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T87: Borschtanoff vs Landen PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between The Unknown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The One Who Knocks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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170 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, The Unknown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, The One Who Knocks!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unknown connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That kick from Unknown tenderised Who Knocks's leg. Who Knocks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Who Knocks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Unknown can pounce on him.
Unknown takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Unknown motions for Who Knocks to come forward. Unknown throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Who Knocks checks a leg kick.
Unknown takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Unknown throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Unknown 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.
Unknown lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Unknown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Unknown throws a leg kick but Who Knocks checks it.
Who Knocks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice body kick there by Who Knocks.
Unknown throws a leg kick but Who Knocks sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Who Knocks replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Unknown blocks it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Who Knocks is looking to slow Unknown down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from Unknown.
A good leg kick by Who Knocks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Unknown.
Unknown throws a leg kick but Who Knocks sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unknown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Who Knocks throws a push kick but Unknown slaps the foot to one side.
Who Knocks moves out of range of the body kick from Unknown.
Who Knocks throws a sloppy head kick and Unknown moves out of range easily.
As Who Knocks looks to move away, Unknown throws a big counter combo bu Who Knocks just gets out of the way.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Unknown! Who Knocks is out on his feet! Unknown rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Who Knocks is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Who Knocks is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Unknown!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Louis Friedlander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian McDunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Friedlander 's entrance music is Bring Me to Life. A fine choice. McDunn has chosen Lost In Forever-P.O.D. as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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162 lbs
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170 lbs
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Good takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Louis Friedlander !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Ian McDunn!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDunn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Friedlander will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McDunn connects with a single shot there.
Friedlander tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McDunn connects with a leg kick. Friedlander looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Friedlander is defended easily by McDunn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friedlander tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDunn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McDunn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Friedlander is defended easily by McDunn.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louis Friedlander . That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDunn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McDunn throws a solid leg kick but Friedlander takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McDunn.
McDunn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McDunn closes the distance and pushes Friedlander back into the cage.
McDunn misses with an elbow over the top.
McDunn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Friedlander .
McDunn gets underhooks to prevent Friedlander 's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDunn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Friedlander is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McDunn is defending well.
McDunn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Friedlander is defending well for now.
McDunn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McDunn has a couple of punches blocked by Friedlander .
Friedlander blocks an elbow strike.
McDunn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Friedlander has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McDunn lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDunn trying to stall but Friedlander improves his position.
McDunn misses with a knee to the head.
McDunn lands a body shot.
McDunn is trying to push Friedlander away but Friedlander has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McDunn tries to land knees in the clinch but Friedlander avoids the damage to the body.
McDunn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Friedlander avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friedlander wants to take the fight to the mat but McDunn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Friedlander swings wildly with an uppercut but McDunn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Friedlander trying to stall but McDunn improves his position.
Friedlander wants to take the fight to the mat but McDunn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Friedlander is trying to drag McDunn to the mat but McDunn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McDunn stalling against the cage.
McDunn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A shot in the inside from McDunn.
Friedlander takes a knee right on the jaw!
McDunn misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Friedlander as McDunn tries to tie him up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McDunn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McDunn working hard to break the clinch.
McDunn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Friedlander up against the cage.
McDunn is looking to control Friedlander 's arms but Friedlander gets an underhook and turns him. Now McDunn has his back to the cage.
McDunn gets through Friedlander 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Friedlander can't get the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDunn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McDunn stalling in the clinch but Friedlander improves position.
Friedlander has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McDunn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian McDunn dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Friedlander .
Friedlander shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Friedlander dives in for a single leg takedown but McDunn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Friedlander shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McDunn but McDunn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louis Friedlander . That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friedlander looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A leg kick checked by Friedlander .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedlander takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ian McDunn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Friedlander shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDunn wants to get back to full guard.
McDunn gets full guard.
Friedlander working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McDunn is looking to sweep but instead, Friedlander has passed into half guard.
Friedlander missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McDunn gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDunn is trying to keep Friedlander in close.
Friedlander sitting in guard here, content to control.
Friedlander postures up.
Friedlander tries to free his leg and advance position but McDunn is retaining full guard.
McDunn keeping moving, preventing Friedlander from controlling successfully.
McDunn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McDunn holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDunn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Friedlander takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDunn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Friedlander fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McDunn avoids it really well and circles away.
Friedlander shoots in looking for a takedown. McDunn tries to sprawl out of it but Friedlander keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McDunn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McDunn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Friedlander goes for a double leg but McDunn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McDunn continues to drive forward.
McDunn instigates a clinch.
Friedlander with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Friedlander tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Friedlander managing to block the knees to the body from McDunn.
McDunn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDunn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Friedlander tries for a takedown. No joy.
Friedlander misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian McDunn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Friedlander 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McDunn lands a nice looking body shot.
Friedlander checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McDunn leaves Friedlander with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Friedlander or perhaps it was just good defense by McDunn, which made it look bad.
McDunn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Friedlander defends it well.
McDunn moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDunn misses with an elbow strike.
McDunn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Friedlander has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McDunn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Friedlander backwards.
Friedlander wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louis Friedlander . That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters up against the cage, McDunn throws an elbow but misses.
McDunn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McDunn lands a shoulder strike.
McDunn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDunn closes the distance and clinches.
Friedlander misses with some punches.
McDunn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDunn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McDunn looking to throw knees to the head but Friedlander is blocking nicely.
Ian McDunn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friedlander blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDunn is looking to break free of the clinch but Friedlander has double underhooks.
Friedlander 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McDunn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Friedlander is keeping busy.
McDunn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McDunn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Friedlander pushes McDunn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDunn wants to stall.
McDunn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McDunn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ian McDunn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDunn holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Friedlander has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McDunn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Friedlander changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McDunn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Friedlander shoots in looking for a takedown. McDunn tries to sprawl out of it but Friedlander keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McDunn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McDunn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McDunn rushes Friedlander and presses him up against the cage.
That's four 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.
Friedlander is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McDunn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McDunn lands with a left to the head.
Friedlander is working for takedown but McDunn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Friedlander is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McDunn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McDunn tries a body shot but Friedlander blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Friedlander wants a takedown but no success here.
Friedlander drops down looking for an ankle pick but McDunn pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ian McDunn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McDunn winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 25:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian McDunn!
Ian McDunn was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Phan Benjawan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Narcizo Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benjawan comes to the cage accompanied by It Comes and It Goes. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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145 lbs
11 - 15 - 0 |
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122 lbs
9 - 8 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Phan Benjawan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Narcizo Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thomas is defended easily by Benjawan.
Benjawan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thomas's head.
Thomas has his takedown stuffed
and Benjawan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Benjawan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thomas darts in looking for a takedown but Benjawan gets double underhooks and turns Thomas into the cage.
Phan Benjawan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Narcizo Thomas.
Thomas looks winded!
Thomas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Benjawan can pounce on him.
Thomas has a takedown stuffed.
Thomas has his takedown stuffed
and Benjawan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjawan lands with a slapping head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Benjawan, as that shot connected.
Benjawan misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benjawan misses with the combination.
Benjawan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjawan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Benjawan. Those never looked like landing.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Benjawan but Benjawan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thomas dodges the punch combination from Benjawan.
Benjawan lands with a kick to the temple. Thomas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thomas is rocked!
Benjawan throws a series of strikes that have Thomas backpedaling.
Thomas is still on wobbly legs! Can Benjawan finish him?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thomas.
Benjawan throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Benjawan.
Thomas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Benjawan counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Thomas! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phan Benjawan!
Phan Benjawan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Aguilar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Zinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zinn has chosen All Day as his entrance music. Martin Zinn acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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194 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergio Aguilar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martin Zinn!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zinn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aguilar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aguilar lands the left hand.
Zinn looks to clinch
and Aguilar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zinn tries to clinch there but Aguilar circles away.
A punch combination from Zinn misses.
Aguilar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zinn clinches up with Aguilar and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zinn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aguilar.
Aguilar tries to pull guard but Zinn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zinn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zinn has a couple of punches blocked by Aguilar.
Aguilar takes a shot to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Aguilar has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Aguilar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zinn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguilar has Zinn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zinn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Aguilar decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aguilar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zinn defends it easily.
Aguilar is looking for a triangle here but Zinn uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Aguilar is trying to improve his position.
Zinn slows the pace down.
Zinn is looking to take a break and control but Aguilar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
You can see the frustration on Aguilar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Aguilar gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Aguilar wants to control but Zinn is keeping busy.
Aguilar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zinn is keen to just control but Aguilar is a slippery customer.
Aguilar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zinn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zinn is posturing up here but Aguilar has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Zinn tries to roll out but it's too tight and Zinn has to tap! Slick submission there by Aguilar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergio Aguilar!
Sergio Aguilar spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Niten Dōraku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and I Suck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dōraku comes into the arena with Ides Of Light - Jucifer blaring out of the sound system. 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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201 lbs
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200 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Niten Dōraku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, I Suck!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dōraku cracks Suck with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Suck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dōraku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Suck.
A punch combination from Dōraku misses.
Dōraku fakes the leg kick and cracks Suck in the body.
Suck cracks Dōraku with a good jab.
It looks like Niten Dōraku has been cut.
Suck scores with a head kick.
Dōraku cracks the inside of Suck's front leg.
Suck stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Suck wants it to stay on the feet.
Dōraku avoids a kick to the body.
Suck lands with a kick to the temple. Dōraku shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
I Suck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suck misses the body punch
and Dōraku counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Suck swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dōraku throws an overhand right that lands on Suck's shoulder, as Suck tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Suck on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Suck throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dōraku.
Suck throws a hook but Dōraku avoids it easily.
Suck tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suck misses with a straight right.
Dōraku checks a leg kick.
Suck throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dōraku's head.
Suck fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dōraku has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Suck throws a head kick that misses.
Dōraku paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dōraku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suck.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dōraku enables Suck to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dōraku manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Suck pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dōraku is keeping the position for now.
Dōraku looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Suck must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dōraku trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suck trying to control the position from guard on top but Dōraku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suck throws an elbow that misses. Dōraku uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Suck's guard. Nice move by Dōraku!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suck keeping moving, preventing Dōraku from controlling successfully.
Dōraku stopping the sweep attempt from Suck.
Our spies down at at Always Clean Double Elite inform us that Suck has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Suck has his hands on Dōraku's head, controlling the position.
Dōraku trying to control the position from guard on top but Suck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suck controls Dōraku momentarily but Dōraku frees himself.
Suck keeping full guard, as Dōraku tries to pass.
Dōraku throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dōraku controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dōraku with a flurry of punches that miss.
Suck trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A combination from Suck does no damage.
Suck slips under a jab.
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.
Dōraku dodges the punch combination from Suck.
Dōraku lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice straight punches there by Suck. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Suck.
Suck throws a leg kick but Dōraku sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Dōraku checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Suck decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dōraku has his hands clasped together around Suck's back. He's all about the action.
Suck seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dōraku manages to get to full guard.
Dōraku looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
I Suck dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Niten Dōraku's cut.
That's time! Dōraku's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice body punch from Dōraku.
Dōraku scores with a jab.
Jab by Dōraku.
Dōraku rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Suck counters with a nice uppercut.
Dōraku lands the left hand.
Suck is rocked!
Dōraku throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Suck is still on wobbly legs! Can Dōraku finish him?
Dōraku shoots in for a takedown. SLAM! Brutal! Suck is out cold and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Niten Dōraku!
Niten Dōraku spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Grey Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Belal Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Li comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Fearless kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Grey Wolf could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Belal Li's chin.
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188 lbs
12 - 13 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grey Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Belal Li!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Li forces Wolf back against the cage and clinches.
Li misses with a knee to the head.
I was talking to Wolf's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wolf working aggressively here.
Li blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wolf blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wolf breaks from the clinch.
Li tries to clinch
and Wolf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Li ducks under a wild hook from Wolf.
Li closes the distance and clinches.
Li tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Li tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Li tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wolf avoids it.
Li using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wolf has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Li tries to land knees in the clinch but Wolf avoids the damage to the body.
Li blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Li tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Li misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wolf.
Wolf swings wildly with an uppercut but Li uses good head movement to avoid it.
Li throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wolf blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf manages to break the clinch.
Wolf looks to land a right hand but Li moved out of range.
Wolf cracks a nice hook into Li's ribs.
Li tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Li is looking to clinch.
Li takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Belal Li has been cut.
Wolf tries to bum rush Li with a series of wild strikes but Li uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Li slips under a jab.
Wolf is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Li hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Grey Wolf!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaska Juntta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Captain Boromir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boromir is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dead Horse Beats - Black Sabbath. Captain Boromir will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaska Juntta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Captain Boromir!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boromir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Juntta manages to avoid it.
Boromir gets caught napping as Juntta dives in and scores a takedown. Boromir manages to retain guard.
Juntta trying to control but Boromir is working from the bottom.
Juntta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Juntta cracks Boromir with a solid left hand.
Boromir is trying to keep Juntta in close.
Juntta slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boromir managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boromir looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Juntta trying to control but Boromir is working from the bottom.
Boromir avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boromir keeping moving, preventing Juntta from controlling successfully.
Juntta postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Boromir is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Juntta, into his guard.
Boromir trying to control the position from guard on top but Juntta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juntta trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Juntta keeping moving, preventing Boromir from controlling successfully.
Boromir wants to pass the guard but Juntta is keeping the position.
Boromir trying to control the position from guard on top but Juntta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Juntta will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Boromir slips nicely into half guard.
Juntta is looking to improve his position.
Juntta looking for submissions off his back.
Juntta has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juntta is looking to control Boromir's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Juntta avoid being mounted?
Well, if Boromir is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Juntta is pressing down on Boromir's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Juntta striking off his back but it's not causing Boromir any problems.
Boromir wants to pass the guard but Juntta is keeping the position.
Juntta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boromir stopping the sweep attempt from Juntta.
Boromir 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Juntta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boromir defends it nicely.
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.
Juntta misses with a wild body shot.
Boromir jabs Juntta to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab lands there for Juntta.
Juntta lands with a good body shot.
Juntta looks to score with a jab to the body but Boromir is just out of range.
Boromir gets a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Boromir.
Boromir gets underhooks to prevent Juntta's takedown attempt.
Juntta has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Boromir after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaska Juntta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boromir lands a shoulder strike.
Boromir breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boromir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Juntta.
Juntta misses with a combination
and Boromir counters with a straight right hand.
Juntta throws a sloppy body shot
and Boromir counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Captain Boromir dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Boromir tries to clinch but Juntta is having none of it.
Boromir connects with a single shot there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boromir.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Juntta, as that shot connected.
Juntta throws a looping overhand right but Boromir ducks down to avoid it.
Juntta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boromir but Boromir pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Juntta throws a body punch but Boromir moves out of range.
Jaska Juntta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boromir misses the jab.
Boromir lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Jaska Juntta has been cut.
Juntta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boromir has closed the distance and engaged Juntta in a clinch.
Boromir can't find room to land a body shot as Juntta controls the action.
Boromir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Juntta tries to stall but Boromir uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Boromir has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Juntta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boromir lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntta is looking for a takedown.
Juntta has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Boromir avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaska Juntta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juntta has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Boromir avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boromir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Juntta is trying to drag Boromir to the mat but Boromir just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Boromir swings wildly with an uppercut but Juntta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Boromir scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Boromir.
Juntta misses with the head strike.
Juntta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boromir lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Juntta is looking for a takedown.
Juntta tries to break the clinch but Boromir is controlling the position.
Boromir manages to break the clinch.
Juntta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boromir looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boromir throws a looping overhand right but Juntta ducks down to avoid it.
A cross from Boromir lands.
Juntta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Captain Boromir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boromir avoids the body shot from Juntta.
Juntta throws an overhand right that lands on Boromir's shoulder, as Boromir tries to avoid the shot.
Juntta tries for a takedown but Boromir circles away easily
and Boromir counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice straight punches there by Boromir. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boromir.
Juntta misses with a double jab
and Boromir counters with a stiff right hand.
Boromir lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boromir moves to clinch but Juntta breaks away
and Juntta counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Boromir trying to hold on to Juntta's head to control him but Juntta postures up.
Juntta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boromir's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juntta is looking to pass Boromir's guard but actually Boromir recovers to full guard.
Juntta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boromir wants to control but Juntta passes easily into half guard.
Boromir keeping hold of Juntta's head, controlling as best he can.
Boromir has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boromir gets back to full guard.
Juntta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Boromir is trying to control the position but Juntta postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juntta wants to control from the top but Boromir keeps moving.
Boromir wants to sweep here but Juntta controlling him for the moment.
Boromir trying to keep a closed guard but Juntta is proving a slippery customer.
Juntta postures up in Boromir's guard and throws a big left but Boromir blocks it.
Juntta preventing the sweep.
Boromir wants to control the position but Juntta says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Boromir tries to get to full guard but Juntta has control of the leg.
Juntta is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Captain Boromir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jaska Juntta's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Boromir misses the jab.
Juntta walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Juntta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab, jab by Boromir - just one landing.
Boromir is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Juntta shoots for a double leg takedown but Boromir sprawls well. He's pushed Juntta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A jab lands there for Boromir.
A lazy left from Juntta finds it's target.
Boromir throws an overhand right that lands on Juntta's shoulder, as Juntta tries to avoid the shot.
Boromir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Juntta moves away.
Juntta shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juntta prevents Boromir from improving his position.
Boromir manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntta stopping the sweep attempt from Boromir.
Boromir keeping moving, preventing Juntta from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boromir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boromir has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Juntta throws a strike but Boromir rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Juntta has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Boromir is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Juntta.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boromir tries to advance to mount but Juntta denies him.
Juntta is looking for a sweep.
Boromir wants to control but Juntta is keeping him busy.
Boromir advances to mount.
Juntta is in all sorts of trouble here.
Juntta tries to hold on but Boromir postures up.
Boromir controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juntta tries to hold on but Boromir pushes him away.
Boromir trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boromir prevents Juntta from getting the reversal.
Juntta is squirming around, avoiding Boromir's attempts to control the action.
Captain Boromir is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Juntta tries to hold on but Boromir postures up.
Juntta prevents Boromir from taking his back.
Boromir sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Juntta wants to hold on but Boromir pushes him away.
Jaska Juntta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boromir controlling his opponent.
Boromir looking to control but Juntta is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boromir takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boromir is looking to work his way around to Juntta's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Juntta really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Captain Boromir comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Boromir winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Captain Boromir!
Captain Boromir bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Damozzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bary Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Damozzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bary Allen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damozzi scoring well with a low kick there.
Damozzi blocks a head kick by Allen.
Damozzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allen was well out of range. Poor timing from Damozzi.
Damozzi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Damozzi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Allen.
Damozzi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Damozzi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Allen misses with a two punch combination.
Damozzi connects with a crisp jab.
Damozzi cracks Allen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Allen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Damozzi can pounce on him.
Damozzi lands with a cross.
Allen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Damozzi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Allen scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Damozzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A leg kick checked by Allen.
Allen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Damozzi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen lands with a cross.
Damozzi thows a body kick. Allen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Allen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Damozzi takes one to the chin there.
Damozzi throws a jab when Allen was well out of range.
Allen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Allen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Allen misses with the head strike.
Allen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Allen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Damozzi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Allen blocks a body shot from Damozzi.
Damozzi misses with a body punch.
Allen blocks a body shot from Damozzi.
Allen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Damozzi.
Damozzi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Damozzi has a couple of punches blocked by Allen.
Allen lands with a left to the head.
Damozzi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Allen misses with a punch on the inside.
Allen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Allen lands a shot to the body.
Allen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Allen tries to work over Damozzi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Damozzi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Allen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Damozzi wants a takedown.
Damozzi throws a punch but it's blocked by Allen.
Damozzi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right handed body shot lands from Allen.
Allen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi prevents a body shot from Allen.
Allen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Damozzi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Damozzi has a couple of punches blocked by Allen.
Damozzi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Damozzi passes Allen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Allen is trying to get back to full guard.
Damozzi throwing shots but Allen is blocking nicely.
Allen wants to sweep but Damozzi has passed to side control!
Allen is not content to let Damozzi control the position.
Allen tries to buck Damozzi off but Damozzi is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen can't do much from the bottom here.
Allen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Damozzi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Damozzi scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allen struggling a bit here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Allen is looking for a sweep.
Damozzi is trying to ground and pound but Allen uses the momentary lack of control by Damozzi to regain half guard.
Damozzi wants to pass to mount but Allen is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Damozzi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Allen is looking to clinch.
Allen throws a looping overhand right but Damozzi ducks down to avoid it.
Damozzi throwing a counter right hand but Allen manages to avoid it.
Allen moves out of range as Damozzi strikes.
Damozzi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bary Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen misses with a straight right.
Allen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Damozzi throws a wild body kick that Allen sees coming a mile off.
Allen connects with an inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Allen.
Damozzi slips under a jab from Allen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen misses with a wild body shot.
Damozzi throws an overhand right that lands on Allen's shoulder, as Allen tries to avoid the shot.
Allen takes one to the chin there.
Damozzi moves out of range of the leg kick from Allen.
Damozzi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Allen's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damozzi with a nice cross.
An inside leg kick from Damozzi misses.
Damozzi ducks under a wild hook from Allen.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Allen, as that shot connected.
Allen clobbers Damozzi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Damozzi misses with a hook. Allen ducked under it nicely.
Allen lands an overhand right.
Damozzi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Allen.
Allen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Allen there.
Allen throws a shot from downtown. Damozzi moves away and avoids it.
Damozzi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Damozzi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bary Allen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Allen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nice body punch from Allen.
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!
Allen misses with an uppercut.
Damozzi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Allen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Damozzi misses with a low kick as Allen jumps back.
Damozzi connects with a body shot.
Damozzi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Damozzi tries to counter with a takedown but Allen is quick to defend against it.
Damozzi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Allen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Damozzi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice cross by Damozzi.
Allen scores with a nice strike.
A chopping leg kick lands by Damozzi.
Damozzi is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Damozzi.
Allen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Damozzi avoids the body shot from Allen.
Damozzi lands with a cross.
Damozzi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Damozzi swings for the body but Allen moves out of range.
Damozzi slips under a jab.
Damozzi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Damozzi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Allen's sensitive parts.
Allen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Allen throws a chopping leg kick but Damozzi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Allen misses with a low kick.
Allen lands a nice shot to the body.
Damozzi lands with an uppercut that bounces Allen off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Allen.
Allen scores with a shot to the side of Damozzi's head.
Damozzi blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Allen fails to land.
Damozzi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Allen's elbow.
Allen misses with the head strike.
Allen throws a punch but it's blocked by Damozzi.
The referee calls for Damozzi to work.
A head punch on the inside from Allen fails to land.
Allen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Allen lands with a left to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Damozzi.
Allen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Damozzi's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bary Allen 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! This is the final round!
Allen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Damozzi.
Damozzi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Allen sprawls and moves away.
Allen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Damozzi wants to slow Allen down by chopping away at his legs.
Damozzi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fighters circling - Allen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Allen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Allen avoids a kick to the body.
Damozzi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Damozzi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Damozzi shoots in and bounces Allen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen wants to get back to his feet but Damozzi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen is trying to keep Damozzi in close.
Damozzi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Allen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Allen keeping moving, preventing Damozzi from controlling successfully.
Damozzi looking to sit in guard and control but Allen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Allen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Damozzi trying to control the position.
Allen wants to control from the top but Damozzi keeps moving.
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.
Damozzi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Allen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Allen postures up and lands a big shot to Damozzi's brow.
Damozzi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Damozzi being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi takes one to the chin there.
A telegraphed right hand from Damozzi misses the target.
Damozzi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Allen to score with a decent uppercut.
Allen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Allen throws a body kick that misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Allen!
The fighters circling - Allen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Damozzi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Allen but Allen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Allen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Damozzi checks it well.
Allen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Damozzi darts in looking for a takedown but Allen gets double underhooks and turns Damozzi into the cage.
Allen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Allen throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allen takes a swing at Damozzi's ribcage but misses.
Damozzi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Damozzi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Allen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Allen misses with a hook to the body
so Damozzi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Allen is trying to control the position but Damozzi postures up.
Allen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Allen looking for a sweep. Not yet Allen, not yet.
Allen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bary Allen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Allen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bary Allen!
An out of breath Bary Allen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Travis Bickle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Altemio Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bickle comes into the arena with Edu Kehäkettunen & Stig Dogg - Kullii blaring out of the sound system. Sanchez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I Wanna Fuck You In The Ass. Travis Bickle could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Altemio Sanchez's chin.
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175 lbs
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World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Travis Bickle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Altemio Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bickle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bickle defends it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Bickle misses the target.
Bickle throws a low kick but Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Bickle throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bickle throws a series of punches but Sanchez moves out of range.
Bickle is looking to chop away at Sanchez's legs.
Bickle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bickle sets himself, and Sanchez steps forward looking for the clinch! Bickle avoids it this time.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sanchez 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bickle throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Altemio Sanchez has been cut.
Bickle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sanchez slips a straight right by Bickle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bickle. That's going to slow Sanchez down.
Bickle has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sali in the buildup to the fight.
Travis Bickle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bickle lands a high kick!
Bickle looks to land a body kick but Sanchez moved away.
Sanchez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bickle connects with the punch.
A leg kick checked by Sanchez.
Bickle lands a jab to the nose.
Sanchez is rocked!
Nice sprawl there from Bickle as Sanchez shoots in.
Sanchez checks a low kick from Bickle.
Sanchez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Travis Bickle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Altemio Sanchez.
Nice defenses there by Sanchez.
Sanchez feints the counter takedown.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez defending well as Bickle loads up on a big left hand.
Sanchez tries to bum rush Bickle with a series of wild strikes but Bickle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bickle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
Bickle throws a body kick that misses.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bickle as he avoids it easily.
Bickle throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bickle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bickle throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.
Bickle feints and then cracks Sanchez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanchez down.
Bickle connects with a looping right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bickle. That's going to slow Sanchez down.
Bickle throws a right hand that misses
and Sanchez counters with a single leg into guard. Bickle didn't expect that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bickle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sanchez works over Bickle with some ground and pound from guard.
Sanchez postures up in Bickle's guard and throws a big left but Bickle blocks it.
Sanchez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bickle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bickle managing to control the position.
Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sanchez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Bickle keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sanchez is in close to Bickle's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sanchez is looking to work some ground and pound but Bickle has wrist control.
Sanchez throwing strikes from guard but Bickle blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez is fighting to break Bickle's control of his arms but Bickle is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Bickle keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bickle looks to throw the jab but Sanchez is out of range.
Bickle misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Bickle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Altemio Sanchez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bickle tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez wants to counter the offense by Bickle and move into the clinch position.
Bickle misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Bickle was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bickle clobbers Sanchez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bickle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bickle throws a leg kick
and Sanchez moves into the clinch.
Bickle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bickle.
Bickle lunges at Sanchez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sanchez's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bickle.
Sanchez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bickle wants to control but Sanchez postures up.
Bickle is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez swings around for an armbar but Bickle sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bickle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sanchez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bickle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bickle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Bickle tries to pass.
Bickle controlling from the top position.
Sanchez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bickle controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sanchez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bickle uses it to pass to side control.
Sanchez is not content to let Bickle control the position.
Bickle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sanchez sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bickle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bickle defends well.
Altemio Sanchez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bickle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bickle's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bickle stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bickle wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A swing and a miss from Bickle.
Bickle fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bickle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Bickle connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Bickle misses the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bickle tries a low kick but Sanchez avoids it.
Bickle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bickle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Bickle dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Altemio Sanchez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bickle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bickle misses with a low kick.
Bickle lands with a nice body kick.
Sanchez works Bickle's body with a nice hook.
Bickle connects with a crisp jab.
Sanchez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bickle.
Sanchez clinches up with Bickle and pushes him back against the cage.
Bickle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bickle stops a takedown attempt from Sanchez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bickle walks away with a smile on his face. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fighters circling - Bickle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Bickle is looking to counter punch.
Travis Bickle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Altemio Sanchez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bickle will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jab from Bickle.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bickle connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanchez. Sanchez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sanchez is still on wobbly legs! Can Bickle finish him?
A jab from Bickle misses.
Sanchez tries to counter with a clinch but Bickle shakes him off and moves away.
Sanchez seems to have recovered his senses.
Bickle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bickle is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice shot lands for Bickle.
A lazy body kick from Bickle
and Sanchez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sanchez.
Bickle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bickle can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Bickle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bickle misses with a punch on the inside.
Altemio Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bickle stalling in the clinch but Sanchez improves position.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Bickle.
Sanchez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bickle prevents it.
Bickle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanchez fails to pull guard.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bickle misses with a body punch.
Bickle tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Bickle.
Sanchez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bickle uses from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bickle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bickle passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bickle trying to control the position but Sanchez is working away.
Sanchez tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez keeps trying to improve his position.
Sanchez regains half guard.
Sanchez is looking to control Bickle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sanchez avoid being mounted?
Sanchez tries to roll over but Bickle keeps him under control.
Sanchez wants to control but Bickle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bickle trying to mount his opponent but Sanchez defends it.
Sanchez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sanchez.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bickle is stalling in the full guard.
Bickle slips nicely into half guard.
Sanchez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Bickle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bickle, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Bickle!
During a confident post fight interview, Travis Bickle thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Altemio Sanchez was interviewed post fight and said 'vittupillusaatana!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Demitri Borschtanoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Landen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borschtanoff comes to the cage accompanied by Darude - Sandstorm. 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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168 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Demitri Borschtanoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Landen!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Borschtanoff tenderised Landen's leg. Landen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Landen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Borschtanoff to score with a decent uppercut.
Borschtanoff misses with a body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Landen misses.
Borschtanoff manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Landen on his heels. He'll look to pass Landen's guard now, I'm sure.
We've been hearing that Borschtanoff has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Landen is trying to control the position but Borschtanoff postures up.
Landen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Let's hope that Landen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borschtanoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Landen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Landen is trying to control the position but Borschtanoff postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Borschtanoff wants to clinch but Landen slips to the side
and Landen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Borschtanoff throws an overhand right that lands on Landen's shoulder, as Landen tries to avoid the shot.
Borschtanoff works the jab nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Landen.
Borschtanoff avoids the body shot from Landen.
It looked like Borschtanoff wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Landen tries to land a leg kick but Borschtanoff saw it coming and moves away.
Borschtanoff closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Landen's guard.
Borschtanoff postures up in Landen's guard and throws a big left but Landen blocks it.
Borschtanoff's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Borschtanoff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Landen keeping moving, preventing Borschtanoff from controlling successfully.
Borschtanoff is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Landen working a defensive guard here.
Landen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Team Listerman. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Borschtanoff postures up in Landen's guard and throws a big left but Landen blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Borschtanoff throwing strikes from guard but Landen blocks nicely.
Borschtanoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Landen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Landen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Borschtanoff working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Landen working a defensive guard here.
Landen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Landen is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A head kick misses from Landen.
Borschtanoff scores with a sloppy right hand. Landen should have avoided that one.
Borschtanoff throws a body kick that misses.
Borschtanoff moves out of range as Landen throws a body kick.
Borschtanoff slips under a jab from Landen.
Demitri Borschtanoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Landen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Landen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Borschtanoff bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Landen's head.
Borschtanoff cracks the inside of Landen's front leg.
Borschtanoff connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Landen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Borschtanoff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Borschtanoff is looking to counter with head kicks.
Landen misses with a hook.
Landen lands with a good body shot.
Landen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Borschtanoff.
Borschtanoff throwing a counter right hand but Landen manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landen slips a jab from Borschtanoff.
Borschtanoff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Landen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Borschtanoff. That did some damage!
Landen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Landen keeps the fight on the outside.
Borschtanoff dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Landen. That did some damage!
Borschtanoff lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Landen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Borschtanoff rather than just go for the knockout.
Borschtanoff dips to his left and cracks Landen with an uppercut!
Borschtanoff looks to land a right hand but Landen moved out of range.
Borschtanoff blocks a low kick nicely.
Landen throws a solid leg kick but Borschtanoff takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Landen.
Borschtanoff throws out a loose jab but Landen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Landen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Borschtanoff pivots, looking for a leg kick but Landen is out of range and Borschtanoff settles back down.
Landen avoids the head kick by Borschtanoff.
Landen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Paul Landen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Borschtanoff misses with an uppercut. Landen saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demitri Borschtanoff dominated that round.
That's time! Borschtanoff's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Borschtanoff lands the left hand.
Landen misses with a head kick.
Borschtanoff tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Landen swivels and escapes.
Landen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Landen lands with a hook. Borschtanoff tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Demitri Borschtanoff is winning the standup battle so far.
Landen lands with a good body shot.
Borschtanoff looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Borschtanoff looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little jabbing left from Landen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Landen.
Landen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Landen slips under a jab from Borschtanoff.
Borschtanoff goes for a double leg but Landen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Landen continues to drive forward.
Borschtanoff connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borschtanoff swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Landen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Landen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Borschtanoff lands a nice looking body kick.
Landen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landen connects with the punch.
Borschtanoff lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Landen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Landen just misses with a punch to the body.
Borschtanoff swings for the body but Landen moves out of range.
Borschtanoff moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Landen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Borschtanoff throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Landen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Landen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Borschtanoff looks to throw the jab but Landen is out of range.
Landen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Borschtanoff.
Landen needs to keep his hands up - Borschtanoff had a free shot at his head there.
Borschtanoff looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Landen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Borschtanoff throws a leg kick but Landen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Borschtanoff feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Landen's calf.
Borschtanoff takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Landen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Borschtanoff swings widly with a right hand
and Landen counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landen looks to land a combination but Borschtanoff avoids it well.
Borschtanoff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Landen can do to turn this around?
Landen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Borschtanoff's calf.
Borschtanoff takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Borschtanoff misses with a jab, cross combination.
Landen throws a leg kick but Borschtanoff moved away.
Borschtanoff takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Landen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Landen defending well as Borschtanoff loads up on a big left hand.
Borschtanoff throws a half hearted mid kick.
Borschtanoff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Borschtanoff tries to land a front kick but Landen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Landen moves out of range of the body kick from Borschtanoff.
Landen takes a swing at Borschtanoff's ribcage but misses.
Landen throws a leg kick but Borschtanoff checks it.
Borschtanoff avoids the body shot from Landen.
Borschtanoff throws a push kick but Landen slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borschtanoff fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Landen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Borschtanoff misses with a looping left.
Borschtanoff throws a series of punches but Landen moves out of range.
Borschtanoff pivots, looking for a leg kick but Landen is out of range and Borschtanoff settles back down.
Landen throws a low kick but Borschtanoff avoids it.
Borschtanoff misses with a low kick.
Landen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Borschtanoff drives through with a takedown into Landen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Landen holds on and takes a little breather.
Landen trying to control the position.
Landen pulls Borschtanoff in to control the position.
Borschtanoff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borschtanoff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Landen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Landen is pulling down on Borschtanoff's head to control his posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Landen moves away from the strike by Borschtanoff.
Landen slips under a jab.
Borschtanoff fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Landen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Borschtanoff.
Landen swats away the attempt to clinch by Borschtanoff.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Landen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Borschtanoff doesn't seem bothered though.
Borschtanoff pushes Landen up against the cage in a clinch.
Borschtanoff breaks from the clinch.
Landen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demitri Borschtanoff dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Borschtanoff cracks Landen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Borschtanoff has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Borschtanoff there as he acknowledges the shot.
Landen throws a body shot but no joy.
Borschtanoff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Landen.
Borschtanoff scores with a nice right hand.
Landen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Borschtanoff.
Borschtanoff turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Landen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Landen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Landen throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Landen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body punch from Borschtanoff.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Landen moves out of range of the leg kick from Borschtanoff.
Landen walks into a left hand.
Landen is rocked!
Borschtanoff drops Landen with a straight right hand, right on the button! Borschtanoff follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demitri Borschtanoff!
A very excited looking Demitri Borschtanoff made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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