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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Han Solo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Solo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, John Williams - Star Wars Theme. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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167 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Han Solo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Martin Russell!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Solo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Solo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Solo is trying to get an arm triangle but Russell is defending well.
Russell wants to control but Solo postures up.
Solo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Solo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Solo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Solo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Solo tries to move to mount but Russell blocks the move with his legs.
Solo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Russell down.
Solo has hold of Russell's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Russell seems comfortable defending it but Solo has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Russell is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Russell is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Solo couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Han Solo!
Han Solo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Conner Britian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patterson has chosen Let It Burn as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Brawler
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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
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Conner Britian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruce Patterson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Britian looks to land a combination. Patterson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Bruce Patterson has been cut.
Britian works over Patterson's head and body with a nice combination.
Patterson is rocked!
Patterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Patterson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Britian looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Patterson is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Britian looks calm but he's in trouble here. Patterson gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Britian is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Patterson lets go of the hold and Britian can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruce Patterson!
A very excited looking Bruce Patterson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jax Teller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harold Boone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jax Teller could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Harold Boone's chin.
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151 lbs
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155 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jax Teller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harold Boone!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Teller throws an overhand right that lands on Boone's shoulder, as Boone tries to avoid the shot.
Boone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boone's coach down at The Armory $475 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Boone's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Teller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boone displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Jax Teller has been cut.
Boone pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Teller back to the cage. Boone follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Teller is rocked!
Teller definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Harold Boone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Teller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boone doesn't seem phased though.
Boone misses with a few strikes there.
Teller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boone.
Boone lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boone lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Teller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boone lands a jab to Teller's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Boone. Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Teller misses the target.
Boone lands a jab-cross combination.
Oh Teller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An inside leg kick from Boone misses.
Teller seems to have got his legs back now.
Boone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from Teller misses its target.
Boone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Teller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Teller circles away quickly and effectively.
Boone misses with a wild combination.
Teller moves out of range of the strikes.
Boone misses with a double jab
and Teller counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boone thinking.
A nice combination there by Teller.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boone misses with a combination
and Teller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boone tries to bum rush Teller with a series of wild strikes but Teller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boone takes a swing at Teller's ribcage but misses.
Boone slips a jab from Teller.
Boone unleashes a big counter combination but Teller bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Boone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Teller takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Teller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Boone looks to move away, Teller throws a big counter combo bu Boone just gets out of the way.
Boone lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A jab lands there for Boone.
Teller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Teller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Boone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Boone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Teller misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Boone. Those never looked like landing.
Boone looks to land a combination but Teller avoids it well.
Boone is working the combinations to good effect here.
Teller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boone but Boone pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boone connects with a solid leg kick.
Teller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boone doesn't seem bothered though.
Boone throws a series of punches but Teller moves out of range.
Teller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boone.
It looked like Teller was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Teller misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teller lands with a shot to the body.
Teller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boone.
Boone swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by Boone. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boone.
Boone misses with the combination.
Boone changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Teller looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boone decides to stand back up.
Boone tries to bum rush Teller with a series of wild strikes but Teller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boone manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Teller on his heels. He'll look to pass Teller's guard now, I'm sure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Boone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jax Teller's cut.
That's time! Teller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Teller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Teller avoids the head kick by Boone.
Boone misses with the combination.
Teller seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Boone lands a nice looking body shot.
Boone throws a right hand that Teller ducks under and follows up with a left that Teller also avoids with ease.
Teller thuds a left hand into Boone's body.
Teller connects with the punch.
Boone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boone misses with a combination
and Teller counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boone throws a nice looking combination but Teller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Teller lands with an uppercut that bounces Boone off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teller swats away the attempt to clinch by Boone.
Teller throws a shot from downtown. Boone moves away and avoids it.
Teller throws the left hand but Boone avoids the punch easily.
Boone scores with a nice right hand.
No joy there for Boone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Teller manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Teller. Boone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boone is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Teller with a body shot.
Teller displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Boone lands a two punch combo.
Boone throws a head kick that Teller semi-blocks.
Boone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Teller.
That kick from Boone tenderised Teller's leg. Teller is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teller throws a predictable looking body shot
and Boone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Teller misses with a looping left.
Teller dodges the punch combination from Boone.
Boone lands with a nice combination. Teller backs away looking to recover.
Teller throws a body punch but Boone moves out of range.
A jab-cross combination lands for Boone and sends Teller crashing to the mat! Boone follows him down to the mat - Teller regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Boone is keen to just control but Teller is a slippery customer.
Boone is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boone content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Teller has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boone is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boone gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Boone drops Teller with a beautiful combination! Teller stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Boone is looking for the KO!
Teller takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boone throws a head kick but Teller moves out of range.
Boone drops Teller with a nice combination! Boone dives into Teller's guard, looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boone arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Teller's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Harold Boone!
An out of breath Harold Boone 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 Lunt Cicker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Chimaera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chimaera comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Vikings warrior spirit kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Lunt Cicker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lunt Cicker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, The Chimaera!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cicker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chimaera circles away.
Chimaera does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Chimaera gets caught napping as Cicker dives in and scores a takedown. Chimaera manages to retain guard.
Cicker working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chimaera is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cicker is controlling him.
Cicker trying to control the position from guard on top but Chimaera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cicker stops Chimaera from standing up.
Chimaera has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Cicker has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chimaera.
It looks like Lunt Cicker has been cut.
Cicker managing to block the knees to the body from Chimaera.
Cicker is looking for a takedown.
Cicker is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lunt Cicker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cicker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chimaera is defending well.
Cicker has Chimaera pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chimaera manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chimaera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cicker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cicker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chimaera is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cicker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chimaera scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cicker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cicker.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chimaera creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chimaera with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by Chimaera.
Chimaera lands a knee to the head.
Chimaera with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cicker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chimaera is defending well.
Chimaera is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chimaera.
Chimaera scores with a hook to the body.
Cicker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chimaeras head.
Cicker lands a left hand.
Cicker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chimaera pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cicker shoots and misses
and Chimaera counters with an inside leg kick.
Cicker is breathing heavily.
Cicker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chimaera drives through and clinches with Cicker against the cage.
Chimaera stops a takedown attempt from Cicker.
Chimaera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chimaera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chimaera gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cicker.
Cicker cracks Chimaera with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cicker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cicker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chimaera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cicker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chimaera is defending well.
Chimaera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chimaera misses with a punch to the body.
Chimaera misses with the head strike.
Chimaera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cicker tries for a takedown but Chimaera manages to get underhooks.
Cicker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chimaera pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chimaera throws a shot to the body.
Lunt Cicker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cicker lands with a good body shot.
Cicker has a takedown stuffed.
Chimaera throws a hook but Cicker avoids it easily.
That kick from Chimaera tenderised Cicker's leg. Cicker is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Chimaera.
Cicker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chimaera counters with a leg kick.
Chimaera throws a right hand that Cicker ducks under and follows up with a left that Cicker also avoids with ease.
Cicker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chimaera counters with a low kick, right behind Cicker 's knee.
Chimaera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cicker misses with a wild body shot.
Chimaera throws a nice head kick!
Cicker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chimaera was covering up waiting for the punch and Cicker finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Chimaera manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against 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!
Chimaera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cickers head.
Chimaera scores with a shoulder strike.
Lunt Cicker's cut is getting worse.
Cicker throws a head punch that misses.
Chimaera lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chimaera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cicker tries a body shot but Chimaera blocks it.
Chimaera throws a knee to the head but misses.
A body shot lands from Chimaera.
Chimaera landing knees to the head.
Chimaera throws a punch but it's blocked by Cicker.
A short left from Chimaera.
Chimaera landing knees to the head.
Chimaera lands with a light punch inside.
Chimaera lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cicker.
Chimaera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chimaera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cicker.
Cicker tries to score a body lock takedown but Chimaera shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chimaera with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chimaera lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chimaera misses with the head strike.
Chimaera tries to work over Cicker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cicker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chimaera avoids it.
Cicker has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Chimaera regains guard immediately.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Chimaera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lunt Cicker's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Chimaera clinches up with Cicker and pushes him back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Chimaera.
Chimaera lands a nice uppercut.
Chimaera with a knee to the head.
Chimaera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chimaera misses with a punch to the body.
Cicker blocking some punches.
Cicker misses with a punch on the inside.
Cicker goes for a takedown attempt but Chimaera pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A shot to the body from Cicker misses
and Chimaera counters with a leg kick.
That kick from Chimaera tenderised Cicker's leg. Cicker is trying to keep his angry face on.
A shot to the body from Cicker misses
and Chimaera counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cicker's knee momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chimaera.
Chimaera tries to clinch but Cicker is having none of it.
Chimaera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cicker's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chimaera lands a nice looking body kick.
Chimaera wants to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chimaera misses with a few strikes there.
Chimaera throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chimaera.
Chimaera tries to bum rush Cicker with a series of wild strikes but Cicker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cicker misses with a takedown attempt
and Chimaera counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cicker's knee momentarily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chimaera!
Chimaera tries to clinch up.
Chimaera lands with a kick to the temple. Cicker shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lunt Cicker's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Chimaera lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chimaera drives through and clinches with Cicker against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Cicker.
Chimaera lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chimaera missing with knees to the body.
Chimaera lands with a light punch inside.
Jeez, Lunt Cicker's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Chimaera lands a hook that snaps the head of Cicker backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chimaera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chimaera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cicker.
Chimaera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chimaera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chimaera throws a punch but it's blocked by Cicker.
A head punch on the inside from Cicker fails to land.
Cicker wants to take the fight to the mat but Chimaera manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lunt Cicker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chimaera swings wildly with an uppercut but Cicker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chimaera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cicker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chimaera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chimaera has a couple of punches blocked by Cicker.
Cicker is looking for a takedown.
Chimaera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cicker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chimaera pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cicker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chimaera thows a body kick. Cicker tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Chimaera lands a big head kick that sends Cicker tumbling to the mat! Chimaera takes a step backwards and waves Cicker back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Cicker is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lunt Cicker's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). The Chimaera!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Hailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emery Devlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Hailey has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Hailey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emery Devlin!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Devlin closes the distance and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hailey tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Devlin smiles and moves away.
Devlin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hailey on his heels. He'll look to pass Hailey's guard now, I'm sure.
Hailey is looking for a triangle but Devlin pushes his legs off easily.
Devlin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hailey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Devlin has managed to get both his arms back between Hailey's legs - danger averted.
Devlin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hailey's head.
Devlin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Devlin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hailey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Devlin postures up in Hailey's guard and throws a big left but Hailey blocks it.
Devlin is looking to work some ground and pound but Hailey has wrist control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hailey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Devlin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Devlin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hailey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Devlin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Devlin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Devlin misses with a wild combination.
Devlin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hailey jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Devlin walks away with a smile on his face. Hailey gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Devlin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Devlin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hailey sprawls well initially but Devlin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hailey is refusing to be controlled, as Devlin sits in half guard.
Devlin is trying to work for a kimura but Hailey is defending well.
Devlin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hailey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Devlin pulls his head out easily.
Devlin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hailey is looking for a sweep. Devlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Devlin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Devlin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Devlin seems to be looking for submissions.
Hailey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hailey looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hailey wants to get back to full guard.
Devlin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hailey has managed to free his arm - good work.
Devlin is looking for a kimura but Hailey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Devlin to get the leverage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Devlin lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Devlin wants to get back to his feet.
Hailey is staying active underneath Devlin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Devlin wants to free his trapped foot but Hailey is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hailey actively working from the bottom here.
Devlin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hailey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Devlin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devlin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hailey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Devlin.
Hailey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Devlin.
Hailey looking for submissions off his back.
Hailey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Devlin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hailey defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Devlin is trying to work for a kimura but Hailey is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emery Devlin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Devlin throws a head kick but Hailey moves out of range.
Devlin lands with a shot to the body.
Hailey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hailey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Devlin as he jumps to the side.
Hailey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Devlin tries to avoid it but Hailey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Devlin to the ground. Devlin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Hailey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Hailey with that takedown attempt.
Devlin moves into the clinch.
Devlin can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hailey fails to pull guard.
Devlin slows down the pace here.
Devlin throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devlin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Devlin can't break the clinch.
Devlin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hailey has him pressed against the cage.
Devlin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hailey tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Devlin just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Devlin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Devlin has had enough of the clinch but Hailey keeps him there for the moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Devlin.
Hailey tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Devlin smiles and moves away.
Hailey shoots for a double leg takedown but Devlin sprawls well. He's pushed Hailey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hailey goes for a double leg but Devlin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Devlin continues to drive forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hailey gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Devlin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hailey keeping moving, preventing Devlin from controlling successfully.
Hailey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Devlin is aware though and is defending well.
Devlin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Devlin lands a couple of elbows.
Devlin trying to control but Hailey is working from the bottom.
Devlin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Devlin trying to control but Hailey is working from the bottom.
Hailey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Devlin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devlin stands up over Hailey, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Devlin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hailey is looking for a sweep.
Devlin working the ground and pound but Hailey is defending the strikes.
Devlin wants to control but Hailey is keeping him busy.
Devlin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hailey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Devlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hailey keeps working.
Devlin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hailey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hailey tries to bench press Devlin off him but Devlin keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devlin tries to advance to mount but Hailey denies him.
Devlin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hailey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Devlin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Devlin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hailey, who protects the arm well.
Hailey manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Devlin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hailey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hailey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emery Devlin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hailey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Devlin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Devlin duly obliges.
Devlin tries a head kick but it misses.
Devlin looks to land a combination but Hailey avoids it well.
Hailey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Devlin sprawls well. Devlin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hailey gets slowly back to his feet.
Hailey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Devlin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Devlin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hailey's guard.
Hailey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Devlin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Devlin with a nice head shot there.
Devlin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hailey's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hailey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Devlin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Devlin stands and steps away. Hailey gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Devlin lands a jab-cross combination.
Devlin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hailey dives in and grabs Devlin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Devlin pushes down on Hailey's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Hailey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Devlin tries to bum rush Hailey with a series of wild strikes but Hailey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hailey checks the leg kick nicely there.
Devlin rushes Hailey and presses him up against the cage.
Hailey tries to pull guard but Devlin holds him up against the cage and eventually Hailey drops back down to his feet.
Hailey tries to pull guard but Devlin won't allow it.
Devlin swings wildly with an uppercut but Hailey uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hailey jumps guard but Devlin stands there with Hailey around his waist. Hailey gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Devlin throws an elbow but misses.
Hailey tries to pull guard but Devlin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hailey jumps guard but Devlin stands there with Hailey around his waist. Hailey gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Devlin is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hailey can't fight it off and eventually Devlin manages to take the fight to the floor. Hailey looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Devlin forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devlin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hailey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Devlin wants to control but Hailey is keeping him busy.
Hailey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Devlin is looking for a kimura here.
Hailey wants to control but Devlin is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Devlin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hailey looking for submissions off his back.
Devlin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hailey sees it coming and defends easily.
Hailey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hailey won't allow Devlin to pass to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Devlin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hailey looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emery Devlin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Devlin 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emery Devlin!
A relieved looking Emery Devlin 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Marks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
260 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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265 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Very quick |
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Excellent 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Travis Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeff Marks!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller is looking to chop away at Marks's legs.
Marks scores with a hook.
It looks like Travis Miller has been cut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Miller.
Marks connects with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Marks.
Marks throws a one two combo.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Miller got wobbled bad by a big combination! Marks presses forward with punches and knees until Miller stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Miller closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Marks!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Contador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Zharkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrei Zharkov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Alberto Contador's chin.
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181 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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182 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alberto Contador!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrei Zharkov!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zharkov slips a jab from Contador.
Contador lands a slapping body shot.
Contador throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zharkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zharkov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zharkov moves away from the strike by Contador.
Contador scores with a head kick.
Zharkov shoots in for a takedown but Contador shows good takedown defense.
Contador connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zharkov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Contador avoids it really well and circles away.
Contador defending well as Zharkov loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contador throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zharkov fails with the takedown
and Contador connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alberto Contador has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Zharkov.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zharkov.
Contador avoids the body shot from Zharkov.
Zharkov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Contador can pounce on him.
Contador misses with a straight left.
Zharkov gets the takedown into side control.
Zharkov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Contador has escaped the position, nice work there.
Zharkov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zharkov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Contador knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Contador is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Zharkov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Contador knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zharkov on the ground.
Zharkov swings around for an armbar but Contador sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Zharkov's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zharkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zharkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zharkov holds on and takes a little breather.
Contador sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zharkov is looking for a triangle but Contador pushes his legs off easily.
Zharkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zharkov looking to control.
Zharkov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Contador wants to control from the top but Zharkov keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zharkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alberto Contador will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zharkov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Contador throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zharkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Contador.
Contador misses with a double jab.
Zharkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Contador takes a swing at Zharkov's ribcage but misses.
Contador misses with a double jab.
Zharkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zharkov throws a hook but Contador avoids it easily.
Zharkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Contador.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Contador fails to land with a series of punches.
Alberto Contador is winning the standup battle so far.
Contador scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Contador is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zharkov can do to turn this around?
Zharkov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zharkov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Contador doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zharkov.
Zharkov thows a huge punch but Contador dodges it nicely.
Zharkov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Andrei Zharkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zharkov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Contador has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zharkov is looking for a kimura here.
Zharkov is trying to control. Contador wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zharkov is trying to work for a kimura but Contador is defending well.
Zharkov trying to control from Contador's half guard. Contador has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zharkov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Contador is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Contador has escaped and now he's on top!
Contador trying to control but Zharkov is working from the bottom.
Zharkov working for a triangle but Contador defends it easily.
Zharkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Contador postures up.
Zharkov wants to hit a switch here but Contador passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Zharkov there!
Zharkov is trying to escape the mount.
Zharkov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zharkov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alberto Contador will probably get the nod.
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!
Good standup being displayed there by Contador as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Zharkov misses.
Contador pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Contador needs to keep his hands up - Zharkov had a free shot at his head there.
Contador looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Contador misses with a body punch
and Zharkov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zharkov misses with a looping right.
Contador throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Zharkov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Contador misses.
Contador lands a jab to Zharkov's midsection.
Contador misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contador throws a right hand that Zharkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Zharkov also avoids with ease.
Contador chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Contador throws a looping overhand right but Zharkov ducks down to avoid it.
Zharkov throws an overhand right that lands on Contador's shoulder, as Contador tries to avoid the shot.
Zharkov throws a big shot that misses.
Contador misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Contador motions for Zharkov to come forward. Contador throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zharkov looks to land a left hand but Contador moved out of range nicely.
Contador is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Zharkov.
Zharkov stuns Contador with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zharkov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zharkov cracks Contador with an open hand slap.
Zharkov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Contador missing with a left hand there. Zharkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alberto Contador is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zharkov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zharkov throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zharkov connects with a body shot that sends Contador's belly button to the back.
Zharkov swings for the body but Contador moves out of range.
A big right from Zharkov misses.
Zharkov cracks a nice hook into Contador's ribs.
Zharkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zharkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Contador moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Contador on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A punch combination from Contador misses.
Contador throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice shot by Zharkov.
Contador connects with a leg kick. Zharkov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zharkov lands with an overhand left.
Contador misses with an uppercut
and Zharkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zharkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Contador.
Contador thows a left - swing and a miss!
Contador just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Zharkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zharkov lands with a hook. Contador tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zharkov ducks under a wild hook from Contador.
Contador's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zharkov under the eye.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zharkov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Contador defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zharkov.
Alberto Contador has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Zharkov.
Contador catches Zharkov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Contador - that will leave a mark!
Andrei Zharkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alberto Contador is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Contador.
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 Alberto Contador.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Contador, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alberto Contador!
Post fight, Alberto Contador stared into the camera and said 'Good fight, neither of us can take a punch, so that was fun.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bas Koning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Seinfeld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bas Koning!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerome Seinfeld!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koning misses with a hook. Seinfeld ducked under it nicely.
Seinfeld loads up on a big right hand but Koning slips the punch.
Koning darts in and clinches Seinfeld up against the cage.
Seinfeld misses with the head strike.
Koning missing with knees to the body.
Seinfeld breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koning with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bas Koning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seinfeld throws a leg kick which misses Koning's front leg but catches the back leg as Koning tries to avoid it.
Koning ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seinfeld moves away.
Koning fails in his attempt to clinch.
Koning instigates a clinch.
Koning lands a good knee to the midsection. Seinfeld won't want to take too many of those.
Koning landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Koning landing knees to the body.
Seinfeld looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koning missing with knees to the body.
Koning lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Jerome Seinfeld has been cut.
Koning with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Seinfeld on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Koning is struggling to control the position.
Koning throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koning blocks a body shot from Seinfeld.
Koning throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Seinfeld is trying to break free.
Seinfeld struggles to land a body shot inside as Koning controls his hands.
Koning just leaning against Seinfeld, taking a breather.
Seinfeld leaning his opponent against the cage.
Seinfeld is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Seinfeld slowing the pace effectively.
Seinfeld continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Seinfeld is trying to force a seperation but Koning has the dominant position.
Koning tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Seinfeld avoids it.
Seinfeld can't break the clinch.
Koning lands a nice elbow.
Koning tries to land knees in the clinch but Seinfeld avoids the damage to the body.
The referee calls for Koning to work.
Seinfeld lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Koning is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Seinfeld is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koning unloads a knee to the mid-section. Seinfeld lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Seinfeld avoiding damage as Koning throws knees to the body.
Seinfeld being controlled against the cage.
Koning blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koning tries to land knees in the clinch but Seinfeld avoids the damage to the body.
Seinfeld misses with a punch to the body.
Seinfeld misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seinfeld swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koning stalling the fight.
Koning blocks a body shot from Seinfeld.
Koning misses with a knee strike.
Seinfeld is trying to maintain a safe position but Koning gets an underhook and turns Seinfeld into the cage.
Koning blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Seinfeld stalling the fight.
Seinfeld on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Koning misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seinfeld working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Seinfeld tries to stall but Koning uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Koning is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Seinfeld is defending well for now.
Koning looking to throw knees to the head but Seinfeld is blocking nicely.
Seinfeld misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koning with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Koning misses with an elbow over the top.
Seinfeld lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Seinfeld letting Koning take a breather here.
Koning prevents Seinfeld from breaking the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Seinfeld.
Koning misses with an elbow strike.
Koning's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Koning lands a good knee to the midsection. Seinfeld won't want to take too many of those.
Seinfeld is pushing Koning up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Seinfeld lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seinfeld avoiding damage as Koning throws knees to the body.
Seinfeld lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Seinfeld on the inside.
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!
Seinfeld escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koning avoids the head kick by Seinfeld.
Koning tries to clinch up but Seinfeld circles away and keeps his distance.
Koning smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Koning sizes up Seinfeld with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Koning closes the distance looking to clinch
and Seinfeld counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koning rushes Seinfeld and presses him up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Koning takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Koning misses with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Seinfeld.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Koning dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerome Seinfeld's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Seinfeld.
Koning scores with a jab to the head.
Koning is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Koning wants to land a leg kick but Seinfeld is out of range.
Koning moves in looking to clinch but Seinfeld pushes him off.
Seinfeld misses with a low kick.
Koning avoids the head kick by Seinfeld.
Koning has closed the distance and engaged Seinfeld in a clinch.
Seinfeld stalling the fight.
Seinfeld breaks from the clinch.
Koning misses with a looping right.
Seinfeld looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Seinfeld uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Koning has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seinfeld lands a head shot.
Koning tries to clinch but Seinfeld moves away
and Seinfeld counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koning throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Seinfeld.
Koning throws an overhand right that lands on Seinfeld's shoulder, as Seinfeld tries to avoid the shot.
Koning swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Seinfeld avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koning lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jerome Seinfeld seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koning tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Seinfeld manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Seinfeld counters with a body kick.
Koning wants to clinch up but Seinfeld keeps it at a distance.
Seinfeld connects with a nice looking jab.
Seinfeld is looking to land body kicks.
Seinfeld connects with a high kick.
It looks like Bas Koning has been cut.
Seinfeld connects with a solid leg kick.
Koning swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Seinfeld counters with a nice leg kick.
Koning is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Seinfeld misses with an attempted mid kick.
Koning throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Seinfeld has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Koning rushes Seinfeld and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Seinfeld blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Seinfeld tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koning's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Koning as Seinfeld tries to tie him up.
Seinfeld breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koning misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seinfeld.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Seinfeld.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koning is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Seinfeld tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Seinfeld circles away from the clinch attempt.
Koning wants to clinch up but Seinfeld keeps it at a distance.
Koning tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seinfeld was well out of range. Poor timing from Koning.
A nice side step and Seinfeld releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Seinfeld throws a solid leg kick but Koning takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Seinfeld.
Koning is looking to counter the offense by Seinfeld and move into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Seinfeld.
Koning throws a hook but Seinfeld avoids it easily.
Seinfeld was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Seinfeld tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Koning is able to avoid easily.
Koning on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koning looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Koning clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koning misses with a knee to the head.
Koning is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Seinfeld has Koning pressed against the cage.
Koning trying to land knees to the body.
Koning tries to land a knee to the head but Seinfeld blocks with his arms.
Seinfeld is pushing Koning up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Koning throws an elbow that misses.
Seinfeld tries to throw a body punch but Koning avoids it by throwing Seinfeld back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Koning as Seinfeld tries to tie him up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Seinfeld on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Seinfeld blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seinfeld on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Seinfeld trying to control the position but instead, Koning has worked for underhooks and has pushed Seinfeld into the cage.
Seinfeld breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koning. Seinfeld does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seinfeld steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koning.
Seinfeld scores with the left hand. Koning knows he should have avoided that one.
Koning blocks a head kick by Seinfeld.
Seinfeld lands with a nice body kick.
Seinfeld lands an overhand right.
Seinfeld scores with a jab.
Koning wants to clinch.
Seinfeld feints a counter leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koning checks a leg kick nicely.
Koning moves forwards but Seinfeld connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Seinfeld showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Koning throws a looping overhand right but Seinfeld ducks down to avoid it.
Koning moves to clinch but Seinfeld breaks away
and Seinfeld connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Seinfeld avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Seinfeld lands a jab to the head.
Koning getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Seinfeld uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koning.
Koning looks to land a combination but Seinfeld avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Seinfeld.
Koning throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koning wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koning tries to clinch up
and Seinfeld counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Seinfeld motions for Koning to come forward. Seinfeld throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Seinfeld coming out on top.
Seinfeld has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Koning wants to clinch
and Seinfeld counters with a head kick.
Koning tries to clinch but Seinfeld is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by Seinfeld.
Seinfeld swats away the attempt to clinch by Koning.
Koning throws a lazy right hand but Seinfeld sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koning lands a jab to the head.
Koning throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seinfeld sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Seinfeld lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Seinfeld throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Seinfeld throws a nice inside leg kick.
Koning tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Seinfeld's jab looks to have found its range, popping Koning under the eye.
Koning throws a body shot but no joy.
Seinfeld misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koning avoids the head kick by Seinfeld.
Seinfeld lands a jab to the nose.
Koning misses with a straight right.
Seinfeld avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Seinfeld throws out a counter right but Koning avoids it with no problem.
Seinfeld throws a nice head kick!
Seinfeld throws a half hearted mid kick.
An inside leg kick from Seinfeld misses.
Koning tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seinfeld was well out of range. Poor timing from Koning.
Koning tries to close the distance and clinch up but Seinfeld swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Koning doesn't manage to clinch there - Seinfeld circles away.
Seinfeld steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koning.
Seinfeld looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Koning fails with an attempt to clinch.
Koning tries to clinch but Seinfeld moves away
and Seinfeld counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Seinfeld is looking to slow Koning down with leg kicks.
Seinfeld throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Koning on the side of the head.
Seinfeld throws a leg kick but Koning checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koning doesn't manage to clinch there - Seinfeld circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Seinfeld 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 Koning has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Koning and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice uppercut there from Seinfeld.
Seinfeld throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Seinfeld takes one to the side of the head.
Seinfeld throws a wild body kick that Koning sees coming a mile off.
Koning is looking to counter the offense by Seinfeld and move into the clinch.
Seinfeld throws a wild body kick that Koning sees coming a mile off.
Koning 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.
Koning throws a jab when Seinfeld was well out of range.
Seinfeld throws a shot to the body.
Seinfeld slips a jab and a cross from Koning.
Koning closes the distance and pushes Seinfeld back into the cage.
Seinfeld on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Seinfeld managing to block the knees to the body from Koning.
The referee calls for Seinfeld to work.
Koning is looking to control Seinfeld's arms but Seinfeld gets an underhook and turns him. Now Koning has his back to the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seinfeld lands a left hand that snaps the head of Koning backwards.
Seinfeld trying to stall but Koning improves his position.
Seinfeld is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Koning is keeping busy.
Koning lands a damaging elbow.
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!
Seinfeld avoiding damage as Koning throws knees to the body.
Koning tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Koning is trying to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Seinfeld.
Seinfeld wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Koning has him pressed against the cage.
Seinfeld's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Koning tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Seinfeld counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Seinfeld lands with a nice body kick.
Seinfeld scores with a crisp jab that stopped Koning in his tracks.
Koning looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Koning lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Seinfeld circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Seinfeld really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Koning throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seinfeld throws a low kick but Koning moves out of range easily.
Seinfeld's corner calls for a 1-2. Seinfeld obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Koning tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Koning throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koning misses with a looping right.
Seinfeld digs a good body shot into Koning's ribs.
Koning misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Koning.
Koning misses with a lunging right hand
and Seinfeld connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koning tries a low kick but Seinfeld avoids it.
Koning backing away here, and Seinfeld unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Seinfeld, right into the meat.
Koning takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Seinfeld plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Koning is rocked!
Koning swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oh Koning is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seinfeld walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Koning checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Koning fails with an attempt to clinch.
Koning seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seinfeld scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Koning tries to clinch there but Seinfeld circles away.
Seinfeld throws out a counter right but Koning avoids it with no problem.
Koning tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Koning has managed to clinch.
Seinfeld lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Koning - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Seinfeld scores with a nice hook to the head.
Koning is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Koning looking to slow down the pace here.
Seinfeld is leaning against Koning and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Seinfeld pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Koning misses with a looping right.
Koning blocks a leg kick.
Koning misses with a low kick.
Koning throws out a loose jab but Seinfeld uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seinfeld looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Koning is looking to clinch but Seinfeld is avoiding it.
Seinfeld misses with a head kick.
Koning tries to clinch there but Seinfeld circles away.
Koning fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Seinfeld is out of range.
Koning misses with an uppercut.
Koning's jab looks to have found its range, popping Seinfeld under the eye.
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!
Seinfeld thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Koning if he has to take too many more of those.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Koning throws an overhand right that lands on Seinfeld's shoulder, as Seinfeld tries to avoid the shot.
Seinfeld lands a nice looking kick to the body. Koning takes a step back to recover.
Seinfeld lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Seinfeld jabs Koning right on the nose. Koning blinks but takes it well.
Koning tries to close the distance and clinch up but Seinfeld swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Koning pushes Seinfeld up against the cage in a clinch.
Koning pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seinfeld escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koning wants to clinch up but Seinfeld keeps it at a distance.
Seinfeld lands a slapping body shot.
Koning is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Seinfeld throws a nice outside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Koning blocks the low kick.
Koning tries to clinch up but Seinfeld circles away and keeps his distance.
Seinfeld avoids a punch combination nicely.
Koning throws an off balance right hand
and Seinfeld counters with a good low kick that Koning was not able to check.
Koning tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Seinfeld manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Seinfeld connects with an inside leg kick.
Seinfeld with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Koning misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koning blocks a head kick by Seinfeld.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koning looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Koning lands a jab to the head.
Koning moves into the clinch.
Seinfeld avoiding damage as Koning throws knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Seinfeld.
Seinfeld dodges an elbow strike from Koning.
Koning tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Koning prevents a body shot from Seinfeld.
Koning with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Seinfeld scores with a hook to the body.
Seinfeld lands a shoulder strike.
Seinfeld pushes Koning back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Seinfeld lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Seinfeld dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Seinfeld swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koning.
Koning connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Seinfeld misses with a body kick.
As Seinfeld tries to get set, Koning tries to push him back and clinch up but Seinfeld manages to avoid the attempt.
Seinfeld fakes the leg kick and cracks Koning in the body.
Koning fails in his attempt to clinch.
Koning tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Seinfeld paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Seinfeld swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koning tries to clinch
and Seinfeld counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch combination from Koning misses.
Seinfeld tries a quick counter leg kick but Koning is wise to it.
Koning throws a shot from downtown. Seinfeld moves away and avoids it.
Seinfeld's jab looks to have found its range, popping Koning under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seinfeld chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Koning throws a looping overhand right but Seinfeld ducks down to avoid it.
Koning wants to clinch up but Seinfeld keeps it at a distance.
Seinfeld swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Koning tries to close the distance and clinch but Seinfeld swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice body kick from Seinfeld.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koning checks a leg kick.
Koning throws a left and a right that both miss
and Seinfeld counters with a straight right hand.
Koning will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Seinfeld fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Koning throws a lazy uppercut
and Seinfeld counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Seinfeld uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koning.
Koning wants to clinch.
Koning throws a low kick but Seinfeld moves out of range easily.
Koning checks a leg kick.
Koning has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Seinfeld.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Seinfeld.
Seinfeld lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Koning 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 Seinfeld has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Seinfeld and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Seinfeld fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Koning checks it well.
Koning misses with a hook.
Jerome Seinfeld is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seinfeld ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koning takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Koning looks to throw the jab but Seinfeld is out of range.
Seinfeld moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seinfeld listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Koning lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Seinfeld at a distance.
Seinfeld scores with a nice body kick.
Koning throws a hook but Seinfeld avoids it easily.
Seinfeld circles away from the clinch attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Seinfeld turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Koning throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Seinfeld stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big left from Koning misses.
Seinfeld feints a counter leg kick.
Seinfeld scoring well with a low kick there.
Seinfeld has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koning doesn't manage to clinch there - Seinfeld circles away.
Bas Koning has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koning has managed to clinch.
Koning pushes off an throws an elbow but Seinfeld leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Koning trying to land knees to the body.
Seinfeld blocks an elbow strike from Koning.
Koning tries to land knees in the clinch but Seinfeld avoids the damage to the body.
Seinfeld avoiding damage as Koning throws knees to the body.
A short right from Seinfeld.
Koning trying to land knees to the body.
Seinfeld managing to block the knees to the body from Koning.
Koning's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seinfeld managing to block the knees to the body from Koning.
Koning trying to control the position but instead, Seinfeld has worked for underhooks and has pushed Koning into the cage.
Seinfeld breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koning moves in looking to clinch but Seinfeld pushes him off.
Seinfeld with a jab.
Seinfeld throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Seinfeld moves out of range of the strikes.
Seinfeld feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Koning's calf.
Seinfeld avoids the body shot from Koning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerome Seinfeld comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Seinfeld 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 46:49
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerome Seinfeld! Jerome Seinfeld retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Jerome Seinfeld 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Marian Balkon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Galt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marian Balkon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Galt!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Balkon's calf.
Galt drops his hands momentarily and Balkon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Balkon misses the shot to the body.
Balkon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Galt has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Galt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Balkon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Balkon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Galt.
Galt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Balkon avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkon connects with the punch.
Balkon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galt missing with a left hand there. Balkon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Galt explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Galt cracks a nice hook into Balkon's ribs.
Balkon misses with a looping left.
And Galt tries to counter it with a takedown but Balkon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Galt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marian Balkon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Galt.
Balkon throws a lazy right hand but Galt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Galt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Balkon throws out the jab.
Galt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Galt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balkon throws a chopping leg kick but Galt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Balkon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Galt.
Balkon throws a series of punches but Galt moves out of range.
Galt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Balkon throws a combination. Galt tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Galt throws a lazy body kick
and Balkon counters with a nice uppercut.
Galt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Balkon moves away.
Balkon checks a low kick from Galt.
Balkon lands with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Galt.
Galt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Balkon throws a hook but Galt avoids it easily.
Balkon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Galt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balkon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Galt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Balkon throws out the jab.
Galt feints the counter takedown.
Galt checks the leg kick.
Balkon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slapping leg kick lands for Balkon.
Galt throws out a leg kick but Balkon moves out of range and Galt only half commits.
Marian Balkon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balkon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Balkon feints and then cracks Galt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Galt down.
Marian Balkon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Balkon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Galt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Balkon misses with a low kick.
Balkon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Balkon feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Balkon throws a shot from downtown. Galt moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galt throws a body kick that misses.
Balkon scores with a jab. Galt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Balkon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Galt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Balkon.
Galt ducks under a wild hook from Balkon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Galt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Balkon.
Good shot there by Balkon.
Balkon wants to slow Galt down by chopping away at his legs.
Balkon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Galt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Galt throws a leg kick but Balkon moved away.
Balkon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Galt's calf.
Galt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marian Balkon dominated that round.
That's time! Balkon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A jab from Balkon does it's job there.
Galt throws an overhand right that lands on Balkon's shoulder, as Balkon tries to avoid the shot.
Balkon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Good exchange - Balkon coming out on top.
Balkon throws a jab when Galt was well out of range.
Galt moves away from the strike by Balkon.
Balkon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Galt can do to turn this around?
Galt lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Marian Balkon has been cut.
Galt takes one to the chin there.
Galt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A counter left hand to the body from Balkon misses its target.
Galt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galt walks into a stiff left hand from Balkon.
Balkon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Balkon moves out of range as Galt strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balkon motions for Galt to come forward. Balkon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Galt with the counter takedown but Balkon avoids it easily.
Galt throws a jab when Balkon was well out of range.
Balkon misses with a wild body shot.
Galt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Galt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Balkon drops Galt with a beautiful combination! Galt stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Balkon is looking for the KO!
Galt is rocked!
Balkon lands a brutal uppercut that launches Galt off his feet! Galt tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marian Balkon!
A very excited looking Marian Balkon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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