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L.V.P. - Kahui vs. Kulakov PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walter Kovacs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Killjoy (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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195 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very strong |
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World class 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
27 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Walter Kovacs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 24 - 2, fighting out of London, Kevin Killjoy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovacs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kovacs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Killjoy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kovacs avoids the head kick by Killjoy.
Kovacs appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Killjoy throws a sloppy head kick and Kovacs moves out of range easily.
Kovacs seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kovacs swats away the attempt to clinch by Killjoy.
Killjoy tries to clinch up but Kovacs circles away and keeps his distance.
Kovacs tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Killjoy manages to circle out of the way.
Kovacs jabs Killjoy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Killjoy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kovacs counters with a straight right hand.
Killjoy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Killjoy misses.
Killjoy misses with the combination.
Killjoy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kovacs manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Kovacs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Killjoy doesn't manage to clinch there - Kovacs circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killjoy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kovacs manages to avoid it.
Kovacs avoids the head kick by Killjoy.
Killjoy throws a sloppy head kick and Kovacs moves out of range easily.
Killjoy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kovacs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Killjoy misses with a wild body shot.
Kovacs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Walter Kovacs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Killjoy throws a sloppy head kick
and Kovacs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Killjoy walks into a jab.
Killjoy cracks Kovacs with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kovacs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Killjoy.
Killjoy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Killjoy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kovacs.
Killjoy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Killjoy. Those never looked like landing.
Killjoy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kovacs counters with a nice uppercut.
Killjoy throws a sloppy head kick and Kovacs moves out of range easily.
Kovacs blocks a head kick by Killjoy.
Kovacs is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Killjoy closes the distance and pushes Kovacs back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovacs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kovacs can't find room to land a body shot as Killjoy controls the action.
Killjoy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Killjoy tries a body shot but Kovacs blocks it.
Killjoy jumps guard but Kovacs stands there with Killjoy around his waist. Killjoy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short left from Kovacs.
Killjoy tries to pull guard but Kovacs won't allow it.
Killjoy is trying to push Kovacs away but Kovacs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Killjoy.
Killjoy blocks an uppercut.
Kovacs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Killjoy working aggressively here.
Killjoy is trying to pull guard but Kovacs turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Kovacs has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Walter Kovacs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Killjoy.
Killjoy tries to circle away but Kovacs has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Kovacs on the inside.
Killjoy is trying to maintain a safe position but Kovacs gets an underhook and turns Killjoy into the cage.
Killjoy is trying to pull guard but Kovacs turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Killjoy jumps into guard, dragging Kovacs to the mat.
Kovacs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Killjoy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kovacs 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs throws a big elbow that misses.
Kovacs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kovacs looking to sit in guard and control but Killjoy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kovacs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Killjoy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
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.
Killjoy won't allow Kovacs to sweep him here.
My spies in The Million Dollar Performance Center inform me that Killjoy has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kovacs being controlled here, momentarily.
Kovacs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Killjoy 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 Walter Kovacs will probably get the nod.
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.
Killjoy tries to clinch there but Kovacs circles away.
Killjoy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kovacs throwing a counter right hand but Killjoy manages to avoid it.
Kovacs blocks a head kick by Killjoy.
Killjoy ducks under a wild hook from Kovacs.
Killjoy is looking to clinch.
Kovacs fails to land with a series of punches.
Kovacs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kovacs fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Killjoy closes the distance and pushes Kovacs back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovacs.
Kovacs working aggressively here.
Killjoy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kovacss head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Killjoy.
Nice body punch from Killjoy.
Kovacs avoids a wild elbow strike from Killjoy.
Killjoy manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Kovacs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Killjoy doesn't seem phased though.
Killjoy walks into a straight right hand from Kovacs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killjoy throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killjoy tries to clinch but Kovacs moves out of range.
Kovacs is looking to counter the offense by Killjoy and move into the clinch.
Kovacs leaves Killjoy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Killjoy looks to throw the jab but Kovacs is out of range.
Kovacs is looking to counter punch.
Killjoy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Killjoy closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Kovacs - that landed with a thud.
Kovacs has a couple of punches blocked by Killjoy.
A right handed body shot lands from Kovacs.
Kovacs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kovacs scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Kovacs.
Kovacs cracks Killjoy with a nice body shot.
Killjoy is breathing heavily.
Killjoy stalling against the cage.
Killjoy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kovacs pushes Killjoy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kovacs lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovacs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kovacs prevents a body shot from Killjoy.
Killjoy takes a shot to the head.
Kovacs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Killjoy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kovacs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kovacs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Killjoy can do to turn this around?
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kovacs.
Kovacs presses Killjoy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kovacs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kovacs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Killjoy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kovacs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Killjoy jumps guard but Kovacs stands there with Killjoy around his waist. Killjoy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Walter Kovacs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Killjoy.
Killjoy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kovacs to keep the fight standing.
Kovacs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Killjoy backwards.
Killjoy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kovacs lands a left hand.
Killjoy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kovacs smiles and moves away.
Kovacs just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy throws a head kick but Kovacs moves out of range.
Kovacs scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Killjoy doesn't seem bothered though.
Killjoy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Killjoy swings for the body but Kovacs moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Kovacs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Killjoy doesn't seem phased though.
Kovacs misses with a wild body shot.
Kovacs blocks a jab.
It looked like Kovacs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Killjoy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Killjoy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kovacs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Killjoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Kovacs.
Killjoy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kovacs.
Killjoy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kovacs cracks Killjoy with a good jab.
Killjoy misses the jab.
Walter Kovacs is winning the standup battle so far.
Killjoy misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy lands a nice looking body shot.
Kovacs blocks a head kick by Killjoy.
Killjoy scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killjoy darts in trying to clinch
and Kovacs counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Killjoy avoids the body shot from Kovacs.
Kovacs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
No luck for Killjoy with that takedown attempt.
Kovacs is looking to counter punch.
Killjoy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch lands to the side of Killjoy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kovacs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Killjoy shoots and misses
enabling Kovacs to counter with a crisp jab.
Kovacs throws a lazy right hand but Killjoy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Killjoy tries to clinch but Kovacs is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Kovacs dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kovacs connects with a right hand. Killjoy shakes it off.
Killjoy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kovacs tries to counter by clinching up but Killjoy breaks away and moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Killjoy.
A head kick misses from Killjoy.
Killjoy throws a sloppy head kick and Kovacs moves out of range easily.
Killjoy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kovacs.
Kovacs with a nice cross.
Killjoy ducks under a wild hook from Kovacs.
Killjoy tries to land a front kick but Kovacs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kovacs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Killjoy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kovacs rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killjoy tries to clinch up.
Killjoy moves in looking to clinch but Kovacs pushes him off.
Kovacs is looking to counter punch.
Kovacs misses with a body shot.
Killjoy wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovacs just misses with a punch to the body.
Killjoy slips under a jab.
Killjoy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Killjoy throws a sloppy body shot
and Kovacs counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Killjoy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Killjoy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kovacs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Killjoy wants to clinch.
Killjoy lands a body shot.
Killjoy rushes Kovacs and presses him up against the cage.
Kovacs struggles to land a body shot inside as Killjoy controls his hands.
Kovacs misses with the head strike.
Killjoy tries to pull guard but Kovacs forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Killjoy tries to pull guard but Kovacs won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs lands with a left to the head.
Kovacs misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovacs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Killjoy looking to stall.
Killjoy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kovacs just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kevin Killjoy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walter Kovacs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Killjoy.
Killjoy misses with some punches.
Killjoy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kovacs taking a breather.
Killjoy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kovacs's elbow.
Killjoy pushes Kovacs back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Killjoy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kovacs walks away with a smile on his face. Killjoy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Killjoy throws a sloppy head kick and Kovacs moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovacs scores with a punch to the head.
Killjoy missing with a left hand there. Kovacs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Killjoy wants to clinch but Kovacs slips to the side
and Kovacs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Killjoy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kovacs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Killjoy shoots for a double leg takedown but Kovacs sprawls well. He's pushed Killjoy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kovacs lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A head kick misses from Killjoy.
Killjoy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kovacs.
A slow jab from Kovacs misses its intended target.
Killjoy misses with a body shot
and Kovacs counters with a nice uppercut.
Kovacs throws a lazy right hand but Killjoy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Killjoy tries to clinch up but Kovacs circles away and keeps his distance.
Killjoy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Killjoy gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killjoy stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Killjoy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Killjoy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Killjoy forces Kovacs back against the cage and clinches.
Kovacs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Killjoy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Killjoy is trying to pull guard but Kovacs turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kovacs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Killjoy tries to pull guard but Kovacs holds him up against the cage and eventually Killjoy drops back down to his feet.
Killjoy is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A short uppercut from Killjoy.
Walter Kovacs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kovacs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kovacs just leaning against Killjoy, taking a breather.
Killjoy jumps guard but Kovacs turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short left from Kovacs.
Killjoy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Killjoy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Killjoy works on Kovacs's body with a couple of short punches.
Killjoy swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovacs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Killjoy lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walter Kovacs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kovacs, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter Kovacs!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amos Miguel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boro Miranovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boro Miranovic has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Amos Miguel's chin.
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amos Miguel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boro Miranovic!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miguel closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Miranovic is looking for a sweep.
Miguel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Miranovic tries to improve position but can't.
Miguel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Miranovic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Miranovic gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miguel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Miranovic is just riding it out for now. Miguel eventually gives up the hold.
Miranovic is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miguel wants to take a breather but Miranovic is having none of it.
Miguel is stalling here. Miranovic is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Miguel seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Miranovic has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Miguel struggling a bit here.
Miranovic in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miranovic cracks Miguel with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Miranovic throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Miranovic postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Miguel struggling a bit here.
Miguel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Miranovic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Miranovic with the ground and pound but Miguel regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Miranovic is looking to advance position but Miguel won't allow it.
Miguel is trying to get back to full guard.
Miranovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miguel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miguel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Miranovic scores with a couple of nice shots.
Miranovic is nestled in close to Miguel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Miguel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miranovic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miranovic's back!
Miguel is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Miranovic is defending well though. Miguel let's go of the attempt for now.
Miguel working for a choke but Miranovic is defending well.
Miranovic wants to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miguel working for the choke.
Miranovic tries to escape but Miguel has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Miguel goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Miranovic escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Miguel is trying to maintain the position but Miranovic is very close to passing his half 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 Amos Miguel will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Miranovic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Miguel avoids it really well and circles away.
Miguel looks to land a right hand but Miranovic moved out of range.
Miguel throws a hook but Miranovic avoids it easily.
Miguel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Miranovic but Miranovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Miguel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Miranovic counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Miguel!
Miguel is rocked!
Miranovic sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Miguel! Oh, Miguel is in big trouble! Miranovic lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Boro Miranovic!
Boro Miranovic 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kekabu Bukkake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bukkake comes to the cage accompanied by I like Bukkake. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kekabu Bukkake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 35 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Collins!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bukkake's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Collins connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bukkake scrambles back to his feet.
Bukkake slips under a jab from Collins.
Collins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bukkake counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Fred Collins has been cut.
Collins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A right-left combo lands from Collins.
Collins misses with a body shot.
Collins misses with a body punch
and Bukkake counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Bukkake.
Collins swings for the body but Bukkake moves out of range.
Collins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bukkake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Bukkake wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Collins throws an off balance right hand
and Bukkake counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Collins badly! Bukkake follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Collins out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Bukkake finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kekabu Bukkake!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ares Constantinides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Constantinides comes to the cage accompanied by I stand alone. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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215 lbs
19 - 7 - 0 |
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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
42 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ares Constantinides!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping body kick lands there for Thompson.
Constantinides takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thompson misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Constantinides on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thompson. Constantinides does a little dance to reset his feet.
Constantinides appears to be looking for a big counter.
Constantinides tries a head kick but it misses.
Constantinides misses with a jab, cross combination.
Constantinides misses with a body kick.
Thompson cracks a nice hook into Constantinides's ribs.
Thompson misses with a two punch combination.
Constantinides throws a shot from downtown. Thompson moves away and avoids it.
Thompson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Constantinides misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
Thompson avoids the body shot from Constantinides.
Constantinides tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thompson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thompson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantinides throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
Constantinides tries to clinch but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson lands a jab to the nose.
Thompson staying out of range there.
Constantinides throws a leg kick but Thompson moved away.
Constantinides keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Constantinides jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Thompson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Constantinides has Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
Constantinides goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Constantinides as the two fighters clinch.
Thompson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Constantinides is trying to drag Thompson to the mat but Thompson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Constantinides pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson lands with an uppercut that bounces Constantinides off the cage and back into range.
Constantinides fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thompson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thompson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Constantinides is looking to clinch.
Constantinides throws a leg kick but Thompson checks it.
Constantinides definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Constantinides throws a leg kick but Thompson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thompson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Thompson duly obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Constantinides lands with a thumping leg kick.
Constantinides drops his hands momentarily and Thompson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
Thompson walks into a stiff left hand from Constantinides.
Constantinides closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Constantinides moves in looking to clinch but Thompson pushes him off.
Thompson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Constantinides counters with an inside leg kick.
Thompson gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Constantinides to counter with a crisp jab.
Constantinides ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
Thompson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Constantinides circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Constantinides pushes Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Constantinides wants the takedown. Thompson is fighting it off but Constantinides persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Thompson's guard against the cage.
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.
Constantinides with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Constantinides accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thompson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thompson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Constantinides doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Thompson is tightening it up a little... Constantinides has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Constantinides reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Constantinides taps out! Nice BJJ there by Thompson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). John Thompson!
A less than humble John Thompson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Ruggiero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Lanes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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37
248 lbs
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319 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vinny Ruggiero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Lanes!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lanes ducks right into an uppercut from Ruggiero.
Lanes gets a clinch.
Lanes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lanes gets control of Ruggiero's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lanes will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lanes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lanes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ruggiero gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lanes has his foot on Ruggiero's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ruggiero works his way back into a safe position though.
Lanes is trying to keep Ruggiero in close.
Lanes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ruggiero defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruggiero not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lanes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruggiero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lanes is keeping the position for now.
Lanes working for a triangle but Ruggiero defends it easily.
Lanes working for a triangle but Ruggiero defends it easily.
Ruggiero postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lanes looking for a guillotine here but Ruggiero defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lanes looking to control.
Ruggiero wants to pass the guard but Lanes is keeping the position.
Ruggiero drops back looking for a leg! Lanes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lanes manages to kick Ruggiero off! Ruggiero jumps back into Lanes's guard.
Ruggiero preventing the sweep.
Ruggiero wants to stand but Lanes has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ruggiero shoots for a double leg takedown but Lanes sprawls well. He's pushed Ruggiero's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ruggiero gets tackled into the cage by Lanes. Lanes maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lanes tries to land a knee to the head but Ruggiero blocks with his arms.
Ruggiero lands a shot to the body.
Ruggiero is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ruggiero using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lanes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ruggiero misses with a knee strike.
Ruggiero tries to land knees in the clinch but Lanes avoids the damage to the body.
Ruggiero tries to land knees in the clinch but Lanes avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruggiero.
Ruggiero comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lanes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ruggiero blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees to the body from Lanes.
Ruggiero tries to throw a body punch but Lanes avoids it by throwing Ruggiero back against the cage.
Lanes looking to throw knees to the head but Ruggiero is blocking nicely.
Ruggiero tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lanes misses with a body punch.
Lanes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lanes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ruggiero avoids it.
Ruggiero tries to land a knee to the head but Lanes blocks with his arms.
Lanes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lanes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ruggiero utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruggiero misses with a knee to the head.
Lanes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lanes looking to throw knees to the head but Ruggiero is blocking nicely.
Lanes misses with a punch to the body.
Lanes missing with knees to the body.
Ruggiero throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lanes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruggiero misses with a knee to the head.
Ruggiero throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lanes blocks it with crossed arms.
Ruggiero misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lanes.
Lanes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ruggiero to keep the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tony Lanes will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lanes clinches up against the cage.
Ruggiero lands a knee to the head.
Lanes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ruggiero has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ruggiero swings wildly with an uppercut but Lanes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lanes has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Lanes misses with a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Lanes.
Ruggiero with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lanes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ruggiero in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ruggiero pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tony Lanes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lanes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ruggiero walks away with a smile on his face. Lanes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruggiero doesn't manage to clinch there - Lanes circles away.
Lanes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lanes has Ruggiero up against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Ruggiero.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lanes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ruggiero just leaning against Lanes, taking a breather.
Ruggiero with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lanes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ruggiero scores with a knee to the head.
Lanes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vinny Ruggiero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Lanes.
Lanes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ruggiero is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lanes is keeping busy.
Lanes pulls guard successfully.
Lanes throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ruggiero uses it to pass to side control.
Lanes is breathing heavily.
Ruggiero tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Ruggiero decides to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruggiero moves in looking to clinch but Lanes pushes him off.
Ruggiero misses with a low kick as Lanes jumps back.
Lanes fails with the takedown.
Vinny Ruggiero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ruggiero misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ruggiero fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ruggiero tries to keep at a distance but Lanes has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruggiero landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ruggiero prevents a body shot from Lanes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lanes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ruggiero is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lanes is keeping busy.
Lanes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ruggiero's face.
It looks like Vinny Ruggiero has been cut.
Lanes avoids a wild elbow strike from Ruggiero.
Ruggiero tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ruggiero trying to land knees to the body.
Lanes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ruggiero smiles and moves away.
Lanes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ruggiero tries to clinch up but Lanes circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lanes is trying to pull guard but Ruggiero turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lanes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ruggiero connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruggiero tries to land knees in the clinch but Lanes avoids the damage to the body.
Lanes tries a knee to the head but Ruggiero blocks it.
Ruggiero lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lanes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ruggiero is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Ruggiero.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruggiero tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lanes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ruggiero lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ruggiero lands an elbow inside that Lanes shrugs off.
Ruggiero using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lanes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ruggiero lands a good knee to the midsection. Lanes won't want to take too many of those.
Ruggiero connects with a knee to the head.
Ruggiero connects with a knee to the head.
Ruggiero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lanes can do to turn this around?
Ruggiero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lanes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Ruggiero dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vinny Ruggiero's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lanes moves into range and clinches up with Ruggiero.
Ruggiero misses with a knee strike.
Ruggiero missing with knees to the body.
Ruggiero tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short left from Ruggiero.
Lanes with a knee to the head.
Lanes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ruggiero scores a nice knee to the body.
Ruggiero connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lanes's face.
Ruggiero connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lanes's face.
Lanes avoids a wild elbow strike from Ruggiero.
Ruggiero using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ruggiero scores with a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lanes takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lanes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A knee to the head by Ruggiero.
Ruggiero landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruggiero landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ruggiero displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lanes up against the cage.
Ruggiero misses with a knee to the head.
Ruggiero tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ruggiero throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lanes blocks it with crossed arms.
A knee to the head by Ruggiero.
Lanes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ruggiero blocks it with crossed arms.
Ruggiero pushes Lanes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lanes jumps guard but Ruggiero stands there with Lanes around his waist. Lanes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ruggiero tries to land knees in the clinch but Lanes avoids the damage to the body.
Lanes misses with a knee strike.
Lanes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ruggiero smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lanes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lanes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ruggiero.
Ruggiero tries to work over Lanes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lanes struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruggiero controls his hands.
Lanes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lanes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lanes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ruggiero blocks it with crossed arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lanes misses with a knee strike.
Ruggiero slowing the pace effectively.
Ruggiero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lanes backwards.
Lanes blocks an elbow strike from Ruggiero.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruggiero with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ruggiero lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruggiero scores with a knee to the head.
Ruggiero throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lanes blocks it with crossed arms.
A right hand to the body from Lanes.
Ruggiero throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ruggiero with a knee to the head.
Ruggiero using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lanes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lanes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ruggiero has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ruggiero lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lanes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lanes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lanes pulls guard successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruggiero tries to stand but Lanes is controlling from the bottom.
Lanes is looking for a triangle here but Ruggiero uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruggiero tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lanes's legs.
Lanes is trying to work for a sweep but Ruggiero has mounted him!
Lanes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lanes tries to hold on but Ruggiero postures up.
Ruggiero tries to control but Lanes wriggling away.
Ruggiero lands a big shot there that rocks Lanes but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinny Ruggiero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ruggiero has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinny Ruggiero!
An out of breath Vinny Ruggiero thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Tony Lanes spoke after the fight, saying 'I cant believe I lost to this bag of shit fuck your life '.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mata Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Taylor struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 137.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Mata Hughes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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30
134 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
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18
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mata Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Taylor looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Taylor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hughes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hughes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Taylor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hughes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hughes postures up and lands a big shot to Taylor's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor wants to get back to his feet but Hughes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hughes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hughes chips away with some ground and pound.
Hughes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hughes looks up at the clock and then as Taylor takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hughes smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hughes is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hughes 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.
Hughes is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Taylor is trying to escape and Hughes transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Taylor is forced to tap! Nice work there by Hughes! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mata Hughes!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aoki Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Miyaichi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Funkyama comes to the cage accompanied by . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aoki Funkyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryo Miyaichi!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funkyama shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Funkyama was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Miyaichi regains half guard, as Funkyama was trying to land strikes.
Funkyama is trying to control. Miyaichi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if Funkyama 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.
Funkyama 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.
Miyaichi is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funkyama is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Miyaichi tries to hold on but Funkyama pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyaichi is looking to get to half guard.
Funkyama goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Miyaichi turns into him and now he's in Funkyama's guard.
Funkyama has an active guard here but Miyaichi has managed to pass into half guard.
Funkyama looking for subs from the bottom but Miyaichi mounts him!
Funkyama is in all sorts of trouble here.
Miyaichi controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama is working to get back to half guard.
Funkyama manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Miyaichi passes into side control, despite Funkyama's attempt to control the position.
Miyaichi moves into full mount!
Funkyama bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funkyama trying to move into half guard but instead Miyaichi has managed to sweep!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyaichi trying to control but Funkyama is working from the bottom.
Miyaichi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Funkyama is looking for a triangle but Miyaichi pushes his legs off easily.
Funkyama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miyaichi pushing down on Funkyama's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Funkyama actively working from the bottom here.
Funkyama trying to control from the bottom.
Funkyama slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama throws his legs up looking for a submission but Miyaichi uses it to pass to side control.
Miyaichi lands a few punches from side control.
Miyaichi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Miyaichi is looking to take a break and control but Funkyama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Funkyama is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryo Miyaichi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Miyaichi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Funkyama manages to avoid it.
Ryo Miyaichi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miyaichi jabs Funkyama to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Miyaichi scores with a body shot.
Funkyama darts in looking for a takedown but Miyaichi gets double underhooks and turns Funkyama into the cage.
Funkyama shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miyaichi pinned against the cage. Miyaichi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Miyaichi misses with a wild body shot.
Miyaichi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Miyaichi with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyaichi loads up on a big right hand but Funkyama slips the punch.
Miyaichi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Funkyama circles away quickly and effectively.
Funkyama shoots for a double leg takedown but Miyaichi sprawls well. He's pushed Funkyama's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Miyaichi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aoki Funkyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miyaichi looks to throw the jab but Funkyama is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Miyaichi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big right from Miyaichi misses.
Funkyama throws an overhand right that lands on Miyaichi's shoulder, as Miyaichi tries to avoid the shot.
Funkyama fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Miyaichi avoids it really well and circles away.
It seemed like Miyaichi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Miyaichi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Funkyama manages to avoid it.
Funkyama shoots in but Miyaichi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Miyaichi lands a nice hook to Funkyama's body. Funkyama takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Funkyama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Miyaichi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Funkyama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Funkyama with a poor takedown
and Miyaichi counters with a straight right hand.
Miyaichi looks to score with a jab to the body but Funkyama is just out of range.
Funkyama will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Miyaichi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miyaichi slips a jab and a cross from Funkyama.
No joy there for Miyaichi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Funkyama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miyaichi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miyaichi connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miyaichi lands a jab to Funkyama's midsection.
Funkyama closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Miyaichi to the mat! Miyaichi manages to get full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Miyaichi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Funkyama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miyaichi has Funkyama pulled in close to control his posture.
Miyaichi keeping moving, preventing Funkyama from controlling successfully.
Funkyama makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Miyaichi wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Miyaichi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyaichi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Funkyama drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Miyaichi dives on top into guard.
Funkyama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Funkyama has an active guard here but Miyaichi has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funkyama is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryo Miyaichi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Funkyama misses with a takedown attempt
and Miyaichi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aoki Funkyama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A lazy left from Miyaichi finds it's target.
Funkyama drives through with a takedown into Miyaichi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Miyaichi looking to control.
Funkyama wants to control from the top but Miyaichi keeps moving.
Funkyama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyaichi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Funkyama is pushing down on Miyaichi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Miyaichi is fighting to maintain full guard but Funkyama has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funkyama wants to control but Miyaichi is keeping him busy.
Funkyama moves into full mount! Miyaichi won't be happy about that!
Funkyama landing shots from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Miyaichi?
Funkyama lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Funkyama has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Miyaichi's face.
Miyaichi is rocked!
Miyaichi wants to control but Funkyama is having none of it.
Miyaichi is still in real trouble! Can Funkyama finish him?
Funkyama postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Miyaichi looks a forlorn figure.
Funkyama postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Miyaichi bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Funkyama and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aoki Funkyama!
In his post fight interview, Aoki Funkyama started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titan Boma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark McCain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Boma might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Evan Jones - Domination. McCain is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hate by Jay-Z. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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30
295 lbs
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300 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Titan Boma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark McCain!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCain wants to clinch up but Boma keeps it at a distance.
Boma lands a jab to McCain's midsection.
Boma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boma lands a nice shot to the body.
Boma goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McCain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boma.
Boma throws a series of punches but McCain moves out of range.
Titan Boma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boma misses with a wild combination.
McCain changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McCain shoots in for a takedown but Boma shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oooh a lovely combination from Boma sends McCain down but not out. Boma dives into side control looking to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCain regains half guard, as Boma was trying to land strikes.
Boma throws a strike but McCain avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Boma stops McCain from standing up.
Boma has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
McCain working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McCain can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boma is looking to work some ground and pound but McCain has wrist control.
Boma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boma throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boma.
Boma throws a strike but McCain rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McCain is working Boma over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Boma preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McCain is looking to work some ground and pound but Boma has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCain throws a big elbow that misses.
Boma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCain.
McCain has gone for a leg lock! Boma slips out almost immediately though and dives into McCain's guard.
McCain seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McCain controls Boma momentarily but Boma frees himself.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boma missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCain 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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boma connects with a jab.
Boma scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boma drops McCain with a left and a right! Oh, McCain is hurt - Boma dives into side control looking to finish!
McCain is rocked!
Boma will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boma postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ground and pound from Boma seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
An elbow from Boma crashes against the mat.
McCain managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Boma.
McCain manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McCain wants to improve his position but Boma is controlling well.
McCain has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boma misses with a head shot. McCain uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boma has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McCain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boma is one step ahead there.
Boma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boma throws a strike but McCain rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McCain throws a big right hand that misses.
McCain is looking to work some ground and pound but Boma has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titan Boma dominated that round.
That's time! Boma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McCain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boma punishes McCain's body with a nice straight punch.
McCain dodges the punch combination from Boma.
Boma takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McCain throws a body punch but Boma moves out of range.
McCain scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Titan Boma has been cut.
Boma looks to land a combination but McCain avoids it well.
Boma throws a body shot but no joy.
Boma keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McCain moves into the clinch.
Boma tries to break the clinch but McCain is controlling the position.
McCain is looking for a takedown.
Boma has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McCain lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boma manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. McCain keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCain has Boma pressed against the cage, preventing Boma from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McCain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McCain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boma's efforts to push away.
Boma wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McCain has him pressed against the cage.
Boma prevents the takedown attempt.
Titan Boma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark McCain.
McCain turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and McCain manages to end up in side control.
Mark McCain has got the better of the ground game so far.
McCain has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
McCain will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McCain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boma.
Boma jabs McCain to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McCain is breathing heavily.
Boma stalks McCain and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McCain's face. McCain staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Mark McCain has been cut.
Boma catches McCain napping and connects with a big right hand that sends McCain to the canvas!
McCain is still in real trouble! Can Boma finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boma throwing strikes but missing.
Boma postures up in McCain's guard and throws a big left but McCain blocks it.
Boma working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boma throwing strikes from guard but McCain blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boma throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McCain seems to have recovered his senses.
Boma throws a big right hand that misses.
McCain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McCain keeping full guard, as Boma tries to pass.
Boma throws an elbow that misses. McCain uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Boma's guard. Nice move by McCain!
McCain throws an elbow that misses. Boma uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McCain's guard. Nice move by Boma!
McCain is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boma is controlling him.
Boma throws a strike but McCain rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCain postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boma is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McCain is controlling him.
McCain wants to control from the top but Boma keeps moving.
McCain looking to pass the guard.
Boma is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McCain is controlling him.
Boma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McCain is looking to work some ground and pound but Boma has wrist control.
McCain postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McCain looking to sit in guard and control but Boma gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Boma working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boma throwing strikes but missing.
Boma throws an elbow that misses. McCain uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Boma's guard. Nice move by McCain!
McCain controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titan Boma dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
McCain fails with a takedown attempt.
McCain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boma.
Boma was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Titan Boma is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the liver by Boma. Beautiful body shot.
Some wild striking there from Boma.
Boma defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McCain.
Boma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boma lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Boma connects with a single shot there.
McCain misses with a body shot.
Boma moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! McCain goes down! Can Boma finish him!?
McCain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boma throws a strike but McCain rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Boma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCain postures up in Boma's guard and throws a big left but Boma blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCain trying to control but Boma is working from the bottom.
McCain trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCain in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McCain in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McCain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McCain postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McCain throwing strikes from guard but Boma blocks nicely.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Boma misses with a wild body shot.
Boma throws a body shot but no joy.
Titan Boma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Boma enables McCain to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Boma manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McCain wants to control from the top but Boma keeps moving.
McCain controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boma is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McCain is controlling him.
McCain postures up in Boma's guard and throws a big left but Boma blocks it.
McCain throws a big elbow that misses.
McCain tries to free his leg and advance position but Boma is retaining full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCain wants to control from the top but Boma keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McCain gets a takedown into half guard.
McCain missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McCain not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McCain missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boma wants to get back to his feet.
McCain working over Boma with some ground and pound. Boma looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCain with the ground and pound but Boma uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Boma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCain can do to turn this around?
McCain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McCain tries to clinch up but Boma circles away and keeps his distance.
Boma is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mark McCain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boma throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sloppy strikes from Boma. Those never looked like landing.
McCain has taken the fight to the clinch.
McCain lands with a short shot to the head.
McCain lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boma or not.
Boma is pressed up against the cage. McCain has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Boma down to the mat. Boma avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Titan Boma.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boma, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Titan Boma!
Titan Boma bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Yuber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob has chosen Notkea rotta - Itä meidän as his entrance music. Ivan Yuber has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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278 lbs
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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
20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Yuber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 30 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Billy Bob!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yuber sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bob somewhat.
Yuber throws a looping overhand right but Bob ducks down to avoid it.
Bob changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yuber lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bob tries for a takedown but Yuber sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yuber tried to counter with a leg kick but Bob avoided it.
Yuber fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Yuber on his heels. He'll look to pass Yuber's guard now, I'm sure.
Yuber is looking for a triangle but Bob pushes his legs off easily.
Yuber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bob must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bob accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yuber is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bob accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bob with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Yuber avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bob throwing strikes from guard but Yuber blocks nicely.
Yuber avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yuber looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuber is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bob is looking to work some ground and pound but Yuber has wrist control.
Yuber utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bob in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bob tries to free his leg and advance position but Yuber is retaining full guard.
Yuber looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been hearing good reports from Yuber's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Yuber looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yuber bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bob's guard.
Yuber tries to free his leg and advance position but Bob is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuber looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Yuber looking to sit in guard and control but Bob gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Yuber trying to strike off his back.
Bob throws an elbow that misses. Yuber uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bob's guard. Nice move by Yuber!
Yuber takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuber trying to control but Bob is working from the bottom.
Yuber controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bob wants to stand up but Yuber is controlling him.
Yuber showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bob lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yuber is on top in 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 Ivan Yuber will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bob doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Yuber counters with a nice leg kick.
Yuber closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bob lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yuber circles away quickly and effectively.
Bob goes for a double leg but Yuber avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yuber continues to drive forward.
Bob on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Yuber throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bob stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuber throws a sloppy head kick and Bob moves out of range easily.
Bob tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bob is breathing heavily.
Bob gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yuber counters with a nice right hand that sends Bob toppling to the canvas! Bob scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Yuber finish him?!
Bob is rocked!
It looks like Billy Bob has been cut.
Ivan Yuber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Bob.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuber throws a pinpoint strike between Bob's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Bob crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Yuber scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Yuber!
Ivan Yuber thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arana Kahui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Kulakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahui comes into the arena with Mustasch - Dogwash blaring out of the sound system. Kulakov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lube-Shparu kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arana Kahui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 33 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viktor Kulakov!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahui with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kulakov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kulakov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kahui is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kulakov misses with a double jab.
Kulakov avoids the body shot from Kahui.
Kahui swings for the body but Kulakov moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Kahui 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kahui lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kulakov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kulakov slips under a jab from Kahui.
Kulakov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kulakov misses with a body shot.
Kahui gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Viktor Kulakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kahui takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Kahui stuns Kulakov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kahui lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kulakov at a distance.
Kahui tries to clinch up but Kulakov circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulakov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kahui moves away.
As Kulakov backs away, Kahui returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kulakov blocks a jab.
Good shot there by Kulakov.
Kahui takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kulakov looks to land a right hand but Kahui moved out of range.
Kahui swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kahui staying out of range there.
Kahui throws a body shot but no joy.
Good work by Kulakov as he checks the leg kick.
Kulakov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kahui has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Facebreaker Academy - Striking in the buildup to the fight.
Kulakov swats away the attempt to clinch by Kahui.
Kahui throws a hook but Kulakov avoids it easily.
Kahui instigates a clinch.
Kahui misses with some punches.
Kulakov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kahui tries a body shot but Kulakov blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahui misses with some punches.
Kahui has a couple of punches blocked by Kulakov.
Kulakov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kulakov manages to break the clinch.
Kahui pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kahui takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kahui displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kulakov throws out the jab.
Kahui is looking to slow Kulakov down with leg kicks.
Decent striking displayed by Kahui there.
A lazy left from Kahui finds it's target.
Kahui lands with an uppercut that bounces Kulakov off the cage and back into range.
Kahui 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.
A countering left hand to the body from Kulakov misses.
Kulakov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kahui.
Kulakov slips a jab from Kahui.
Kahui uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kulakov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulakov lands with a hook. Kahui tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kulakov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kahui shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kulakov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kahui takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kahui throws an off balance right hand
and Kulakov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kulakov tries to keep at a distance but Kahui has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kulakov.
Kulakov wants to get back to striking at distance but Kahui won't allow it.
Kulakov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kulakov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kahui misses with a wild body shot.
Kahui blocks a jab.
Kahui was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kahui takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kahui pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kulakov is out of range and Kahui settles back down.
Kulakov scores with a shot to the body.
Kahui throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kulakov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kahui throws a series of punches but Kulakov avoids them all with ease.
Kulakov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kahui moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kahui takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kulakov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A combination from Kulakov does no damage.
Kahui throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kahui avoids the body shot from Kulakov.
Kulakov swats away the attempt to clinch by Kahui.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kahui takes a swing at Kulakov's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Kahui misses.
A little jabbing left from Kulakov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Kulakov 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.
Kulakov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kahui.
Good shot there by Kulakov.
Kahui takes a swing at Kulakov's ribcage but misses.
Kahui looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kulakov clobbers Kahui with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kulakov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kahui slips a jab from Kulakov.
Viktor Kulakov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kahui fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kahui tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kahui bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahui on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kahui is rocked!
Kahui connects with a crisp jab.
Kahui takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oh Kahui is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kulakov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kahui momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahui gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Kulakov gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Kulakov!
A very excited looking Viktor Kulakov 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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