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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philip Ziskie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown's entrance music is Many Men by 50 Cent. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Philip Ziskie!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brown.
Ziskie shoots in and drives through. Brown sprawls well.
Brown shoots in but no luck this time.
As Brown backs off Ziskie throws a huge counter combo but Brown manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ziskie throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Ziskie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ziskie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Philip Ziskie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ziskie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brown counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Brown takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ziskie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown manages to pull guard.
Brown lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Brown postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziskie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brown works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've been hearing that Brown has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Brown throwing shots but Ziskie is blocking nicely.
Brown not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ziskie's head.
Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brown missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brown has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's 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.
Ziskie regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Brown.
Ziskie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
Ziskie looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brown drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brown jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ziskie working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziskie with a nice cross.
Brown tries to clinch up but Ziskie circles away and keeps his distance.
Ziskie lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Brown tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ziskie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brown tries to clinch but Ziskie is having none of it.
Brown throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ziskie's head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ziskie or perhaps it was just good defense by Brown, which made it look bad.
Brown lands a big head kick that sends Ziskie tumbling to the mat! Brown takes a step backwards and waves Ziskie back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Philip Ziskie has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown lands a big right hand that sends Ziskie crashing to the mat! Brown stays standing though and waves Ziskie back to his feet!
Ziskie is rocked!
Brown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ziskie swivels and escapes.
Ziskie is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?
Ziskie misses with a leg kick
and Brown counters with a nice leg kick.
Ziskie looks winded!
Brown looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ziskie is fending him off so far but Brown persists. Nope, Ziskie circles away and we're back to standing.
Brown cracks Ziskie with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ziskie looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Brown finish him?
Ziskie lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ziskie. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown throws a nice head kick!
Brown dodges the punch combination from Ziskie.
Brown half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ziskie loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown cracks Ziskie with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Brown has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ziskie to stand back up!
Ziskie is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Brown Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Ziskie is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chris Brown!
Chris Brown seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Gonterman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Petrovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dustin Gonterman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Scott Petrovic!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrovic fails with the takedown.
Gonterman scores with a three punch combo!
Gonterman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Gonterman on the inside.
Gonterman wants to get back to striking at distance but Petrovic won't allow it.
Gonterman scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gonterman.
Petrovic is trying to break the clinch but Gonterman has him pressed against the cage.
Petrovic has Gonterman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gonterman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Petrovic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gonterman is defending well.
Dustin Gonterman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Petrovic.
Petrovic looks winded!
Gonterman is trying to maintain a safe position but Petrovic gets an underhook and turns Gonterman into the cage.
Gonterman misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonterman lands a shoulder strike.
Petrovic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gonterman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Petrovic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gonterman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gonterman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gonterman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gonterman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrovic keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonterman swinging wildly here.
Gonterman with a jab.
Gonterman scores with a shot to the body.
We've been told by Gonterman's head coaches at Skintchicken Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gonterman lands a right hook to the body.
Petrovic sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gonterman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gonterman scores with a head kick. Petrovic tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gonterman looks to land a combination. Petrovic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, jab by Gonterman - just one landing.
Gonterman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A nice combination there by Gonterman.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gonterman. Petrovic shrugs it off though.
Gonterman tries to clinch up.
Petrovic throws an off balance right hand
and Gonterman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Petrovic takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonterman lands with a thumping leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Petrovic is defended easily by Gonterman.
It looked like Gonterman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gonterman. That's going to slow Petrovic down.
Petrovic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gonterman tries to close the distance and clinch but Petrovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gonterman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Scott Petrovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gonterman. Gonterman obviously looking to wear him down.
Danga de danga de dang - Gonterman scores with a four punch combination!
Gonterman lands a nice looking body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gonterman. That's going to slow Petrovic down.
Petrovic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gonterman connects with a crisp jab.
Gonterman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrovic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gonterman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gonterman wants it to stay on the feet.
Petrovic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Petrovic takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gonterman delivers a nice body kick.
Gonterman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Petrovic eats them both and turns towards Gonterman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gonterman pushes Petrovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Gonterman tries to circle away but Petrovic has him pinned against the cage.
Gonterman lands with a short shot to the head.
Petrovic has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gonterman.
Gonterman breaks from the clinch.
Gonterman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonterman scores with a nice strike.
Gonterman thumps Petrovic with a low kick.
Gonterman keeps Petrovic at a distance using the push kick.
Gonterman stalks Petrovic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Petrovic's face. Petrovic staggers backwards, shaken.
Gonterman lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrovic goes for a double leg but Gonterman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gonterman continues to drive forward.
Gonterman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Petrovic's calf.
Gonterman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gonterman is working the combinations to good effect here.
A right-left combo lands from Gonterman.
Gonterman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gonterman.
Gonterman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrovic has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gonterman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Good leg kick by Gonterman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gonterman closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from Gonterman.
Petrovic is trying desperately to land a takedown but Gonterman is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Petrovic.
Gonterman lands a left hand.
Gonterman cracks Petrovic with a nice body shot.
Gonterman is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Gonterman dominated that round.
That's time! Gonterman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Petrovic is looking to clinch but Gonterman is avoiding it.
Gonterman moves into range and clinches up with Petrovic.
Gonterman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gonterman gets through Petrovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gonterman misses with the head strike.
Gonterman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Petrovic backwards.
Petrovic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gonterman to keep the fight standing.
Gonterman pushes Petrovic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gonterman lands a hook that snaps the head of Petrovic backwards.
Petrovic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gonterman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gonterman fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonterman lands with a kick to the temple. Petrovic shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Petrovic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gonterman sprawls well. Gonterman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Petrovic gets slowly back to his feet.
Gonterman feints and then cracks Petrovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Petrovic down.
Petrovic is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonterman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Petrovic back to the cage. Gonterman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Petrovic has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Petrovic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Petrovic has his takedown stuffed
and Gonterman counters with a left and a right that stings Petrovic.
Dustin Gonterman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Petrovic.
Petrovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Petrovic feints the counter takedown.
Danga de danga de dang - Gonterman scores with a four punch combination!
Petrovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gonterman.
A good leg kick by Gonterman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonterman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gonterman darts in and clinches Petrovic up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Gonterman.
Gonterman lands with a right to the head.
Gonterman tries to work over Petrovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Petrovic goes for a takedown attempt but Gonterman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Petrovic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonterman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Petrovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Dustin Gonterman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonterman scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab from Gonterman.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gonterman.
Gonterman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrovic can do to turn this around?
Petrovic tries to clinch but Gonterman moves out of range.
Gonterman is looking for a counter combo.
Gonterman wants to clinch up but Petrovic keeps it at a distance.
Petrovic drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gonterman defends it well.
Petrovic walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gonterman.
Gonterman connects with a leg kick. Petrovic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gonterman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gonterman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Petrovic backs up against the cage.
Petrovic takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Left hook, right uppercut from Gonterman.
Gonterman tries to sprawl but Petrovic drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gonterman trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonterman moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonterman has his hands on Petrovic's head, controlling the position.
Gonterman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gonterman is looking to stand up but Petrovic isn't so interested in that idea.
Petrovic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Petrovic is looking to work some ground and pound but Gonterman has wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Petrovic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Petrovic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gonterman defends it nicely.
Petrovic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gonterman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Petrovic misses with a takedown attempt
and Gonterman counters with a stiff right hand.
Petrovic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gonterman!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonterman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Petrovic has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gonterman throws a series of strikes that have Petrovic backpedaling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Gonterman dominated that second round.
That's time! Gonterman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gonterman throws a head kick that Petrovic semi-blocks.
A cross from Gonterman lands.
Petrovic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gonterman.
Gonterman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gonterman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gonterman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gonterman scores with a push kick.
Petrovic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gonterman to score with a decent uppercut.
Danga de danga de dang - Gonterman scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonterman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Petrovic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gonterman, as that shot connected.
Gonterman throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonterman looks to land a combination. Petrovic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gonterman lands a front kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Petrovic crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gonterman - the referee stops the clock and Petrovic gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gonterman. Petrovic manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Petrovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Gonterman.
Gonterman is looking to clinch.
Petrovic takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gonterman scores with a head kick.
Petrovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Gonterman.
Nice body kick from Gonterman.
Petrovic shoots and misses
and Petrovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gonterman stalks Petrovic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Petrovic's face. Petrovic staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Gonterman tenderised Petrovic's leg. Petrovic is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonterman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gonterman works the jab nicely.
Gonterman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gonterman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Petrovic's head.
Gonterman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gonterman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Petrovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gonterman is looking to wear down Petrovic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gonterman stuffs the takedown.
Dustin Gonterman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Petrovic.
Petrovic steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gonterman. That one must have hurt.
That kick from Gonterman tenderised Petrovic's leg. Petrovic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dustin Gonterman is winning the standup battle so far.
Gonterman scores with a one two! Petrovic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Petrovic misses with a takedown
and Petrovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gonterman connects with an inside leg kick.
Gonterman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petrovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Petrovic is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gonterman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonterman connects with a body shot that sends Petrovic's belly button to the back.
Gonterman cracks Petrovic with an open hand slap.
Gonterman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gonterman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gonterman duly obliges.
Gonterman moves in looking to clinch but Petrovic pushes him off.
A jab lands there for Gonterman.
Petrovic is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gonterman.
Gonterman lands an overhand right.
Petrovic blocks a head kick by Gonterman.
Petrovic misses with a looping left.
Gonterman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Petrovic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrovic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Petrovic tries to clinch there but Gonterman circles away.
Gonterman scores with a head kick.
Petrovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonterman doesn't manage to clinch there - Petrovic circles away.
Petrovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Petrovic fails with a takedown attempt.
Gonterman scores with a three punch combo!
Gonterman lands with a slapping head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Gonterman.
Scott Petrovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petrovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gonterman.
Gonterman pushes Petrovic away with a front kick.
Petrovic misses with an uppercut
and Gonterman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gonterman.
Gonterman lands with a nice combination. Petrovic backs away looking to recover.
Dustin Gonterman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Petrovic throws a lazy right hand but Gonterman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A solid body kick from Gonterman.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dustin Gonterman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gonterman, 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:24
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:25
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dustin Gonterman!
A very excited looking Dustin Gonterman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seljak Badel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitaly Minakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Minakov has chosen МС DONI ft Тимати - Б as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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260 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Seljak Badel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vitaly Minakov!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Minakov counter with a right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Minakov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Vitaly Minakov has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Badel.
Minakov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Minakov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Badel misses with a wild combination.
Badel looks to throw the jab but Minakov is out of range.
It seemed like Minakov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badel throws a wild body kick that Minakov sees coming a mile off.
Badel throws a right and a left that Minakov avoids nicely.
Minakov is looking for the big counter here.
Badel throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Badel backs off Minakov throws a huge counter combo but Badel manages to avoid it all.
Badel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Minakov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badel misses with a two punch combination.
Minakov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Seljak Badel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minakov tries to clinch but Badel moves out of range.
Badel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Minakov has time to react.
A big right from Badel misses.
Badel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Badel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Minakov is fending him off so far but Badel persists. Nope, Minakov circles away and we're back to standing.
Badel backing away here, and Minakov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Badel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Minakov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Minakov! But no joy.
Badel throws a series of strikes that have Minakov backpedaling.
Badel fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Minakov to the ground. Badel is now in Minakov's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Badel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Badel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badel wants to control from the top but Minakov keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Badel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Badel has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Badel trying to control but Minakov is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Badel postures up in Minakov's guard and throws a big left but Minakov blocks it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Badel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Minakov sprawls well. Minakov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Badel gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seljak Badel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Badel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Badel has his takedown stuffed
and Minakov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Badel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vitaly Minakov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badel tries a low kick but Minakov avoids it.
Badel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Minakov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Minakov tries to clinch but Badel moves out of range.
Badel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Minakov circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Minakov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Badel throws a series of punches but Minakov moves out of range.
Badel cracks Minakov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice cross by Badel.
That has opened up Vitaly Minakov's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minakov checks a leg kick.
Badel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Badel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Badel throws a nice looking combination but Minakov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Badel looks to throw the jab but Minakov is out of range.
Minakov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seljak Badel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vitaly Minakov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Minakov wants to clinch.
Badel swinging wildly here.
Minakov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Minakov tries to close the distance and clinch but Badel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Badel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Minakov dodges the punch combination from Badel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Seljak Badel is winning the standup battle so far.
Badel fails with a takedown attempt.
Minakov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Badel with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badel scores with a sloppy right hand. Minakov should have avoided that one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Minakov checks a leg kick.
Minakov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Badel with a body shot.
Badel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Minakov tries to avoid it but Badel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Minakov to the ground. Minakov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Badel just misses with a punch to the body.
Badel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Minakov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Badel with a body shot.
Minakov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Badel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Minakov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Badel misses with the combination.
Badel keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Minakov sprawls well initially but Badel persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Badel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Badel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Minakov can do to turn this around?
Minakov tries to roll over but Badel keeps him under control.
Badel scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Badel wants to control but Minakov is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Badel working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badel is thwarting Minakov's attempts to control the position.
Badel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Badel is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Badel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Badel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Minakov's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Minakov is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Badel is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Minakov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Badel is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Badel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Badel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Badel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Minakov tries to get to full guard but Badel has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seljak Badel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vitaly Minakov'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Badel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Badel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Minakov.
Badel tries to bum rush Minakov with a series of wild strikes but Minakov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Minakov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Badel lands with a hook. Minakov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The cut above Vitaly Minakov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Badel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Badel lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Badel drops Minakov with a left right combo! Badel follows him down to the ground into side control.
Minakov is rocked!
Vitaly Minakov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Minakov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Badel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Badel lands a big left to the face of Minakov, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Badel and another - Minakov is out! Badel stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Seljak Badel!
Our winner, Seljak Badel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cai Proctor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Lang has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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162 lbs
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169 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cai Proctor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Lang!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lang slips under a jab.
Lang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Proctor.
Proctor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Proctor.
Proctor ducks under a wild hook from Lang.
Nice shot lands for Proctor.
Lang throws a poor cross that misses
and Lang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lang cracks a nice hook into Proctor's ribs.
Proctor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lang swings for the body but Proctor moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Proctor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Proctor.
Nice defenses there by Proctor.
Lang has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lang has a couple of punches blocked by Proctor.
Lang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Proctor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lang tries a body shot but Proctor blocks it.
A short left from Proctor.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Proctor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang scores with a hook to the body.
Lang swings wildly with an uppercut but Proctor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Lang.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Proctor.
Lang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lang has a couple of punches blocked by Proctor.
Lang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lang can't find room to land a body shot as Proctor controls the action.
Proctor prevents a body shot from Lang.
Lang tries to throw a body punch but Proctor avoids it by throwing Lang back against the cage.
Lang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Lang.
A short body shot lands from Lang as the two fighters clinch.
Proctor is breathing heavily.
Proctor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Proctor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Lang - that landed with a thud.
Proctor has had enough of the clinch but Lang keeps him there for the moment.
Lang lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Proctor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lang lands a nice uppercut.
Lang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lang is working Proctor over against the cage.
Lang gets through Proctor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Proctor is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Proctor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lang drops Proctor with a massive uppercut from the clinch! Oh my word, Proctor is out cold! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Lang! David Lang retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath David Lang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronny James Dio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buster Knott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dio kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is you know its gotta be Holy Diver. Knott has chosen Kanye West vs. The xx - Touch The Sky (Carlos Serrano Mix) as his entrance music. 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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175 lbs
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179 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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ronny James Dio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Buster Knott!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knott.
Knott 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knott looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dio has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Knott misses with a wild body shot.
Buster Knott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dio takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Knott closes the distance and clinches up with Dio, looking for a takedown. Knott pushes Dio against the cage but Dio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Knott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dio.
Dio throws the left hand but Knott avoids the punch easily.
Nice body punch from Dio.
Dio misses with a double jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Knott or perhaps it was just good defense by Dio, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dio takes a swing at Knott's ribcage but misses.
Knott tries to move into range but Dio moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Knott throws a leg kick which misses Dio's front leg but catches the back leg as Dio tries to avoid it.
Dio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Dio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knott throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dio moves out of range of the body kick from Knott.
It looked like Dio was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ronny James Dio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knott swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Knott with a poor takedown
and Dio counters with a stiff right hand.
Ronny James Dio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buster Knott.
A combination from Dio does no damage.
Dio throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knott on the side of the head.
Dio looks to land a right hand but Knott moved out of range.
Knott bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dio scores with a punch to the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Knott. That's going to slow Dio down.
Dio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knott.
Knott fails with a takedown attempt.
Dio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knott moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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!
Knott dips to his left and cracks Dio with an uppercut!
Dio takes a swing at Knott's ribcage but misses.
Knott throws a push kick but Dio slaps the foot to one side.
Knott fails to land the takedown.
Dio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Dio blocks the leg kick.
A big left from Dio misses.
Nice shot lands for Dio.
A cross from Knott lands.
Knott slips a jab from Dio.
Knott walks into a stiff left hand from Dio.
Knott misses with a low kick.
Knott is looking to land body kicks.
Knott tries to clinch up but Dio circles away and keeps his distance.
Knott dips to his left and cracks Dio with an uppercut!
Dio thuds his right hand into Knott's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Knott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dio.
Dio misses with a body shot.
Knott throws a leg kick but Dio moved away.
Knott slips under a jab from Dio.
Knott on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dio connects with a good right hand that stumbles Knott. Knott circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dio throws a jab but it's blocked by Knott.
Knott takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dio is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Knott throws a head kick but Dio moves out of range.
Dio misses with a wild body shot.
Good work by Dio as he checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Dio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dio scores with a shot to the body.
Knott moves in looking to clinch but Dio pushes him off.
Knott digs a good body shot into Dio's ribs.
Dio throws a body punch but Knott moves out of range.
Knott misses with a body shot.
Dio appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dio slips a jab from Knott.
Dio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knott wants to clinch.
Knott misses the shot to the body.
Knott shoots in looking for a takedown. Dio tries to sprawl out of it but Knott keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knott throws out a loose jab but Dio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knott takes a swing at Dio's ribcage but misses.
Knott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knott.
Dio misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knott looks to land a body kick but Dio moved away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knott looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dio paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dio swats away the attempt to clinch by Knott.
Knott throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dio on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Knott throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronny James Dio 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.
Knott does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dio lands with an overhand left.
Knott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dio appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A cross from Knott lands.
Knott cracks Dio with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Knott misses with a combination
and Dio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dio.
Knott misses with a wild body shot.
Dio on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Knott ducks under a wild hook from Dio.
Dio darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Knott is rocked!
Knott walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Knott limp body while Dio jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ronny James Dio!
Ronny James Dio bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Buster Knott stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm young and still have a lot of upside. The same cannot be said of you.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yancy Malaki Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sheldon Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yancy Malaki Jr could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sheldon Cooper's chin.
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180 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
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Yancy Malaki Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sheldon Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malaki Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cooper under the eye.
Cooper tries to clinch up.
Cooper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malaki Jr.
Malaki Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cooper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Malaki Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cooper's head backwards.
Cooper moves in looking to clinch but Malaki Jr pushes him off.
Cooper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Malaki Jr throws a jab when Cooper was well out of range.
Cooper looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cooper shoots in but no luck this time.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch but Malaki Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Malaki Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cooper. That did some damage!
Malaki Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Malaki Jr misses the shot to the body.
Cooper takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Malaki Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cooper at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malaki Jr throws a shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Malaki Jr.
Malaki Jr with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Malaki Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A lazy left from Malaki Jr finds it's target.
Malaki Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Malaki Jr swings for the body but Cooper moves out of range.
Malaki Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Malaki Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cooper closes this distance looking for a takedown but Malaki Jr circles away.
Yancy Malaki Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sheldon Cooper.
Cooper takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malaki Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cooper takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cooper looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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!
Malaki Jr is looking to improve his position.
Malaki Jr is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malaki Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cooper preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malaki Jr working for a triangle but Cooper defends it easily.
Cooper tries to free his leg and advance position but Malaki Jr is retaining full guard.
Malaki Jr is trying to keep Cooper in close.
Cooper pushing down on Malaki Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper wants to free his trapped foot but Malaki Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Malaki Jr controlling the position for now.
Malaki Jr is looking to improve his position.
Cooper is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Malaki Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
Cooper is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Malaki Jr defends it well.
Malaki Jr is looking for a sweep. Cooper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cooper is looking to take a break and control but Malaki Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cooper tries to pass the half guard into mount. Malaki Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cooper not doing much here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sheldon Cooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooper takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cooper clinches up with Malaki Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Cooper jumps guard.
Malaki Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Malaki Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Malaki Jr wants to control from the top but Cooper keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Malaki Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Malaki Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Malaki Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooper was well out of range. Poor timing from Malaki Jr.
Cooper is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cooper wants to clinch up but Malaki Jr keeps it at a distance.
And Malaki Jr counters with a quick kick to the body but Cooper blocks it.
A head kick misses from Malaki Jr.
Cooper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malaki Jr.
Cooper looks for a takedown but Malaki Jr sprawls well.
No luck for Cooper with that takedown attempt.
Malaki Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cooper.
Malaki Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cooper can do to turn this around?
Malaki Jr swings for the body but Cooper moves out of range.
Malaki Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cooper ducks under a wild hook from Malaki Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malaki Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cooper's sensitive parts.
Cooper gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice body punch from Malaki Jr - that landed with a thud.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cooper as Malaki Jr tries to tie him up.
Cooper drags the fight down to the ground.
Malaki Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malaki Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cooper keeping moving, preventing Malaki Jr from controlling successfully.
Cooper wants to improve his position but instead Malaki Jr has moved into half guard.
Malaki Jr is just content to waste time from the top position. Cooper takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Cooper is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Malaki Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cooper is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Malaki Jr trying to move into half guard but instead Cooper has managed to sweep!
Cooper won't allow Malaki Jr to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malaki Jr keeping moving, preventing Cooper from controlling successfully.
Malaki Jr pulls Cooper in close to prevent any damage.
Malaki Jr keeping moving, preventing Cooper from controlling successfully.
Malaki Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Malaki Jr wants to sweep here but Cooper controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Malaki Jr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cooper has Malaki Jr in his guard.
Cooper can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Malaki Jr controls the pace.
Malaki Jr won't allow Cooper to sweep him here.
Cooper looking to control.
Cooper has his foot on Malaki Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Malaki Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Malaki Jr wants to pass the guard but Cooper is keeping the position.
Malaki Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cooper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Malaki Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Malaki Jr catches Cooper with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Malaki Jr lands a jab to Cooper's midsection.
Sheldon Cooper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cooper fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yancy Malaki Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sheldon Cooper.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cooper fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cooper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Malaki Jr misses with a double jab.
Cooper looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Malaki Jr is fending him off so far but Cooper persists. Nope, Malaki Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Malaki Jr dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
The crowd cheers as Malaki Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cooper doesn't seem phased though.
Malaki Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cooper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Malaki Jr cracks Cooper with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Malaki Jr throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cooper counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Malaki Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Malaki Jr controlling the position.
Malaki Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cooper trying to control but Malaki Jr is working from the bottom.
Malaki Jr controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper wants to pass the guard but Malaki Jr is keeping the position.
Malaki Jr keeping moving, preventing Cooper from controlling successfully.
Cooper not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malaki Jr looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cooper with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Malaki Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Cooper fails with a takedown attempt.
Cooper rushes Malaki Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Malaki Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short uppercut from Malaki Jr.
Cooper has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Malaki Jr after a bit of a struggle.
Malaki Jr taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cooper is looking to take this one to the mat.
Yancy Malaki Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sheldon Cooper.
Malaki Jr pushes Cooper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cooper jumps guard but Malaki Jr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cooper takes a shot to the head.
Sheldon Cooper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Malaki Jr.
Cooper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Malaki Jr scores with a shot to the side of Cooper's head.
Malaki Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cooper is trying to pull guard but Malaki Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Malaki Jr lands a body shot.
Malaki Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yancy Malaki Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malaki Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cooper has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cooper on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Malaki Jr lands a jab to Cooper's midsection.
Malaki Jr connects with a single shot there.
Cooper gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cooper shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Malaki Jr sprawls well. Malaki Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cooper gets slowly back to his feet.
Malaki Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Cooper. Cooper gets slowly back to his feet.
Malaki Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Malaki Jr.
Malaki Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Malaki Jr connects with a leg kick. Cooper looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Malaki Jr lunges at Cooper with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cooper's hand.
Cooper darts in and clinches Malaki Jr up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Malaki Jr.
Malaki Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Malaki Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Malaki Jr breaks the clinch.
Malaki Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Malaki Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Malaki Jr clobbers Cooper with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cooper is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malaki Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cooper will feel that in the morning.
Cooper takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yancy Malaki Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cooper is still on wobbly legs! Can Malaki Jr finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper fails with the takedown.
Cooper seems to have recovered his senses.
Cooper is looking to clinch.
Cooper's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice body punch from Malaki Jr.
Malaki Jr cracks Cooper with an open hand slap.
Cooper has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Malaki Jr lands with a slapping head kick.
Cooper shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Malaki Jr as he jumps to the side.
Cooper looks to clinch
and Malaki Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
Cooper doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Malaki Jr dips to his left and cracks Cooper with an uppercut!
Cooper takes a kick to the side of the head.
Malaki Jr circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cooper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yancy Malaki Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Malaki Jr, 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yancy Malaki Jr!
A victorious Yancy Malaki Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Ponjev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duncan Jon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duncan Jon has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sam Ponjev's chin.
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180 lbs
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157 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent MT
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Ponjev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duncan Jon!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ponjev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jon throws a hook to the side of Ponjev's head but Ponjev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ponjev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jon misses with a lunging right hand
and Ponjev decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jon's guard.
Ponjev chips away with some ground and pound.
Ponjev looking to pass the guard.
Jon is looking to stand up but Ponjev isn't so interested in that idea.
Ponjev trying to control but Jon is working from the bottom.
Jon pushes Ponjev off and scrambles back to his feet.
Jon throws a lazy uppercut
and Ponjev counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Jon misses the jab.
Ponjev tries to counter with a takedown but Jon is quick to defend against it.
Jon misses with a straight left.
A punch combination from Jon misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponjev throws a nice looking combination but Jon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ponjev.
Jon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ponjev slips under a jab from Jon.
Jon misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Jon finds it's way through Ponjev's defenses.
Ponjev ducks under a wild hook from Jon.
Ponjev seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jon lands with a straight right. Ponjev didn't see that one coming.
Ponjev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jon misses with an uppercut
and Ponjev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ponjev.
Jon is trying to force a seperation but Ponjev has the dominant position.
Ponjev prevents Jon from breaking the clinch.
Ponjev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jon backwards.
Jon stops a takedown attempt from Ponjev.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Ponjev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jon misses with some punches.
Ponjev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jon backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jon misses with a punch to the body.
Ponjev slows down the pace here.
Jon is looking to break free of the clinch but Ponjev has double underhooks.
Ponjev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ponjev is struggling to control the position.
Ponjev looking for a takedown.
Jon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jon throws a head punch that misses.
Ponjev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ponjev lands with a short shot to the head.
Jon is trying to break the clinch but Ponjev has him pressed against the cage.
Ponjev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ponjev prevents a body shot from Jon.
Jon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jon is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ponjev.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ponjev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ponjev seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Jon tries to break free but Ponjev pushes him back against the cage.
Ponjev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ponjev taking a breather.
Jon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ponjev misses with some punches.
Ponjev turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ponjev manages to end up in side control.
Jon is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ponjev trying to control the position but Jon is working away.
Jon tries to escape but Ponjev is in control.
Ponjev taking a break here but Jon is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ponjev throwing shots but Jon is blocking nicely.
Jon pushes Ponjev off looking to stand but Ponjev dives back in and keeps control.
Jon tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Ponjev manages to move to mount!
Jon squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ponjev lands a big elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jon is squirming around, avoiding Ponjev's attempts to control the action.
Ponjev lands a big shot there that rocks Jon but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jon wants to try and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Ponjev dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ponjev counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jon!
Ponjev trying to control the action but Jon is working from the bottom.
Ponjev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jon can do to turn this around?
Ponjev working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jon takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jon is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ponjev scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jon to see if he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jon dodges the ground and pound from Ponjev.
Ponjev scoring with punches from side control.
Jon is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jon is trying to get back to his feet.
Ponjev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jon has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponjev prevents Jon from escaping the position.
Ponjev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The strikes coming from Ponjev are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ground and pound from Ponjev seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ponjev scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ponjev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jon wants to get back to his feet but Ponjev drags him back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Ponjev.
Ponjev looks up at the clock and then as Jon takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ponjev smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ponjev prevents Jon from escaping the position.
Ponjev in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ponjev trying to control the position but Jon is working away.
Ponjev in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jon pushes Ponjev away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ponjev gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ponjev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponjev happy to just control the position for now.
Ponjev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sloppy strikes there by Ponjev.
Ponjev trying to control the position but Jon is working away.
Jon is trying to buck Ponjev off.
Ponjev landing strikes.
Ponjev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jon keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jon wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ponjev working the ground and pound but Jon is defending the strikes.
Jon is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jon is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ponjev is controlling him well.
Ponjev working the ground and pound from side control.
Ponjev prevents Jon from escaping the position.
Ponjev sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jon is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jon tries to escape but Ponjev is in control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ponjev trying to control the position but Jon is working away.
Ponjev landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
A lull in the action here as Ponjev stalls from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Ponjev dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jon lands a right hook to the body.
Jon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ponjev under the eye.
Jon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ponjev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ponjev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jon.
The fighters circling - Jon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Ponjev misses the target.
Ponjev defending well as Jon loads up on a big left hand.
Ponjev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jon.
Duncan Jon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Jon misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Ponjev misses the target.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ponjev.
Ponjev cracks Jon with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ponjev tries for a kimura but Jon is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jon is pushing Ponjev's head away, looking to escape. Ponjev manages to hold on to the position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponjev is trying to get an arm triangle but Jon is defending well.
Ponjev prevents Jon from escaping the position.
Jon dodges the ground and pound from Ponjev.
Ponjev wants to control but Jon is keeping him busy.
Ponjev throws an elbow but Jon slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ponjev works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ponjev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jon is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ponjev asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponjev controls the position from side control.
Ponjev lands a nice forearm strike.
Jon is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ponjev is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Jon is trying to escape and Ponjev transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Jon is forced to tap! Nice work there by Ponjev! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sam Ponjev!
Sam Ponjev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Qasem Suleimani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kabal Labak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suleimani kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Busta Rhymes - Arab Money. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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203 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Qasem Suleimani!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Kabal Labak!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Labak drives through with a takedown into guard.
Labak won't allow Suleimani to get back to his feet.
Suleimani utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Labak keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Suleimani's head.
Suleimani preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Labak scoring with punches to the head and body.
Suleimani utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Suleimani controls Labak momentarily but Labak frees himself.
Labak stops Suleimani from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suleimani is keeping the position for now.
Suleimani pulls Labak in to control the position.
Labak stops Suleimani from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Labak trying to control but Suleimani is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suleimani is looking to stand up but Labak isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Labak throws a hook but Suleimani blocks it.
Suleimani tries to counter by clinching up but Labak breaks away and moves out of range.
Labak throws a poor cross that misses
and Suleimani counters with a stiff right hand.
Suleimani's jab looks to have found its range, popping Labak under the eye.
Suleimani has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Labak blocks a jab.
Labak let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Suleimani staying out of range there.
Suleimani is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Labak scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Suleimani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Suleimani lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Labak takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Kabal Labak has been cut.
Suleimani jabs Labak to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Suleimani misses the shot to the body.
Labak on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Labak misses with a wild body shot.
Labak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suleimani.
Labak throws a jab but it's blocked by Suleimani.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suleimani. Labak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Labak looks to throw the jab but Suleimani is out of range.
Suleimani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Labak takes a swing at Suleimani's ribcage but misses.
Labak throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Suleimani counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Labak is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Suleimani blocks a jab.
Suleimani was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Labak throws an off balance right hand
and Suleimani counters with a straight right hand.
Labak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suleimani.
Labak just misses with a punch to the body.
Suleimani lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Labak takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Suleimani connects with the punch.
Qasem Suleimani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suleimani scores with a jab. Labak acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Suleimani connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Suleimani is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Labak misses with a looping right.
A quick step to the side and Suleimani tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suleimani misses with a hook. Labak ducked under it nicely.
Labak doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Labak misses the jab.
Suleimani works Labak's body with a nice hook.
Labak throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Suleimani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Labak throws out a loose jab but Suleimani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Labak lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suleimani. Labak does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suleimani connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suleimani on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Labak throws a body shot but no joy.
Labak throws a hook to the side of Suleimani's head but Suleimani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Labak is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Suleimani connects with a body shot that sends Labak's belly button to the back.
Suleimani throws a jab when Labak was well out of range.
Suleimani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Labak moves away.
Labak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Suleimani.
Suleimani misses with a looping right.
Suleimani misses with a jab to the body
and Labak makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Labak lands with an overhand left.
Suleimani throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Labak counters with a stiff right hand.
Suleimani lands with an uppercut that bounces Labak off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Qasem Suleimani dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kabal Labak's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Labak is defended easily by Suleimani.
Labak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Suleimani on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Labak feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Suleimanis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Suleimani takes a swing at Labak's ribcage but misses.
Qasem Suleimani is winning the standup battle so far.
Labak fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Suleimani looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A nice combination there by Suleimani.
Labak looks to score with a jab to the body but Suleimani is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Suleimani tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Labak manages to circle out of the way.
Labak ducks under a wild hook from Suleimani.
Labak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Labak bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Suleimani's head backwards.
Suleimani avoids the body shot from Labak.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suleimani works the jab nicely.
Labak looks to throw the jab but Suleimani is out of range.
Suleimani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Suleimani throws an overhand right that lands on Labak's shoulder, as Labak tries to avoid the shot.
Labak misses with a straight right.
Labak throws a jab but it's blocked by Suleimani.
Labak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Suleimani is looking to counter the offense by Labak and move into the clinch.
Labak moves away from the strike by Suleimani.
Suleimani avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Suleimani tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Labak looks to throw the jab but Suleimani is out of range.
Labak misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Labak misses.
Suleimani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Labak.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suleimani looks to throw the jab but Labak is out of range.
Labak lands a slapping body shot.
Labak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suleimani throws out the jab.
Suleimani connects with a nice looking jab.
Labak misses with a straight left.
Labak staying out of range there.
Labak shoots in looking for a takedown. Suleimani tries to sprawl out of it but Labak keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Suleimani manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
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!
Suleimani gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Labak to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Labak prevents Suleimani from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Labak looking to pass the guard.
Suleimani is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Labak throws a big right hand that misses.
Labak wants to pass the guard but Suleimani is keeping the position.
Labak stands up over Suleimani, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Labak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suleimani swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Labak with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Labak stops Suleimani from standing up.
Suleimani wants to sweep here but Labak controlling him for the moment.
Labak stops Suleimani from standing up.
Labak postures up.
Suleimani preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Labak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suleimani is keeping the position for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Suleimani lands a lovely overhand right.
Labak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Suleimani.
Suleimani lands a jab to the head.
Suleimani getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Labak keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kabal Labak will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kabal Labak's cut.
That's time! Suleimani's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Labak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suleimani.
Labak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Suleimani.
Labak has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Labak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suleimani manages to avoid it.
Kabal Labak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suleimani lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from Labak. Suleimani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suleimani throws a shot to the body.
Labak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suleimani throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Labak! But no joy.
Suleimani doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Labak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Suleimani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labak scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Suleimani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice straight punches there by Labak. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Labak.
Labak scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Labak wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Labak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Suleimani!
Labak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suleimani was well out of range. Poor timing from Labak.
Labak throws the left hand but Suleimani avoids the punch easily.
Suleimani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Labak.
Suleimani appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Labak moves out of range as Suleimani strikes.
Suleimani throws a big shot that misses.
Suleimani works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Labak shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Suleimani is looking to counter the offense by Labak and move into the clinch.
Suleimani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Labak ducks under a wild hook from Suleimani.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Labak takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Labak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Suleimani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Labak misses with a lunging right hand
and Suleimani counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Labak thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suleimani throws a right hand that misses
and Labak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Labak takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Labak changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Suleimani looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Suleimani wants to control but Labak postures up.
Suleimani parries the strikes from Labak easily there. Labak is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Suleimani to escape.
Suleimani tries to improve position but can't.
Labak cracks Suleimani with a big right hand but Suleimani just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Suleimani gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Labak has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Suleimani's face.
Suleimani is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Suleimani on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Suleimani tries to get out of the position.
Labak is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Suleimani can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Suleimani is squirming around, avoiding Labak's attempts to control the action.
Labak wants to finish this one by submission but Suleimani is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Labak.
Suleimani in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Suleimani is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suleimani is working hard here to advance position.
The referee warns Suleimani that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Suleimani wants to control but Labak is having none of it.
Suleimani throwing hammer fists to the chest of Labak. What's that going to do exactly?
Labak landing shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suleimani is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Labak scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Suleimani really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kabal Labak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Labak looking to finish Suleimani with some ground and pound. This is bad for Suleimani!
Labak postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Suleimani looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kabal Labak really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kabal Labak's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Suleimani throws a shot from downtown. Labak moves away and avoids it.
Labak dips to his left and cracks Suleimani with an uppercut!
Labak misses with a body punch
and Suleimani counters with a straight right hand.
Labak looks to throw the jab but Suleimani is out of range.
A big left from Labak misses.
It looked like Suleimani was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Labak.
Labak connects with the punch.
Labak takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Labak shoots and misses
and Suleimani counters with a straight right hand.
Suleimani looks to land a right hand but Labak moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suleimani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Labak.
A little jabbing left from Labak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Labak throws a shot from downtown. Suleimani moves away and avoids it.
Labak misses with a hook. Suleimani ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Labak swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Suleimani counters by clinching up.
Suleimani tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Labak's elbow.
Suleimani misses with a punch on the inside.
Labak tries to pull guard but Suleimani holds him up against the cage and eventually Labak drops back down to his feet.
Labak is trying to pull guard but Suleimani has him pressed against the cage.
Qasem Suleimani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kabal Labak.
Labak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Labak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Labak misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Labak.
Labak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Suleimani misses with some punches.
Labak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Labak throws a punch but it's blocked by Suleimani.
Suleimani lands a nice uppercut.
Suleimani is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suleimani manages to break the clinch.
Labak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suleimani lands a nice hook to Labak's body. Labak takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Labak gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Suleimani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Suleimani will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Labak throws a shot from downtown. Suleimani moves away and avoids it.
Labak shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Suleimani's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Labak won't allow Suleimani to sweep him here.
Suleimani is looking to stand up but Labak isn't so interested in that idea.
Labak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Suleimani works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Labak postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Suleimani wants to stand and escape but Labak is having none of it.
Suleimani 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.
Labak trying to control but Suleimani is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Labak landing some decent shots from guard.
Suleimani wants to sweep but no luck.
Suleimani wants to get back to his feet but Labak is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Labak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Labak is trying hard to land a takedown here. Suleimani sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Labak moves out of range of the strikes.
Labak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Suleimani.
Labak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Suleimani.
Labak swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Suleimani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Labak digs a good hook to Suleimani's body.
Labak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suleimani tests Labak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Suleimani fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Labak looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Suleimani avoids the body shot from Labak.
Labak misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Qasem Suleimani will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kabal Labak's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Labak throws a lazy right hand but Suleimani sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Suleimani throws a hook but Labak blocks it.
Suleimani misses with a double jab.
Labak looks to score with a jab to the body but Suleimani is just out of range.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Suleimani enables Labak to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Suleimani manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Suleimani is trying to control the position but Labak postures up.
Suleimani keeping moving, preventing Labak from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labak won't allow Suleimani to sweep him here.
Suleimani throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Labak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suleimani wants to sweep here but Labak controlling him for the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Labak throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Suleimani works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Suleimani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Labak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Labak misses with a looping left.
Labak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suleimani tests Labak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Labak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Suleimani misses with a hook.
Suleimani throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suleimani avoids the body shot from Labak.
Suleimani fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Suleimani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Labak was well out of range. Poor timing from Suleimani.
Suleimani misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Labak misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suleimani. Labak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Labak with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Suleimani to score with a decent uppercut.
Suleimani throws out a loose jab but Labak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suleimani fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Labak looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A shot to the body from Suleimani misses
and Labak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Labak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suleimani moves away.
Labak shoots in but no luck this time.
Suleimani is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Labak slips a jab from Suleimani.
Nice uppercut lands for Suleimani. That snapped Labak's head back.
Labak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suleimani.
Labak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suleimani was well out of range. Poor timing from Labak.
Nice uppercut there from Suleimani.
Suleimani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suleimani misses with an uppercut
and Labak counters with a nice body shot.
Suleimani avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Suleimani misses the target.
Labak moves forwards but Suleimani connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Suleimani misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Labak lands with a good body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Labak or perhaps it was just good defense by Suleimani, which made it look bad.
Suleimani swings away with a body shot that misses
and Labak counters with a nice uppercut.
Labak moves out of range as Suleimani strikes.
It seemed like Labak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Labak misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suleimani looks to land a right hand but Labak moved out of range.
A shot to the liver by Labak. Beautiful body shot.
Labak misses with a body punch
and Suleimani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Labak scores with a takedown into Suleimani's guard.
Suleimani is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Labak is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Qasem Suleimani.
I think Suleimani 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 48:46
Judge Josh West scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Qasem Suleimani!
Qasem Suleimani is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Qasem Suleimani 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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