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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Timo Vesala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hae Ki Park (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vesala's entrance music is Bomfunk MC's - Freestyler. A fine choice. Hae Ki Park told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Timo Vesala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hae Ki Park!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Park throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vesala seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Vesala manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Park on his heels. He'll look to pass Park's guard now, I'm sure.
Park working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vesala doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vesala manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vesala looking to pass the guard.
Vesala trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vesala looking to pass the guard.
Vesala advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vesala thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vesala is trying to get an arm triangle but Park is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vesala is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Park is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vesala working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The strikes coming from Vesala are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Vesala tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vesala has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vesala is trying to get an arm triangle but Park is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Park is trying to improve his position.
Park wants to control but Vesala postures up.
Vesala tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vesala has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sloppy strikes there by Vesala.
Vesala looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vesala is chipping away with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vesala is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Park has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vesala wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Park, who protects the arm well.
Vesala taking a break here but Park is having none of it and regains half guard.
Vesala is stalling here. Park is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Vesala seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Park has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Park trying to control the position but Vesala is working away.
Vesala sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vesala tries to get to full guard but Park has control of the leg.
Vesala looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Park trying to pass the guard but Vesala defending well.
Park wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vesala keeps working.
Park decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vesala moves out of range of the strikes.
Vesala wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Park moves out of range as Vesala strikes.
A head kick misses from Park.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Vesala dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Park scores with a jab to the head.
Park lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vesala listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vesala works Park's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Park misses.
Vesala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Park can do to turn this around?
Park uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vesala.
Park throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vesala stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vesala lands with a straight right. Park didn't see that one coming.
Park drops his hands momentarily and Vesala takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vesala misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Park tries to land a front kick but Vesala steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vesala is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Park.
Vesala misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vesala shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Park counters with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Vesala misses the target.
Park throws a head kick that misses.
Vesala takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Park slips under a jab.
Park misses with a head kick.
Park lands a jab to Vesala's midsection.
Park ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vesala moves away.
Park uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vesala.
Park bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Park lands with a nice body kick.
Vesala connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Park connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vesala takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Park looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vesala throws an overhand right that lands on Park's shoulder, as Park tries to avoid the shot.
Park clobbers Vesala with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Park fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vesala jabs Park to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vesala works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Park throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Park lands with a hook. Vesala tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vesala misses with an uppercut. Park saw that one coming.
Vesala lands with a right hand.
Vesala works Park's body with a nice hook.
Park looks to score with a jab to the body but Vesala is just out of range.
Vesala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hae Ki Park is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Park.
Vesala throws a hook but Park blocks it.
Park misses with a body shot.
Park thuds a left hand into Vesala's body.
Vesala digs a good body shot into Park's ribs.
Vesala digs a good body shot into Park's ribs.
Park defending well as Vesala loads up on a big left hand.
Vesala avoids the head kick by Park.
Park waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vesala.
Hae Ki Park seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Park throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vesala lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Park at a distance.
Vesala has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timo Vesala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Park throws out a leg kick but Vesala moves out of range and Park only half commits.
Park has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice uppercut lands for Park. That snapped Vesala's head back.
Hae Ki Park seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Park cracks a nice hook into Vesala's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vesala lands with a nice body punch.
Vesala throws a body shot but no joy.
Vesala fails with an attempt to clinch.
Park gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Park feints and then cracks Vesala's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vesala down.
Vesala throws a body punch but Park moves out of range.
Vesala lands with a right hand.
Vesala takes one to the side of the head.
Donk. Vesala catches Park right on the button with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Park circles away from the clinch attempt
and Park counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hae Ki Park showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Vesala connects with a nice looking jab.
Park moves out of range of the strikes.
Vesala throws a right hand that misses
and Park cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vesala fails with a takedown attempt.
Vesala shoots for a double leg takedown but Park sprawls well. He's pushed Vesala's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vesala throws a series of strikes that have Park backpedaling.
Some wild striking there from Vesala.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Park throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Park misses with a body kick.
A big right from Vesala misses.
Vesala throws out a loose jab but Park uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Park on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vesala throws a lazy right hand but Park sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vesala moves to clinch but Park breaks away
and Park counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vesala's knee momentarily.
Park takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Park throws a wild body kick that Vesala sees coming a mile off.
Nice defenses there by Vesala.
Vesala fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timo Vesala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vesala bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vesala is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Park has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vesala tries for a kimura but Park is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vesala is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Park is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vesala looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vesala trying to control the position but Park is working away.
Park wants to get back to his feet but Vesala drags him back down.
Vesala is trying to get an arm triangle but Park is defending well.
Vesala is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Park has escaped the position, nice work there.
Timo Vesala overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vesala wants to control but Park is keeping him busy.
Vesala tries for a kimura but Park is defending well.
Park is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Park looking for submissions off his back.
Vesala is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Park is trying to stand up here but Vesala is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vesala wants to pass the guard but Park is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vesala works his way into full mount!
Park keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timo Vesala showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vesala 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timo Vesala!
Timo Vesala decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Do (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shang Chi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Bruce Do has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Bruce Do seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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180 lbs
24 - 11 - 2 |
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37
170 lbs
26 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Very quick |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
24 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruce Do!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Shang Chi!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chi 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.
As Chi tries to get set, Do tries to push him back and clinch up but Chi manages to avoid the attempt.
Chi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chi throws a low kick but Do moves out of range easily.
As Chi tries to get set, Do tries to push him back and clinch up but Chi manages to avoid the attempt.
Chi throws a low kick, looking for Do's leg but Do calmly moves out of range.
Do seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Chi throws a lazy right hand but Do sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Do is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chi.
Do avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Do is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chi.
Chi looks to throw the jab but Do is out of range.
As Chi tries to get set, Do tries to push him back and clinch up but Chi manages to avoid the attempt.
Chi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chi throws a chopping leg kick but Do manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Do wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Chi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Do is able to avoid easily.
As Chi tries to get set, Do tries to push him back and clinch up but Chi manages to avoid the attempt.
Chi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Chi connects with a solid leg kick.
Shang Chi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chi scores with a kick to the body.
Chi throws a leg kick but Do sees it coming and moves out of range.
Do is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chi.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Do checks a leg kick.
Do uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chi.
An inside leg kick from Chi misses.
As Chi tries to get set, Do tries to push him back and clinch up but Chi manages to avoid the attempt.
Chi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Do checks it well.
Do is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chi.
Chi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Do's calf.
Do gets tackled into the cage by Chi. Chi maintains the clinch.
Do has had enough of the clinch but Chi keeps him there for the moment.
Chi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chi lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chi working aggressively here.
Do blocks an uppercut.
Chi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chi misses with a punch to the body.
Do prevents a body shot from Chi.
Do blocks an uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Do has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Do prevents a body shot from Chi.
Chi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chi tries a body shot but Do blocks it.
Chi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chi misses with a body punch.
Chi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chi throws a head punch that misses.
Chi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Do tries to break the clinch but Chi is controlling the position.
Chi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chi tries to work over Do's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Do pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chi tries a low kick but Do avoids it.
Do is looking to counter the offense by Chi and move into the clinch.
Chi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chi throws a head kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chi.
Do wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Do checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chi wants to land a leg kick but Do is out of range.
Do tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chi manages to circle out of the way.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chi throws a head kick but Do moves out of range.
Chi misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shang Chi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chi throws a leg kick
and Do counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Do.
Chi trying to land knees to the body.
Chi misses with the head strike.
Do breaks from the clinch.
Chi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Do checks the leg kick.
Chi motions for Do to come forward. Chi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chi throws a low kick, looking for Do's leg but Do calmly moves out of range.
Do is looking to counter the offense by Chi and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Do tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Do checks a leg kick.
Do tries to counter by clinching up but Chi breaks away and moves out of range.
Chi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chi tries to clinch up.
Do tries to counter by clinching up but Chi breaks away and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chi.
Do tries to counter by clinching up but Chi breaks away and moves out of range.
Jab from Chi.
Do checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Do tries to counter by clinching up but Chi breaks away and moves out of range.
Chi cracks the inside of Do's front leg.
A leg kick checked by Do.
Chi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Do checks a leg kick.
Do seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Do avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Do is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chi.
Chi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Do moves into the clinch.
Chi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Do's elbow.
Nice body punch from Chi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Do can't break the clinch.
Chi has a couple of punches blocked by Do.
Chi tries a body shot but Do blocks it.
Chi cracks Do with a nice body shot.
Chi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Do's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chi scores with a hook to the body.
Chi tries to throw a body punch but Do avoids it by throwing Chi back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Chi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chi.
Chi tries to throw a body punch but Do avoids it by throwing Chi back against the cage.
Chi can't find room to land a body shot as Do controls the action.
Shang Chi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chi keeps control of Do as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Chi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Do prevents a body shot from Chi.
Chi is leaning against Do and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Do is looking to break free of the clinch but Chi has double underhooks.
Chi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Chi.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chi lands a nice shot to the body.
Chi misses with the head strike.
Chi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shang Chi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Chi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Do is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chi.
Chi loads up on a big right hand but Do slips the punch.
Do moves out of range as Chi strikes.
Do is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chi.
Chi tries to land a front kick but Do steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chi connects with a solid leg kick.
Do moves out of range as Chi strikes.
Do is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chi thows a leg kick but Do checks it
and Do moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Chi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Do blocks the elbow strike.
Chi working aggressively here.
Chi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Do.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chi keeps control of Do as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Chi.
Chi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Do blocks an uppercut.
Do wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chi tries to throw a body punch but Do avoids it by throwing Chi back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Do avoids it.
Chi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Do wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Do wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chi.
Chi misses with the head strike.
Chi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do manages to break the clinch.
Chi throws a sloppy head kick and Do moves out of range easily.
Do is looking to counter the offense by Chi and move into the clinch.
Chi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Chi misses the target.
Chi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Do is looking to counter the offense by Chi and move into the clinch.
Chi clinches up with Do and pushes him back against the cage.
Do blocks an uppercut.
Chi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Chi.
Chi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Do.
Shang Chi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Do breaks the clinch.
Do blocks a low kick nicely.
Chi is looking to slow Do down with leg kicks.
Bruce Do is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chi tries to land a leg kick but Do saw it coming and moves away.
Chi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chi throws a leg kick but Do sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shang Chi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Do slips a jab from Chi.
Bruce Do has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Do is able to avoid easily.
Do seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shang Chi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 26:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shang Chi!
Our winner, Shang Chi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ole Solseng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Foles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Solseng comes to the cage accompanied by Mama Said Knock You Out. 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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302 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
18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ole Solseng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Foles!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foles swings for the body but Solseng moves out of range.
A slow jab from Solseng misses its intended target.
Foles unleashes a big counter combination but Solseng bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Foles goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Solseng looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ole Solseng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Solseng walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Solseng getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Foles blocks a jab.
Foles moves out of range of the strikes.
Solseng lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Foles moves away from the strike by Solseng.
Foles is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Solseng misses with an uppercut
and Foles counters with a left to the body.
Foles swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Solseng waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Foles.
Solseng throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Foles to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Foles misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Solseng 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Ole Solseng has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solseng throws a head kick that misses
and Foles counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Solseng jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Foles walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Foles has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Solseng jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Foles slips a straight right by Solseng.
Solseng takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Foles looks to land a body kick but Solseng moved away.
Solseng misses with a kick to the body
and Foles counters with a straight right hand.
Solseng is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Solseng scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A head kick by Solseng misses
and Foles counters with a nice body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Solseng throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Foles throws a quick inside leg kick.
Foles avoids the head kick by Solseng.
Foles blocks a head kick by Solseng.
Foles wants to counter the offense by Solseng and move into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solseng uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Foles just misses with a punch to the body.
Foles has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Foles throws out a powerful jab.
Solseng throws a sloppy head kick
and Foles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Solseng walks into a straight right hand from Foles.
Foles moves out of range of the body kick.
Solseng pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Foles on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Solseng looks to throw the jab but Foles is out of range.
Foles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Solseng.
Foles is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Solseng had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Foles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Solseng.
Solseng throws a body kick that misses
and Foles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Foles throws a body shot but no joy.
Solseng misses with a head kick.
Solseng misses with a kick to the body
and Foles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ole Solseng's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solseng takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Solseng throws a right hand that misses
and Foles counters with a big left hand that crumples Solseng! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Foles!
Nick Foles seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yngwie Malmsteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington comes to the cage accompanied by TNT. Samuel Washington has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 2, fighting out of New York, Samuel Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yngwie Malmsteen!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington throws a low kick but Malmsteen moves out of range easily.
Jab from Washington.
Washington throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Washington, right into the meat.
Washington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malmsteen.
Washington takes a swing at Malmsteen's ribcage but misses.
Malmsteen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Washington tries a head kick but it misses.
Washington connects with the punch.
Malmsteen takes a swing at Washington's ribcage but misses.
Washington misses with a hook. Malmsteen ducked under it nicely.
Malmsteen looks for the body kick but Washington saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malmsteen ducks under a wild hook from Washington.
Nice defenses there by Washington.
Malmsteen scores with a jab to the body.
Malmsteen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Washington moves away.
Malmsteen connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malmsteen throws a body punch but Washington moves out of range.
Washington throws a leg kick which misses Malmsteen's front leg but catches the back leg as Malmsteen tries to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Malmsteen 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 Washington has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Washington and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Malmsteen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Washington.
Washington feinted with a counter takedown.
Samuel Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Washington misses with the combination.
Malmsteen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Washington pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Washington lands a nice looking body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Washington.
Washington throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Malmsteen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malmsteen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Malmsteen misses the target.
Malmsteen ducks under a wild hook from Washington.
Washington misses with a body kick.
Washington throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Malmsteen wants to counter the offense by Washington and move into the clinch position.
Yngwie Malmsteen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington misses the body punch
and Malmsteen counters with a right hand to the body.
Washington ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Washington shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Malmsteen wants to counter the offense by Washington and move into the clinch position.
Washington looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Washington moves into range and connects with a jab.
Malmsteen wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Washington finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Malmsteen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Washington stalks Malmsteen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Malmsteen's face. Malmsteen staggers backwards, shaken.
Washington stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Malmsteen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Washington smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Washington is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Malmsteen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Washington.
Malmsteen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Washington avoids the body shot from Malmsteen.
Washington jabs Malmsteen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Washington misses.
Washington lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington throws a leg kick that is checked
and Malmsteen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Washington lands with a slapping head kick.
Washington darts in looking for a takedown but Malmsteen gets double underhooks and turns Washington into the cage.
Washington dodges the punch combination from Malmsteen.
Washington cracks Malmsteen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Malmsteen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Washington walks into a stiff left hand from Malmsteen.
Malmsteen throws a hook to the side of Washington's head but Washington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Washington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Washington scores with a leg kick.
Malmsteen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Washington comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Washington dominated that round.
That's time! Washington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Malmsteen misses with a kick to the body.
Washington misses with a double jab.
Malmsteen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Washington throws a right hand that Malmsteen ducks under and follows up with a left that Malmsteen also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Malmsteen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Malmsteen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Washington's sensitive parts.
Samuel Washington is winning the standup battle so far.
Washington wants to slow Malmsteen down by chopping away at his legs.
Malmsteen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Malmsteen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Washington has got the better of the exchanges.
Malmsteen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Washington. Washington obviously looking to wear him down.
Washington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malmsteen can do to turn this around?
Malmsteen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malmsteen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Malmsteen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Washington rather than just go for the knockout.
Malmsteen misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington throws a shot from downtown. Malmsteen moves away and avoids it.
Washington getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Washington throws a body shot but no joy.
Washington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice side step and Malmsteen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Malmsteen looks to score with a jab to the body but Washington is just out of range.
Washington half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malmsteen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Washington fails with the takedown.
Washington takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Washington throws out a loose jab but Malmsteen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Washington tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Malmsteen swivels and escapes.
Malmsteen wants to counter the offense by Washington and move into the clinch position.
Malmsteen thumps Washington with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Washington.
Washington shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Malmsteen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malmsteen takes a swing at Washington's ribcage but misses.
Washington uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington scores with a shot to the body.
Washington misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washington shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Washington showed some decent athleticism there.
Malmsteen wants to improve his position but Washington is controlling well.
Malmsteen is trying is best to control the position here.
Washington tries to pass to full mount but Malmsteen defends it.
Washington trying to control from half guard but Malmsteen is working away.
Malmsteen wants to improve his position but Washington is controlling well.
Malmsteen tries to kick Washington off but Washington keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Washington connects with a nice short shot to Malmsteen's temple.
Malmsteen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Washington's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Washington's back!
I really don't envy Washington right now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Malmsteen's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malmsteen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington tries to escape but Malmsteen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Washington turns into Malmsteen and is now in his guard.
Washington trying to control but Malmsteen is working from the bottom.
Washington looking to pass the guard.
Malmsteen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Washington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Malmsteen pulls his head out easily.
Malmsteen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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 Samuel Washington will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Malmsteen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Washington tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Malmsteen swivels and escapes.
Malmsteen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Washingtons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Malmsteen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Donk. Washington catches Malmsteen right on the button with a cross.
Malmsteen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Washington manages to avoid it.
Washington lands a head kick. Malmsteen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Washington moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington slips a jab and a cross from Malmsteen.
Washington 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malmsteen looking for a sweep. Not yet Malmsteen, not yet.
Malmsteen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Washington is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Malmsteen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washington is fighting to break Malmsteen's control of his arms but Malmsteen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Washington lands a couple of elbows.
Washington working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Malmsteen keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
Malmsteen is pulling down on Washington's head. It's preventing any offense from Washington, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Malmsteen looking for a sweep. Not yet Malmsteen, not yet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Washington will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Washington is looking to work some ground and pound but Malmsteen has wrist control.
Malmsteen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Malmsteen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Washington.
Washington throws a half hearted mid kick.
Malmsteen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Malmsteen takes a swing at Washington's ribcage but misses.
Washington swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Malmsteen.
Malmsteen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Washington throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Washington turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Malmsteen is looking to chop away at Washington's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Malmsteen throws a lazy right hand but Washington sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Washington misses its intended target.
Washington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malmsteen.
Washington shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Malmsteen sprawls well. Malmsteen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Washington gets slowly back to his feet.
Malmsteen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Left hook, right uppercut from Washington.
Malmsteen blocks a head kick by Washington.
Malmsteen checks a low kick from Washington.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Malmsteens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Washington throws a solid leg kick but Malmsteen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Washington.
Nice body kick from Washington.
Washington connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Washington throws a leg kick
and Malmsteen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
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!
Malmsteen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Washington.
Malmsteen has a couple of punches blocked by Washington.
Malmsteen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Malmsteen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Malmsteen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Washington working aggressively here.
Malmsteen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Malmsteen tries to throw a body punch but Washington avoids it by throwing Malmsteen back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Washington clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Washington scores with a punch to the head.
Malmsteen moves out of range as Washington strikes.
Malmsteen tries to counter with a clinch but Washington shakes him off and moves away.
Washington loads up on a big right hand but Malmsteen slips the punch.
Washington throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Malmsteen.
Washington tried to score with a low kick but Malmsteen checks it.
Malmsteen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Washington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Washington sets himself, and Malmsteen steps forward looking for the clinch! Washington avoids it this time.
Washington connects with an inside leg kick.
Washington needs to keep his hands up - Malmsteen had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malmsteen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Washington fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Washington is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Malmsteen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Washington attempts a counter takedown but Malmsteen avoids it well and moves away.
Malmsteen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Washington misses with a low kick.
Washington lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington walks into a jab.
It looks like Samuel Washington has been cut.
Washington throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Malmsteen just misses with a punch to the body.
Washington appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Malmsteen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Washington throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Malmsteen.
Malmsteen blocks a jab.
Washington takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Malmsteen throws a leg kick but Washington sees it coming and moves out of range.
Washington closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good exchange - Malmsteen coming out on top.
Washington is rocked!
Malmsteen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oh Washington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Malmsteen connects with a body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Washington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malmsteen scores with a hook to the body. Washington takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Malmsteen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Malmsteen lands a slapping body shot.
Washington is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Malmsteen doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Washington crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Washington's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yngwie Malmsteen!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miko Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maia comes to the cage accompanied by Hells Bells. Silva has chosen LL CoolJ - Headsprung as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 25 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miko Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Silva!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva slips a jab from Maia.
Maia lets loose with a powerful body kick. Silva will feel that in the morning.
Maia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Silva defends well and Maia ends up having to push Silva into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Miko Maia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maia throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Maia moves out of range of the body kick.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Maia throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Silva on the side of the head.
Silva scores with a punch to the head.
Maia looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've been informed that Silva 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.
Good leg kick by Maia there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Maia throws a leg kick which misses Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Silva tries to avoid it.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maia.
Silva checks the leg kick nicely there.
Maia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maia avoids the body shot from Silva.
Maia looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Maia has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mello MMA in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia misses with a hook to the body
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Miko Maia has been cut.
A slow jab from Maia misses its intended target.
It seemed like Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva lands the left hand.
Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Maia moves to clinch but Silva breaks away
and Silva counters with a head kick that wobbles Maia - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Silva sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Silva!
Daniel Silva decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Carlos Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apollo Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ferreira might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Nasty. Jackson has chosen LIVING IN AMERICA BY JAMES BROWN as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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215 lbs
26 - 9 - 1 |
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217 lbs
21 - 7 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Antonio Carlos Ferreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Apollo Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferreira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Ferreira moves into the clinch successfully.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jackson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ferreira tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ferreira lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ferreira.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ferreira fails to land.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jackson tries to break free but Ferreira pushes him back against the cage.
Ferreira prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Ferreira lands with a right to the head.
Ferreira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferreira throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Jackson.
Ferreira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Ferreira controls the action.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Ferreira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Ferreira's head.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferreira moves away from the strike by Jackson.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jackson.
Ferreira drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ferreira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Ferreira.
Jackson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ferreira pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Ferreira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ferreira lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ferreira lands a right hand.
Ferreira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Ferreira blocking some punches.
Ferreira swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferreira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Ferreira blocking some punches.
Ferreira lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Ferreira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Jackson tries a body shot but Ferreira blocks it.
Ferreira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferreira pushes Jackson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ferreira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ferreira gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Ferreira misses with some punches.
Ferreira tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Ferreira lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ferreira.
Ferreira tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ferreira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ferreira gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Antonio Carlos Ferreira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Apollo Jackson.
Ferreira has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferreira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferreira throws a head punch that misses.
Ferreira throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Ferreira.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferreira is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferreira controls his hands.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ferreira has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Jackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ferreira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ferreira can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferreira misses with a punch on the inside.
Ferreira lands with a right to the head.
Ferreira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ferreira gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Ferreira misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Carlos Ferreira dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ferreira feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
Ferreira with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A leg kick checked by Jackson.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferreira.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Ferreira takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ferreira tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jackson is able to avoid easily.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferreira was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Ferreira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ferreira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jackson avoids a kick to the body.
Jackson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ferreira throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ferreira dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Ferreira lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Apollo Jackson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson closes the distance and pushes Ferreira back into the cage.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ferreira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ferreira prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Ferreira.
Ferreira misses with a punch on the inside.
Ferreira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson moves out of range as Ferreira throws a body kick.
Ferreira lands with a good body shot.
Antonio Carlos Ferreira is winning the standup battle so far.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ferreira, as that shot connected.
Ferreira walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jackson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jackson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ferreira checks a leg kick.
Ferreira clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.
Ferreira misses with a punch to the body.
Ferreira digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
Ferreira prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ferreira scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ferreira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferreira is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here.
Ferreira lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ferreira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferreira swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferreira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ferreira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Ferreira.
Ferreira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ferreira throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Ferreira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Ferreira misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Ferreira fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Ferreira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Ferreira controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Ferreira fails to land.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ferreira misses with a punch on the inside.
Ferreira swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferreira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Jackson has Ferreira pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ferreira manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Antonio Carlos Ferreira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Apollo Jackson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Ferreira stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ferreira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Ferreira scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferreira.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira lands a body punch.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Ferreira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Ferreira.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferreira throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Ferreira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Ferreira gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Ferreira swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferreira lands an uppercut.
Jackson tries to work over Ferreira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ferreira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Ferreira.
Antonio Carlos Ferreira has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ferreira blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Ferreira can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Ferreira misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Carlos Ferreira dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Apollo Jackson's cut.
That's time! Ferreira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jackson tries to move into range but Ferreira moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jackson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ferreira connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jackson scrambles back to his feet.
Jackson throws a chopping leg kick but Ferreira manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ferreira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ferreira connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
Ferreira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson takes a swing at Ferreira's ribcage but misses.
Ferreira moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ferreira 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.
Ferreira buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ferreira looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ferreira digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Ferreira is out of range.
Ferreira avoids the body shot from Jackson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferreira turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Ferreira moved out of range nicely.
Ferreira connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Ferreira looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jackson moves out of range as Ferreira throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ferreira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ferreira misses with a punch on the inside.
Ferreira misses with some punches.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Ferreira has the dominant position.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferreira scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ferreira has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Ferreira scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ferreira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ferreira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ferreira regains guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferreira controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira can't keep his opponent in guard - Jackson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Ferreira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ferreira tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ferreira defending well though.
Jackson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ferreira is just riding it out for now. Jackson eventually gives up the hold.
Jackson prevents Ferreira from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferreira manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira is adopting a defensive guard.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Ferreira keeps moving.
Ferreira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ferreira is working hard here to advance position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ferreira is on top in guard.
Ferreira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ferreira has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jackson seems keen to control Ferreira's posture.
Ferreira seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ferreira stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Some bone on bone action there as Jackson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Carlos Ferreira clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Apollo Jackson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ferreira clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferreira.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Ferreira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson tries to work over Ferreira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ferreira misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ferreira.
Ferreira misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferreira.
Ferreira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferreira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ferreira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ferreira can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferreira controls his hands.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Ferreira manages to get underhooks.
Ferreira misses with a body punch.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferreira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ferreira lands an uppercut.
Ferreira tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Ferreira avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Ferreira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ferreira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferreira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferreira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Ferreira has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Ferreira.
Ferreira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ferreira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Ferreira tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Ferreira.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
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!
Ferreira lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jackson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ferreira misses with a body punch.
Ferreira throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Ferreira gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Ferreira.
Ferreira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferreira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Ferreira misses with a punch to the body.
Ferreira working aggressively here.
Ferreira blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Ferreira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferreira tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Ferreira controls the action.
Ferreira misses with some punches.
Ferreira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Ferreira working aggressively here.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ferreira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ferreira, right into the meat.
Ferreira staying out of range there.
Ferreira tries to score with a low kick but Jackson moves his leg out of the way.
Ferreira scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson connects with a looping right hand.
Ferreira doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Ferreira stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackson.
Ferreira slips under a jab.
Jackson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ferreira buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferreira jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well.
Ferreira throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Ferreira misses with a body shot.
Antonio Carlos Ferreira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferreira turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ferreira works Jackson's body with a nice hook.
Ferreira throws a good cross that connects.
Jackson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Carlos Ferreira had his way with Apollo Jackson in that round.
The cut man is working on Apollo Jackson's cut.
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!
Ferreira misses with a low kick.
Jackson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ferreira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Ferreira lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ferreira lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ferreira.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A head kick misses from Ferreira.
Jackson connects with the punch.
Jackson tries a low kick but Ferreira avoids it.
Ferreira connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ferreira has time to react.
Ferreira fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferreira keeps working.
Ferreira is positioning himself well to prevent Jackson advancing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira is looking to improve his position.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Ferreira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ferreira is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ferreira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson is looking for a kimura here.
Ferreira wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Apollo Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ferreira is doing well to control the position and prevent Jackson from advancing to side control.
Ferreira wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ferreira tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ferreira just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferreira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson checks a low kick from Ferreira.
Ferreira with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ferreira works over Jackson's head and body with a nice combination.
Ferreira ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jackson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jackson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ferreira checks it well.
Ferreira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ferreira buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ferreira fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Ferreira saw that one coming.
Jackson throws a front kick that sends Ferreira stumbling back into the cage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
That kick from Ferreira tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferreira takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferreira appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Ferreira feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jackson's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson blocks a leg kick.
Jackson with the counter takedown but Ferreira avoids it easily.
Jackson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ferreira connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jackson thuds his shin into the meat of Ferreira's side.
Ferreira is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jackson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ferreira. Ferreira circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferreira.
Jackson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ferreira is out of range.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferreira.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Apollo Jackson.
I think Ferreira 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Carlos Ferreira!
After the fight, Antonio Carlos Ferreira was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Whales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan comes into the arena with Girlfriend blaring out of the sound system. Whales has chosen AC/DC - Shoot To Thrill as his entrance music. Jake Ryan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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222 lbs
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207 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
54 - 22 - 5, fighting out of London, Jake Ryan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Patrick Whales!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whales blocks a leg kick.
Ryan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jungle Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Whales fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Whales tries to move into range but Ryan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jake Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Whales just misses with a punch to the body.
Ryan throws a leg kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Whales.
Ryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Whales is just out of range.
Whales drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ryan defends it well.
The crowd cheers as Ryan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Whales doesn't seem phased though.
Ryan lands a leg kick that knocks Whales off balance momentarily.
Whales's corner calls for a 1-2. Whales obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Whales looks to land a right hand but Ryan moved out of range.
Whales motions for Ryan to come forward. Whales throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whales shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ryan defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whales buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ryan's corner calls for a 1-2. Ryan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ryan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Whales getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ryan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Ryan tests Whales's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Whales scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ryan swings for the body but Whales moves out of range.
Whales misses with a body shot.
Whales connects with a solid leg kick.
Whales gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whales is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whales throws a strike but Ryan avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Whales throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ryan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Whales working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Whales connects with a couple of short punches.
Whales wants to pass the guard but Ryan is keeping the position.
Ryan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Whales can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whales is looking to work some ground and pound but Ryan has wrist control.
Ryan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Whales working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Whales throwing strikes from guard but Ryan blocks nicely.
Whales tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryan is retaining full guard.
Whales in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Whales is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Whales tries to score with a low kick but Ryan moves his leg out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whales scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Whales throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Whales trying to advance position but Ryan counters by regaining guard.
Ryan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Whales.
Whales lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Whales accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Whales has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Whales trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Whales throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ryan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ryan controls Whales momentarily but Whales frees himself.
Ryan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Whales dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Whales uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ryan.
Ryan lands a leg kick that knocks Whales off balance momentarily.
Whales throws a sloppy head kick and Ryan moves out of range easily.
Whales clobbers Ryan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Whales ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryan moves away.
Ryan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Whales tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Whales.
Ryan tries a low kick but Whales avoids it.
And Whales tries to counter it with a takedown but Ryan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Whales takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Whales connects with a solid leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Whales blocks the leg kick.
Whales drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ryan defends it well.
Ryan throws a chopping leg kick but Whales manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan blocks the body kick.
Whales avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Whales shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whales sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ryan defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Whales is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ryan reverses the position - he's now on top in Whales's guard.
Patrick Whales has got the better of the ground game so far.
Whales is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Whales is working an open guard so Ryan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Good work by Whales as he checks the leg kick.
Ryan moves out of range of the strikes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Whales. Ryan shrugs it off though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan misses with a wild body shot.
Jake Ryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ryan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whales.
Ryan connects with a right hand. Whales shakes it off.
Ryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Ryan.
Ryan throws a right hand that Whales ducks under and follows up with a left that Whales also avoids with ease.
Whales dives in and scores a takedown into Ryan's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whales postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Whales lands a couple of digs.
Whales passes into half guard.
Ryan is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is looking to get back to full guard here but Whales has managed to pass to side control instead.
Sloppy strikes there by Whales.
Whales lands a nice forearm strike.
Ryan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Whales asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ryan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Whales.
Whales has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Whales crashes against the mat.
Whales throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Whales works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whales throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ryan taking a bit of punishment here - Whales scoring with strikes.
Whales lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ryan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Whales wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Whales working the ground and pound but Ryan is defending the strikes.
Whales lands some shots froms side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Whales showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A left lands for Whales.
Whales scores with a nice right hand.
Ryan slips under a jab from Whales.
Whales misses with a hook. Ryan ducked under it nicely.
Whales connects with a nice looking jab.
A big left from Whales misses.
Ryan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Whales throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whales.
A decent looking cross lands there for Whales.
Jake Ryan is winning the standup battle so far.
Ryan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ryan throws a front kick aimed at Whales's knee but Whales avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whales misses with a low kick.
Whales shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ryan as he avoids it easily.
Whales 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whales trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Whales throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ryan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whales pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryan is keeping the position for now.
Ryan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Whales postures up in Ryan's guard and throws a big left but Ryan blocks it.
Whales trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ryan controlling Whales's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Whales. That's going to slow Ryan down.
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.
A slow jab from Ryan misses its intended target.
Whales changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Whales misses the target.
Ryan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Whales scores with a punch to the head.
Whales keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ryan.
Whales shoots in for a double leg but Ryan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ryan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Whales is able to avoid easily.
Whales feints the counter takedown.
Ryan connects with an inside leg kick.
Ryan throws a body punch but Whales moves out of range.
Whales drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ryan defends it well.
Ryan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Whales.
Ryan misses with a leg kick.
Whales shoots in and drives through. Ryan sprawls well.
Jake Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Whales.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Whales.
Whales uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ryan.
Ryan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Whales checks a low kick from Ryan.
Whales staying out of range there.
Whales gets a double leg takedown into Ryan's guard.
Whales works over Ryan with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Whales accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ryan keeping full guard, as Whales tries to pass.
Ryan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Whales chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryan, not yet.
Whales pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryan is keeping the position for now.
Whales content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whales looking to pass the guard.
Whales trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Whales chips away with some ground and pound.
Whales postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Whales stopping the sweep attempt from Ryan.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Whales really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Whales uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ryan.
Ryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whales moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ryan. Whales does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ryan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Whales looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Whales throws a head kick but Ryan moves out of range.
Whales avoids the body shot from Ryan.
Whales with the counter takedown but Ryan avoids it easily.
Ryan connects with the punch.
Whales checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whales tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ryan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan connects with a body shot.
Ryan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Whales keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ryan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ryan misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Whales.
A leg kick checked by Whales.
Whales feints and then cracks Ryan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ryan down.
Ryan slips under a jab from Whales.
Whales is looking to chop away at Ryan's legs.
Ryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whales moves away.
Ryan is looking to wear down Whales with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Whales lands the left hand.
Whales punishes Ryan's body with a nice straight punch.
Whales throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ryan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Whales goes for a double leg but Ryan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ryan continues to drive forward.
Ryan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Whales with the counter takedown but Ryan avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Ryan.
Ryan misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whales tries a head kick but it misses.
Whales connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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!
Whales ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Whales's corner calls for a 1-2. Whales obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Whales lands a glancing blow to the side of Ryan's head.
Whales fails with a takedown attempt.
That kick from Ryan tenderised Whales's leg. Whales is trying to keep his angry face on.
Whales goes for a double leg but Ryan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ryan continues to drive forward.
Jake Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Whales.
Ryan misses with a low kick as Whales jumps back.
Ryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whales bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ryan slips a straight right by Whales.
Whales misses with a hook to the body
and Ryan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Whales lands a body shot.
Whales works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Whales throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Whales misses with a low kick.
Ryan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Whales misses with a takedown attempt
letting Ryan counter with a right hand.
Whales staying out of range there.
Whales ducks under a wild hook from Ryan.
Whales checks the leg kick.
Ryan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Whales takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whales takes one on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan slips a jab from Whales.
Whales throws a head kick but Ryan moves out of range.
Whales throws out a powerful jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ryan.
Donk. Whales catches Ryan right on the button with a cross.
Whales bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Whales fails with a takedown attempt.
Ryan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Whales changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ryan throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick from Ryan misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Whales.
Ryan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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 Jake Ryan 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!
A chopping leg kick lands by Ryan.
Ryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whales was well out of range. Poor timing from Ryan.
Whales pushes Ryan away with a front kick.
Whales closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Whales lands in his opponent's guard.
Ryan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Whales.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Whales working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Whales passes Ryan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan wants to control the action here but instead Whales manages to pass to full mount!
Whales fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Whales pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ryan is rocked!
It looks like Jake Ryan has been cut.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Whales cracks Ryan with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Whales!
Patrick Whales is the new light heavyweight champion!
A less than humble Patrick Whales misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lester Cockenschtuff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vyacheslav Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cockenschtuff comes to the cage accompanied by Wynona's Big Brown Beaver by Primus. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lester Cockenschtuff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vyacheslav Romanov!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romanov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Lester Cockenschtuff has been cut.
Romanov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Romanov throws a jab when Cockenschtuff was well out of range.
Cockenschtuff forces Romanov back against the cage and clinches.
Cockenschtuff trying to stall but Romanov improves his position.
Cockenschtuff lands an uppercut.
Cockenschtuff misses with the head strike.
Romanov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Romanov.
Cockenschtuff tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romanov's elbow.
Romanov taking a breather.
Cockenschtuff is leaning against Romanov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cockenschtuff.
It looks like Vyacheslav Romanov has been cut.
Cockenschtuff is trying to maintain a safe position but Romanov gets an underhook and turns Cockenschtuff into the cage.
Cockenschtuff goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cockenschtuff lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cockenschtuff tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cockenschtuff utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Romanov looks winded!
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!
Cockenschtuff lands a nice shot to the body.
Cockenschtuff misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cockenschtuff lands with a short shot to the head.
Romanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Cockenschtuff's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Romanov can't break the clinch.
Cockenschtuff lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romanov throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff lands a shot to the body.
Cockenschtuff lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Romanov backwards.
Cockenschtuff scores a nice knee to the body.
Cockenschtuff lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Romanov.
Cockenschtuff using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Romanov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cockenschtuff is leaning against Romanov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cockenschtuff will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Romanov up against the cage.
Cockenschtuff trying to stall but Romanov improves his position.
Cockenschtuff is trying to maintain a safe position but Romanov gets an underhook and turns Cockenschtuff into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff working aggressively here.
Cockenschtuff lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cockenschtuff holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Romanov prevents a body shot from Cockenschtuff.
Romanov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cockenschtuff misses with a knee strike.
Cockenschtuff throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Romanov blocks it with crossed arms.
Romanov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Romanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cockenschtuff misses with some punches.
Cockenschtuff is trying to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cockenschtuff.
Romanov controlling the action here for a moment.
Cockenschtuff lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cockenschtuff pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cockenschtuff pushes Romanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cockenschtuff makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cockenschtuff lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cockenschtuff backwards.
Cockenschtuff throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Cockenschtuff.
Romanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cockenschtuff with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cockenschtuff tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Romanov - that landed with a thud.
Romanov blocks an uppercut.
Cockenschtuff tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cockenschtuff lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cockenschtuff wants to stall.
Romanov takes an elbow to the temple.
Romanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romanov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cockenschtuff backwards.
Romanov working aggressively here.
Romanov lands a left hand.
Cockenschtuff lands an elbow inside that Romanov shrugs off.
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!
Cockenschtuff taking a breather.
Romanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanov misses with a head kick.
Cockenschtuff dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cockenschtuff lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cockenschtuff sizes up Romanov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cockenschtuff scores with a nice strike.
Cockenschtuff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romanov.
Cockenschtuff tries to clinch but Romanov moves out of range.
Romanov is looking to land body kicks.
Cockenschtuff throws a right hand that misses
and Romanov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Cockenschtuff scores with a crisp jab that stopped Romanov in his tracks.
Cockenschtuff connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Cockenschtuff dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cockenschtuff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romanov walks into a left hand.
Romanov avoids the body shot from Cockenschtuff.
Romanov connects with a leg kick. Cockenschtuff looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Romanov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Romanov misses with a right hand
enabling Cockenschtuff to counter with a crisp jab.
Cockenschtuff tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Romanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cockenschtuff throws a low kick but it's checked well by Romanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff has Romanov up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Romanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romanov letting Cockenschtuff take a breather here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cockenschtuff creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cockenschtuff tries a body shot but Romanov blocks it.
Cockenschtuff throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Romanovs head.
Cockenschtuff misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romanov misses with a punch to the body.
Romanov avoiding damage as Cockenschtuff throws knees to the body.
Romanov throws a head punch that misses.
Romanov misses with the head strike.
Cockenschtuff missing with knees to the body.
Romanov lands a left hand.
Cockenschtuff looking to slow down the pace here.
Romanov trying to stall but Cockenschtuff improves his position.
Cockenschtuff presses Romanov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Romanov is breathing heavily.
Romanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cockenschtuff softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Cockenschtuff on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cockenschtuff throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Romanov blocks it with crossed arms.
Romanov tries to stall but Cockenschtuff uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Romanov can't find room to land a body shot as Cockenschtuff controls the action.
Cockenschtuff digs a right hand underneath Romanov's ribcage. Romanov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cockenschtuff lands a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cockenschtuff lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cockenschtuff works on Romanov's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romanov takes a shot to the head.
Cockenschtuff misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Romanov.
Romanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romanov takes a shot to the head.
Cockenschtuff tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cockenschtuff misses with an elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Cockenschtuff.
A right hook to the body lands for Cockenschtuff.
Romanov prevents a body shot from Cockenschtuff.
A short uppercut from Cockenschtuff.
Lester Cockenschtuff has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Cockenschtuff as the two fighters clinch.
Cockenschtuff softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Romanov is rocked!
Cockenschtuff lands with a left to the head.
Romanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Cockenschtuff finish him?
Clinched against the cage, Cockenschtuff lands a big elbow that drops Romanov! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Romanov is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lester Cockenschtuff!
Our winner, Lester Cockenschtuff, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eugene Judd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ice Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Judd comes into the arena with I take it up the ass - by lil wayne blaring out of the sound system. Eugene Judd has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eugene Judd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ice Drago!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago throws a low kick, looking for Judd's leg but Judd calmly moves out of range.
Drago misses with a low kick.
Drago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Judd.
Drago takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
An inside leg kick lands from Judd.
Drago on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Judd wants to slow Drago down by chopping away at his legs.
Drago blocks the body kick.
Drago stuns Judd with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Judd. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Judd.
Drago displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Eugene Judd has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drago throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Judd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drago ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A lazy body kick from Judd
and Drago counters with an outside leg kick.
Drago throws a looping overhand right but Judd ducks down to avoid it.
Judd attempts a counter takedown but Drago avoids it well and moves away.
Judd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judd fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Drago checks it well.
Drago ducks under a wild hook from Judd.
Judd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drago sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Judd misses with a straight right.
Drago blocks a jab.
Drago scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A telegraphed right hand from Drago misses the target.
Judd misses with a left hand
and Drago counters with an inside leg kick.
Judd tries to work over Drago's front leg with a kick but Drago checks it.
Drago let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Drago. That's going to slow Judd down.
No luck for Judd with that takedown attempt.
Judd throws a low kick but it's checked well by Drago.
Drago closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Judd moves out of range of the strikes.
Drago connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drago checks the leg kick.
Drago appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Judd has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu in the buildup to the fight.
Drago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drago misses with a hook. Judd ducked under it nicely.
Judd thumps Drago with a low kick.
Judd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Drago takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Judd looks to score with a jab to the body but Drago is just out of range.
Ice Drago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Judd misses.
Judd blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Judd.
Drago misses with a looping left.
Judd throws a low kick but Drago moves out of range easily.
Judd bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Judd looks to land a left hand but Drago moved out of range nicely.
Drago doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judd throws a half hearted mid kick.
Judd takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Judd slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Judd missing with a left hand there. Drago was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drago throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Judd throws a leg kick that misses.
Drago keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Drago feints a counter leg kick.
Judd dips to his left and cracks Drago with an uppercut!
Drago takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Drago fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Judd.
Judd misses with a looping right.
Drago lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Judd at a distance.
Judd throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Drago counters with a stiff right hand.
Drago has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drago lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice uppercut there from Drago.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Judd has time to react.
Eugene Judd's cut is getting worse.
Judd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drago steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Judd.
Judd throws out a loose jab but Drago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drago slips a jab from Judd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Judd. Drago does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Drago checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Drago throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Drago slips a straight right by Judd.
Judd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A low kick from Judd is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Judd.
Judd slips under a jab.
Drago loads up on a big right hand but Judd slips the punch.
Judd moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ice Drago will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eugene Judd's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Drago shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Drago gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Eugene Judd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Judd throws a leg kick which misses Drago's front leg but catches the back leg as Drago tries to avoid it.
Judd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drago sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Judd throws a leg kick that misses.
Drago darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Drago throws a nice outside leg kick.
Drago goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Judd looks to land a combination. Drago sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Judd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Judd misses with a body kick.
Drago moves out of range of the body kick.
Drago takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Judd.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judd is looking to take a break and control but Drago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Judd grinds an elbow into Drago's temple.
Judd tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Drago can't do much from the bottom here.
Drago being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Judd has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate 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.
Judd landing strikes.
Judd tries to move into full mount but can't pass Drago's legs.
Judd misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Judd trying to control the position but Drago is working away.
Drago is trying to control Judd's posture but Judd avoids it.
Drago managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Judd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judd wants to control but Drago is keeping him busy.
Drago can't do much from the bottom here.
Judd in side control lands a decent elbow.
The ground and pound from Judd seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Drago takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Judd is looking to take a break and control but Drago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Judd throws a strike aimed at the side of Drago's head but Drago avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago is not content to let Judd control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Drago is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Judd's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Drago trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drago tries to get to full guard but Judd has control of the leg.
Drago trying to control here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eugene Judd dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eugene Judd's cut.
That's time! Judd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Judd lands a leg kick that knocks Drago off balance momentarily.
Drago pivots, looking for a leg kick but Judd is out of range and Drago settles back down.
Judd is looking to land body kicks.
Drago tries to clinch but Judd moves out of range.
Judd thuds a left hand into Drago's body.
Judd throws a body punch but Drago moves out of range.
Drago slips under a jab.
Judd missing with a left hand there. Drago was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drago throws a head kick but Judd moves out of range.
Judd half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drago takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Drago tries a head kick but it misses.
Drago motions for Judd to come forward. Drago throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Drago walks into a straight right hand from Judd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judd throws a leg kick
and Drago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Judd tries to land a front kick but Drago steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A solid body kick from Judd.
Judd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Drago takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Eugene Judd is winning the standup battle so far.
Drago jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drago attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Drago connects with an inside leg kick.
Judd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Drago changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Judd ducks right into an uppercut from Drago.
Judd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Drago lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Drago misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Judd feinted with a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Judd attempts a counter takedown but Drago avoids it well and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Judd thumps Drago with a low kick.
Drago connects with the punch.
Judd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Judd misses with a hook
and Drago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Judd throws a big shot that misses.
Drago fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Drago's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Judd throws a body punch but Drago moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Drago! But no joy.
Judd is looking to land body kicks.
Drago slips under a jab from Judd.
Judd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drago throws a series of punches but Judd moves out of range.
Drago lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Drago.
Judd lands a glancing blow to the side of Drago's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Judd.
Judd misses the shot to the body.
Drago misses with a wild body shot.
Drago connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Judd ducks under a wild hook from Drago.
It looked like Judd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Judd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drago checks a leg kick.
Drago lands a body shot.
Drago throws out a leg kick but Judd moves out of range and Drago only half commits.
Judd throws the kick towards the body but Drago avoids it.
Drago throws a right and a left that both miss.
Judd misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago misses with a series of wild punches.
Drago avoids the body shot from Judd.
No luck for Judd with that takedown attempt.
Judd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drago manages to avoid it.
Drago scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Judd doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Judd slips a straight right by Drago.
Drago avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Judd is looking to score with low kicks.
A little jabbing left from Drago on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good shot there by Judd.
Judd looks to score with a jab to the body but Drago is just out of range.
Drago swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Drago has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Judd finds it's way round the side to connect with Drago's head.
Judd connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ice Drago just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Eugene Judd's cut.
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.
Drago fails with an attempt to clinch.
Judd with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Judd misses.
Drago is looking for the big counter here.
Judd tries to score with a low kick but Drago moves his leg out of the way.
Judd throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Drago tries to counter with a clinch but Judd shakes him off and moves away.
Drago takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Drago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Judd changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Judd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Drago throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Judd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drago moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago misses with a low kick.
No joy there for Drago, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Judd appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Judd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Drago.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Drago wants to land a leg kick but Judd is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Drago 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 Judd has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Judd and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Good exchange - Drago coming out on top.
Drago throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Drago slips under a jab.
Judd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Judd scores with a jab. Drago acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Judd swats away the attempt to clinch by Drago.
Judd shoots in looking for a takedown. Drago tries to sprawl out of it but Judd keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Drago manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Judd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago moves out of range as Judd throws a body kick.
Drago scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Judd scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Judd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Judd gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Drago counters with a leg kick.
Judd moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Judd misses the shot to the body.
Drago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drago gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Drago cracks a nice hook into Judd's ribs.
Judd cracks Drago with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Drago throws a jab but it's blocked by Judd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Drago connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Judd lands with an uppercut that bounces Drago off the cage and back into range.
An inside leg kick from Drago misses.
Drago looks to land a left hand but Judd moved out of range nicely.
Judd throws a chopping leg kick but Drago manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Drago throws a hook but Judd avoids it easily.
Drago checks a leg kick.
Drago moves out of range of the body kick.
Judd is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Judd scores with a nice head shot.
Judd keeps the fight on the outside.
Judd missing with a left hand there. Drago was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago misses with a hook. Judd ducked under it nicely.
A lazy left from Drago finds it's target.
Judd avoids the head kick by Drago.
Drago looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Drago.
Judd lands with a nice combination. Drago backs away looking to recover.
Judd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Drago.
Judd scores with a shot to the body.
Drago blocks a head kick by Judd.
Drago flicks out a counter leg kick but Judd steps away.
Judd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Drago.
Drago cracks Judd with a good jab.
Judd looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
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 Eugene Judd will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eugene Judd's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Judd misses the jab.
Judd throws a head kick that Drago semi-blocks.
Drago is rocked!
It looks like Ice Drago has been cut.
Drago uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Judd.
Drago is still on wobbly legs! Can Judd finish him?
A nice leg kick lands there from Judd.
Judd misses with a wild body shot.
Drago seems to have recovered his senses.
Judd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drago was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Judd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drago moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Drago misses.
Drago jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Judd thuds his right hand into Drago's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Judd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judd is looking to land body kicks.
Drago appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Drago throws a lazy right hand but Judd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drago slips under a jab.
Judd throws out a loose jab but Drago uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judd moves out of range as Drago strikes.
Judd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Drago takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A looping hook to the body misses from Judd. Drago does a little dance to reset his feet.
Judd throws an off balance right hand
and Drago makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Drago uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Drago checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Drago looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Drago slips a jab from Judd.
Judd scores with a leg kick.
Judd lets loose with a powerful body kick. Drago will feel that in the morning.
Judd moves out of range as Drago throws a body kick.
Judd gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Judd takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Judd tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Drago defends well and Judd ends up having to push Drago into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Drago looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judd misses with a kick to the body
and Drago counters with a thumping low kick.
Judd throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Judd tries to land a front kick but Drago steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Drago misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Judd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Judd shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Drago was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Judd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Judd just misses with a punch to the body.
Judd checks the leg kick nicely there.
Judd looks to score with a jab to the body but Drago is just out of range.
Judd fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Drago checks it well.
Drago throws a low kick but Judd avoids it.
Judd cracks Drago with an open hand slap.
Judd tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Judd can pounce on him.
Judd looks for a takedown but Drago sprawls well.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Drago lands with a nice body punch.
Judd throws a half hearted mid kick.
Drago lands a glancing blow to the side of Judd's head.
Judd shoots in for a takedown but Drago shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eugene Judd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drago dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drago's corner calls for a 1-2. Drago obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Judd misses.
A little jabbing left from Drago on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Judd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Judd throws a leg kick
and Drago cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago throws a head kick but Judd moves out of range.
Drago ducks under a wild hook from Judd.
Judd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Judd takes one to the chin there.
Judd misses with a hook.
Drago ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Judd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Drago's sensitive parts.
Judd cracks Drago with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Drago walks into a straight right hand from Judd.
Drago checks the leg kick nicely there.
Drago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Judd throws a wild body kick that Drago sees coming a mile off.
Judd sets himself, and Drago steps forward looking for the clinch! Judd avoids it this time.
Judd walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Judd misses with a kick to the body.
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 Eugene Judd.
Well Judd has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 50:47
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eugene Judd!
Our winner, Eugene Judd, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kisuke Urahara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renan St Juste (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Kisuke Urahara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
44 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Renan St Juste!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urahara fails in his attempt to clinch.
St Juste displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Urahara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from St Juste on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Urahara looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for St Juste!
Urahara trying to control the position but St Juste is working away.
Urahara throws a strike aimed at the side of St Juste's head but St Juste avoids it well.
St Juste is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Urahara trying to control the position but St Juste is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urahara is really struggling to control St Juste but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Urahara tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
St Juste felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Urahara throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Urahara tries to advance to mount but can't.
Urahara tries to score with some ground and pound. St Juste controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
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.
St Juste looking for a sweep but Urahara has passed into full mount! Oh no!
St Juste tries to hold on but Urahara postures up.
St Juste is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Juste tries to lock up and control but Urahara gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Urahara controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Urahara tries to control but St Juste wriggling away.
Urahara wants to finish this one by submission but St Juste is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Urahara.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
St Juste is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Urahara sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
St Juste holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Urahara tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Urahara is landing with some decent strikes but St Juste is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Urahara wants to control the pace but St Juste is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
St Juste holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Urahara tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kisuke Urahara dominated that round.
That's time! Urahara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
St Juste avoids the body shot from Urahara.
St Juste only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Urahara.
St Juste takes one on the button.
Urahara throws a one two combo.
Urahara seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Urahara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as St Juste checks a leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Urahara
and St Juste counters with a leg kick.
A jab from St Juste does it's job there.
St Juste throws a leg kick but Urahara moved away.
Nice defenses there by St Juste.
Urahara misses with a low kick.
Urahara bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kisuke Urahara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
St Juste takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
St Juste takes a jab right on the kisser.
Urahara misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urahara takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A big right from St Juste misses.
Urahara shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts St Juste as he jumps to the side.
Urahara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
St Juste scores with a decent looking hook.
Kisuke Urahara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Juste moves out of range of the strikes.
Urahara misses with a telegraphed body shot
and St Juste counters with a low kick, right behind Urahara 's knee.
Urahara fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kisuke Urahara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left lands for Urahara.
Urahara throws a low kick, looking for St Juste's leg but St Juste calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Juste is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urahara.
A good leg kick by St Juste.
Urahara fakes a jab and throws a low kick but St Juste checks it well.
Urahara thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick from Urahara misses.
St Juste misses with a straight left.
Urahara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for St Juste.
St Juste throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Urahara throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
St Juste throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urahara shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. St Juste is trying to defend but Urahara finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Urahara missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urahara trying to pass the guard but St Juste defending well.
St Juste is trying to get back to full guard.
St Juste works his way to full guard. Good work.
St Juste not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Urahara advances position into side control!
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.
Urahara works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
St Juste is not content to let Urahara control the position.
Urahara tries to move to mount but St Juste blocks the move with his legs.
Urahara is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down St Juste's shoulder. That is not cool.
Urahara wants to control but St Juste is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kisuke Urahara dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
St Juste chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good shot there by Urahara.
St Juste with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
St Juste fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Urahara checks it well.
Left hook, right uppercut from Urahara.
Urahara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Urahara takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Urahara tries to clinch up.
St Juste swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Urahara fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urahara tries to score with a low kick but St Juste moves his leg out of the way.
Urahara tries a head kick but it misses.
Urahara cracks St Juste with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Urahara takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Juste's jab looks to have found its range, popping Urahara under the eye.
St Juste throws out a loose jab but Urahara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urahara feinted with a counter takedown.
Some wild striking there from Urahara.
Good shot there by Urahara.
Urahara throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Renan St Juste has been cut.
Urahara throws a sloppy head kick and St Juste moves out of range easily.
St Juste stuffs the takedown.
St Juste gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Urahara looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for St Juste!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Juste being controlled for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on St Juste's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
St Juste tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Urahara wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Urahara fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Urahara is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, St Juste has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Juste is not content to let Urahara control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Urahara connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Urahara misses with a leg kick
enabling St Juste to counter with a crisp jab.
Urahara lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Urahara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Horrible takedown attempt by Urahara or perhaps it was just good defense by St Juste, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kisuke Urahara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Urahara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but St Juste moves away.
St Juste follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
St Juste throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Urahara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urahara throws a combination that misses
and St Juste counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Urahara or perhaps it was just good defense by St Juste, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
St Juste connects with a good right hand that stumbles Urahara. Urahara circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
St Juste misses with an uppercut. Urahara saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kisuke Urahara clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Renan St Juste's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
St Juste walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Urahara checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Urahara looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for St Juste!
Urahara trying to control the position but St Juste is working away.
Urahara throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sloppy strikes there by Urahara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Juste managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Urahara.
St Juste tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ground and pound from Urahara seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Juste wants to control but Urahara postures up.
St Juste tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Urahara is looking to take a break and control but St Juste is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Renan St Juste seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Urahara shoots in but St Juste avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
St Juste moves away from the strike by Urahara.
The fight stays on the outside here - Urahara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Renan St Juste is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
St Juste keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Urahara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Urahara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kisuke Urahara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Urahara dives in and grabs St Juste's left leg, looking for a takedown. St Juste pushes down on Urahara's head and hops out.
Urahara misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for St Juste.
Urahara misses with a shot to the body
and St Juste counters with a lovely straight right hand!
St Juste avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urahara closes this distance looking for a takedown but St Juste circles away.
St Juste swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Urahara ducks under a wild hook from St Juste.
Urahara lands the left hand.
Urahara shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as St Juste sprawls well. St Juste wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Urahara gets slowly back to his feet.
It seemed like St Juste was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Urahara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that St Juste can do to turn this around?
A head kick misses from Urahara.
St Juste stalks Urahara and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Urahara's face. Urahara staggers backwards, shaken.
St Juste sends Urahara crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! St Juste is motioning to the referee to let Urahara up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Urahara is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Urahara.
Urahara fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urahara throws a predictable looking body shot
and St Juste counters with a straight right hand.
St Juste lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Urahara falls backwards - clearly groggy! St Juste dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Renan St Juste!
An out of breath Renan St Juste thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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