot to one side.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Randall Flagg.
I think Aragon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Aragon!
Diego Aragon made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I knew this would be tough, I am glad to get the win, thanks to the fans who came here to see me.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimo Ovaska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ash Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hail To The King. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimo Ovaska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ash Williams!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ovaska misses the jab.
Williams swings widly with a right hand
and Ovaska counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ash Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ovaska slips under a jab.
Ovaska lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ovaska just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams swings widly with a right hand
enabling Ovaska to counter with a crisp jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Williams.
Williams blocks a low kick nicely.
Williams swings widly with a right hand
enabling Ovaska to counter with a crisp jab.
Williams misses with a left hand
and Ovaska counters with a two punch combo.
Williams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ovaska swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Williams lunges at Ovaska with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ovaska's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Williams as he checks the leg kick.
Kimo Ovaska is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ovaska blocks a jab.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw.
Williams plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Ovaska to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Ovaska just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ash Williams!
A relieved looking Ash Williams 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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