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CFC 20: Freeman vs Lopez PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kristina Harebell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Lanister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kristina Harebell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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130 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
Heavy handed |
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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
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kristina Harebell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Walter Lanister!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harebell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lanister manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lanister lands a jab to the nose.
Lanister sizes up Harebell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lanister scores with a crisp jab that stopped Harebell in his tracks.
Harebell is rocked!
Lanister drops Harebell with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Harebell looks back up at him and smiles so Lanister waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Harebell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harebell leaves his chin hanging out and Lanister seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Harebell crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Walter Lanister!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stanley Sharpe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niilo Testeri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Niilo Testeri has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
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Decent wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stanley Sharpe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niilo Testeri!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharpe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sharpe keeping moving, preventing Testeri from controlling successfully.
Testeri controlling from the top position.
Sharpe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sharpe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Testeri wants to control but Sharpe is keeping busy.
Testeri avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sharpe.
Sharpe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Testeri's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharpe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Testeri does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Testeri slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Testeri controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sharpe won't allow Testeri to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sharpe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Testeri looking for a sweep. Not yet Testeri, not yet.
Sharpe looking to sit in guard and control but Testeri gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Testeri in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Testeri with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sharpe wants to sweep here but Testeri controlling him for the moment.
Testeri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sharpe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sharpe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sharpe slips a jab and a cross from Testeri.
A counter left hand to the body from Sharpe misses its target.
Sharpe dives in for a single leg takedown but Testeri sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Testeri shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sharpe napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've been hearing good reports from Sharpe'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.
Sharpe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Testeri on the ground.
Sharpe is trying to control Testeri's posture but Testeri avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Testeri wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Testeri tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sharpe's legs.
Testeri landing a few strikes.
Testeri trying to control the position but Sharpe is working away.
Testeri works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Testeri moves into full mount!
Testeri trying to control but Sharpe is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Testeri lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sharpe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Testeri avoids the attempt from Sharpe to control.
Testeri wants to control the pace but Sharpe is squirming around nicely.
Testeri avoids the attempt from Sharpe to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Testeri looking to control but Sharpe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sharpe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niilo Testeri dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Testeri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been informed that Testeri has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Testeri takes a swing at Sharpe's ribcage but misses.
Sharpe throws a big counter combination but Testeri scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Testeri swings for the body but Sharpe moves out of range.
Testeri misses with a body shot.
Sharpe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Testeri is fending him off so far but Sharpe persists. Nope, Testeri circles away and we're back to standing.
Testeri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sharpe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sharpe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Testeri defends well and Sharpe ends up having to push Testeri into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sharpe shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanley Sharpe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Testeri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sharpe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sharpe slips a straight right by Testeri.
Sharpe throws a nice looking combination but Testeri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharpe shoots in and drives through. Testeri sprawls well.
Stanley Sharpe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Testeri throws a jab when Sharpe was well out of range.
Sharpe rushes Testeri and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Testeri has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sharpe regains guard immediately.
Testeri throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sharpe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Testeri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Testeri is looking to work some ground and pound but Sharpe has wrist control.
Sharpe keeping full guard, as Testeri tries to pass.
Sharpe wants to stand and escape but Testeri is having none of it.
Testeri throws a big elbow that misses.
Sharpe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sharpe tries to get out of the position.
Testeri with a nice head shot there.
Testeri working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Testeri throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sharpe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stanley Sharpe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Testeri stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Testeri wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sharpe is defended easily by Testeri.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Testeri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sharpe manages to avoid it.
Testeri misses with a series of wild punches.
Testeri takes a swing at Sharpe's ribcage but misses.
Testeri throws a hook to the side of Sharpe's head but Sharpe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Testeri tries to bum rush Sharpe with a series of wild strikes but Sharpe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Testeri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Testeri closes the distance and clinches up with Sharpe, looking for a takedown. Testeri pushes Sharpe against the cage but Sharpe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sharpe shoots in for a double leg but Testeri sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Testeri swings widly with a right hand
and Sharpe counters with a two punch combo.
Testeri fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sharpe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Testeri.
Testeri is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sharpe rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice sprawl there from Sharpe as Testeri shoots in.
Sharpe moves into the clinch.
Sharpe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Testeri has him pressed against the cage.
Sharpe gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Testeri 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.
Testeri keeping moving, preventing Sharpe from controlling successfully.
Testeri tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Testeri controlling the position.
Testeri is continuing to stall.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Testeri's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sharpe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Testeri did well to prevent Sharpe getting side control.
Sharpe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Testeri makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Testeri.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Niilo Testeri will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sharpe closes the distance and clinches up with Testeri, looking for a takedown. Sharpe pushes Testeri against the cage but Testeri circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Testeri looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Testeri shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sharpe is trying to defend but Testeri finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sharpe is looking to improve his position.
Testeri lands with a punch from half guard.
Testeri thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sharpe's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Testeri thows a huge punch but Sharpe dodges it nicely.
Testeri prevents Sharpe from standing back up.
Testeri not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sharpe looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Testeri throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Testeri drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Testeri trying to control the action but Sharpe is working from the bottom.
Testeri has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Niilo Testeri has got the better of the ground game so far.
Testeri working away.
Testeri connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sharpe some visible discomfort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Testeri wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sharpe keeps working.
Sharpe throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Sharpe is trying to improve his position.
Testeri is working Sharpe over with some ground and pound from side control.
Testeri throws an elbow but Sharpe slips to the side and avoids it well.
Testeri throws an elbow but Sharpe slips to the side and avoids it well.
Testeri throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Testeri scoring with punches from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sharpe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Testeri seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sharpe is rocked!
Testeri has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Oh Sharpe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Testeri loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Sharpe scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Testeri land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Testeri stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niilo Testeri!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladmir Chekov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Markovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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245 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladmir Chekov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexei Markovic!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markovic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Markovic looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Markovic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chekov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Markovic's guard.
Our spies down at at Main Event Gym inform us that Markovic has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Chekov trying to control but Markovic is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Markovic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chekov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chekov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Markovic's guard.
Chekov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chekov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Chekov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chekov throws a series of punches but Markovic moves out of range.
Markovic avoids the head kick by Chekov.
Chekov clinches with his opponent.
Chekov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Markovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chekov has him pressed against the cage.
Markovic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chekov avoids it.
The referee calls for Chekov to work.
Chekov manages to break the clinch.
Chekov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Markovic avoids it really well and circles away.
Chekov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Markovic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markovic is looking to clinch but Chekov is avoiding it.
Chekov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chekov gets control of Markovic's arms and successfully pulls guard. Chekov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Chekov keeping moving, preventing Markovic from controlling successfully.
Chekov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Markovic defends well.
Chekov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Markovic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chekov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Markovic controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chekov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chekov trying to keep a closed guard but Markovic is proving a slippery customer.
Chekov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Markovic manages to get himself to full guard.
Chekov wants to get up but he can't break Markovic's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Chekov is pushing down on Markovic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Markovic is fighting to maintain full guard but Chekov has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chekov seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Chekov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chekov seems to be looking for submissions.
Markovic is staying active underneath Chekov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chekov drops an elbow to the side of Markovic's head.
Chekov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chekov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Markovic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chekov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chekov trying to control the action but Markovic is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladmir Chekov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A slow jab from Chekov misses its intended target.
Chekov shoots in looking for a takedown but Markovic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chekov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Markovic replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Chekov blocks it well.
Markovic stuffs the takedown.
Markovic throws a head kick that misses.
Alexei Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chekov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Markovic with the counter takedown but Chekov avoids it easily.
Chekov shoots in looking for a takedown. Markovic tries to sprawl out of it but Chekov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Markovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Markovic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladmir Chekov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chekov clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chekov wants a takedown.
Markovic managing to block the knees to the body from Chekov.
Markovic is breathing heavily.
Markovic is trying to push Chekov away but Chekov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markovic manages to break the clinch.
Markovic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chekov sprawls well. Chekov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Markovic gets slowly back to his feet.
Chekov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Markovic gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Markovic keeping moving, preventing Chekov from controlling successfully.
Chekov passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chekov decides to stand up.
Chekov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Chekov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chekov drops an elbow to the side of Markovic's head.
Chekov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chekov trying to control but Markovic is having none of it.
BOOM! Chekov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Chekov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Markovic can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Markovic takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Chekov looking to control but Markovic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chekov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Markovic to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Markovic shrugs it off.
Vladmir Chekov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markovic is squirming around, avoiding Chekov's attempts to control the action.
Chekov stands up from mount. Strange move.
Chekov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Markovic pinned against the cage. Markovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chekov instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladmir Chekov dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Chekov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Markovic blocks a head kick by Chekov.
Chekov blocks a head kick by Markovic.
Chekov is looking to counter the offense by Markovic and move into the clinch.
Markovic throws a head kick but Chekov moves out of range.
Chekov shoots in and bounces Markovic off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Chekov wants to control from the top but Markovic keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Markovic can't keep his opponent in guard - Chekov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chekov is trying to control. Markovic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chekov works his way into side control.
Chekov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chekov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Chekov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Markovic!
Chekov breaks from Markovic's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chekov breaks from Markovic's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Chekov cracks Markovic with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
It looks like Alexei Markovic has been cut.
Chekov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chekov cracks Markovic with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Chekov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Chekov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Markovic hang on?
Markovic is squirming around, avoiding Chekov's attempts to control the action.
Chekov is landing with some decent strikes but Markovic is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chekov working the ground and pound effectively.
Chekov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chekov with shots to the head and body - Markovic looks very uncomfortable down there.
Chekov has hold of Markovic's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Markovic manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Chekov wants to control the pace but Markovic is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chekov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Chekov landing strikes from the mount and Markovic is in trouble!
That has opened up Alexei Markovic's cut even more.
Chekov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Markovic is rocked!
Alexei Markovic's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Chekov looking to secure an arm triangle but Markovic defends it well.
Markovic is still in real trouble! Can Chekov finish him?
Chekov has control of Markovic's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Markovic regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladmir Chekov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chekov, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladmir Chekov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raghev Yadav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zach Mettenberger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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237 lbs
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235 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Raghev Yadav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zach Mettenberger!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Yadav misses the target.
Mettenberger slips under a jab from Yadav.
Mettenberger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yadav rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mettenberger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Yadav misses the target.
Mettenberger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mettenberger slips a jab from Yadav.
Mettenberger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No joy there for Mettenberger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yadav walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mettenberger lands a jab to the nose.
Mettenberger's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mettenberger duly obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mettenberger lands with a shot to the body.
Mettenberger lands with a nice combination. Yadav backs away looking to recover.
Yadav throws a series of punches but Mettenberger avoids them all with ease.
A nice side step and Mettenberger releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mettenberger misses with a hook.
Mettenberger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yadav.
Yadav swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yadav fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yadav misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yadav throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mettenberger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mettenberger lands a slapping body shot.
Good shot there by Mettenberger.
Yadav swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yadav throws a lazy uppercut
and Mettenberger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Mettenberger there.
Yadav is breathing heavily.
Mettenberger lands a body shot.
Mettenberger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mettenberger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Raghev Yadav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yadav throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yadav misses with a straight right.
Mettenberger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yadav.
Mettenberger is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Yadav throws a body punch but Mettenberger moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mettenberger tries to bum rush Yadav with a series of wild strikes but Yadav uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yadav thuds a left hand into Mettenberger's body.
Mettenberger misses with the combination.
Mettenberger scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Raghev Yadav has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mettenberger lands a jab to Yadav's midsection.
Mettenberger throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Yadav takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yadav looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mettenberger closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Yadav is rocked!
Mettenberger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yadav at a distance.
Mettenberger paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Yadav misses.
Yadav is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Mettenberger scores with a three punch combo!
Oh Yadav is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mettenberger misses with a wild combination.
Yadav seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Mettenberger shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Yadav is backing up but Mettenberger catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Yadav covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Mettenberger Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zach Mettenberger!
An out of breath Zach Mettenberger thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Koffi Tesfay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Tsunami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tesfay's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Koffi Olomidé - MUTSHIRIBARA 13e APOTRE. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Johnny Tsunami enters the cage!
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25
194 lbs
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185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Koffi Tesfay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Tsunami!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tesfay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsunami.
Tsunami wants to clinch up but Tesfay keeps it at a distance.
As Tsunami backs away, Tesfay returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tsunami lands a jab to the head.
Tesfay avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Tesfay was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tsunami.
That kick from Tesfay tenderised Tsunami's leg. Tsunami is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tsunami tries to close the distance and clinch but Tesfay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tesfay throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tsunami misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tesfay just misses with a punch to the body.
Tesfay with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tsunami swings for the body but Tesfay moves out of range.
Tesfay connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tsunami throws a combination that misses
and Tesfay makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsunami connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tesfay momentarily.
Tesfay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tesfay throws a sloppy head kick and Tsunami moves out of range easily.
Tesfay lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tsunami throws a right hand that Tesfay ducks under and follows up with a left that Tesfay also avoids with ease.
Tsunami lunges at Tesfay with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tesfay's hand.
Good leg kick by Tesfay there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tesfay.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tesfay.
Tesfay connects with a leg kick. Tsunami looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tsunami is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tesfay sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tsunami scores with a jab. Tesfay acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tesfay showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tsunami.
Tesfay is looking to counter with head kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsunami on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tsunami misses with a left hand
and Tesfay counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tsunami misses with a looping right.
Tsunami scores with a nice right hand.
Tsunami misses with a takedown
and Tesfay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tsunami attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tesfay swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Johnny Tsunami seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tesfay slips a jab and a cross from Tsunami.
Tsunami falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tesfay counters with a nice uppercut.
Tsunami throws an off balance right hand
and Tesfay makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tsunami misses with a wild combination.
Tsunami looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tesfay.
A good leg kick by Tesfay.
Tesfay scores with a shot to the body.
Tsunami swings for the body but Tesfay moves out of range.
Tsunami throws a combination that misses
and Tesfay counters with an inside leg kick.
Tsunami gets a takedown into half guard.
Tsunami prevents Tesfay from improving his position.
Tesfay trying to control but Tsunami postures up.
Tsunami works his way into side control.
Tsunami throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tesfay avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tsunami.
Tesfay is looking to regain half guard here but Tsunami keeps moving and retains side control.
Tesfay can't do much from the bottom here.
Tsunami decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Tesfay with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsunami swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tesfay counters with an inside leg kick.
Tesfay lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tsunami at a distance.
Tesfay keeps Tsunami at a distance using the push kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsunami misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koffi Tesfay dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The fighters circling - Tsunami throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tesfay.
Tsunami with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tesfay throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tesfay scores with a leg kick.
Tsunami swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Tesfay on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tsunami on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tesfay showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tsunami.
Tesfay appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tesfay lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsunami misses with a lunging right hand
and Tesfay counters with a stiff right hand.
Koffi Tesfay is winning the standup battle so far.
Tsunami looks to land a combination but Tesfay avoids it well.
Tesfay looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tsunami throws a jab but it's blocked by Tesfay.
Tesfay fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tsunami just manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tesfay connects with a crisp jab.
Tsunami's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tsunami loads up on a big right hand but Tesfay slips the punch.
Tsunami throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tesfay lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tsunami will feel that in the morning.
Tesfay connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnny Tsunami is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tsunami keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tesfay connects with an inside leg kick.
Tsunami closes the distance but Tesfay moves to the side
and Tesfay counters with a low kick, right behind Tsunami 's knee.
Tsunami fails to land with a series of punches.
Tsunami takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tesfay.
Tsunami shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tesfay as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsunami misses with a double jab
and Tesfay counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tsunami is breathing heavily.
Tsunami misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick from Tesfay lands but Tsunami takes it in his stride.
Tsunami uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tesfay.
A nice side step and Tsunami releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tsunami misses with a hook. Tesfay ducked under it nicely.
Tsunami throws a jab but it's blocked by Tesfay.
Tesfay half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tsunami falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tesfay counters with an outside leg kick.
Tesfay is looking to slow Tsunami down with leg kicks.
A good leg kick by Tesfay.
Tsunami lands with a straight right. Tesfay didn't see that one coming.
Tesfay ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Tesfay tenderised Tsunami's leg. Tsunami is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tesfay dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tsunami. That did some damage!
Tesfay plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tesfay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tsunami can do to turn this around?
Tsunami swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tesfay lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tesfay scores with a push kick.
Tesfay moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tsunami on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tesfay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsunami fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice cross by Tesfay.
Tesfay feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tsunami's calf.
Tsunami swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tesfay counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsunami throws a poor cross that misses
and Tesfay counters with an outside leg kick.
Tsunami gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tesfay counters with a straight right hand.
Koffi Tesfay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Tsunami.
Tesfay lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tsunami falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tesfay counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tesfay scores with a head kick. Tsunami tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tesfay ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tsunami doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tesfay staying out of range there.
Tesfay lands a slapping body shot.
Tesfay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsunami moves away.
Nice body punch from Tesfay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koffi Tesfay dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tesfay lands a nice hook to Tsunami's body. Tsunami takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tsunami throws out a leg kick but Tesfay moves out of range and Tsunami only half commits.
Tesfay looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tesfay connects with a body shot that sends Tsunami's belly button to the back.
Tesfay dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tsunami. That did some damage!
Tsunami falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tsunami thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tesfay connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tesfay throws a nice head kick!
Tesfay lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tsunami's sensitive parts.
Sloppy strikes from Tsunami. Those never looked like landing.
Tsunami swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tesfay counters with an outside leg kick.
A jab from Tesfay does it's job there.
Tsunami takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tesfay looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tesfay chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tesfay swings for the body but Tsunami moves out of range.
Tesfay just misses with a punch to the body.
Tesfay lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tesfay throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tsunami fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tesfay fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tsunami just manages to avoid it.
Tsunami throws the left hand but Tesfay avoids the punch easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tesfay.
Tsunami throws a nice looking combination but Tesfay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tsunami chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tesfay can pounce on him.
Johnny Tsunami has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsunami throws a looping overhand right but Tesfay ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Tsunami misses.
Tesfay swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tsunami pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tesfay connects with a body shot that sends Tsunami's belly button to the back.
Tsunami swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tesfay counters with a low kick, right behind Tsunami 's knee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsunami throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tesfay counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Tesfay finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tsunami misses with a hook
and Tesfay counters with a low kick, right behind Tsunami 's knee.
Tesfay lands with a right hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tesfay.
Tsunami on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tesfay. Tesfay obviously looking to wear him down.
Koffi Tesfay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tesfay connects with a leg kick. Tsunami looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
An inside leg kick lands from Tesfay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tesfay scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tsunami misses with a combination
and Tesfay counters with a low kick, right behind Tsunami 's knee.
That kick from Tesfay tenderised Tsunami's leg. Tsunami is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tesfay buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tesfay feints and then cracks Tsunami's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tsunami down.
Tesfay lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tsunami takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tesfay lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tsunami's sensitive parts.
Tesfay lands with a kick to the temple. Tsunami shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Johnny Tsunami has been cut.
Tesfay checks a leg kick.
Tesfay connects with an inside leg kick.
Tsunami chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tesfay can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tesfay.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Tesfay.
Tsunami tries to land a body kick
and Tesfay counters with an inside leg kick.
Tsunami throws a poor cross that misses
and Tesfay counters with a good low kick that Tsunami was not able to check.
Tsunami falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tesfay counters with a low kick, right behind Tsunami 's knee.
Tsunami doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tesfay slips a jab and a cross from Tsunami.
Tsunami has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tesfay.
Tesfay cracks a nice hook into Tsunami's ribs.
Tesfay scores with a leg kick.
Tesfay buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tsunami misses the body punch
and Tesfay counters with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koffi Tesfay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tesfay, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koffi Tesfay!
In his post fight interview, Koffi Tesfay 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Decudir Achell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neculai Costel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Costel has chosen Ain't No Sunshine as his entrance music. Decudir Achell has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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146 lbs
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18
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Very strong |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Decudir Achell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Neculai Costel!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Achell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Decudir Achell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Achell throws out the jab.
Achell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Costel counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Achell!
Costel is looking to take a break and control but Achell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Achell'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.
Achell tries to bench press Costel off him but Costel keeps the position.
Costel has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Costel controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Achell is looking to escape.
Costel is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Achell can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Achell is squirming around, avoiding Costel's attempts to control the action.
Costel working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Costel looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Costel working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costel looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Achell is trying to escape the mount but Costel keeps good control and instead manages to take Achell's back.
Costel has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Achell! Can he survive? No! He's out! Costel gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Neculai Costel!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hirohito Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Long Timer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sato has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Hirohito Sato had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.9lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. 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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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hirohito Sato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Long Timer!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Timer. That's going to slow Sato down.
Sato on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Timer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Timer tried to score with a low kick but Sato checks it.
Timer thuds a left hand into Sato's body.
Sato misses with a body kick.
Timer throws a chopping leg kick but Sato manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Timer looks to land a combination but Sato avoids it well.
Timer throws a right and a left that Sato avoids nicely.
Timer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice straight punches there by Timer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Timer.
Timer should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Timer lands a nice hook to Sato's body. Sato takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Timer has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Timer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Timer throws a nice looking combination but Sato bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sato tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sato is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timer throws a head kick that misses.
Timer connects with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Timer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Timer.
Sato looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Some wild striking there from Timer.
Sato tries to clinch up
and Timer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Timer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sato is looking to clinch but Timer is avoiding it.
Timer scores with a shot to the body.
Timer swinging wildly here.
Timer throws a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timer looks to throw the jab but Sato is out of range.
Sato looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Timer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Timer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Long Timer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sato swings for the body but Timer moves out of range.
Sato is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Timer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sato.
Timer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sato moves away.
Timer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sato appears to be looking for a big counter.
Timer is looking to land body kicks.
Sato avoids a punch combination nicely.
A left lands for Timer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato tries to clinch up.
Timer throws a leg kick but Sato moved away.
Sato has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Timer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sato avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sato tries to counter by clinching up but Timer breaks away and moves out of range.
Timer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sato rather than just go for the knockout.
Timer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Timer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sato under the eye.
Timer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Timer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Timer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sato sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sato staying out of range there.
Sato wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Timer missing with a left hand there. Sato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sato feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Timer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Timer fails to land with a series of punches.
Sato moves in looking to clinch but Timer pushes him off.
Sato tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Timer misses with a looping right.
Sato doesn't manage to clinch there - Timer circles away.
Sato throws a leg kick
and Timer counters with a series of strikes. Sato will be more careful next time no doubt.
No joy there for Timer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Timer jabs at Sato's body.
Timer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sato tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Long Timer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Danga de danga de dang - Timer scores with a four punch combination!
Timer throws a series of punches but Sato avoids them all with ease.
Sato throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Timer's head.
Long Timer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Timer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sato checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sato ducks right into an uppercut from Timer.
Timer tries to bum rush Sato with a series of wild strikes but Sato uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sato throws a big counter combination but Timer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sato takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Timer connects with a looping right hand.
Timer throws a head kick but Sato moves out of range.
Sato looks for the body kick but Timer saw that one coming.
Timer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Timer digs a good hook to Sato's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Timer throws out a loose jab but Sato uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Timer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Timer has eaten all the pies!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timer connects with a looping right hand.
Sato misses the body punch
and Timer counters with a stiff right hand.
Timer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hirohito Sato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Timer throws a series of punches but Sato moves out of range.
Sato swings widly with a right hand
and Timer counters with a nice body shot.
Long Timer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Timer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Timer misses with a straight left.
A punch combination from Timer misses.
Sato is looking to slow Timer down with leg kicks.
Sato is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Timer.
Timer cracks Sato with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Timer tests Sato's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sato ducks under a wild hook from Timer.
Sato is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Timer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Timer.
Nice uppercut there from Timer.
Nice cross by Timer.
Nice body punch from Timer.
Sato looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
An inside leg kick lands from Timer.
Sato fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sato throws a nice looking combination but Timer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Timer.
Timer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sato doesn't seem bothered though.
Sato tries to close the distance and clinch but Timer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sato tries to move into range but Timer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Timer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timer misses with a few strikes there.
Timer misses with a kick to the body.
As Timer looks to move away, Sato throws a big counter combo bu Timer just gets out of the way.
Timer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sato circles away quickly and effectively.
Sato takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Timer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sato walks into a jab.
Sato looks to score with a jab to the body but Timer is just out of range.
Sato slips a jab and a cross from Timer.
Sato tries to counter by clinching up but Timer breaks away and moves out of range.
Timer throws a right hand that Sato ducks under and follows up with a left that Sato also avoids with ease.
Sato tries to counter by clinching up but Timer breaks away and moves out of range.
Timer cracks Sato with a right hand to the side of the head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sato might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jab, jab by Timer - just one landing.
Timer throws a right hand that Sato ducks under and follows up with a left that Sato also avoids with ease.
Timer throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timer lands a slapping body shot.
Sato on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Timer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Timer lands a nice looking body kick.
Timer catches Sato with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Timer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sato staying out of range there.
Timer throws a leg kick that misses.
Sato moves in looking to clinch but Timer pushes him off.
Timer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sato tries to close the distance and clinch up but Timer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Timer looks to land a left hand but Sato moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Long Timer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sato's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sato bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sato misses the shot to the body.
Sato takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Timer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Satos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Timer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sato is looking to counter the offense by Timer and move into the clinch.
Timer throws a shot to the body.
Timer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sato avoids the body shot from Timer.
Timer lands a jab to Sato's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sato moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Timer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sato has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sato there as he acknowledges the shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sato takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato takes one on the button.
Timer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Timer digs a good body shot into Sato's ribs.
Timer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Timer scores with a sloppy right hand. Sato should have avoided that one.
Timer throws a series of strikes that have Sato backpedaling.
Sato is rocked!
Timer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Timer counters with a two punch combo.
Oh Sato is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Timer keeps the fight on the outside.
Timer jabs Sato right on the nose. Sato blinks but takes it well.
Timer cracks Sato with a hook to the temple - Sato is on wobbly legs here! Timer swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Sato falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Timer wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Long Timer!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Connor Alexis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexis comes to the cage accompanied by The Wicked End. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Connor Alexis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Smith!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexis throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Alexis.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith defending well as Alexis loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexis misses the jab.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Alexis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alexis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Alexis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Connor Alexis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Smith.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Alexis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Alexis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexis is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smith tries for a takedown but Alexis manages to get underhooks.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A frustrated look appears on Alexis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smith has Alexis pressed against the cage, preventing Alexis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alexis tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Alexis has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Smith has Alexis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alexis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alexis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alexis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alexis pinned against the cage. Alexis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alexis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alexis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith throws a low kick but Alexis moves out of range easily.
Alexis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith tries to clinch but Alexis is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Alexis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Alexis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Alexis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith tries to clinch but Alexis moves out of range.
Alexis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alexis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alexis prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexis has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Alexis has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alexis prevents it.
Smith has Alexis pressed against the cage, preventing Alexis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alexis wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Alexis prevents the takedown attempt.
Connor Alexis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Smith.
Alexis is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smith wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alexis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alexis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Alexis counter with a right hand.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Alexis counter with a right hand.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alexis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alexis.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Smith misses the body punch
enabling Alexis to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith is rocked!
OH! Smith has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Alexis smells blood and charges in for the finish! Alexis unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Smith sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Connor Alexis!
A determined Connor Alexis didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nate Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freeman comes to the cage accompanied by Old Firm Casuals - Better start running. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Freeman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman thuds his right hand into Lopez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lopez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Freeman is just out of range.
Lopez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Freeman scores with a body shot.
Lopez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Freeman is just out of range.
Freeman attempts a counter takedown but Lopez avoids it well and moves away.
Frank Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freeman throws a series of punches but Lopez moves out of range.
Freeman sets himself, and Lopez steps forward looking for the clinch! Freeman avoids it this time.
Freeman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lopez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Freeman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lopez circles away quickly and effectively.
Lopez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Lopez misses with a wild body shot.
Lopez tried to score with a low kick but Freeman checks it.
Freeman checks a low kick from Lopez.
Lopez misses with a hook
letting Freeman counter with a right hand.
Freeman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Freeman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lopez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lopez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Freeman.
A countering left hand to the body from Lopez misses.
Freeman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lopez looks to land a right hand but Freeman moved out of range.
Freeman throws a nice looking combination but Lopez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A good leg kick by Lopez.
Lopez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Freeman on the side of the head.
Lopez misses with an uppercut.
Lopez throws a head kick but Freeman moves out of range.
Lopez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice uppercut there from Freeman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Freeman misses with a looping right.
Lopez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lopez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Freeman was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopez.
Lopez has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Sloppy strikes from Lopez. Those never looked like landing.
Lopez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lopez misses the jab.
Freeman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lopez sprawls and moves away.
Lopez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Freeman scores with a nice right hand.
A big right from Lopez misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Freeman checks a leg kick.
Freeman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lopez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Freeman.
Lopez misses with a low kick.
Lopez cracks the inside of Freeman's front leg.
Freeman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez swings for the body but Freeman moves out of range.
Lopez throws the left hand but Freeman avoids the punch easily.
Lopez thuds his right hand into Freeman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Freeman looks to land a combination but Lopez avoids it well.
Lopez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
It looks like Freeman has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lopez connects with the punch.
Lopez misses with a few strikes there.
Freeman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lopez lands a nice hook to Freeman's body. Freeman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lopez throws a right and a left that Freeman avoids nicely.
Lopez throws a looping overhand right but Freeman ducks down to avoid it.
Lopez throws a head kick but Freeman moves out of range.
A jab from Lopez misses.
Freeman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lopez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Freeman moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez wants to slow Freeman down by chopping away at his legs.
Freeman slips a straight right by Lopez.
Lopez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Freeman.
Freeman scores with a punch to the head.
Freeman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lopez clobbers Freeman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Freeman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lopez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Freeman.
Lopez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Freeman.
Lopez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lopez throws a jab when Freeman was well out of range.
Freeman tries to counter with a takedown but Lopez is quick to defend against it.
Nice uppercut there from Freeman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopez lands a nice shot that snaps Freeman's head back.
Freeman loads up on a big right hand but Lopez slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Lopez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Freeman throws a right and a left that Lopez avoids nicely.
Frank Lopez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Freeman looks to land a combination. Lopez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Freeman misses with an uppercut.
Lopez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lopez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lopez throws out a loose jab but Freeman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Freeman throws a big counter combination but Lopez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Freeman misses with a head kick.
Freeman ducks under a wild hook from Lopez.
Freeman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lopez. Lopez obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lopez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lopez looks to land a combination but Freeman avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Freeman looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
Lopez scores with a jab. Freeman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman looks to throw the jab but Lopez is out of range.
Lopez throws out a loose jab but Freeman uses good head movement to avoid it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Freeman might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A clash of legs there as Freeman blocks the low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Lopez blocks the leg kick.
Lopez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Freeman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Freeman throws a hook but Lopez avoids it easily.
Freeman blocks a low kick nicely.
Freeman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Freeman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lopez, right into the meat.
Lopez swings for the body but Freeman moves out of range.
Lopez misses the shot to the body.
Freeman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lopez needs to keep his hands up - Freeman had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez misses with a shot to the body
and Freeman counters with a nice uppercut.
Lopez lands a nice hook to Freeman's body. Freeman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Freeman misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Lopez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jab by Freeman.
Lopez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A combination from Lopez does no damage.
Lopez jabs Freeman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Freeman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lopez looks to land a right hand but Freeman moved out of range.
Freeman checks a low kick from Lopez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lopez. Freeman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Freeman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lopez slips a jab and a cross from Freeman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Freeman.
Lopez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Freeman.
Some bone on bone action there as Freeman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Freeman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Freeman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lopez looks to throw the jab but Freeman is out of range.
Lopez lands a nice shot to the body.
Lopez walks into a jab.
Lopez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Freeman counters with a nice uppercut.
Freeman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lopez. Lopez obviously looking to wear him down.
Lopez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lopez throws a right hand that misses
and Freeman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lopez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Freeman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lopez in his tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Freeman checks a leg kick.
Freeman tries to counter with a takedown but Lopez is quick to defend against it.
Freeman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lopez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Freeman connects with a single shot there.
Nice cross by Freeman.
A good leg kick by Lopez.
Freeman misses with a double jab
and Freeman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lopez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lopez throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Lopez misses.
Lopez moves out of range as Freeman strikes.
Lopez misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Lopez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lopez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lopez throws a leg kick but Freeman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Freeman throwing a counter right hand but Lopez manages to avoid it.
Lopez throws a wild body kick that Freeman sees coming a mile off.
Freeman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lopez manages to circle out of the way.
Freeman misses with a body shot.
Lopez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Freeman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Freeman looks to land a right hand but Lopez moved out of range.
A cross from Lopez lands.
Freeman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lopez cracks Freeman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Freeman.
Freeman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little jabbing left from Lopez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lopez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Freeman throws a push kick but Lopez slaps the foot to one side.
Freeman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lopez doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big left from Lopez misses.
Freeman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lopez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Freeman.
It looks like Frank Lopez has been cut.
Freeman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lopez lands a slapping body shot.
Some wild striking there from Freeman.
Lopez tries to land a leg kick but Freeman saw it coming and moves away.
Freeman feinted with a counter takedown.
Lopez blocks a head kick by Freeman.
A solid body kick from Lopez.
Lopez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez misses with a body shot
and Freeman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez swinging wildly here.
Lopez misses with a low kick.
Lopez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Freeman moves away from the strike by Lopez.
Lopez tries to bum rush Freeman with a series of wild strikes but Freeman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nate Freeman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Freeman blocks a low kick nicely.
Lopez digs a good hook to Freeman's body.
Freeman checks a leg kick.
Freeman misses with the combination.
Freeman jabs at Lopez's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Lopez misses.
Lopez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Freeman.
Freeman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Freeman misses with a two punch combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Freeman blocks the leg kick.
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Freeman.
Lopez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lopez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Freeman.
A swing and a miss from Lopez.
Freeman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lopez is out of range and Freeman settles back down.
Freeman throws an overhand right that lands on Lopez's shoulder, as Lopez tries to avoid the shot.
Freeman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez throws a hook but Freeman blocks it.
Freeman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lopez. Freeman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Freeman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lopez throws out a counter right but Freeman avoids it with no problem.
Freeman throws a jab when Lopez was well out of range.
Lopez tries a head kick but it misses.
Lopez looks to land a left hand but Freeman moved out of range nicely.
Freeman throws a low kick, looking for Lopez's leg but Lopez calmly moves out of range.
Freeman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Freeman slips a jab from Lopez.
Lopez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Freeman avoids the head kick by Lopez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Nate Freeman did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Frank Lopez's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
No joy there for Freeman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Freeman moves away from the strike by Lopez.
Freeman looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Lopez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lopez throws a leg kick but Freeman checks it.
Freeman throws out a powerful jab.
Freeman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good leg kick by Lopez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A left and a right from Lopez both land. Nice combination.
Lopez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Freeman manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez throws a body punch but Freeman moves out of range.
Jab from Freeman.
Lopez misses the shot to the body.
Lopez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lopez circles away quickly and effectively.
A big left from Lopez misses.
A clash of legs there as Freeman blocks the low kick.
Freeman takes a swing at Lopez's ribcage but misses.
Lopez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lopez throws a series of punches but Freeman moves out of range.
Lopez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lopez throws a leg kick but Freeman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lopez misses with a body shot.
As Lopez looks to move away, Freeman throws a big counter combo bu Lopez just gets out of the way.
Lopez misses with a wild body shot.
Freeman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lopez sprawls and moves away.
Freeman throws a sloppy head kick and Lopez moves out of range easily.
Freeman looks to throw the jab but Lopez is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Freeman moves away.
Freeman defending well as Lopez loads up on a big left hand.
Lopez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Freeman.
Freeman lands the left hand.
Freeman cracks Lopez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lopez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Freeman misses with the combination.
Lopez tries to land a front kick but Freeman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopez throws a solid leg kick but Freeman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lopez.
Freeman throws a leg kick but Lopez checks it.
Freeman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Freeman is looking for a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman throws a nice looking combination but Lopez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lopez misses with a looping right.
Lopez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Freeman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lopez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lopez just misses with a punch to the body.
Freeman misses with a looping right.
Freeman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Freeman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lopez walks into a straight right hand from Freeman.
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Freeman.
Freeman throws a big counter combination but Lopez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lopez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Freeman scores with a jab to the body.
Freeman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman throws a looping overhand right but Lopez ducks down to avoid it.
Lopez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lopez misses with a series of wild punches.
Freeman swinging wildly here.
A countering left hand to the body from Lopez misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez throws a leg kick
and Freeman counters with a series of strikes. Lopez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Freeman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
Lopez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Freeman.
Lopez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Freeman throws a hook but Lopez avoids it easily.
Lopez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Freeman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Freeman had his way with Frank Lopez in that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Lopez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Freeman misses with a double jab.
Lopez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lopez swings for the body but Freeman moves out of range.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Freeman is just out of range.
Freeman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lopez tries to bum rush Freeman with a series of wild strikes but Freeman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Lopez misses.
Freeman misses with a few strikes there.
Freeman takes one on the button.
Freeman misses with an uppercut. Lopez saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Freeman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lopez's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez throws a body shot but no joy.
Lopez connects with a body shot that sends Freeman's belly button to the back.
Lopez misses with a looping right.
Lopez just misses with a punch to the body.
Freeman misses with a double jab.
Lopez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Freeman was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopez.
An attempted straight right counter from Freeman misses the target.
Freeman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Freeman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Freeman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Freeman attempts a counter takedown but Lopez avoids it well and moves away.
Lopez connects with a body shot that sends Freeman's belly button to the back.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Freeman checks a leg kick.
Freeman cracks a nice hook into Lopez's ribs.
Freeman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lopez. Lopez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Freeman lands with a straight right. Lopez didn't see that one coming.
Lopez throws a jab but it's blocked by Freeman.
Lopez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Freeman moves away.
Lopez motions for Freeman to come forward. Lopez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lopez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Freemans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Freeman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lopez.
Lopez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Freeman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Freeman throws a right hand that Lopez ducks under and follows up with a left that Lopez also avoids with ease.
Freeman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lopez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez staying out of range there.
Lopez lands a head kick. Freeman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lopez with a nice cross.
Lopez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Freeman misses the shot to the body.
That kick from Lopez tenderised Freeman's leg. Freeman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Freeman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lopez.
Freeman loads up on a big right hand but Lopez slips the punch.
Lopez misses with a leg kick
and Freeman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lopez won't be happy with that.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lopez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lopez is looking to reverse the position.
Lopez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freeman landing strikes.
Freeman lands a few punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman in side control, throwing shots but Lopez defends.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Freeman wants to control but Lopez is keeping him busy.
Freeman in side control, throwing shots but Lopez defends.
Freeman moves into full mount!
Freeman with shots to the head and body - Lopez looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lopez tries to buck Freeman off but he can't manage it.
Freeman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lopez is rocked!
Freeman lands a couple of good shots and Lopez has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Lopez is still in real trouble! Can Freeman finish him?
Lopez trying to control the position but Freeman manages to sink in the hooks.
Lopez is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Freeman gets his way!
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Freeman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Freeman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Nate Freeman retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frank Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Zakhar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Viktor Zakhar will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Zakhar!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zakhar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fury was well out of range. Poor timing from Zakhar.
Zakhar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fury counters with a takedown into side control.
Fury creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Zakhar is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Zakhar has hold of Fury's hands but Fury slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fury performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zakhar is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fury wants to control but Zakhar is keeping him busy.
Fury scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fury works his way into full mount!
Fury lands a big elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BOOM! Fury connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Zakhar taking shots to the head.
Zakhar is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury looking to finish Zakhar with some ground and pound. This is bad for Zakhar!
Zakhar is still in real trouble! Can Fury finish him?
Zakhar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fury lands a big elbow - Zakhar is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Zakhar is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Frank Fury!
Our winner, Frank Fury, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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