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GAMMA#486 Bateman v Drost PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stampe Eklund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graeme Symons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eklund kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Troll - Trollberg. 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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171 lbs
11 - 9 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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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
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Stampe Eklund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Graeme Symons!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Symons fails with an attempt to clinch.
Symons takes one to the side of the head.
Symons misses with a body shot
and Symons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Graeme Symons has been cut.
Symons misses with a looping right.
Eklund throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Symons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Symons shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Symons showed some decent athleticism there.
Symons not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Symons wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eklund keeps working.
Symons lands strikes from half guard.
Symons wants to take a breather but Eklund is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eklund has his hands clasped together around Symons's back. He's all about the action.
Symons trying to control the action but Eklund is working from the bottom.
Eklund is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Symons is thwarting Eklund's attempts to control the position.
Eklund wants to improve his position but Symons is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Symons throwing shots but Eklund is blocking nicely.
Eklund is looking for a sweep. Symons is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Symons looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Eklund with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Eklund wants to get back to full guard.
Eklund is looking to control Symons's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Eklund avoid being mounted?
Eklund looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Eklund moves into full guard.
Symons working some strikes from top position.
Eklund looking for a sweep. Not yet Eklund, not yet.
Symons working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Symons trying to control but Eklund is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Symons tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Eklund manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Symons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Eklund, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Eklund tries to score with a low kick but Symons moves his leg out of the way.
Eklund on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Symons jabs at Eklund's body.
Symons misses the shot to the body.
As Symons backs away, Eklund returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Symons throws a body punch but Eklund moves out of range.
Eklund tries to counter with a takedown but Symons is quick to defend against it.
Symons works the jab nicely.
Symons tries to clinch up
and Eklund counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Symons scores with a jab to the body.
Symons misses with a right hand
and Eklund counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Eklund.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Symons is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Eklund looking to pass the guard.
Eklund throwing strikes but missing.
Symons looking for a guillotine here but Eklund defends easily.
Eklund avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Eklund sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Symons's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Graeme Symons will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Graeme Symons's cut.
That's time! Eklund's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Eklund drops his hands momentarily and Symons takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Eklund bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eklund tries to counter with a takedown but Symons is quick to defend against it.
Good exchange - Symons coming out on top.
Symons misses with a takedown attempt - Eklund sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Symons connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Symons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eklund was well out of range. Poor timing from Symons.
Eklund appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Symons misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eklund ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Symons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eklund was well out of range. Poor timing from Symons.
As Symons looks to move away, Eklund throws a big counter combo bu Symons just gets out of the way.
Symons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graeme Symons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Symons looks to score with a jab to the body but Eklund is just out of range.
Graeme Symons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Symons bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Eklund's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eklund uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Symons.
Symons is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Eklund rather than just go for the knockout.
Eklund misses with a wild body shot.
Symons sizes up Eklund with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Symons tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Eklund manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Eklund feinted with a counter takedown.
Symons fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Eklund fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Symons has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Symons fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Symons throws a right hand that misses
and Eklund counters with a nice uppercut.
Symons cracks a nice hook into Eklund's ribs.
Eklund scores with a shot to the body.
Symons takes a swing at Eklund's ribcage but misses.
Symons connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Symons swings for the body but Eklund moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Symons closes the distance looking to clinch
and Eklund counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Eklund is pressing down on Symons's thigh, looking to free his foot. Symons is holding on for now.
Symons wants to get back to full guard.
Symons slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Symons looking for a sweep. Not yet Symons, not yet.
Eklund tries to free his leg and advance position but Symons is retaining full guard.
Eklund trying to control but Symons is working from the bottom.
Symons lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Symons postures up.
Symons throws a strike but Eklund rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Symons wants to sweep but no luck.
Symons trying to control the position here.
Symons is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Eklund is aware though and is defending well.
Symons has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eklund can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Eklund landing some decent shots from guard.
Symons tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eklund slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Eklund postures up.
Symons working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eklund doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eklund manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Symons is looking for a triangle but Eklund pushes his legs off easily.
Stampe Eklund overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Symons looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eklund is one step ahead there.
Symons looking for a guillotine here but Eklund defends easily.
Eklund scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Graeme Symons will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Graeme Symons's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Symons throws out a loose jab but Eklund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Symons sizes up Eklund with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A head kick misses from Eklund.
Eklund swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Symons doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Eklund counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Symons!
Eklund working the ground and pound.
Symons is trying to control Eklund's posture but Eklund avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eklund tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Symons manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Symons wants to control but Eklund is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Symons is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Eklund is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Eklund trying to control from half guard but Symons is working away.
Symons trying to control but Eklund postures up.
Symons looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Eklund is looking to take a break and control but Symons is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Symons wants to get back to full guard.
Eklund controlling the action here.
Eklund winds up and cracks Symons with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Eklund missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Symons keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Eklund.
Eklund not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Symons taking some punishment here, with Eklund in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Eklund connects with a nice short shot to Symons's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eklund is thwarting Symons's attempts to control the position.
Eklund working the head and body with strikes.
Symons on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Eklund lands a nice short elbow.
Symons is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Eklund pulls his head out easily.
Eklund wants to control but Symons is keeping him busy.
Symons looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Eklund seems to be looking for submissions.
Symons tries to roll over but Eklund keeps him under control.
Symons is staying active underneath Eklund, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Graeme Symons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eklund throwing shots but Symons is blocking nicely.
Eklund throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Symons trying to control here.
Eklund is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Eklund takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stampe Eklund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Symons is not content to let Eklund control the position.
Symons has hold of Eklund's hands but Eklund slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Symons is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Eklund scores with a couple of nice shots.
Symons is looking for a sweep. Eklund is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Eklund is nestled in close to Symons, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stampe Eklund showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Symons 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Graeme Symons!
A relieved looking Graeme Symons thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Stampe Eklund stepped up to the mic, saying 'Read my lips: I will return stronger and better!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Makers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nigel York (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). York has chosen British Grenadiers Song as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28 - 15 - 0 |
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285 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
Heavy handed |
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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
28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Makers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nigel York!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makers scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
York looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Makers closes the distance and clinches.
Makers tries to throw a body punch but York avoids it by throwing Makers back against the cage.
Makers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Makers struggles to land a body shot inside as York controls his hands.
York struggles to land a body shot inside as Makers controls his hands.
York throws a punch but it's blocked by Makers.
York tries to throw a body punch but Makers avoids it by throwing York back against the cage.
Makers misses with a hook to the ribs.
York throws a punch but it's blocked by Makers.
Makers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt York or not.
York swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yorks head.
York lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Makers or not.
Makers lands a hook that snaps the head of York backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
York misses with a body punch.
Makers lands a nice elbow.
York misses with a hook from the clinch.
York avoids a wild elbow strike from Makers.
York dodges an elbow strike from Makers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
York misses with a shot to the kidneys.
York tries to work over Makers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from York.
Makers lands an elbow that stopped York in his tracks for a moment.
York makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Makers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
York blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
York lands an uppercut.
York softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Makers misses with an elbow strike.
York misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
York misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Makers scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makers scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
York lands a body shot in the clinch.
York cracks Makers with a nice body shot.
Makers blocks a body shot from York.
York misses with a punch on the inside.
Makers blocks a body shot from York.
York blocks a body shot from Makers.
York working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
York presses Makers against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Makers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
York fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Makers has a couple of punches blocked by York.
York misses with a punch on the inside.
York lands with a left to the head.
York lands a body punch in the clinch.
York avoids a wild elbow strike from Makers.
Makers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with York's elbow.
York tries a body shot but Makers blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makers is working York over against the cage.
York misses with a punch on the inside.
Makers lands an elbow just above York 's eye.
Makers can't find room to land a body shot as York controls the action.
A short right from Makers.
Makers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
York goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
York scores with a shoulder strike.
York working aggressively here.
Makers misses with a punch to the body.
York is trying to maintain a safe position but Makers gets an underhook and turns York into the cage.
Makers lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Makers working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Makers as York tries to tie him up.
Makers lands a right hand that snaps the head of York backwards.
York misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
York works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
York fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
York scores with a nice hook to the head.
York lands a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Makers throws a head punch that misses.
Makers lands an elbow inside.
York misses with a body punch.
Makers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with York's elbow.
Makers gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Makers swings wildly with an uppercut but York uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makers lands a shoulder strike.
York blocks an elbow strike.
Makers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Makers lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Makers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
York tries to work over Makers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Makers dominated that round.
That's time! Makers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Makers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
York throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
York throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
York keeps the fight on the outside.
York avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Makers throws a nice looking combination but York bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
York keeps the fight on the outside.
A countering left hand to the body from York misses.
York tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makers was well out of range. Poor timing from York.
Makers throws a series of punches but York moves out of range.
Makers throws a right hand that York ducks under and follows up with a left that York also avoids with ease.
Mark Makers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makers wants to clinch up but York keeps it at a distance.
York looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Makers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Makers tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makers tries to close the distance and clinch up but York swats him away and circles back towards the center.
York tries to score with a low kick but Makers moves his leg out of the way.
Makers goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
York slips a jab and a cross from Makers.
York slips a jab and a cross from Makers.
York scores with a push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
York has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good body shot from York.
York tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makers's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Makers fails to land.
Mark Makers has scored more points in the clinch so far.
York tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
York fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for York.
York can't find room to land a body shot as Makers controls the action.
York misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for York.
York swings wildly with an uppercut but Makers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
York goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makers can't find room to land a body shot as York controls the action.
Makers misses with a short punch on the inside.
York tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makers's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
York takes a shot to the head.
Makers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Makers.
York has a couple of punches blocked by Makers.
York tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makers's elbow.
Makers blocks a body shot from York.
Makers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down York.
York is breathing heavily.
Makers throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
York struggles to land a body shot inside as Makers controls his hands.
York avoids a wild elbow strike from Makers.
Makers tries to work over York's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Makers.
York doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
York can't find room to land a body shot as Makers controls the action.
Makers is leaning against York and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Makers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Makers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of York backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makers.
Makers lands a hook that snaps the head of York backwards.
Makers tries to throw a body punch but York avoids it by throwing Makers back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Makers.
York is rocked!
Makers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with York's elbow.
Makers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
York is still on wobbly legs! Can Makers finish him?
York misses with a hook from the clinch.
York seems to have recovered his senses.
York fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Makers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Makers.
Makers lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Nigel York has been cut.
York tumbles to the floor! Makers threw a big shot that dropped him and now Makers is on top looking to finish! York has guard but can he survive?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makers is looking to stand up but York won't let him.
Makers wants to stand and escape but instead York has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makers looking to hit a scissor sweep but York is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Makers holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Makers dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nigel York's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Makers blocks a low kick nicely.
Makers throws a big counter combination but York scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
York circles away from the clinch attempt.
Makers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
York pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
York tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makers was well out of range. Poor timing from York.
York ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makers moves away.
York swats away the attempt to clinch by Makers.
Makers shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. York eats them both and turns towards Makers to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Makers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that York can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed right hand from York misses the target.
Makers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
York fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makers lands a hook that snaps the head of York backwards.
Makers tries to throw a body punch but York avoids it by throwing Makers back against the cage.
York misses with the head strike.
York scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Makers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
York can't find room to land a body shot as Makers controls the action.
Makers tries to throw a body punch but York avoids it by throwing Makers back against the cage.
York misses with a punch on the inside.
York misses with a punch on the inside.
Makers digs a right hand underneath York's ribcage. York let out a lung full of air as it connected.
York throws a head punch that misses.
Makers misses with an elbow strike.
Makers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Makers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
York can't find room to land a body shot as Makers controls the action.
Makers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makers is working York over against the cage.
York takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Makers lands a right hand that snaps the head of York backwards.
Makers lands a nice uppercut.
Makers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Makers.
Makers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down York.
Nigel York has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mark Makers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makers lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makers.
York misses with a punch on the inside.
York tries a body shot but Makers blocks it.
York tries to throw a body punch but Makers avoids it by throwing York back against the cage.
York is looking to control Makers's arms but Makers gets an underhook and turns him. Now York has his back to the cage.
York struggles to land a body shot inside as Makers controls his hands.
York swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Makers.
York can't find room to land a body shot as Makers controls the action.
York doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
York misses with a punch to the body.
Makers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Makers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
York tries to work over Makers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
York tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
York has Makers pushed against the cage.
York tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
York misses with a punch to the body.
Makers throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
York struggles to land a body shot inside as Makers controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
York can't find room to land a body shot as Makers controls the action.
Makers blocks a body shot from York.
York has a couple of punches blocked by Makers.
York tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makers's elbow.
York struggles to land a body shot inside as Makers controls his hands.
York struggles to land a body shot inside as Makers controls his hands.
York throws a head punch that misses.
Makers lands an elbow inside.
York throws a head punch that misses.
York misses with a short punch on the inside.
York misses with a hook from the clinch.
York swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Makers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Makers, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Makers!
A very excited looking Mark Makers made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alastair Gridlock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gridlock has chosen Robbie Williams - Come Undone as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Charles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alastair Gridlock!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charles cracks Gridlock with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Charles looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gridlock looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Gridlock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Charles sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Charles takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Charles tries to land a front kick but Gridlock steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gridlock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gridlock loads up on a big right hand but Charles slips the punch.
Charles is looking to counter punch.
Charles shoots in and drives through. Gridlock sprawls well.
Charles definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Charles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gridlock.
Charles slips a straight right by Gridlock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles is looking to land body kicks.
A little jabbing left from Gridlock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Charles thuds his shin into the meat of Gridlock's side.
Charles takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gridlock drops Charles with a beautiful combination! Charles stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gridlock is looking for the KO!
It looks like David Charles has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gridlock misses with a series of wild punches.
Charles fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gridlock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Charles throws a big shot that misses.
Charles explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Charles misses with a takedown attempt
and Charles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Charles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Charles moves out of range as Gridlock strikes.
Charles throws a sloppy head kick and Gridlock moves out of range easily.
David Charles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Charles misses with a wild body shot.
Gridlock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Charles swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gridlock blocks a head kick by Charles.
Charles tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gridlock counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Gridlock looks at the referee who does nothing so Gridlock lands a crushing right that sends Charles to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alastair Gridlock!
Alastair Gridlock decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cesar Sampaio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lik Alotadik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alotadik has chosen When Death comes Knocking - Primal Fear as his entrance music. Lik Alotadik has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Cesar Sampaio's chin.
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139 lbs
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150 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cesar Sampaio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lik Alotadik!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sampaio clinches up with Alotadik and pushes him back against the cage.
Sampaio is working for takedown but Alotadik is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sampaio changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alotadik fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sampaio throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alotadik was covering up waiting for the punch and Sampaio finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sampaio looking to sit in guard and control but Alotadik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sampaio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampaio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alotadik can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alotadik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sampaio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alotadik has managed to get both his arms back between Sampaio's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampaio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alotadik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alotadik is looking to stand up but Sampaio won't let him.
Sampaio wants to sweep here but Alotadik controlling him for the moment.
Alotadik gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sampaio gets a clinch.
Sampaio is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesar Sampaio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alotadik lands with a left to the head.
Sampaio tries for a takedown but Alotadik manages to get underhooks.
Sampaio has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alotadik after a bit of a struggle.
Alotadik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alotadik lands a right hand.
Our sources have told us that Sampaio has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Alotadik manages to break the clinch.
Alotadik swings for the body but Sampaio moves out of range.
Alotadik digs a good body shot into Sampaio's ribs.
Sampaio really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sampaio closes the distance and clinches.
Sampaio goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alotadik prevents it.
Alotadik manages to break the clinch.
Sampaio goes for a double leg but Alotadik avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alotadik continues to drive forward.
Alotadik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alotadik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alotadik throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sampaio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alotadik.
Alotadik with a nice cross.
Alotadik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cesar Sampaio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alotadik jabs at Sampaio's body.
Sampaio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alotadik tries to avoid it but Sampaio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alotadik to the ground. Alotadik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alotadik looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sampaio shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alotadik pinned against the cage. Alotadik gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alotadik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sampaio tries to clinch up but Alotadik circles away and keeps his distance.
Sampaio shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alotadik sprawls well. Alotadik wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sampaio gets slowly back to his feet.
Sampaio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alotadik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alotadik takes a swing at Sampaio's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sampaio avoids the head kick by Alotadik.
Lik Alotadik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sampaio shoots for a double leg takedown but Alotadik sprawls well. He's pushed Sampaio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alotadik keeps the fight on the outside.
Sampaio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alotadik's waist but Alotadik gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sampaio off to one side.
Sampaio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alotadik is fending him off so far but Sampaio persists. Nope, Alotadik circles away and we're back to standing.
Alotadik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sampaio moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sampaio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sampaio tries to clinch there but Alotadik circles away.
Alotadik thinks about the counter body kick.
Alotadik misses with a straight left.
Nice straight punches there by Alotadik. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alotadik.
Sampaio shoots for a double leg takedown but Alotadik sprawls well. He's pushed Sampaio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sampaio avoids the head kick by Alotadik.
Alotadik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alotadik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alotadik tries a low kick but Sampaio avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lik Alotadik dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sampaio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sampaio wants to clinch up but Alotadik keeps it at a distance.
Sampaio is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Alotadik's half guard.
Sampaio is keen to just control but Alotadik is a slippery customer.
Sampaio prevents Alotadik from standing back up.
Sampaio is working for a kimura but Alotadik is defending it quite comfortably.
Alotadik kicks off Sampaio and gets to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampaio fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alotadik misses with a wild combination.
Sampaio shoots for a double leg takedown but Alotadik sprawls well. He's pushed Sampaio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alotadik tries a quick counter leg kick but Sampaio is wise to it.
Sampaio shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Alotadik napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sampaio prevents Alotadik from escaping the position.
Sampaio looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sampaio is looking to take a break and control but Alotadik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alotadik throws Sampaio to one side and escapes!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampaio misses with a takedown attempt
and Alotadik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sampaio or perhaps it was just good defense by Alotadik, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesar Sampaio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sampaio is looking to clinch but Alotadik is avoiding it.
Sampaio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alotadik but Alotadik pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alotadik swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alotadik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sampaio checks a leg kick.
Sampaio throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alotadik tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sampaio is in Alotadik's guard.
Alotadik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sampaio trying to move into half guard but instead Alotadik has managed to sweep!
Sampaio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alotadik defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alotadik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sampaio wants to sweep but no luck.
Alotadik is looking to stand up but Sampaio won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alotadik decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sampaio, up you get!
Sampaio tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alotadik defends well and Sampaio ends up having to push Alotadik into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sampaio drives through and clinches with Alotadik against the cage.
Sampaio changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alotadik fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alotadik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alotadik scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sampaio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alotadik is fending him off so far but Sampaio persists. Nope, Alotadik circles away and we're back to standing.
Sampaio tries to clinch up but Alotadik circles away and keeps his distance.
Alotadik throws out a counter right but Sampaio avoids it with no problem.
Alotadik throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alotadik misses with a wild body shot.
Sampaio fails with a takedown attempt.
Alotadik doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alotadik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alotadik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alotadik tries a head kick but it misses.
Sampaio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alotadik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lik Alotadik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sampaio checks the leg kick.
Alotadik looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lik Alotadik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Alotadik throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Alotadik misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alotadik lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sampaio has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sampaio and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sampaio dives in for a single leg takedown but Alotadik sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sampaio looks for a takedown but Alotadik sprawls well.
Alotadik does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Alotadik looks to land a right hand but Sampaio moved out of range.
Sampaio darts in looking for a takedown but Alotadik gets double underhooks and turns Sampaio into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesar Sampaio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alotadik swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sampaio counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Alotadik pulls Sampaio in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Alotadik has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sampaio has passed into side control.
Sampaio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alotadik keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampaio tries to move to mount but Alotadik blocks the move with his legs.
Sampaio goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Alotadik has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sampaio but great work by Alotadik.
Alotadik stands up and beckons Sampaio to his feet.
Alotadik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alotadik misses with a wild body shot.
Sampaio looks for a takedown but Alotadik sprawls well.
Sampaio avoids the body shot from Alotadik.
Alotadik throws a low kick but Sampaio moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampaio doesn't manage to clinch there - Alotadik circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Alotadik as Sampaio shoots in.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sampaio.
Alotadik bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sampaio shoots and misses
enabling Alotadik to counter with a crisp jab.
Sampaio fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alotadik avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sampaio with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alotadik counters with a slapping leg kick.
Alotadik has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sampaio is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sampaio tries to clinch there but Alotadik circles away.
Sampaio clinches.
Alotadik gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sampaio.
Alotadik is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampaio goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alotadik prevents it.
Sampaio drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sampaio managing to block the knees to the body from Alotadik.
Alotadik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alotadik throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sampaio fails with a takedown attempt.
Sampaio fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alotadik! But no joy.
Sampaio tries to clinch but Alotadik is having none of it.
Lik Alotadik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sampaio gets a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alotadik throws an elbow but misses.
Sampaio is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alotadik gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sampaio is looking for a takedown.
Sampaio is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alotadik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alotadik lands with a short shot to the head.
Alotadik gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sampaio.
Alotadik is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cesar Sampaio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sampaio wants to take the fight to the mat but Alotadik manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Alotadik lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sampaio or not.
Alotadik breaks from the clinch.
Sampaio shoots in and drives through. Alotadik sprawls well.
Alotadik throws a good cross that connects.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lik Alotadik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alotadik winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lik Alotadik!
Lik Alotadik really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that GREEN!160 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evil Muno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franklin Munchack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Munchack's choice of entrance music: Tupac - Ambitionz Az A Ridah. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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273 lbs
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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
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evil Muno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Franklin Munchack!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muno throws a leg kick that is checked
and Munchack counters with a single leg into guard. Muno didn't expect that.
Munchack trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Muno trying to keep a closed guard but Munchack is proving a slippery customer.
Munchack working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Muno's head.
Munchack looking to pass the guard.
Muno working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Munchack.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muno is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Muno controls Munchack momentarily but Munchack frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Munchack accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muno tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Munchack has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Muno is working hard here to advance position.
Munchack throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Munchack trying to control but Muno is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Muno is trying to control the position but Munchack postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Muno misses the jab.
Munchack checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Muno pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muno throws a body punch but Munchack moves out of range.
Muno shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Munchack feints the counter takedown.
Muno throws a jab when Munchack was well out of range.
Muno lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Muno.
Muno getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Muno scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Muno swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Muno throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Munchack.
It looks like Franklin Munchack has been cut.
Muno looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Muno shoots in and drives through. Munchack sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muno tries to clinch there but Munchack circles away.
Munchack feints the counter takedown.
Munchack misses with a body kick.
Evil Muno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muno fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Munchack is out of range.
Muno misses with a hook.
Munchack tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Muno moves into the clinch.
Muno lands with a right to the head.
Munchack is trying to force a seperation but Muno has the dominant position.
A short uppercut from Muno.
Muno taking a breather.
Muno is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Munchack is keeping busy.
Munchack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Muno throws an overhand right that lands on Munchack's shoulder, as Munchack tries to avoid the shot.
Munchack changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muno throws a sloppy head kick and Munchack moves out of range easily.
Munchack is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Muno throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A good leg kick by Muno.
Munchack 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.
A left lands for Muno.
Muno tries to close the distance and clinch but Munchack swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Munchack tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Muno tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Munchack swivels and escapes.
Munchack moves out of range of the body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muno tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Muno throws a sloppy head kick and Munchack moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Munchack.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evil Muno dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franklin Munchack's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Muno lands with a hook. Munchack tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Muno tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Munchack has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Munchack there as he acknowledges the shot.
Muno is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Muno lands a leg kick that knocks Munchack off balance momentarily.
Muno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Munchack can do to turn this around?
Muno tries a head kick but it misses.
Munchack drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Muno defends it well.
Munchack 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.
Muno misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muno lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick misses from Muno.
Munchack moves out of range of the body kick from Muno.
Munchack checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muno misses with a leg kick
and Munchack counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Munchack drops back, looking for a kneebar! Muno looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Muno looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Muno!
Muno wants to control but Munchack is keeping him busy.
Munchack is looking for a sweep.
Muno trying to control the position but Munchack is working away.
Munchack is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Munchack keeps working.
Munchack tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Muno wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Muno tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Muno trying to control the position but Munchack is working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munchack is not content to let Muno control the position.
Muno tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Muno has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Munchack struggling a bit here.
Munchack is not content to let Muno control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Muno tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Munchack struggling a bit here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Munchack moves out of range as Muno throws a body kick.
Munchack drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Muno defends it well.
Muno misses with a low kick.
Munchack is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Muno tries for a takedown but Munchack sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Muno throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muno throws a sloppy head kick and Munchack moves out of range easily.
Munchack drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Muno defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Munchack attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Muno fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Munchack checks it well.
Muno fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Munchack checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evil Muno dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Franklin Munchack's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Muno throws a quick inside leg kick.
Muno fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Muno doesn't manage to clinch there - Munchack circles away.
Muno throws a leg kick but Munchack sees it coming and moves out of range.
Muno tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Munchack tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Evil Muno is winning the standup battle so far.
Munchack takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Muno misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muno tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Munchack counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Munchack wants to pass to mount but Muno is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muno tries to get to full guard but Munchack has control of the leg.
Munchack passes the guard and advances to mount!
Muno tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Muno taking shots to the head.
Munchack can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Muno is looking to escape.
Muno tries to lock up and control but Munchack gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muno is bucking up trying to escape but Munchack cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Munchack controlling from mount.
Muno is squirming around, avoiding Munchack's attempts to control the action.
Muno gets back to half guard.
Munchack sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Muno defending well though.
Evil Muno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Muno wants to control but Munchack is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Franklin Munchack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Muno might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Muno wants to get back to full guard.
Munchack not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Munchack connects with a nice short shot to Muno's temple.
Muno is looking to improve his position.
Muno wants to control but Munchack is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muno is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Munchack lands a nice short elbow.
Munchack is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Muno sees it coming and defends easily.
Muno is staying active underneath Munchack, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Munchack trying to mount his opponent but Muno defends it.
Munchack lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Munchack missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Muno blocking the ground and pound attempt from Munchack.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munchack working over Muno with some ground and pound. Muno looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Munchack is working for a submission of some sort.
Muno is controlling Munchack's trapped leg to prevent Munchack from advancing to side control.
Munchack is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Muno doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Munchack.
Muno is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Franklin Munchack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Muno 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evil Muno!
A pretty intense looking Evil Muno took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Convicted Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salvatore Lucania (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Convicted Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Salvatore Lucania!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick from Lucania lands but Killer takes it in his stride.
It looks like Convicted Killer has been cut.
A clash of legs there as Killer blocks the low kick.
Killer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lucania misses with a body shot.
Killer with a hook.
Lucania takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lucania steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Killer.
Killer cracks Lucania with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Killer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Killer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lucania sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lucania takes a swing at Killer's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucania ducks under a wild hook from Killer.
Killer tries to land a leg kick but Lucania saw it coming and moves away.
Lucania misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Killer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Killer misses with a lunging right hand
and Lucania counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Killer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucania displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Killer throws out the jab.
Lucania moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lucania takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lucania takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lucania checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Killer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bruize Brothers in the buildup to the fight.
Killer throws a nice looking combination but Lucania bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lucania throws a one two combo.
Killer tries to clinch but Lucania is having none of it.
Killer misses with a straight right.
Lucania fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Killer is out of range.
Killer cracks Lucania with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lucania moves out of range as Killer strikes.
Killer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lucania unleashes a big counter combination but Killer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lucania connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Lucania.
Killer lands with a straight right. Lucania didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Killer misses.
Killer tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body kick from Lucania.
Killer misses with a kick to the body.
Lucania is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Killer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lucania manages to avoid it.
Lucania tries to work over Killer's front leg with a kick but Killer checks it.
Lucania lands a body shot.
Lucania thuds a left hand into Killer's body.
Killer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Killer throws a low kick but Lucania avoids it.
Lucania appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Killer is looking to slow Lucania down with leg kicks.
Killer lands a slapping body shot.
Lucania lands a really nice looking cross but Killer seems unphased.
Lucania slips under a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Killer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lucania has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lucania and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Killer throws a wild body kick that Lucania sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer avoids the body shot from Lucania.
Lucania misses with a head kick.
Lucania connects with a leg kick. Killer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A jab lands there for Lucania.
Convicted Killer's cut is getting worse.
Killer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lucania's hands.
Lucania lands a glancing blow to the side of Killer's head.
Lucania has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Killer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lucania throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Killer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Killer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lucania blocks it with crossed arms.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Killer prevents a body shot from Lucania.
Lucania lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lucania lands a left hand.
Convicted Killer's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucania lands a nice shot to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Killer as Lucania tries to tie him up.
Lucania misses with a punch to the body.
Killer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lucania or not.
Lucania tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Killer lands with a light punch inside.
Killer blocks the elbow strike.
Killer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lucania's face.
Lucania misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Killer.
A knee to the head by Killer.
It looks like Salvatore Lucania has been cut.
Killer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lucania looks winded!
Lucania breaks from the clinch.
Killer connects with a leg kick. Lucania looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Killer is looking to clinch but Lucania is avoiding it.
Lucania with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lucania throws a nice inside leg kick.
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 Convicted Killer will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Killer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Killer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lucania is looking to slow Killer down with leg kicks.
Killer misses with a looping right.
Lucania throws a lazy head kick
and Killer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Convicted Killer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucania blocks a head kick by Killer.
A punch combination from Killer misses.
Lucania is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Killer rather than just go for the knockout.
Lucania fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Killer.
Killer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lucania moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lucania tries to close the distance and clinch up but Killer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lucania clinches up against the cage.
Lucania lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Killer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lucania backwards.
Lucania connects with a nasty looking knee right to Killer's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lucania scores with a knee to the head.
A short left from Lucania.
Salvatore Lucania seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Killer lands an elbow inside.
Killer misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucania blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lucania takes a shot to the head.
Killer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Killer trying to land knees to the body.
Killer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Killer avoiding damage as Lucania throws knees to the body.
Killer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Killer looking to throw knees to the head but Lucania is blocking nicely.
Killer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Killer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Killer pushes Lucania back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lucania looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Killer connects with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucania blocking some punches.
Lucania tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Killer's elbow.
Killer avoiding damage as Lucania throws knees to the body.
Killer misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Lucania.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer working aggressively here.
Killer misses with a knee strike.
Lucania blocks a body shot from Killer.
Lucania is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lucania breaks the clinch.
Killer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lucania counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lucania fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lucania wants to clinch up but Killer keeps it at a distance.
Lucania showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Killer.
An inside leg kick lands from Killer.
Killer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Convicted Killer is winning the standup battle so far.
Lucania lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lucania tries to close the distance and clinch but Killer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer is looking to land body kicks.
Lucania throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Killer checks a low kick from Lucania.
Killer looks to throw the jab but Lucania is out of range.
Lucania is looking to clinch but Killer is avoiding it.
Killer throws a jab when Lucania was well out of range.
Lucania rushes Killer and presses him up against the cage.
Lucania cracks Killer with a nice body shot.
Lucania with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Killer misses with a knee strike.
Killer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Killer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lucania is defending well for now.
Killer throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Killer fails to land.
Lucania trying to stall but Killer improves his position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lucania obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lucania tries a knee to the head but Killer blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer misses with a body punch.
Lucania blocking some punches.
Killer throws a punch but it's blocked by Lucania.
Killer can't find room to land a body shot as Lucania controls the action.
Killer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lucania's elbow.
Killer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lucania managing to block the knees to the body from Killer.
Killer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lucania tries to stall but Killer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Killer.
Lucania blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killer tries to throw a body punch but Lucania avoids it by throwing Killer back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Killer fails to land.
Killer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lucania lands a knee to the body.
Lucania landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lucania gets through Killer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Killer throws an elbow but misses.
Lucania'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.
Killer throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Convicted Killer will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
The fighters circling - Killer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lucania throws a low kick, looking for Killer's leg but Killer calmly moves out of range.
Killer slips a jab and a cross from Lucania.
Lucania swings for the body but Killer moves out of range.
Lucania lands a nice leg kick that just misses Killer's sensitive parts.
Lucania looks to land a combination but Killer avoids it well.
Lucania throws a body kick that misses.
Killer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lucania can pounce on him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lucania. That's going to slow Killer down.
Killer scores with a sloppy right hand. Lucania should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucania tried to score with a low kick but Killer checks it.
A combination from Killer does no damage.
Lucania fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lucania tries to clinch up but Killer circles away and keeps his distance.
Lucania moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer tries to work over Lucania's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lucania is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Killer is defending well for now.
Lucania throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lucania prevents a body shot from Killer.
Killer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lucania backwards.
Killer working Lucania over with knees to the body.
Lucania takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Killer tries a body shot but Lucania blocks it.
Killer looking to throw knees to the head but Lucania is blocking nicely.
Lucania tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lucania just misses with a elbow thrown towards Killer's brow.
Killer lands a left hand.
Lucania wants to stall.
Killer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Killer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lucania stalling in the clinch but Killer improves position.
Killer lands a shoulder strike.
Killer scores with a shot to the side of Lucania's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucania blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lucania throws an elbow but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Killer.
Killer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lucania takes an elbow to the forehead.
Killer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lucania wants to get back to striking at distance but Killer won't allow it.
Killer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Killer misses with a knee to the head.
Lucania takes an elbow to the temple.
Killer works on Lucania's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Killer.
A shot in the inside from Killer.
Killer lands with a left to the head.
Killer lands a damaging elbow.
Killer lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Killer.
A nice left hand lands by Killer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Killer lands a hook that snaps the head of Lucania backwards.
Killer lands a damaging elbow.
Lucania is rocked!
Killer pushes Lucania against the cage. Killer is working some dirty boxing. Killer pushes off with a quick right hook! Lucania goes down! Lucania tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Killer moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Convicted Killer!
In his post fight interview, Convicted Killer started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jax Teller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Duarte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duarte has chosen Go 2 Sleep by Ludacris as his entrance music. Jax Teller could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marcos Duarte's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jax Teller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Marcos Duarte!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Teller.
Duarte misses the jab.
A leg kick checked by Duarte.
Teller throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Teller throws a leg kick but Duarte sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Teller misses with a wild combination.
Teller moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duarte connects with a good right hand that stumbles Teller. Teller circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Duarte throws a shot from downtown. Teller moves away and avoids it.
Duarte feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teller is controlling Duarte's posture.
Teller wants to get back to his feet but Duarte is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Duarte postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Duarte in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Duarte throws a big right hand that misses.
Duarte trying to control the position from guard on top but Teller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Duarte postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Teller is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Duarte, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duarte tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Teller is looking to stand up but Duarte won't let him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Duarte looks to throw the jab but Teller is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Teller misses with the combination.
Duarte blocks a head kick by Teller.
Duarte closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Duarte with the ground and pound but Teller uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Duarte throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Teller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Duarte trying to control but Teller is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duarte throwing strikes from guard but Teller blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duarte with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duarte passes Teller's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Teller controlling the position well.
Duarte not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Teller blocking the ground and pound attempt from Duarte.
Duarte is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Teller sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duarte misses with a head shot. Teller uses the momentum to regain guard.
Teller is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcos Duarte will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Duarte misses with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Teller.
Teller takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Teller tries a head kick but it misses.
Duarte is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Teller with a body shot.
Teller tries to bum rush Duarte with a series of wild strikes but Duarte uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Duarte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Teller.
Teller gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Duarte to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duarte passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Teller manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duarte lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Teller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Duarte working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
My spies in The Jungle Elite MMA inform me that Duarte has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Duarte wants to control from the top but Teller keeps moving.
Duarte throws a big elbow that misses.
Duarte working some strikes from top position.
Marcos Duarte has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Duarte accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Teller wants to stand and escape but Duarte is having none of it.
Duarte is looking to work some ground and pound but Teller has wrist control.
Duarte trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duarte lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Duarte has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Duarte wants to pass the guard but Teller is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Duarte accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Teller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Duarte connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Duarte accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Duarte throws a strike but Teller rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Teller avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Teller won't allow Duarte to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teller would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Teller decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Duarte shoots in looking for a takedown. Teller tries to sprawl out of it but Duarte keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Teller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Teller throws a good cross that connects.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Duarte connects with a nice looking jab.
Duarte takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Duarte misses with a looping left.
Teller throws a wild body kick that Duarte sees coming a mile off.
Teller seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Duarte takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Teller keeps Duarte at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Teller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Duarte ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marcos Duarte will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Teller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jax Teller is winning the standup battle so far.
Teller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jax Teller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duarte looks to land a right hand but Teller moved out of range.
As Duarte tries to get set, Teller tries to push him back and clinch up but Duarte manages to avoid the attempt.
Duarte wants to slow Teller down by chopping away at his legs.
Duarte lands a nice looking body shot.
Teller throws a chopping leg kick but Duarte manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little jabbing left from Duarte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Teller attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Teller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Teller throws a chopping leg kick but Duarte manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teller takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Teller takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Teller misses the shot to the body.
Duarte feints the counter takedown.
Duarte works the jab nicely.
Duarte closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Teller's guard.
Duarte loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Teller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Teller has momentary wrist control but Duarte slips an elbow through the middle.
Teller trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duarte throws a big right hand that misses.
Teller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Duarte trying to control but Teller is working from the bottom.
Duarte tries to free his leg and advance position but Teller is retaining full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Duarte lands a nice leg kick that just misses Teller's sensitive parts.
Teller's corner calls for a 1-2. Teller obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teller tries to clinch but Duarte is having none of it.
Teller misses with a low kick.
Teller looks for the body kick but Duarte saw that one coming.
Teller is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jax Teller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duarte throws a jab but it's blocked by Teller.
Duarte fails to land the takedown.
Duarte throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Teller was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Duarte.
Teller tries to clinch there but Duarte circles away.
Duarte avoids the head kick by Teller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duarte swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Teller.
Duarte misses with a jab, cross combination.
Duarte fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Duarte just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTeller.
Duarte works over Teller's head and body with a nice combination.
Teller thumps Duarte with a low kick.
Duarte is looking to land body kicks.
Teller thows a leg kick but Duarte checks it
and Duarte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duarte blocks the body kick.
Duarte ducks under a wild hook from Teller.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcos Duarte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Duarte winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Marcos Duarte!
A very excited looking Marcos Duarte made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gennaro Gattuso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wedge Xiii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Gennaro Gattuso has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Gennaro Gattuso seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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166 lbs
21 - 9 - 0 |
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158 lbs
29 - 18 - 4 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gennaro Gattuso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 18 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Wedge Xiii!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xiii gets a clinch.
Xiii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xiii is working Gattuso over against the cage.
Gattuso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xiii's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Xiii fails to land.
Xiii throws a punch but it's blocked by Gattuso.
Xiii avoids a wild elbow strike from Gattuso.
Xiii blocks an uppercut.
Gattuso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Xiii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gattuso.
Xiii fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gattuso on the side of the head.
Gattuso closes this distance looking for a takedown but Xiii circles away.
Xiii closes the distance and pushes Gattuso back into the cage.
Xiii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gattuso has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Xiii avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gattuso lands with a right to the head.
Xiii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gattusos head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gattuso is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gennaro Gattuso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gattuso lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Xiii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xiii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xiii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gattuso or not.
Gattuso lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Gattuso to work.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xiii.
Xiii scores with a shot to the side of Gattuso's head.
Xiii is trying to maintain a safe position but Gattuso gets an underhook and turns Xiii into the cage.
Xiii tries to throw a body punch but Gattuso avoids it by throwing Xiii back against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Gattuso has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gattuso working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gattuso misses with the head strike.
Gattuso misses with a knee to the head.
Xiii lands a body shot.
Xiii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gattuso blocks an uppercut.
Gattuso tries a body shot but Xiii blocks it.
Gattuso is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Xiii is defending well.
Xiii trying to stall but Gattuso improves his position.
Xiii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gattuso backwards.
Xiii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gattusos head.
Gattuso tries to score a body lock takedown but Xiii shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gattuso stalling in the clinch but Xiii improves position.
Xiii blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso is working for takedown but Xiii is calmly controlling the position for now.
Xiii gets through Gattuso's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xiii has a couple of punches blocked by Gattuso.
Xiii prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gattuso throws a head punch that misses.
Xiii misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gattuso.
Gattuso misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gattuso ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gattuso no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Xiii tries to stand but Gattuso is controlling from the bottom.
Gattuso trying to control the position.
Xiii would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Xiii is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Xiii has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gattuso is proving hard to escape from.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gattuso is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Xiii is aware though and is defending well.
Xiii wanted to stand there but Gattuso had control of the position.
Gattuso thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Xiii decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gattuso, up you get!
Gattuso is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gattuso ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gattuso fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Xiii looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice uppercut there from Xiii.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Xiii. Gattuso does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gattuso throws an overhand right that lands on Xiii's shoulder, as Xiii tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wedge Xiii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gattuso thuds a left hand into Xiii's body.
Xiii has closed the distance and engaged Gattuso in a clinch.
Gattuso throws a head punch that misses.
Gattuso can't get the takedown.
Xiii misses with some punches.
Gattuso has Xiii pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Xiii manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Xiii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gattuso backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gattuso tries to land knees in the clinch but Xiii avoids the damage to the body.
Xiii takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gattuso blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xiii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gattuso backwards.
Gattuso blocks an uppercut.
Xiii trying to stall but Gattuso improves his position.
Gattuso lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Xiii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Xiii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gattuso or not.
Gattuso is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Xiii is defending well.
Gattuso lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Xiii backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Gattuso fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wedge Xiii dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Xiii lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gattuso has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gattuso and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Xiii fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gattuso is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Xiii's half guard.
Gattuso stops Xiii from getting back to his feet.
Gattuso missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gattuso prevents Xiii from standing back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Xiii looks to score with a jab to the body but Gattuso is just out of range.
Gattuso tries to clinch but Xiii is having none of it.
Gattuso tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xiii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gattuso swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gattuso closes the distance and clinches.
Gattuso is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gattuso working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Xiii cracks Gattuso with a nice body shot.
Xiii blocking some punches.
Xiii lands with a light punch inside.
Xiii is struggling to control the position.
Xiii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Xiii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xiii lands a body shot.
Gattuso is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gattuso blocks a body shot from Xiii.
Gattuso trying to stall but Xiii improves his position.
Xiii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiii has a couple of punches blocked by Gattuso.
Xiii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gattuso misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xiii swings wildly with an uppercut but Gattuso uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiii throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gattuso blocks it with crossed arms.
Gattuso lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gattuso is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Xiii misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Xiii.
Xiii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gattuso misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gattuso pulls guard successfully.
Xiii wants to get up but he can't break Gattuso's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gattuso has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Xiii can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiii trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gattuso's guard.
Gattuso is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Xiii is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xiii wants to stand but Gattuso has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Xiii wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Gattuso's closed guard. He's half up but Gattuso has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Gattuso pivots and extends the arm, Xiii falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Gattuso! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gennaro Gattuso!
Gennaro Gattuso really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that DROPPIN BODIES logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Timofey Boyko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meat Beater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boyko comes to the cage accompanied by Kamaedzitca - Колазварl. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Timofey Boyko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Meat Beater!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beater misses with a low kick.
Boyko throws a quick counter kick to the body but Beater avoids it.
Boyko connects with an inside leg kick.
Beater fails to land with a series of punches.
Boyko throws a right and a left that Beater avoids nicely.
Boyko throws a body punch but Beater moves out of range.
Beater throws a jab but it's blocked by Boyko.
Beater keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beater ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boyko throws a leg kick but Beater sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Beater looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Beater throws a leg kick which misses Boyko's front leg but catches the back leg as Boyko tries to avoid it.
Boyko throws a leg kick
and Beater counters with a nice low kick that buckles Boyko's knee momentarily.
Boyko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beater. That did some damage!
Beater works over Boyko's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beater tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boyko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boyko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boyko is leaning against Beater and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boyko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Beater throws a head punch that misses.
Boyko lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boyko throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Beater misses with some punches.
Beater lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boyko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boyko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boyko tries a knee to the head but Beater blocks it.
Beater struggles to land a body shot inside as Boyko controls his hands.
Beater misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beater takes a knee right on the jaw!
Boyko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Boyko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Beater's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Boyko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Beater's brow.
Boyko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Beater has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Beater cracks Boyko with a nice body shot.
Boyko tries to throw a body punch but Beater avoids it by throwing Boyko back against the cage.
Beater swings wildly with an uppercut but Boyko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boyko looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyko blocks an uppercut.
Beater working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Boyko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Beater has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boyko misses with a knee strike.
Beater doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boyko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beater's elbow.
Beater misses with the head strike.
Beater breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beater takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boyko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Beater looks to land a combination but Boyko avoids it well.
Beater lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boyko circles away quickly and effectively.
Boyko throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Beater's head.
Boyko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boyko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Beater counters with a nice uppercut.
Beater works over Boyko's head and body with a nice combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Beater checks a leg kick.
Boyko misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A punch combination from Beater misses.
Boyko throws a jab when Beater was well out of range.
Boyko lands with an overhand left.
Boyko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Timofey Boyko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boyko lands a jab.
Good shot there by Beater.
Beater avoids a kick to the body.
Boyko blocks a jab.
Beater walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boyko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Boyko 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.
Boyko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beater.
Boyko jabs Beater right on the nose. Beater blinks but takes it well.
Boyko checks the leg kick.
Boyko slips a jab and a cross from Beater.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boyko lands with a nice body punch.
Beater throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beater misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Beater counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boyko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boyko lands with a hook. Beater tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boyko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Beater throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Beater does no damage.
Boyko throws the kick towards the body but Beater avoids it.
Beater fails to land with a series of punches.
Beater throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Boyko.
Boyko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beater moves away.
Boyko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beater throws a jab but it's blocked by Boyko.
Boyko on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Boyko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Beater has Boyko up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Meat Beater will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Beater misses with a low kick.
That kick from Boyko tenderised Beater's leg. Beater is trying to keep his angry face on.
Beater connects with the punch.
Boyko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Beater's calf.
Boyko pushes Beater away with a front kick.
Boyko clinches.
Boyko trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beater.
Boyko misses with an elbow strike.
Boyko lands a knee to the head.
Boyko lands a nice elbow.
Boyko misses with a knee to the head.
Beater has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Beater takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beater can't find room to land a body shot as Boyko controls the action.
Boyko blocks an uppercut.
Boyko lands an elbow just above Beater 's eye.
Beater misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boyko lands an elbow that stopped Beater in his tracks for a moment.
Beater misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boyko prevents Beater from breaking the clinch.
Beater working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Beater working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Beater.
Boyko lands an elbow inside that Beater shrugs off.
Still in the clinch, Boyko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Beater lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boyko backwards.
Timofey Boyko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boyko throws an elbow that misses.
Boyko blocks a body shot from Beater.
Boyko lands a nice elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Boyko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Beater's brow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Boyko.
Boyko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beater lands a hook that snaps the head of Boyko backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boyko lands a knee to the head.
Boyko lands a nice elbow.
Boyko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boyko lands an elbow just above Beater 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boyko missing with knees to the body.
Beater misses with some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Boyko.
Boyko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beater backwards.
Beater misses with the head strike.
Boyko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Beater's defenses.
Beater tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Beater fails to land.
Boyko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beater misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boyko is working Beater over against the cage.
Beater fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boyko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beater.
Beater goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Beater.
Beater misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beater tries to throw a body punch but Boyko avoids it by throwing Beater back against the cage.
Boyko scores with a shot to the side of Beater's head.
A hook to the body from Boyko.
With the fighters up against the cage, Boyko throws an elbow but misses.
Beater blocks a body shot from Boyko.
Beater managing to block the knees to the body from Boyko.
Boyko lands a nice elbow.
Boyko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Beater.
Boyko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Beater working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beater.
Boyko looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Boyko looking to throw knees to the head but Beater is blocking nicely.
Nice elbow from Boyko.
Boyko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Beater avoids it.
Boyko throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Beater throws a punch but it's blocked by Boyko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beater lands a hook that snaps the head of Boyko backwards.
Boyko missing with knees to the body.
Boyko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beater fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boyko.
Boyko missing with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Boyko.
Beater lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Beater tries to work over Boyko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beater blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Beater takes an elbow to the forehead.
Beater blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boyko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boyko tries a knee to the head but Beater blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee is keeping an eye on Beater - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Beater blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Beater is leaning against Boyko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timofey Boyko dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Beater tries to bum rush Boyko with a series of wild strikes but Boyko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Meat Beater seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beater throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boyko throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Beater counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Beater throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beater keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boyko.
Boyko avoids a kick to the body.
Beater throws a one two combo.
A leg kick checked by Boyko.
Boyko swings for the body but Beater moves out of range.
Meat Beater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beater cracks Boyko with an open hand slap.
Boyko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beater was well out of range. Poor timing from Boyko.
Beater loads up on a big right hand but Boyko slips the punch.
Boyko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beater lands with a kick to the temple. Boyko shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boyko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beater.
Boyko misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beater swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beater scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boyko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boyko delivers a nice body kick.
Beater rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boyko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boyko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Beater throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boyko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Beater counters with a two punch combo.
Boyko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beater.
Boyko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Beater moves forwards but Boyko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boyko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Beater misses with an uppercut
and Boyko counters with a stiff right hand.
Boyko tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Boyko misses.
Boyko darts in and clinches Beater up against the cage.
Beater throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beater misses with a punch on the inside.
Beater lands with a right to the head.
Beater takes a knee to the side of the body.
Boyko takes a shot to the head.
Boyko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Beater is defending well for now.
Boyko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Beater blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beater.
Boyko blocks an uppercut.
Boyko misses with a knee strike.
Boyko lands an uppercut.
Boyko working aggressively here.
Boyko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boyko blocks a body shot from Beater.
Beater scores with a nice hook to the head.
Beater misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boyko missing with knees to the body.
Beater dodges an elbow strike from Boyko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beater swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boyko lands a nice knee to the body.
Boyko misses with an elbow strike.
Beater blocks an elbow strike.
Beater gets through Boyko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boyko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Beater lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boyko backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beater.
Boyko lands an elbow inside that Beater shrugs off.
Boyko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Beater working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boyko.
Boyko looking to throw knees to the head but Beater is blocking nicely.
Boyko misses with an elbow over the top.
Boyko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beater misses with a punch to the body.
Boyko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Beater's face.
Boyko landing knees to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beater digs a right hand underneath Boyko's ribcage. Boyko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Beater fails to land.
Boyko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Beater digs a right hand into Boyko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boyko's gas tank.
A short right from Beater.
Beater lands a left hand.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Boyko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Beater's brow.
Beater breaks the clinch.
Beater tries to bum rush Boyko with a series of wild strikes but Boyko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Beater will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boyko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
No joy there for Beater, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boyko looks to throw the jab but Beater is out of range.
Beater connects with a body shot.
A jab from Boyko finds it's way through Beater's defenses.
Boyko misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meat Beater really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Boyko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beater fails to land with a series of punches.
Boyko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boyko tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Beater counter with a right hand.
Beater slips under a jab.
Boyko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Beater loads up on a big right hand but Boyko slips the punch.
As Beater tries to get set, Boyko tries to push him back and clinch up but Beater manages to avoid the attempt.
Beater slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Beater will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beater ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beater throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boyko throws the kick towards the body but Beater avoids it.
Beater on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Beater swinging wildly here.
Beater fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beater tried to score with a low kick but Boyko checks it.
A swing and a miss from Boyko.
Nice body punch from Boyko.
Boyko defending well as Beater loads up on a big left hand.
Boyko tries to land a leg kick but Beater saw it coming and moves away.
Boyko lands a high kick!
Beater misses with a series of wild punches.
Boyko is looking to counter the offense by Beater and move into the clinch.
Boyko takes a swing at Beater's ribcage but misses.
Beater throws a hook but Boyko avoids it easily.
Beater looks to land a combination but Boyko avoids it well.
Beater swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boyko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Beater bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boyko's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beater takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boyko throws a shot to the body.
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!
Beater misses with a combination
and Boyko counters with a low kick, right behind Beater 's knee.
Boyko cracks Beater with a right hand to the side of the head.
Beater swings for the body but Boyko moves out of range.
Beater throws a series of punches but Boyko moves out of range.
Boyko misses with a body shot
and Beater counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boyko punishes Beater's body with a nice straight punch.
Beater wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boyko pushes Beater away with a front kick.
Boyko moves out of range of the strikes.
Boyko looks to score with a jab to the body but Beater is just out of range.
Beater misses with a few strikes there.
Boyko works Beater's body with a nice hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Beater checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Beater can pounce on him.
Boyko looks to throw a body kick
and Beater counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boyko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beater is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Beater swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Beater will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beater is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Boyko throws a leg kick but Beater sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Beater throws a looping overhand right but Boyko ducks down to avoid it.
Boyko cracks Beater with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Beater's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boyko misses with a wild body shot.
Beater ducks under a wild hook from Boyko.
Beater was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Beater throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boyko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Beater.
Beater jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beater misses with a low kick.
Beater misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beater comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A combination from Beater does no damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beater keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beater looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Beater lands with a nice body kick.
Boyko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Beater has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boyko looks to land a body kick but Beater moved away.
Boyko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Beater takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Boyko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boyko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boyko throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Boyko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beater was well out of range. Poor timing from Boyko.
Boyko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Boyko.
A swing and a miss from Beater.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Timofey Boyko will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Boyko throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Beater cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beater misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boyko.
Beater misses with a double jab
and Boyko counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Beater throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Both fighters circling a little - Boyko finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Boyko lands the left hand.
Boyko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Beater checks it well.
Beater 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.
Beater connects with a looping right hand.
Beater showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boyko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyko connects with a nice looking jab.
No joy there for Beater, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beater chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boyko can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyko slips a jab and a cross from Beater.
Beater misses with a double jab.
Beater fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boyko manages to avoid it.
Beater keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boyko.
Beater throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Boyko connects with an inside leg kick.
Boyko throws a low kick but Beater moves out of range easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Boyko.
Boyko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boyko misses with an uppercut.
Boyko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boyko just misses with a punch to the body.
Boyko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beater cracks Boyko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Beater takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Beater on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beater misses with a body shot.
Boyko lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Beater avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Boyko is looking to score with low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Boyko. Those never looked like landing.
Beater uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boyko.
Beater scores with a body shot.
Boyko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beater throws out the jab.
And Boyko counters with a quick kick to the body but Beater blocks it.
Boyko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boyko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boyko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boyko takes a swing at Beater's ribcage but misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Beater scores with a four punch combination!
Beater misses with the body kick
and Boyko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Beater takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Beater takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyko tries to clinch up but Beater circles away and keeps his distance.
Beater instigates a clinch.
Boyko lands a damaging elbow.
Beater lands with a right to the head.
Beater lands with a light punch inside.
Beater tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beater.
Boyko lands an elbow that stopped Beater in his tracks for a moment.
Boyko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boyko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Beater lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Beater is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Beater fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beater stalling the fight.
Beater doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boyko takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beater lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boyko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boyko trying to land knees to the body.
Beater tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boyko's elbow.
Boyko lands an elbow inside that Beater shrugs off.
Boyko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boyko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Beater's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Beater tries to work over Boyko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beater throws a punch but it's blocked by Boyko.
Boyko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boyko lands an elbow inside that Beater shrugs off.
Boyko prevents a body shot from Beater.
Boyko tries to land a knee to the head but Beater blocks with his arms.
Beater has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Boyko.
Boyko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Beater avoids it.
Beater avoids the elbow strike from Boyko, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Timofey Boyko.
I think Boyko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Meat Beater!
Meat Beater is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Bateman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doomsday Drost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bateman comes to the cage accompanied by Huey Lewis and The News - Hip To Be Square. Drost has chosen Kilpi - Sielut Iskee Tulta as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Bateman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Doomsday Drost!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bateman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drost looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bateman throws a jab but it's blocked by Drost.
Drost wants to counter the offense by Bateman and move into the clinch position.
Bateman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bateman misses with a wild body shot.
Bateman misses with a kick to the body
letting Drost counter with a right hand.
Bateman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Drost looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bateman throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bateman misses the shot to the body.
Bateman misses with a hook to the body
and Drost connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Decent striking displayed by Bateman there.
Drost slips under a jab from Bateman.
Patrick Bateman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drost throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bateman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Drost on the side of the head.
It looks like Doomsday Drost has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bateman looks to throw the jab but Drost is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drost displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bateman throws out the jab.
Drost looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bateman misses with a left hand
and Drost counters with a right hand to the body.
Bateman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Drost lands a slapping body shot.
Drost blocks a head kick by Bateman.
We've been informed that Drost 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.
Patrick Bateman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drost keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bateman misses with a head kick.
Drost looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bateman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A head kick from Bateman lands but Drost takes it in his stride.
Bateman throws a head kick that misses.
Drost lands a nice hook to Bateman's body. Bateman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bateman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drost manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Drost.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bateman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drost moves away.
Bateman sizes up Drost with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Drost moves out of range as Bateman throws a body kick.
Bateman lands with a straight right. Drost didn't see that one coming.
Bateman throws a poor cross that misses
and Drost cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A right-left combo lands from Drost.
Bateman throws a body punch but Drost moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Drost! But no joy.
Drost defending well as Bateman loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Drost! But no joy.
Bateman thuds a left hand into Drost's body.
Bateman swings for the body but Drost moves out of range.
Bateman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Drost is out of range and Bateman settles back down.
Bateman connects with a nice looking jab.
Bateman slips a straight right by Drost.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bateman misses with a hook. Drost ducked under it nicely.
Drost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bateman was well out of range. Poor timing from Drost.
Drost looks to land a left hand but Bateman moved out of range nicely.
Bateman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drost.
Drost looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bateman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bateman missing with a left hand there. Drost was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bateman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bateman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Drost counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Drost staying out of range there.
Bateman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drost.
Drost chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bateman can pounce on him.
Nice defenses there by Drost.
Drost now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bateman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Drost's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drost tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bateman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drost was well out of range. Poor timing from Bateman.
Bateman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bateman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drost.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bateman misses with a wild body shot.
Drost looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bateman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drost staying out of range there.
Bateman throws a body kick that misses
and Drost counters with a nice uppercut.
Bateman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drost takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bateman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bateman scores with a push kick.
Bateman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Bateman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doomsday Drost's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Drost uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bateman.
Bateman misses with a right hand
and Drost counters with a left and a right that stings Bateman.
A shot to the body from Bateman misses
and Drost counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bateman swings widly with a right hand
and Drost counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Drost displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bateman throws out the jab.
Bateman lands with a slapping head kick.
Bateman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drost moves out of range of the strikes.
Drost ducks under a wild hook from Bateman.
Drost looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Drost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bateman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That has opened up Doomsday Drost's cut even more.
Drost takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bateman throws a lazy uppercut
and Drost cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Drost might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bateman has got the better of the exchanges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bateman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bateman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Drost.
Drost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bateman.
Drost let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bateman swings for the body but Drost moves out of range.
Bateman backing away here, and Drost unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Drost slips a jab from Bateman.
Bateman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drost on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Drost slips a jab from Bateman.
A little jabbing left from Drost on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bateman looks to throw the jab but Drost is out of range.
Bateman misses with a hook to the body
and Drost counters with a two punch combo.
Drost takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bateman misses with a lunging right hand
and Drost counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bateman thuds his right hand into Drost's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bateman misses with a looping left.
Bateman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drost.
It seemed like Drost was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bateman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drost.
Bateman scores with a decent looking hook.
Bateman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drost.
Bateman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Drost.
Bateman quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bateman tries to work over Drost's front leg with a kick but Drost checks it.
A head kick by Bateman misses
and Drost counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Patrick Bateman is winning the standup battle so far.
Bateman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drost throws out a counter right but Bateman avoids it with no problem.
Bateman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Drost takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bateman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drost can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Bateman.
Bateman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drost. That did some damage!
Bateman missing with a left hand there. Drost was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drost thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bateman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drost doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bateman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Drost counters with a right hand to the body.
Drost scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bateman tries to land a front kick but Drost steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Drost darts in looking for a takedown but Bateman gets double underhooks and turns Drost into the cage.
Bateman looks to throw the jab but Drost is out of range.
Bateman throws a hook but Drost blocks it.
Drost misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drost moves forwards but Bateman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The cut above Doomsday Drost's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bateman digs a good hook to Drost's body.
Drost connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bateman misses with a looping left.
Bateman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drost moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Drost swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Bateman misses.
Bateman looks to land a left hand but Drost moved out of range nicely.
Bateman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drost displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bateman throws out the jab.
Bateman misses with a left hand
and Drost counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bateman thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Bateman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Doomsday Drost's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Drost takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bateman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Drost is out of range.
Drost lands a jab to Bateman's midsection.
Drost ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bateman sizes up Drost with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Drost misses with a wild body shot.
Bateman throws a poor cross that misses
and Drost counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bateman thinking.
Bateman is looking to land body kicks.
Bateman misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman throws a push kick but Drost slaps the foot to one side.
Drost doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bateman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bateman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bateman misses with a lunging right hand
and Drost counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Drost checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bateman lands with a nice body punch.
Bateman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Drost fails to land the takedown.
Bateman walks into a stiff left hand from Drost.
Bateman cracks Drost with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Drost moves out of range of the strikes.
Bateman misses with a body kick.
Drost appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bateman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bateman throws a hook but Drost blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Drost on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bateman throws a chopping leg kick but Drost manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It seemed like Drost was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bateman is looking to chop away at Drost's legs.
Bateman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drost manages to avoid it.
Bateman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bateman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice side step and Drost releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Drost is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bateman rather than just go for the knockout.
Drost lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bateman throws out a loose jab but Drost uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice side step and Drost releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bateman throws out a loose jab but Drost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drost throws a counter combo.
Drost swings for the body but Bateman moves out of range.
Bateman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Drost uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bateman.
Drost misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Drost needs to keep his hands up - Bateman had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bateman lands with a straight right. Drost didn't see that one coming.
Drost catches Bateman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Drost takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bateman connects with a nice looking jab.
Drost has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bateman finds it's way round the side to connect with Drost's head.
Doomsday Drost's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Drost blocks a leg kick.
Bateman throws a looping overhand right but Drost ducks down to avoid it.
Drost moves out of range as Bateman strikes.
Drost takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bateman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Drost looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bateman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bateman misses with a right hand
and Drost counters with a nice uppercut.
Drost staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bateman throws a body kick that misses
and Drost counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ground and pound from Drost.
Drost performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bateman trying to control from the bottom.
Drost has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Drost takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Drost there.
Bateman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bateman has hold of Drost's hands but Drost slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Patrick Bateman did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Doomsday Drost's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bateman.
Drost blocks a jab.
Drost looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bateman misses with a left hand
and Drost counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drost lands with a good body shot.
Bateman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bateman misses with a wild body shot.
Bateman cracks Drost with a right hand to the side of the head.
Drost swings for the body but Bateman moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman misses with a hook.
Bateman tries a head kick but it misses.
Drost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bateman.
Drost ducks under a wild hook from Bateman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bateman cracks the inside of Drost's front leg.
Drost gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Drost lands a nice hook to Bateman's body. Bateman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Drost moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bateman avoids the body shot from Drost.
Bateman scoring well with a low kick there.
Drost is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bateman misses with a straight left.
Drost shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Drost was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bateman is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drost tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bateman is working to avoid the ground and pound but Drost connects with a decent elbow.
Bateman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
An elbow from Drost crashes against the mat.
Bateman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Drost wants to control but Bateman is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Bateman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Drost scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bateman to see if he's OK.
Drost scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bateman throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Bateman taking a bit of punishment here - Drost scoring with strikes.
Bateman is rocked!
Drost in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Bateman looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Drost turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doomsday Drost!
Doomsday Drost is the new heavyweight champion!
Doomsday Drost decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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