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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clint Barton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khadafh Mohamed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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230 lbs
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297 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Clint Barton! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Khadafh Mohamed! The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mohamed drops Barton with a beautiful combination! Barton stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mohamed is looking for the KO!
Barton is rocked!
It looks like Clint Barton has been cut. Mohamed catches Barton with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Barton forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Khadafh Mohamed! Khadafh Mohamed thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alfred Hammarskjold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Kramer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammarskjold's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rasmus på luffen - Luffarvisan. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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290 lbs
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275 lbs
19 - 17 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Heavy handed |
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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
29 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alfred Hammarskjold! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
19 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Kramer! The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The fighters circling - Kramer throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kramer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Hammarskjold counters with a nice body shot. Kramer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hammarskjold tries to counter with a takedown but Kramer is quick to defend against it. Kramer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hammarskjold as he jumps to the side. Kramer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hammarskjold has time to react.
It looks like Alfred Hammarskjold has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hammarskjold closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hammarskjold lands in his opponent's guard. Kramer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hammarskjold trying to control the position from guard on top but Kramer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kramer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hammarskjold is one step ahead there. Hammarskjold missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Kramer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hammarskjold looking to pass the guard. Kramer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammarskjold throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hammarskjold accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Hammarskjold 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. Hammarskjold loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Kramer tries to land a sweep but no joy. Hammarskjold missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Hammarskjold throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Hammarskjold wants to control from the top but Kramer keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Kramer has a takedown stuffed. Hammarskjold drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kramer sprawls and moves away. Alfred Hammarskjold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Kramer. Kramer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Hammarskjold counters with a single leg into guard. Kramer didn't expect that. Hammarskjold in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Hammarskjold landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hammarskjold scoring with punches to the head and body.
It looks like John Kramer has been cut. Hammarskjold postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Hammarskjold throwing strikes from guard but Kramer blocks nicely. Kramer is looking to stand up but Hammarskjold isn't so interested in that idea. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hammarskjold throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Hammarskjold loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Hammarskjold throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Kramer wants to sweep but no luck. Kramer pushes Hammarskjold off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kramer shoots in but Hammarskjold avoids the takedown attempt easily. Hammarskjold feinted with a counter takedown. Kramer tries to sprawl but Hammarskjold drives through with a takedown into half guard. Kramer wants to get back to his feet.
Hammarskjold looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Hammarskjold missing with the ground and pound from half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hammarskjold seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kramer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Kramer works his way to full guard. Good work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfred Hammarskjold dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hammarskjold avoids the head kick by Kramer.
Hammarskjold gets caught flat footed, as Kramer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Hammarskjold looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Hammarskjold is working hard here to advance position. Kramer throws a big elbow that misses. Kramer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Hammarskjold is looking to stand up but Kramer isn't so interested in that idea. Hammarskjold throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kramer passes Hammarskjold's left leg - he's now in half guard. Kramer trying to pass the guard but Hammarskjold defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hammarskjold is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kramer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kramer's back! Hammarskjold has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Kramer. Hammarskjold has the hooks in. Kramer is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Hammarskjold is looking to finish with some ground and pound! Hammarskjold missing with punches from the back. Hammarskjold throwing wild punches that miss their target. Hammarskjold lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
The cut above John Kramer's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at John Kramer's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alfred Hammarskjold! Alfred Hammarskjold decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Ramires (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milan Zoranovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fernando Ramires had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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300 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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290 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fernando Ramires! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Milan Zoranovic! The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Zoranovic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zoranovic wants it to stay on the feet. Zoranovic drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ramires defends it well. Ramires shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zoranovic but Zoranovic pushes him off and we're back to square one. Ramires shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fernando Ramires. That's going to take a lot out of him. Zoranovic digs a good body shot into Ramires's ribs. Ramires looks for a takedown but Zoranovic sprawls well. No luck for Ramires with that takedown attempt. Ramires is breathing heavily. Zoranovic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ramires. Zoranovic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ramires sprawls well initially but Zoranovic persists and gets the takedown into half guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Zoranovic content to control rather than advance. Ramires has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Ramires is refusing to be controlled, as Zoranovic sits in half guard. Zoranovic winds up and cracks Ramires with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ramires actively working from the bottom here. Zoranovic drops an elbow to the side of Ramires's head. Zoranovic scoring with strikes to the body and head. Zoranovic winds up and cracks Ramires with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Zoranovic controlling the action here. Zoranovic slips a nice elbow through Ramires's hands, connecting with Ramires's forehead. Zoranovic winds up and cracks Ramires with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Zoranovic lands strikes from half guard.
Ramires is rocked! Ramires is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Zoranovic jumps into side control! Zoranovic lands a decent elbow from side control. Oh Ramires is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Zoranovic scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Ramires is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Zoranovic can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Milan Zoranovic! Milan Zoranovic got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Corbett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corbett comes into the arena with Men at Work - Down Under blaring out of the sound system. Mitchell has chosen Voices- Rev Theory as his entrance music. Nathan Corbett could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to James Mitchell's chin.
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
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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
24 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Nathan Corbett! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Mitchell! The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Corbett throws a front kick aimed at Mitchell's knee but Mitchell avoids it well. Some wild striking there from Mitchell.
Mitchell checks a low kick from Corbett. Mitchell throws a right and a left that both miss. James Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mitchell closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Corbett quickly recovers to half guard. Mitchell prevents Corbett from improving his position. Mitchell looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mitchell seems to be working for a kimura but Corbett defends the submission attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mitchell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Corbett defends it well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Corbett is defending against the submission attempts here by Mitchell.
Corbett is trying to maintain the position but Mitchell is very close to passing his half guard. Mitchell looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Corbett wants to control but Mitchell is keeping busy and won't allow it. Corbett manages to get to full guard.
Corbett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mitchell's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mitchell wants to sweep here but Corbett controlling him for the moment. Corbett forces his way into half guard. Mitchell tries to get to full guard but Corbett has control of the leg. Corbett is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mitchell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Corbett pulls his head out easily. Corbett prevents Mitchell from improving his position. Mitchell gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Corbett won't allow Mitchell to sweep him here. Mitchell is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Corbett rolls with it to try and escape but Mitchell cranks on the arm and Corbett is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Mitchell! James Mitchell 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stromile Farseer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelly Leak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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217 lbs
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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
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stromile Farseer! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
17 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kelly Leak! The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Farseer tried to score with a low kick but Leak checks it. Leak changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. A solid leg kick lands there for Leak.
Farseer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Stromile Farseer has been cut. Leak has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Farseer is landing a low percentage of strikes. Farseer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Leak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Farseer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Leak! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Leak struggling a bit here. Who's going to make the next move? Leak dodges the ground and pound from Farseer. You can see the frustration on Leak's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Leak manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Leak is looking to improve his position.
Farseer is working for a submission of some sort.
Farseer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leak keeps working. Leak is pressing down on Farseer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Farseer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Farseer stopping the sweep attempt from Leak. Leak keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Leak is trying to keep Farseer in close.
Leak looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Leak trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Leak throws a shot from downtown. Farseer moves away and avoids it. A slow jab from Leak misses its intended target. Jab by Leak. Farseer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leak swats him away and circles back towards the center. Leak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Farseer.
Farseer throws a quick counter kick to the body but Leak avoids it. Leak gets caught flat footed, as Farseer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Leak is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Leak is trying to control the action in half guard but Farseer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Leak missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Leak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Farseer keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Leak trying to mount his opponent but Farseer defends it. Farseer is looking to improve his position.
Leak is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Farseer sees it coming and defends easily. Farseer is looking to improve his position.
Leak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Farseer's head. Leak wants to pass the guard but Farseer is defending well. Leak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Farseer's head. Farseer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Leak's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Leak's back! Leak tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Farseer missing with strikes. Farseer looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Leak trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Farseer scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Leak covering up well under a series of strikes from Farseer. Leak manages to reverse the position and now he's in Farseer's guard. Nice work there by Leak.
Leak postures up and lands a big shot to Farseer's brow. 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! A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Leak stopping the sweep attempt from Farseer. Farseer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leak manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Stromile Farseer will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Stromile Farseer's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Farseer keeps the fight on the outside. Farseer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Leak defends it nicely. Leak scores with a nice right hand.
Leak slips a jab from Farseer. A swing and a miss from Leak. Leak moves into the clinch. Leak gets underhooks to prevent Farseer's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Farseer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. The fighters circling - Leak throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Farseer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Farseer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Leak tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. A looping hook to the body misses from Leak. Farseer does a little dance to reset his feet. It looked like Farseer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Farseer.
That's one minute gone in the round. Farseer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Leak to score an easy takedown into full guard. Leak looking to pass the guard. Leak lands a couple of decent looking shots. Farseer wants to sweep but no luck. Leak scoring with punches to the head and body. Farseer wants to sweep but no luck. Leak wants to control from the top but Farseer keeps moving. Farseer controls Leak momentarily but Leak frees himself. Leak drops back looking for a leg! Farseer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Farseer manages to kick Leak off! Leak jumps back into Farseer's guard. Leak is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Leak loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Leak postures up in Farseer's guard and throws a big left but Farseer blocks it. Leak won't allow Farseer to sweep him here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Farseer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Leak will feel that in the morning. Leak takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. No luck for Farseer with that takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stromile Farseer. That's going to take a lot out of him. Leak stuns Farseer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. A head kick misses from Leak. Farseer is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Farseer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Farseer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leak. Farseer half committed to a counter leg kick. Farseer throws a nice outside leg kick. No luck with that takedown attempt from Farseer. Farseer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Leak scores with a jab. Farseer acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Farseer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Leak clinches with his opponent.
Leak scores with a shot to the side of Farseer's head. Farseer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Leak pulls his leg out and moves away.
Leak misses with a few strikes there.
Farseer thows a left - swing and a miss! Farseer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Leak swings for the body but Farseer moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action! Leak scores with the left hand. Farseer knows he should have avoided that one. Leak has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Farseer looks to throw the jab but Leak is out of range. Leak displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Farseer is rocked!
Stromile Farseer's cut is getting worse. Leak shoots in and gets a takedown into Farseer's guard. Oh Farseer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Leak postures up in Farseer's guard and throws a big left but Farseer blocks it. Farseer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Farseer seems to have got his legs back now. Leak throwing strikes but missing. Leak scoring with punches to the head and body. Farseer wants to sweep here but Leak controlling him for the moment. Leak trying to control but Farseer is working from the bottom. Farseer wants to sweep but no luck. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelly Leak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Stromile Farseer's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Leak throws a right hand that misses
and Farseer counters with a slapping leg kick. Nice defenses there by Farseer. Farseer dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Leak looks to land a left hand but Farseer moved out of range nicely. Farseer throws a combination. Leak tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Farseer throws the left hand but Leak avoids the punch easily. Farseer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Leak is out of range and Farseer settles back down. Leak keeps the fight on the outside. Leak lunges at Farseer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Farseer's hand. Leak is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Stromile Farseer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Farseer checks a leg kick. Farseer scores with a leg kick.
Leak connects with a good right hand that stumbles Farseer. Farseer circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Farseer moves in looking to clinch but Leak pushes him off. Nice takedown defense from Farseer. No joy for Leak on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Leak blocks a low kick nicely. Leak is looking to slow Farseer down with leg kicks. A jab from Leak finds it's way through Farseer's defenses. Farseer shoots in looking for a takedown. Leak tries to sprawl out of it but Farseer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Leak manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Farseer moves away from the strike by Leak. Farseer misses with an uppercut. Leak appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Leak throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Farseer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Leak won't be happy with that. Leak is trying to get back to half guard. The strikes coming from Farseer are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Leak is looking to regain half guard here but Farseer keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Leak regains half guard. Farseer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Leak defending well though. Leak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Farseer pulls his head out easily. Leak on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Leak blocking the ground and pound attempt from Farseer. Leak wants to get back to full guard. Leak is trying to control but can't.
Stromile Farseer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Farseer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leak's head. Farseer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Farseer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Leak defending well though. Leak on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Leak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Leak is staying active underneath Farseer, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Leak manages to get to full guard.
Farseer with a flurry of punches that miss. Leak scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Farseer shoots in looking for a takedown but Leak manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Farseer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Leak is looking to clinch. Leak has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Farseer finds it's way round the side to connect with Leak's head. Kelly Leak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Farseer stuffs the takedown. Leak throws a front kick aimed at Farseer's knee but Farseer avoids it well. Leak misses with a straight left. Leak looks to score with a jab to the body but Farseer is just out of range. Farseer drops Leak with a left and a right! Oh, Leak is hurt - Farseer dives into side control looking to finish!
Leak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Leak tries to improve position but can't. Leak can't do much from the bottom here. Leak is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight! Stromile Farseer showed his dominance in that final round. I think Farseer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29 Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28 Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Stromile Farseer! A victorious Stromile Farseer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Macadam Baird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lasi Kukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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194 lbs
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Excellent 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 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Macadam Baird! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
38 - 21 - 2, fighting out of London, Lasi Kukko! The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Some wild striking there from Kukko.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kukko looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Kukko sizes up Baird with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Baird shoots in but no luck this time. Kukko throws a low kick but Baird avoids it. Baird went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Kukko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Baird tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kukko has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Kukko looking to control and managing it successfully. Kukko trying to control but Baird is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kukko jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Baird manages to avoid the submission attempt. Baird is not content to let Kukko control the position. Baird is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kukko's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Baird has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Kukko missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Baird keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Baird is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two 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. Kukko not landing any meaningful shots this time. Baird preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Kukko missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Baird is looking to improve his position.
Kukko trying to pass the guard but Baird defending well. Baird wants to control but Kukko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Kukko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Baird manages to get to full guard.
Baird is trying to keep Kukko in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Baird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Baird is on top in guard.
Baird postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Kukko is wriggling around but Baird manages to pass to half guard.
Kukko is looking to improve his position.
Kukko is still trying to improve position. Kukko wants to get back to full guard but Baird has passed into side control. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kukko is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lasi Kukko dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Baird moves into range and clinches up with Kukko. Kukko avoiding damage.
Baird has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kukko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Baird is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kukko is defending well. Kukko jumps guard.
Kukko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Baird lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Lasi Kukko has got the better of the ground game so far. Baird works a leg free and moves into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kukko actively working from the bottom here. Baird is keen to just control but Kukko is a slippery customer. Kukko wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Baird is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kukko tries to roll over but Baird keeps him under control. Baird stalling. Baird works his foot free and advances to mount. Kukko is squirming around, avoiding Baird's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Kukko regains half guard. Baird is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. Kukko is looking for a triangle but Baird pushes his legs off easily.
Kukko working a defensive guard here.
Kukko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baird defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kukko is trying to control the position but Baird postures up. Baird avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Baird postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Baird wants to pass the guard but Kukko is keeping the position. Baird with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Kukko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baird's guard. Baird has Kukko pulled in close to control his posture. Baird is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baird manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kukko manages to get himself to full guard.
Baird trying to control but Kukko is working from the bottom. Baird looking to sit in guard and control but Kukko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kukko looking to pass the guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Macadam Baird will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kukko dips to his left and cracks Baird with an uppercut! Lasi Kukko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kukko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Baird takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
No joy there for Baird, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Baird backs off Kukko throws a huge counter combo but Baird manages to avoid it all. Kukko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A shot to the liver by Baird. Beautiful body shot. Kukko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baird as he jumps to the side. Kukko misses with a hook. Kukko throws a leg kick which misses Baird's front leg but catches the back leg as Baird tries to avoid it. Lasi Kukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kukko is looking to slow Baird down with leg kicks. A swing and a miss from Kukko. Kukko cracks Baird with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Baird wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Baird blocks a low kick nicely. Kukko throws a looping overhand right but Baird ducks down to avoid it. Lasi Kukko seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kukko misses with a straight right. Kukko misses with a right hand and Baird counters with a shoot takedown. Kukko fights it but they end up in guard. Baird trying to control the position from guard on top but Kukko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kukko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Baird is aware though and is defending well. Baird stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kukko swivels though and keeps the full guard. Baird is pushing down on Kukko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kukko is fighting to maintain full guard but Baird has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Baird is looking to pass Kukko's guard but actually Kukko recovers to full guard. Baird wants to pass the guard but Kukko is keeping the position. Baird engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Baird stopping the sweep attempt from Kukko. Baird passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Baird is thwarting Kukko's attempts to control the position. Baird works his foot free and advances to mount. Kukko is wriggling around trying to escape.
Baird is working for a guillotine from mount but Kukko frees his head quite easily.
Baird lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kukko hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round. Baird connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kukko is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kukko is squirming around, avoiding Baird's attempts to control the action. Baird with shots to the head and body - Kukko looks very uncomfortable down there. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Baird controlling the pace for now. Baird tries to control but Kukko wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight! Macadam Baird showed his dominance in that final round. I think Baird has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28 Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Macadam Baird! Macadam Baird 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hoy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberts has chosen Immortal Technique- Dominant Species as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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38
263 lbs
38 - 31 - 0 |
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258 lbs
18 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
38 - 31 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hoy Nelson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Roberts! The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nelson misses with a looping left. Roberts looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Roberts takes a kick to the side of the head. Nelson misses with an uppercut. Roberts saw that one coming. Roberts is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nelson with a body shot. Roberts lands a really nice looking cross but Nelson seems unphased.
Nelson sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Roberts to the ground! Nelson dives into full mount looking to finish!
Roberts is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nelson avoids the attempt from Roberts to control. Roberts is still in real trouble! Can Nelson finish him? Nelson controlling the position easily from mount. Roberts seems to have recovered his senses. Nelson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Roberts tries to reverse the position but Nelson maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Roberts wants to hold on but Nelson pushes him away. Roberts sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Still in half guard, Nelson seems content to control. Roberts trying to control but Nelson postures up.
Roberts is trying to stand back up but Nelson is controlling him
Roberts controlling the position for now. Roberts keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Nelson uses his free foot to push down on Roberts's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Roberts. Roberts is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nelson controlling from the full mount. Nelson'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. Nelson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nelson tries to control but Roberts wriggling away. Roberts wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Nelson.
Nelson looking to ground and pound but Roberts is blocking nicely. Nelson unloads with some shots from mount but Roberts bucks and avoids them well.
Nelson 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. Nelson content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Nelson trying to control but he's not successful this time. Nelson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Roberts is wriggling around trying to escape.
Roberts is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Nelson avoids the attempt from Roberts to control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Roberts is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hoy Nelson dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nelson throws a push kick but Roberts slaps the foot to one side. Nelson checks a leg kick. A clash of legs there as Nelson blocks the low kick. Nelson throws a quick inside leg kick. Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and Roberts moves out of range easily. Roberts moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Nelson misses with the combination.
Nelson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roberts can do to turn this around? Roberts tries a low kick but Nelson avoids it. Nelson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roberts circles away quickly and effectively. Nelson looks to land a left hand but Roberts moved out of range nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Roberts misses the shot to the body. Nelson throws a push kick but Roberts slaps the foot to one side. Roberts now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Nelson misses with a few strikes there.
Roberts avoids the body shot from Nelson.
Nelson lands a nice hook to Roberts's body. Roberts takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nelson cracks Roberts with an open hand slap. Nelson misses with a double jab.
Roberts scores with a jab to the head.
Nelson tries to bum rush Roberts with a series of wild strikes but Roberts uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Nelson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Nelson moves out of range as Roberts throws a body kick.
Nelson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Nelson thumps Roberts with a low kick. Nelson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Nelson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Nelson misses with a looping right. Roberts appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Hoy Nelson is winning the standup battle so far. Nelson blocks a leg kick. Nelson with a nice cross. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nelson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nelson blocks a leg kick. Nelson looks to land a left hand but Roberts moved out of range nicely. Roberts takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Nelson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roberts circles away quickly and effectively. Roberts comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. A cross from Nelson lands. Good work by Nelson as he checks the leg kick. Nelson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nelson throws an overhand right that lands on Roberts's shoulder, as Roberts tries to avoid the shot. Hoy Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Roberts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nelson was well out of range. Poor timing from Roberts. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nelson, right into the meat.
No joy there for Nelson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nelson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A left and a right from Nelson both land. Nice combination. Roberts scores with a jab to the head.
Nelson misses with a wild body shot. Roberts feints a counter leg kick. A shot to the body from Roberts misses and Nelson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Roberts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nelson. Roberts doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Nelson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Nelson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Roberts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Nelson throws a jab when Roberts was well out of range. Nelson throws a leg kick that is checked and Roberts counters with a lovely straight right hand! Nelson avoids the body shot from Roberts.
Roberts avoids a kick to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Roberts misses. Nelson fakes the leg kick and cracks Roberts in the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nelson tries to bum rush Roberts with a series of wild strikes but Roberts uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nelson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Roberts dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Nelson feints a jab promting Roberts to slip. Nelson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Roberts slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Nelson misses with a kick to the body.
Nelson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Roberts works Nelson's body with a nice hook. Nelson throws out a loose jab but Roberts uses good head movement to avoid it. Roberts doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Nelson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nelson throws a jab but it's blocked by Roberts. Roberts throws a right hand that misses
and Roberts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Roberts throws a body shot but no joy. Roberts jabs Nelson right on the nose. Nelson blinks but takes it well. Nelson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Roberts staying out of range there. Roberts appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hoy Nelson dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Nelson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Roberts if he has to take too many more of those.
Nelson slips under a jab. Nelson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Nelson. Those never looked like landing. Nelson throws a big shot that misses. Roberts misses with an uppercut
and Nelson counters with a straight punch to the midsection. A punch combination from Nelson misses. Roberts throws a shot from downtown. Nelson moves away and avoids it. Roberts just misses with a punch to the body.
Nelson misses with a body kick. Hoy Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Roberts misses with a body shot.
It looked like Nelson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Nelson lands with a good body shot. Nelson throws a head kick that misses. Nelson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Roberts looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nelson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Nelson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roberts. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Roberts! But no joy. Roberts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nelson. Roberts throws out a counter right but Nelson avoids it with no problem. Nelson throws a front kick aimed at Roberts's knee but Roberts avoids it well. Nelson throws out a loose jab but Roberts uses good head movement to avoid it. Roberts swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Nelson throws a body punch but Roberts moves out of range. Nelson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nelson throws a looping overhand right but Roberts ducks down to avoid it. Nelson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Roberts swings for the body but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Roberts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Roberts misses with a wild body shot. Roberts is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nelson rather than just go for the knockout. Nelson takes one to the chin there. Roberts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nelson.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nelson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Roberts. That did some damage! Roberts throws a chopping leg kick but Nelson manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Nelson checks a low kick from Roberts. Nelson scores with the left hand. Roberts knows he should have avoided that one. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Roberts connects with a crisp jab. Nelson misses with an uppercut
and Roberts counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nelson thinking. Nelson swings and misses with a shot to the body and Roberts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Roberts takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Roberts walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nelson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Roberts scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Roberts fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nelson on the side of the head. Nelson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roberts. Good exchange - Nelson coming out on top. Hoy Nelson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nelson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Nelson checks the leg kick. As Roberts looks to move away, Nelson throws a big counter combo bu Roberts just gets out of the way. Nelson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Nelson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Roberts eats them both and turns towards Nelson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Nelson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roberts.
Roberts looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Nelson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nelson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roberts moves away. A looping hook to the body misses from Nelson. Roberts does a little dance to reset his feet. Roberts cracks Nelson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Roberts uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nelson. A swing and a miss from Roberts. Nelson throws a head kick but Roberts moves out of range.
Nelson tries to work over Roberts's front leg with a kick but Roberts checks it. Nelson avoids the body shot from Roberts.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nelson slips a jab from Roberts. Roberts scores with a jab. Nelson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. A shot to the liver by Roberts. Beautiful body shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Roberts throws a push kick but Nelson slaps the foot to one side. Roberts is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. A big left from Nelson misses. Billy Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Nelson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Roberts staying out of range there. Nice straight punches there by Roberts. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Roberts.
Nelson is rocked! Nelson looks to score with a jab to the body but Roberts is just out of range. Oh Nelson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Are you kidding me?! Roberts ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Nelson clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Roberts! A relieved looking Billy Roberts thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pops Cama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Kincaid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cama kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lollipop. Kincaid has chosen Converge - as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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250 lbs
21 - 12 - 1 |
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270 lbs
29 - 25 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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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
21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pops Cama! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
29 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Kincaid! The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cama gets tackled into the cage by Kincaid. Kincaid maintains the clinch. Cama misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cama. Kincaid has Cama pushed against the cage. Cama manages to break the clinch.
Kincaid throws a jab but it's blocked by Cama. Kincaid throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Kincaid avoids a low kick by using good footwork. A chopping leg kick lands by Cama. Kincaid lands with an overhand left. Kincaid is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cama's half guard. Kincaid not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Kincaid looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Kincaid is figuring out what he wants to do next. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cama regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kincaid.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kincaid trying to control the position from guard on top but Cama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Cama wants to get back to his feet but Kincaid is in a dominant position and won't allow it. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Kincaid engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Cama scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. A nice inside leg kick there by Cama. That's going to slow Kincaid down. Cama moves out of range of the strikes. Cama lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. A left lands for Kincaid. Cama misses with a body kick. Kincaid misses with a hook
and Cama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A head kick misses from Cama. Cama connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kincaid's hands. Kincaid connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Cama to the floor! Kincaid dives in looking for the finish!
It looks like Pops Cama has been cut. Cama wants to get back to his feet. Kincaid looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Kincaid performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Cama keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kincaid throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cama to regain full guard. Kincaid tries to free his leg and advance position but Cama is retaining full guard. Kincaid preventing the sweep.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Good standup being displayed there by Kincaid as he connects with a hook. Cama throws a leg kick which misses Kincaid's front leg but catches the back leg as Kincaid tries to avoid it. Some bone on bone action there as Cama checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The fight stays on the outside here - Kincaid looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Kincaid throws a big shot that misses. Cama lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kincaid's sensitive parts. Kincaid tries a low kick but Cama avoids it. Cama closes the distance and clinches. Cama keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kincaid's efforts to push away. Cama has a couple of punches blocked by Kincaid.
Kincaid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kincaid cracks Cama with a nice body shot. A short right hand to the side of the head by Kincaid. Cama breaks the clinch.
Kincaid thows a left - swing and a miss! Cama feints and then cracks Kincaid's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kincaid down. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cama is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kincaid tries a head kick but it misses.
Kincaid looks to land a body kick but Cama moved away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Kincaid dominated that round. The cut man is working on Pops Cama's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cama pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Kincaid takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Cama lands a right hook to the body.
Kincaid scores with a jab to the jaw. Kincaid throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cama tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kincaid is in Cama's guard. Kincaid throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cama works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Cama trying to control the position here. Kincaid lands a couple of elbows. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cama looking to control.
Kincaid throws a strike but Cama rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kincaid looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cama is one step ahead there. Kincaid pulls Cama in close to prevent any damage. Cama postures up.
Cama stopping the sweep attempt from Kincaid.
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. Kincaid wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Kincaid wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Pops Cama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Cama misses with a body kick. An inside leg kick lands from Kincaid. Kincaid shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Decent striking displayed by Kincaid there. Cama blocks the body kick.
Kincaid stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Kincaid manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cama on his heels. He'll look to pass Cama's guard now, I'm sure. Cama wants to stand up but Kincaid is controlling him. Cama working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kincaid.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cama wants to stand up but Kincaid is controlling him. Kincaid trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Kincaid throwing strikes from guard but Cama blocks nicely. Cama wants to get back to his feet but Kincaid is in a dominant position and won't allow it. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Kincaid has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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. Kincaid feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cama's calf. Kincaid swinging wildly here.
Cama throws a half hearted mid kick. Kincaid throws a right and a left that both miss. Cama lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Kincaid scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cama in his tracks. Kincaid moves out of range of the body kick from Cama.
Cama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kincaid. Cama fails to land with a series of punches.
Cama chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kincaid shoots and misses letting Cama counter with a right hand. Kincaid misses with a double jab.
Cama thuds his shin into the meat of Kincaid's side. Kincaid throws a leg kick but Cama moved away. Kincaid missing with a left hand there. Cama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Kincaid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Pops Cama's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kincaid fails with a takedown attempt. Cama lands a leg kick that knocks Kincaid off balance momentarily. Kincaid avoids the head kick by Cama.
Kincaid counters with a body kick. Cama dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kincaid. That did some damage! Kincaid takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Cama goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Kincaid closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Jab from Cama. Kincaid throws a leg kick but Cama sees it coming and checks it nicely. Nice body punch from Cama. Cama keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kincaid walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Danga de danga de dang - Cama scores with a four punch combination! Cama turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Kincaid is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kincaid tries for a takedown but Cama circles away easily and Cama counters with a lovely straight right hand! Nice uppercut lands for Cama. That snapped Kincaid's head back.
Crunch! Kincaid slams his shin into Cama's torso. A slapping leg kick lands for Cama.
Cama throws a front kick aimed at Kincaid's knee but Kincaid avoids it well. It seemed like Kincaid was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Cama avoids a kick to the body.
Cama is looking to land body kicks. Cama tries a head kick but it misses.
Cama moves out of range as Kincaid strikes. Kincaid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kincaid throws a half hearted mid kick. Cama is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Kincaid misses with a hook. Kincaid throws a shot from downtown. Cama moves away and avoids it. Cama blocks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kincaid throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Kincaid throws a hook to the side of Cama's head but Cama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Nice defenses there by Cama. Cama dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kincaid. That did some damage! Cama stuffs the takedown. Pops Cama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Kincaid. 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! Kincaid scores with a jab. Cama lands a big head kick that sends Kincaid tumbling to the mat! Cama takes a step backwards and waves Kincaid back to his feet - he wants the finish! Billy Kincaid is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
It looks like Billy Kincaid has been cut. You can see that Kincaid has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks Kincaid takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Cama keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Cama is looking to counter with a body kick. Kincaid tries to bum rush Cama with a series of wild strikes but Cama uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Kincaid pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Cama takes a swing at Kincaid's ribcage but misses. Cama throws a good cross that connects.
Cama scoring well with a low kick there.
Cama tried to score with a low kick but Kincaid checks it. Kincaid throws a jab when Cama was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cama throws a nice outside leg kick. Cama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kincaid moves away. Kincaid's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. That kick from Cama tenderised Kincaid's leg. Kincaid is trying to keep his angry face on. A nice leg kick lands there from Cama. Kincaid throws a head kick but Cama moves out of range.
Cama looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Pops Cama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kincaid ducks under a wild hook from Cama. That kick from Kincaid tenderised Cama's leg. Cama is trying to keep his angry face on. Kincaid looks to land a right hand but Cama moved out of range. Kincaid takes one on the button. Kincaid takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Cama lands with a cross. Cama throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Kincaid turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Cama throws a big shot that misses. Cama lands a big uppercut and Kincaid crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kincaid looks OK. Cama waves Kincaid back to his feet!
Kincaid is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cama shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Kincaid takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Cama sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Kincaid bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pops Cama! A pretty intense looking Pops Cama took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Tritter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladik Fedotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 cm
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179 lbs
19 - 13 - 0 |
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184 cm
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184 lbs
38 - 24 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class 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
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Tritter! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
38 - 24 - 2, fighting out of New York, Vladik Fedotov! The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fedotov avoids the body shot from Tritter.
Fedotov wants to counter the offense by Tritter and move into the clinch position. Fedotov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Tritter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tritter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Fedotov moves in looking to clinch but Tritter pushes him off. Fedotov misses the shot to the body. Tritter throws a sloppy head kick and Fedotov moves out of range easily. Tritter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fedotov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tritter. Fedotov clinches up against the cage. Tritter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tritter takes an elbow to the forehead. A short uppercut from Tritter. Tritter is trying to break free. Fedotov misses with the head strike.
Tritter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fedotov is defending well for now. Fedotov lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fedotov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A shot in the inside from Fedotov. Tritter throws a punch but it's blocked by Fedotov. Tritter tries to break free but Fedotov pushes him back against the cage. Fedotov prevents a body shot from Tritter. A head punch blocked on the inside by Fedotov. Tritter is trying to break the clinch but Fedotov has him pressed against the cage. Tritter is trying to break the clinch but Fedotov has him pressed against the cage. Fedotov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Tritter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fedotov lands a right hand. Tritter is trying to force a seperation but Fedotov has the dominant position. Tritter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Tritter jabs at Fedotov's body. Michael Tritter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A jab from Tritter misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tritter scores with a jab to the body. Fedotov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tritter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Fedotov tries a head kick but it misses.
Tritter fakes the leg kick and cracks Fedotov in the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tritter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tritter takes a swing at Fedotov's ribcage but misses. Fedotov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tritter moves away. Tritter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fedotov checks it well. A jab from Tritter misses. Tritter moves into range and connects with a jab. Fedotov tries to clinch there but Tritter circles away.
Tritter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fedotov was well out of range. Poor timing from Tritter. Tritter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fedotov sees it coming and avoids it easily. Fedotov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Tritter throws a head kick but Fedotov moves out of range.
Fedotov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tritter. Fedotov avoids the body shot from Tritter.
Fedotov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tritter. Tritter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tritter looks to score with a jab to the body but Fedotov is just out of range. Fedotov tries to counter with a clinch but Tritter shakes him off and moves away. Tritter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from Tritter misses. Fedotov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tritter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Tritter misses with a head kick.
Fedotov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tritter. Tritter misses with a wild body shot. Tritter misses with a series of wild punches.
Tritter swinging wildly here.
Tritter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fedotov has closed the distance and engaged Tritter in a clinch.
Tritter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fedotov's elbow. Fedotov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tritter dodges an elbow strike from Fedotov.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fedotov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tritter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Fedotov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Tritter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tritter avoiding damage as Fedotov throws knees to the body.
Tritter swings wildly with an uppercut but Fedotov uses good head movement to avoid it. Tritter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Tritter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fedotov moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Fedotov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Fedotov scores with a leg kick.
Fedotov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tritter.
Tritter clinches up with Fedotov and pushes him back against the cage. Fedotov lands an elbow just above Tritter 's eye. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Tritter dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tritter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fedotov counters by clinching up. A head punch blocked on the inside by Fedotov. Fedotov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Fedotov prevents Tritter from breaking the clinch. Fedotov has Tritter pressed against the cage, preventing Tritter from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Vladik Fedotov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Fedotov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Fedotov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Tritter lands a hook that snaps the head of Fedotov backwards. Fedotov trying to land knees to the body.
Tritter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fedotov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tritter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tritter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fedotov can do to turn this around? Fedotov checks a leg kick. Fedotov fails in his attempt to clinch. Fedotov slips under a jab. Fedotov instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fedotov misses with a hook from the clinch. Fedotov misses with some punches.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Fedotov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Tritter manages to break the clinch.
Fedotov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Tritter lands a slapping body shot.
Tritter throws the left hand but Fedotov avoids the punch easily. Tritter looks to land a right hand but Fedotov moved out of range. Tritter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Tritter lunges at Fedotov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fedotov's hand. Fedotov doesn't manage to clinch there - Tritter circles away.
Fedotov wants to clinch. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Fedotov drops his hands momentarily and Tritter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fedotov is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Are you kidding me?! Tritter ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Fedotov clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Tritter! A victorious Michael Tritter thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ceasar Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Sansing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgan comes to the cage accompanied by Fat Lip. Alan Sansing told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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175 cm
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145 lbs
14 - 7 - 1 |
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28
150 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
Good takedowns
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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
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ceasar Morgan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Alan Sansing! The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sansing closes this distance looking for a takedown but Morgan circles away. Morgan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Sansing with a hook. Sansing looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Morgan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Morgan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Sansing keeping full guard, as Morgan tries to pass. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Morgan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Morgan trying to move into half guard but instead Sansing has managed to sweep!
Morgan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Morgan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sansing stands up over Morgan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Morgan looking for a triangle here. Sansing is fighting it but it looks tight! Morgan pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sansing is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ceasar Morgan! A victorious Ceasar Morgan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. Alan Sansing was interviewed post fight and said 'This fight's not over until my opponent tests negative for performance-enhancing drugs...and given his past history, I doubt that his system's clean.'.
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