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WFC 48: Boma vs. McLovin PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Selfrid Bergman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Stop (Blue Mix) - Ghost K. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eduardo Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Selfrid Bergman!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Bergman walks into a straight right hand from Silva.
Bergman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silva misses with the head strike.
Bergman has picked Silva up - he's going for a ride! Bergman dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Silva manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bergman dives in and scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
Bergman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bergman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bergman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bergman throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergman with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bergman prevents Silva from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bergman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bergman throwing strikes but missing.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bergman.
Bergman throws a big elbow that misses.
Silva has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bergman has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Silva.
Bergman tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've been informed that Bergman has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Selfrid Bergman has been cut.
Silva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Silva gets underhooks to prevent Bergman's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Silva on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silva.
Bergman manages to break the clinch.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bergman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Silva with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Bergman - just one landing.
Silva tries to clinch but Bergman is having none of it.
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!
Silva scores with a sloppy right hand. Bergman should have avoided that one.
Bergman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Eduardo Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Selfrid Bergman.
Bergman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bergman fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Bergman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've been told by Silva's head coaches at KY GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Silva connects with a leg kick. Bergman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Silva plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Silva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice straight punches there by Silva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Silva.
That has opened up Selfrid Bergman's cut even more.
Bergman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab.
Bergman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bergman blocks a jab.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bergman tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva moves into the clinch successfully.
Silva gets underhooks to prevent Bergman's takedown attempt.
Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bergman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bergman can't get the takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Silva.
Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bergman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Silva is defending well.
Bergman avoids a wild elbow strike from Silva.
Silva stops a takedown attempt from Bergman.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Silva takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergman is trying to drag Silva to the mat but Silva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bergman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The cut above Selfrid Bergman's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bergman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right from Silva.
Bergman tries to score a body lock takedown but Silva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bergman looks winded!
Nice elbow from Silva.
Bergman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Silva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Silva feints and then cracks Bergman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bergman down.
Jab, jab by Silva - just one landing.
Selfrid Bergman's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Selfrid Bergman's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Eduardo Silva!
Eduardo Silva tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between MC Wisk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Ronaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, MC Wisk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antonio Ronaldo!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wisk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wisk swinging wildly here.
Ronaldo dodges the punch combination from Wisk.
Ronaldo throws a jab when Wisk was well out of range.
It looked like Wisk was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wisk falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ronaldo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ronaldo throws a big shot that misses.
Ronaldo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ronaldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wisk.
Ronaldo avoids the head kick by Wisk.
Ronaldo tests Wisk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wisk throws a right and a left that Ronaldo avoids nicely.
And Ronaldo tries to counter it with a takedown but Wisk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wisk checks a low kick from Ronaldo.
Wisk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ronaldo scores with a leg kick.
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!
Wisk throws a nice looking combination but Ronaldo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wisk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ronaldo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ronaldo throws a wild body kick that Wisk sees coming a mile off.
Wisk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
MC Wisk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wisk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ronaldo 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.
Ronaldo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wisk.
Wisk misses with the combination.
Wisk has been working on his boxing with his coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS in the buildup to the fight.
Ronaldo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ronaldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wisk - that will leave a mark!
Wisk feints and then cracks Ronaldo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ronaldo down.
Wisk misses with a wild body shot.
Wisk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wisk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wisk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ronaldo. Ronaldo obviously looking to wear him down.
Wisk slips under a jab from Ronaldo.
Wisk throwing a counter right hand but Ronaldo manages to avoid it.
Ronaldo throws a jab but it's blocked by Wisk.
Wisk throws a right hand that Ronaldo ducks under and follows up with a left that Ronaldo also avoids with ease.
Ronaldo tries to score with a low kick but Wisk moves his leg out of the way.
Ronaldo is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice body kick from Wisk.
Some wild striking there from Wisk.
Ronaldo fakes the leg kick and cracks Wisk in the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wisk.
Wisk checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wisk throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wisk as he avoids it easily.
Wisk scores with a leg kick.
Ronaldo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wisk counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wisk throws a head kick that misses.
Wisk misses with a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Ronaldo misses.
MC Wisk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ronaldo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ronaldo blocks a head kick by Wisk.
Wisk throws a right and a left that Ronaldo avoids nicely.
Wisk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
An inside leg kick lands from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wisk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wisk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wisk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ronaldo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ronaldo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Wisk does no damage.
Ronaldo avoids a kick to the body.
Ronaldo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wisk's hands.
An inside leg kick from Wisk misses.
Ronaldo shoots in for a takedown but Wisk shows good takedown defense.
An inside leg kick from Wisk misses.
Ronaldo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wisk can pounce on him.
Wisk tried to score with a low kick but Ronaldo checks it.
Ronaldo moves out of range of the body kick.
Wisk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wisk connects with an inside leg kick.
Ronaldo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice straight punches there by Ronaldo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ronaldo.
Wisk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ronaldo circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ronaldo scores with a head kick. Wisk tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
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 MC Wisk 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.
Ronaldo lands a nice shot to the body.
Ronaldo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wisk slips a jab from Ronaldo.
Wisk misses with an uppercut. Ronaldo saw that one coming.
Ronaldo swings for the body but Wisk moves out of range.
Wisk misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ronaldo! But no joy.
Ronaldo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wisk.
Wisk misses with a kick to the body.
Ronaldo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ronaldo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronaldo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wisk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ronaldo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ronaldo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A telegraphed right hand from Ronaldo misses the target.
Wisk throws a leg kick which misses Ronaldo's front leg but catches the back leg as Ronaldo tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo fails with a takedown attempt.
Ronaldo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wisk's waist but Wisk gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ronaldo off to one side.
Wisk throws a jab but it's blocked by Ronaldo.
Wisk throws a leg kick but Ronaldo moved away.
Wisk connects with a nice looking jab.
An inside leg kick from Ronaldo misses.
Wisk throws a big counter combination but Ronaldo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wisk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ronaldo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ronaldo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wisk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Ronaldo misses.
Some wild striking there from Wisk.
Good standup being displayed there by Wisk as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Antonio Ronaldo has been cut.
Ronaldo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo lands a leg kick that knocks Wisk off balance momentarily.
Wisk throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wisk staying out of range there.
Ronaldo blocks a head kick by Wisk.
The fighters circling - Ronaldo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wisk connects with a crisp jab.
A big left from Wisk misses.
No joy there for Wisk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ronaldo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ronaldo scoring well with a low kick there.
Ronaldo lands a nice hook to Wisk's body. Wisk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ronaldo misses with a low kick.
Wisk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ronaldo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wisk misses with a wild combination.
Ronaldo throws a leg kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wisk.
Wisk throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Ronaldo. That snapped Wisk's head back.
Ronaldo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ronaldo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ronaldo misses the shot to the body.
Ronaldo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wisk misses with the combination.
Wisk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wisk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ronaldo checks it well.
MC Wisk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Wisk scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wisk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ronaldo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wisk.
Ronaldo scores with a nice head shot.
Wisk is looking to slow Ronaldo down with leg kicks.
Ronaldo lunges at Wisk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wisk's hand.
No joy there for Wisk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wisk 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.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wisk.
Wisk takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wisk staying out of range there.
Wisk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ronaldo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wisk swinging wildly here.
Ronaldo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MC Wisk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Ronaldo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ronaldo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wisk is trying to defend but Ronaldo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ronaldo seems to be looking for submissions.
Ronaldo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wisk defends it well.
Wisk is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ronaldo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ronaldo's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronaldo breaks Wisk's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ronaldo slips nicely into half guard.
Wisk is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo wants to pass to mount but Wisk is defending the position.
Ronaldo is trying to control the action in half guard but Wisk is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ronaldo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wisk is just riding it out for now. Ronaldo eventually gives up the hold.
Wisk trying to control from the bottom.
Ronaldo is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Wisk is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Antonio Ronaldo!
An intense looking Antonio Ronaldo took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I do this for Braaazzzillll.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sydney Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jensen comes to the cage accompanied by Killing in the name of.... Sydney Jones has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Martin Jensen's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Martin Jensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sydney Jones!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jensen connects with a jab.
Jensen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jensen connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jensen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Beauty School in the buildup to the fight.
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jensen throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Jensen has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jensen misses with a body punch.
Jensen throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jensen throws a head punch that misses.
Jones tries to circle away but Jensen has him pinned against the cage.
Jensen working aggressively here.
Jensen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Jensen on the inside.
Jensen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jensen misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen misses with the head strike.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
It looks like Martin Jensen has been cut.
Jensen scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Jensen throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Jones tries to circle away but Jensen has him pinned against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Jensen.
Still in the clinch, Jensen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jensen lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jensen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jensen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jensen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jensen lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jensen gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Jensen won't allow it.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jones stalling against the cage.
Jensen misses with a punch on the inside.
Jensen working aggressively here.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jensen working aggressively here.
Jones has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jensen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jones can turn it around.
Jensen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jensen lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jensen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jensen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Jensen is controlling the position.
Jensen keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones rushes Jensen and presses him up against the cage.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Jensen won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jensen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Jensen keeps him there for the moment.
Jones lands an elbow just above Jensen 's eye.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Jensen is controlling the position.
Jensen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jensen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jensen lands an uppercut.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jensen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jensen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jensen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
It looks like Sydney Jones has been cut.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jensen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jensen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jensen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jensen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jones looks winded!
Jensen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Jensen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jensen lands with a short shot to the head.
Jensen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jensen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
A shot in the inside from Jensen.
Jensen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones is rocked!
Jensen scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Jensen finish him?
Jensen digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Jensen.
Jensen mutters something to Jones before pushing him back against the cage. As Jones comes back towards him, Jensen unloads a hook from the very depths of hell that knocks Jones clean out! Oh. My. God. That is some seriously brutal stuff right there! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Martin Jensen!
Martin Jensen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bagong Buhay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Death (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Buhay might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tatsulok. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bagong Buhay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Death!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Death tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Buhay was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've been hearing reports that Buhay has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Buhay fails to land with a series of punches.
Death misses with a lunging right hand
and Buhay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Buhay. Those never looked like landing.
Death has a takedown stuffed.
Death shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Buhay's guard.
Death throwing strikes from guard but Buhay blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Death missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buhay is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Death avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Death chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buhay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Death manages to get himself to full guard.
Death is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Buhay has gone for a leg lock! Death slips out almost immediately though and dives into Buhay's guard.
Buhay looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Death throwing strikes but missing.
Buhay throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Death throwing strikes from guard but Buhay blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buhay wants to sweep here but Death controlling him for the moment.
Buhay throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Death escapes and throws Buhay's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Death is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Buhay knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Buhay gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Buhay working to try and regain half guard.
Death goes for an armbar but Buhay turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Buhay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Death working for a triangle but Buhay defends it easily.
Buhay pushing down on Death's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Death tries to roll over but Buhay keeps him under control.
Buhay controlling the pace.
Death blocking the ground and pound attempt from Buhay.
Buhay is looking to take a break and control but Death is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Buhay content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Death actively working from the bottom here.
Buhay is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nice strikes from Buhay there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Death is trying to stand.
Buhay is looking for submissions but instead, Death has regained full guard.
Death wants to sweep here but Buhay controlling him for the moment.
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 Bagong Buhay will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Death will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Buhay's jab looks to have found its range, popping Death under the eye.
Death gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A left and a right from Buhay both land. Nice combination.
Buhay stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Buhay wants it to stay on the feet.
Michael Death seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Death will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bagong Buhay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Death.
Death fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buhay throws a body shot but no joy.
Death takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Death takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Death looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Death misses with a takedown
and Buhay counters with a straight right hand.
Death shoots and misses
and Death takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Death changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Buhay tries to avoid it but Death manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Buhay to the ground. Buhay escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Death is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Death gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Buhay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Death is breathing heavily.
Death changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Buhay tries to avoid it but Death manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Buhay to the ground. Buhay escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Buhay misses with a two punch combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Buhay.
Death takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Death goes for a double leg but Buhay avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Buhay continues to drive forward.
Buhay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Death moves away.
Buhay connects with a right hand. Death shakes it off.
Bagong Buhay is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buhay lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Death fails with a takedown attempt.
Death walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Death throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Buhay lands a really nice looking cross but Death seems unphased.
Death gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Buhay.
Death shoots and misses
and Buhay counters with a right hand to the body.
Buhay scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Death walks into a straight right hand from Buhay.
Death shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice takedown defense from Buhay. No joy for Death on that attempt.
Buhay lands with a nice combination. Death backs away looking to recover.
Buhay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Death moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Death gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Buhay counters with a nice body shot.
Death fails with the takedown
letting Buhay counter with a right hand.
Buhay throws a nice looking combination but Death bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Death with a lazy takedown attempt
and Buhay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Death misses.
Bagong Buhay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Death has his takedown stuffed
and Buhay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Buhay throws out a powerful jab.
Death shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Buhay but Buhay pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bagong Buhay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buhay throws out a powerful jab.
Death is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buhay connects with a body shot.
Buhay stuffs the takedown.
Death has a takedown stuffed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buhay lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Death circles away quickly and effectively.
Death shoots and misses
enabling Buhay to counter with a crisp jab.
Death shoots in and drives through. Buhay sprawls well.
Death takes one on the button.
Buhay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Death can do to turn this around?
Death darts in looking for a takedown but Buhay gets double underhooks and turns Death into the cage.
Buhay throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Death.
Good exchange - Buhay coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bagong Buhay dominated that second round.
That's time! Buhay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Buhay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Death was well out of range. Poor timing from Buhay.
Buhay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Death was well out of range. Poor timing from Buhay.
Death shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Buhay's guard.
Death avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Michael Death has got the better of the ground game so far.
Death throws a big elbow that misses.
Death looking to pass the guard.
Buhay wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buhay keeping full guard, as Death tries to pass.
Buhay had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Death defends it easily.
Buhay looking to control but Death passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buhay regains full guard. Nicely done.
Buhay is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Death throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Buhay works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Death preventing the sweep.
Buhay looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Death passes into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Death.
Death works to advance to full mount. Buhay defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Buhay trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Death throws some wild stikes that Buhay manages to avoid easily.
Buhay tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Death working Buhay over with strikes here.
Buhay regains half guard.
Death tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Death is working for a kimura but Buhay is defending it quite comfortably.
Buhay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Death pulls his head out easily.
Buhay actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Death sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Buhay defending well though.
Buhay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Death wants to control but Buhay is keeping him busy.
Death stops Buhay from getting back to his feet.
Buhay makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Buhay.
Death stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Buhay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Buhay working for a triangle but Death defends it easily.
Death scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Death is looking to work some ground and pound but Buhay has wrist control.
Buhay looking to control.
Buhay is really struggling to control Death but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Buhay looking for a guillotine here but Death defends easily.
Death trying to control the position from guard on top but Buhay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Michael Death has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buhay throws his legs up looking for a submission but Death uses it to pass to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Death comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Buhay has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bagong Buhay!
A victorious Bagong Buhay thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Toga Masotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chico Dicko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toga Masotti has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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27
164 lbs
12 - 7 - 1 |
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165 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Toga Masotti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chico Dicko!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dicko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Masotti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Masotti pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dicko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Dicko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dicko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Masotti looking to throw knees to the head but Dicko is blocking nicely.
Dicko managing to block the knees to the body from Masotti.
Masotti lands a good knee to the midsection. Dicko won't want to take too many of those.
Dicko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Masotti trying to stall but Dicko improves his position.
Masotti is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Masotti looking to throw knees to the head but Dicko is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dicko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Masotti pressing his opponent against the cage.
Masotti trying to land knees to the body.
Masotti missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dicko managing to block the knees to the body from Masotti.
Dicko avoiding damage as Masotti throws knees to the body.
Dicko managing to block the knees to the body from Masotti.
Dicko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Masotti up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Masotti tries to land knees in the clinch but Dicko avoids the damage to the body.
Masotti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dicko is defending well for now.
Masotti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Masotti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dicko.
Dicko misses with the head strike.
Masotti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dicko is defending well for now.
Masotti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dicko is defending well for now.
Dicko struggles to land a body shot inside as Masotti controls his hands.
Dicko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Masotti backwards.
Dicko landing knees to the head.
Dicko tries a body shot but Masotti blocks it.
Masotti throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dicko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Masotti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dicko blocks it with crossed arms.
Dicko managing to block the knees to the body from Masotti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dicko tries a knee to the head but Masotti blocks it.
Dicko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dicko avoiding damage as Masotti throws knees to the body.
Dicko blocks the elbow strike.
Dicko lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masotti utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Masotti missing with knees to the body.
Dicko looking to throw knees to the head but Masotti is blocking nicely.
Dicko lands with a short shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Masotti lands a knee to the head.
Dicko taking a breather.
Masotti trying to land knees to the body.
Masotti crunches a lovely knee into Dicko's ribcage.
Dicko has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Masotti seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dicko can turn it around.
Dicko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Masotti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dicko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Masotti missing with knees to the body.
Dicko misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dicko is trying to maintain a safe position but Masotti gets an underhook and turns Dicko into the cage.
Masotti with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Masotti scores a nice knee to the body.
Dicko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Masotti backwards.
Masotti manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dicko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dicko being controlled against the cage.
Dicko is trying to break the clinch but Masotti is controlling him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dicko misses with a body punch.
Masotti landing knees to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dicko managing to block the knees to the body from Masotti.
Dicko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice elbow from Masotti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masotti lands a knee to the head.
Dicko dodges an elbow strike from Masotti.
Dicko'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.
Dicko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dicko tries to throw a body punch but Masotti avoids it by throwing Dicko back against the cage.
Masotti with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Masotti tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Masotti missing with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masotti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dicko digs a right hand into Masotti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Masotti's gas tank.
Masotti is breathing heavily.
Dicko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dicko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Masotti tries to land knees in the clinch but Dicko avoids the damage to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Dicko.
Dicko lands a right hand.
Dicko trying to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Masotti.
Masotti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toga Masotti dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dicko.
A slow jab from Dicko misses its intended target.
A head kick misses from Masotti.
Masotti wants to clinch.
Dicko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Masotti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Masotti ducks under a wild hook from Dicko.
Masotti lands a head kick. Dicko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dicko lands with a hook. Masotti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dicko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masotti.
Masotti throws a leg kick but Dicko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Masotti misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dicko lunges at Masotti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Masotti's hand.
Masotti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dicko avoids a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dicko.
Dicko throws a body shot but no joy.
Dicko misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masotti is looking to slow Dicko down with leg kicks.
Masotti takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Masotti gets tackled into the cage by Dicko. Dicko maintains the clinch.
Masotti tries a knee to the head but Dicko blocks it.
Dicko lands with a left to the head.
Dicko avoiding damage as Masotti throws knees to the body.
Dicko avoiding damage as Masotti throws knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dicko obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dicko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Masotti avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Masotti throws a head kick that misses.
Dicko checks a low kick from Masotti.
Chico Dicko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dicko lands with a right hand.
Dicko checks a low kick from Masotti.
Dicko lands a glancing blow to the side of Masotti's head.
Dicko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masotti.
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!
Masotti ducks under a wild hook from Dicko.
Dicko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dicko just misses with a punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dicko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Masotti defending well as Dicko loads up on a big left hand.
Dicko avoids the body shot from Masotti.
Masotti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
No joy there for Masotti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dicko moves out of range as Masotti throws a body kick.
Dicko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dicko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Masotti.
Masotti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dicko.
Dicko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Masotti looks for the body kick but Dicko saw that one coming.
Masotti walks into a jab.
Dicko throws a jab but it's blocked by Masotti.
Sloppy strikes from Dicko. Those never looked like landing.
Masotti slips under a jab.
Masotti throws a head kick but Dicko moves out of range.
Masotti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masotti tries a head kick but it misses.
Masotti misses with a low kick as Dicko jumps back.
Dicko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dicko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Masotti has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Dicko cracks Masotti with a good jab.
Dicko connects with a leg kick. Masotti looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Masotti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Masotti lands a leg kick that knocks Dicko off balance momentarily.
Masotti looks to land a body kick but Dicko moved away.
Masotti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dicko.
Dicko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Masotti throws a leg kick that misses.
Masotti is looking to clinch but Dicko is avoiding it.
Masotti throws a sloppy head kick and Dicko moves out of range easily.
Dicko scores with a jab to the body.
Dicko throws a shot from downtown. Masotti moves away and avoids it.
Dicko misses with a hook.
Dicko takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Dicko misses its intended target.
Masotti tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dicko manages to circle out of the way.
Dicko throws a jab but it's blocked by Masotti.
Masotti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dicko.
Dicko loads up on a big right hand but Masotti slips the punch.
It looked like Masotti was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Masotti moves in looking to clinch but Dicko pushes him off.
Masotti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dicko.
Masotti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dicko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Masotti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dicko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A head kick misses from Masotti.
Despite the aggression on Dicko's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dicko misses with a straight left.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dicko - that will leave a mark!
Dicko misses with a hook.
Masotti ducks under a wild hook from Dicko.
Dicko avoids the head kick by Masotti.
Dicko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Masotti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dicko.
Dicko misses with a hook. Masotti ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chico Dicko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dicko throws the left hand but Masotti avoids the punch easily.
Masotti tries to counter by clinching up but Dicko breaks away and moves out of range.
Masotti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dicko.
Masotti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Dicko's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Masotti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dicko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dicko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Masotti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Masotti tries to clinch there but Dicko circles away.
Dicko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A left lands for Dicko.
Masotti blocks a jab.
Masotti throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dicko.
Dicko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Masotti defends it well.
Masotti throws a push kick but Dicko slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masotti tries to land a front kick but Dicko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jab from Dicko.
Masotti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick misses from Masotti.
Masotti tries to clinch up but Dicko circles away and keeps his distance.
Masotti backing away here, and Dicko unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dicko rushes Masotti and presses him up against the cage.
Toga Masotti has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dicko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Masotti doesn't manage to clinch there - Dicko circles away.
Masotti 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.
Dicko throws a combination that misses
and Masotti counters with a body kick that stops Dicko in his tracks momentarily.
Dicko lands a leg kick that knocks Masotti off balance momentarily.
Dicko moves out of range of the body kick.
Dicko misses with an uppercut.
Masotti tries a head kick but it misses.
Dicko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Masotti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Masotti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Masotti wants to clinch up but Dicko keeps it at a distance.
Masotti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dicko lands with a cross.
Masotti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Masotti throws a head kick that misses.
Dicko feints and then cracks Masotti's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Masotti down.
Masotti slips a straight right by Dicko.
Masotti is looking for a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masotti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masotti throws a leg kick
letting Dicko counter with a right hand.
Masotti misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dicko! But no joy.
Dicko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Masotti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Masotti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dicko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dicko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Masotti needs to keep his hands up - Dicko had a free shot at his head there.
Dicko avoids the head kick by Masotti.
Dicko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masotti was well out of range. Poor timing from Dicko.
Masotti misses with a head kick.
Dicko throws a body shot but no joy.
Dicko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masotti manages to avoid it.
Masotti tries to clinch but Dicko is having none of it.
Dicko lands a nice looking body kick.
Dicko misses with a two punch combination.
Dicko stalks Masotti and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Masotti's face. Masotti staggers backwards, shaken.
Masotti is looking to score with low kicks.
Masotti throws a sloppy head kick and Dicko moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dicko avoids the head kick by Masotti.
Masotti tries to move into range but Dicko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Masotti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dicko blocks a head kick by Masotti.
Masotti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dicko throws a hook to the side of Masotti's head but Masotti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masotti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dicko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Masotti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dicko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dicko scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Dicko.
Dicko lands with a right to the head.
Dicko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dicko lands an elbow that stopped Masotti in his tracks for a moment.
Dicko misses with a body punch.
Masotti throws a knee to the head but misses.
Masotti tries to land knees in the clinch but Dicko avoids the damage to the body.
Dicko stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masotti tries to land knees in the clinch but Dicko avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dicko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masotti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab from Dicko.
Dicko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dicko cracks Masotti with a good jab.
Dicko scores with a jab to the head.
Dicko throws a series of punches but Masotti moves out of range.
Masotti staying out of range there.
Dicko looks to land a right hand but Masotti moved out of range.
Dicko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Masotti at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Masotti.
Masotti attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Masotti tries a head kick but it misses.
Dicko throws a body punch but Masotti moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masotti throws a low kick but Dicko moves out of range easily.
A jab from Dicko misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chico Dicko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dicko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chico Dicko!
Chico Dicko was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ken Kahne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Alvisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvisi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: AC/DC - Live Wire. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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158 lbs
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165 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ken Kahne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Scott Alvisi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahne darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kahne lands with an overhand left.
Ken Kahne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Kahne misses
and Alvisi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Alvisi is working for a kimura but Kahne is defending it quite comfortably.
Alvisi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kahne defends it well.
Alvisi is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahne is defending against the submission attempts here by Alvisi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahne regains full guard. Nicely done.
My spies in Spartan Elite 24x7 inform me that Alvisi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Alvisi passes into half guard.
Alvisi is looking to advance position but Kahne won't allow it.
Alvisi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Alvisi seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kahne is holding on tight.
Kahne really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alvisi working for a submission but Kahne is keeping him at bay.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvisi wants to take Kahne's back here but Kahne is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvisi keeps trying to improve his position.
Alvisi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kahne is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kahne and Alvisi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Alvisi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kahne knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Alvisi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kahne tries to bench press Alvisi off him but Alvisi keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvisi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kahne, who protects the arm well.
Alvisi advances to full mount.
Kahne tries to reverse the position but Alvisi maintains control.
Alvisi goes for an armbar but Kahne turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kahne.
Alvisi keeping full guard, as Kahne tries to pass.
Kahne got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alvisi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kahne has managed to get both his arms back between Alvisi's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kahne wants to control from the top but Alvisi keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahne passes Alvisi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kahne slips a nice elbow through Alvisi's hands, connecting with Alvisi's forehead.
Alvisi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alvisi.
Alvisi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kahne keeping full guard, as Alvisi tries to pass.
Alvisi is still trying to improve position.
Kahne looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvisi pushes down on Kahne's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kahne actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Alvisi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kahne decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kahne takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Alvisi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kahne wants to control but Alvisi is keeping him busy.
Alvisi wants to improve his position but Kahne is controlling well.
Alvisi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kahne pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvisi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kahne lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvisi moves into full guard.
Alvisi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kahne is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kahne got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alvisi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kahne has managed to get both his arms back between Alvisi's legs - danger averted.
Kahne looking to pass the guard.
Alvisi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kahne can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alvisi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kahne.
Alvisi is looking for a triangle here but Kahne uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahne scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Alvisi to see if he's OK.
Kahne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvisi keeps working.
Alvisi is looking for a sweep.
Kahne working the head and body with strikes.
Kahne lands an elbow.
Alvisi is trying to improve his position.
Kahne cracks Alvisi with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kahne is putting a hurting on Alvisi here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kahne in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kahne goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Alvisi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kahne's guard! Nice work there by Alvisi!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvisi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvisi looking to pass the guard.
Kahne is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alvisi defends well.
Alvisi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kahne dives on top into guard.
Kahne is stalling in the full guard.
Alvisi is looking for a triangle but Kahne pushes his legs off easily.
Kahne trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvisi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvisi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kahne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kahne manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alvisi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kahne chips away with some ground and pound.
Kahne has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kahne stopping the sweep attempt from Alvisi.
Kahne landing with the ground and pound.
Alvisi is looking for a triangle but Kahne pushes his legs off easily.
Kahne lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kahne pushes down on Alvisi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alvisi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kahne got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alvisi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kahne has managed to get both his arms back between Alvisi's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Kahne dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Kahne misses with a head kick.
Kahne drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kahne is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alvisi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kahne scoring with punches to the head and body.
Alvisi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kahne scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvisi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kahne defends well.
Alvisi is looking for a triangle but Kahne pushes his legs off easily.
Alvisi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kahne with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvisi wants to sweep but no luck.
Kahne got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alvisi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kahne has managed to get both his arms back between Alvisi's legs - danger averted.
Kahne trying to control but Alvisi is working from the bottom.
Kahne not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Alvisi has his foot on Kahne's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kahne works his way back into a safe position though.
Alvisi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kahne working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alvisi's head.
Alvisi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kahne can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kahne scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kahne trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvisi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahne passes Alvisi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Alvisi won't allow Kahne to pass to mount.
Kahne lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Alvisi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kahne pulls his head out easily.
Alvisi tries to roll over but Kahne keeps him under control.
Kahne scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kahne is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kahne is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alvisi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ken Kahne overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alvisi looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahne looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kahne scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Alvisi is trying to get back to full guard.
Kahne works his way into side control.
Alvisi is trying to escape the position but Kahne is controlling the position.
Kahne lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Alvisi down.
Kahne lands an elbow.
Alvisi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kahne wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alvisi is not content to let Kahne control the position.
Alvisi is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahne lands an elbow.
Kahne slows the pace down.
Alvisi is looking for a sweep.
Alvisi taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kahne happy to just control the position for now.
Kahne wants to control but Alvisi is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Kahne showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kahne has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Kahne!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Greer Leonardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Helix (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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139 lbs
11 - 12 - 0 |
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138 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greer Leonardson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brett Helix!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonardson drops his hands momentarily and Helix takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Helix moves out of range of the body kick.
Helix misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leonardson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Helix pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Helix pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leonardson throws a sloppy head kick and Helix moves out of range easily.
Helix is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Leonardson with a body shot.
Leonardson misses with a hook.
Leonardson misses with a body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Leonardson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Oooooh!!! Leonardson has knocked Helix down with a huge combo! Leonardson steps away and waves a wobbly Helix back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Brett Helix has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leonardson looks for a takedown but Helix sprawls well.
A jab from Helix misses.
Helix throws out a powerful jab.
Leonardson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Helix doesn't seem bothered though.
Leonardson tries a head kick but it misses.
Helix appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Helix avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helix walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Leonardson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Leonardson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Helix changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Greer Leonardson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Leonardson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Helix feints the counter takedown.
Leonardson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Helix's head backwards.
Leonardson is looking to score with low kicks.
A low kick from Leonardson misses
and Helix makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Helix avoids a kick to the body.
Helix only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Leonardson throws a body punch but Helix moves out of range.
Helix is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Helix throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Leonardson.
Leonardson throws a sloppy head kick
and Helix counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonardson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Leonardson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonardson swings for the body but Helix moves out of range.
Helix looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Leonardson misses with a kick to the body.
Helix looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Leonardson throws a hook but Helix avoids it easily.
Helix tries a head kick but it misses.
Helix lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Leonardson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Leonardson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Leonardson scores with a decent looking hook.
Leonardson fails with a takedown attempt.
Leonardson backing away here, and Helix unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Helix lands with a thumping leg kick.
Leonardson throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helix tries to sprawl but Leonardson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Helix is looking to improve his position.
Leonardson wants to control but Helix is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leonardson is looking to advance position but Helix won't allow it.
Helix trying to hold on to Leonardson's head to control him but Leonardson postures up.
Helix works his way to full guard. Good work.
Leonardson trying to control the position from guard on top but Helix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Helix keeping full guard, as Leonardson tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helix throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Helix has control of Leonardson's left arm, preventing Leonardson from doing any damage.
Leonardson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Helix working a defensive guard here.
Leonardson trying to control the position from guard on top but Helix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Helix throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Leonardson's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greer Leonardson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brett Helix's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Leonardson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Helix.
Helix walks into a jab.
Leonardson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
No luck for Leonardson with that takedown attempt.
Greer Leonardson is winning the standup battle so far.
Leonardson misses with a two punch combination.
Leonardson cracks Helix with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Leonardson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leonardson throws a head kick but Helix moves out of range.
Greer Leonardson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonardson throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Helix.
Leonardson throws a head kick but Helix moves out of range.
Leonardson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Helix counters with a head kick. That will keep Leonardson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonardson sizes up Helix with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Helix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Helix tests Leonardson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leonardson is rocked!
Leonardson lands with a kick to the temple. Helix shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Leonardson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Leonardson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Helix.
Leonardson goes for a double leg but Helix avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Helix continues to drive forward.
Helix only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greer Leonardson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leonardson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Helix as he jumps to the side.
Helix scores with a hook.
Oh Leonardson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Helix drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Leonardson right on the button. Leonardson goes down! Helix follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Helix gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brett Helix!
An out of breath Brett Helix thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Boma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pony Mclovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boma comes to the cage accompanied by Andrew and Wada Blood - Irie. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Boma!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pony Mclovin!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Boma. That's going to slow Mclovin down.
Mclovin misses with a wild combination.
Boma takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mclovin connects with the punch.
Boma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mclovin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pony Mclovin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mclovin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mclovin throws a wild body kick that Boma sees coming a mile off.
A quick step to the side and Boma tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mclovin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mclovin throws a body punch but Boma moves out of range.
Mclovin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boma.
Mclovin looks to land a body kick but Boma moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclovin lands with a hook. Boma tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mclovin.
Mclovin misses with the combination.
Boma tries to move into range but Mclovin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mclovin.
Mclovin looks to land a combination but Boma avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Boma.
Mclovin throws a sloppy head kick
and Boma counters by clinching up.
Boma misses with a punch on the inside.
Boma slowing the pace effectively.
Boma lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boma lands with a light punch inside.
Boma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boma lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mclovin.
Mclovin looking to slow down the pace here.
Boma has Mclovin pressed against the cage, preventing Mclovin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mclovin backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boma cracks Mclovin with a nice body shot.
Mclovin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Boma is keeping busy.
Boma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boma has a couple of punches blocked by Mclovin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mclovin.
Boma throws a head punch that misses.
Boma lands a body punch.
Mclovin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Boma slowing the pace effectively.
Boma is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mclovin is trying to break the clinch but Boma is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin wants to get back to striking at distance but Boma won't allow it.
Boma displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mclovin up against the cage.
Boma taking a breather.
Boma misses with a punch on the inside.
Boma stalls.
Mclovin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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 Oscar Boma will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mclovin misses with a wild body shot.
Boma is looking to counter the offense by Mclovin and move into the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Mclovin misses.
Boma wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mclovin lands with a cross.
Mclovin tries to land a body kick
and Boma moves into the clinch.
Boma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mclovin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Boma seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mclovin can turn it around.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Boma.
Boma is stalling here.
Boma gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Boma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mclovin's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mclovin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boma lands with a short shot to the head.
Boma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mclovin backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boma leaning his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mclovin is trying to break the clinch but Boma is controlling him.
Boma stalling the fight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Boma misses with a punch on the inside.
Boma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mclovin backwards.
Boma keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mclovin's efforts to push away.
Boma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mclovin's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boma struggles to land a body shot inside as Mclovin controls his hands.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Boma.
Boma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mclovin can do to turn this around?
Mclovin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boma leaning his opponent against the cage.
Boma working aggressively here.
Boma pushes Mclovin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boma just leaning against Mclovin, taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boma displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mclovin up against the cage.
Boma stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Oscar Boma.
A telegraphed right hand from Mclovin misses the target.
A low kick from Mclovin misses
and Boma counters by clinching up.
Boma throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Boma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mclovin backwards.
Boma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mclovin is trying to break the clinch but Boma has him pressed against the cage.
Boma swings wildly with an uppercut but Mclovin uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boma is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boma leaning his opponent against the cage.
Boma slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mclovin is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Boma dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mclovin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mclovin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boma wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mclovin connects with a single shot there.
Donk. Mclovin catches Boma right on the button with a cross.
Mclovin keeps the fight on the outside.
Mclovin misses with an uppercut. Boma saw that one coming.
Boma tries to counter by clinching up but Mclovin breaks away and moves out of range.
A left lands for Mclovin.
Mclovin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mclovin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mclovin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boma.
Boma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mclovin misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mclovin.
Boma attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mclovin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boma throws a poor cross that misses
and Mclovin makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Boma really felt that one!
Boma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mclovin was well out of range. Poor timing from Boma.
Mclovin feints a counter leg kick.
No joy there for Mclovin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Mclovin looks to move away, Boma throws a big counter combo bu Mclovin just gets out of the way.
Mclovin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boma takes one on the button.
Mclovin lands a right hook to the body.
Boma needs to keep his hands up - Mclovin had a free shot at his head there.
Mclovin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boma's hands.
Mclovin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boma walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mclovin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Boma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mclovin misses with a left hand
and Boma counters with a two punch combo.
Mclovin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boma was well out of range. Poor timing from Mclovin.
Mclovin lands a front kick.
Mclovin throws a head kick but Boma moves out of range.
Boma seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Boma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mclovin.
Good shot there by Boma.
Mclovin is rocked!
Mclovin misses with a wild combination.
Mclovin is still on wobbly legs! Can Boma finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mclovin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Boma counters with a nice right hand that sends Mclovin toppling to the canvas! Mclovin scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Boma finish him?!
Mclovin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boma counters by clinching up.
Mclovin wants to get back to striking at distance but Boma won't allow it.
Boma blocks a body shot from Mclovin.
Boma is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Boma dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Oscar Boma has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boma slowing the pace effectively.
Mclovin seems to have recovered his senses.
Boma throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boma taking a breather.
Boma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boma misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Boma fails to land.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Boma takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Boma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Boma.
Boma lands a shoulder strike.
Boma scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Pony Mclovin just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Boma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mclovin.
Mclovin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boma throws out the jab.
Mclovin throws a sloppy body shot
and Boma counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mclovin! Boma lets Mclovin back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Mclovin misses the body punch
and Boma counters by moving into the clinch.
Boma throws a punch but it's blocked by Mclovin.
Mclovin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Boma smiles and moves away.
Boma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mclovin.
Boma throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mclovin just misses with a punch to the body.
Boma is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mclovin.
A head kick from Mclovin lands but Boma takes it in his stride.
Jab from Mclovin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclovin looks to throw the jab but Boma is out of range.
Boma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mclovin throws out the jab.
Boma gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mclovin.
A head kick misses from Mclovin.
As Mclovin tries to get set, Boma tries to push him back and clinch up but Mclovin manages to avoid the attempt.
Mclovin throws a body kick that misses.
Mclovin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mclovin thuds his right hand into Boma's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boma clinches up with Mclovin and pushes him back against the cage.
Boma avoiding damage.
A short left from Boma.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin breaks from the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Boma crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mclovin - the referee stops the clock and Boma gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mclovin. Boma manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mclovin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boma tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mclovin manages to circle out of the way.
Mclovin lands a leg kick that knocks Boma off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mclovin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Boma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Mclovin misses.
Mclovin lands the left hand.
Mclovin looks for the body kick but Boma saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mclovin.
Mclovin lands a right hook to the body.
Mclovin throws a body punch but Boma moves out of range.
Mclovin misses with a head kick.
As Mclovin tries to get set, Boma tries to push him back and clinch up but Mclovin manages to avoid the attempt.
Boma scores with a nice strike.
Boma connects with a crisp jab.
Mclovin tries a low kick but Boma avoids it.
Pony Mclovin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mclovin throws a head kick that misses
and Boma counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mclovin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boma. Boma obviously looking to wear him down.
Good exchange - Boma coming out on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boma.
A big left from Boma misses.
Mclovin misses with a leg kick
and Boma counters with a crisp right that sends Mclovin to the canvas! Boma follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oscar Boma!
Oscar Boma retains his welterweight title!
Oscar Boma decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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