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USFC 51 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Basilone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nash Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nash Banks is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Basilone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nash Banks!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Banks lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Basilone has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Basilone and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice leg kick lands there from Banks.
Banks lands with a good body shot.
Banks lands a glancing blow to the side of Basilone's head.
An inside leg kick from Banks misses.
A low kick from Banks misses
and Basilone counters with a straight right hand.
Banks lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Banks.
Basilone moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Basilone lands a jab to the nose.
Basilone scores with a jab. Banks acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Banks lands with a shot to the body.
Banks looks to score with a jab to the body but Basilone is just out of range.
Basilone appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Banks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Basilone moves away.
Basilone just misses with a punch to the body.
Banks tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks throws the left hand but Basilone avoids the punch easily.
Banks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice combination there by Basilone.
Basilone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nash Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Basilone staying out of range there.
Banks avoids the body shot from Basilone.
Banks tried to score with a low kick but Basilone checks it.
Banks takes one on the button.
Basilone slips under a jab from Banks.
Basilone appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Banks throws a body shot but no joy.
Basilone scores with a jab.
Banks lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Basilone under the eye.
Banks tries to work over Basilone's front leg with a kick but Basilone checks it.
Banks lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks jabs Basilone to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Basilone takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Banks throws a hook but Basilone avoids it easily.
Banks moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Basilone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banks throws a right hand that misses
and Basilone counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Basilone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Banks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Banks is trying to keep Basilone in close.
Banks wants to stand up but Basilone is controlling him.
Basilone landing with the ground and pound.
Banks pulls Basilone in close to his closed guard and prevents Basilone from doing any damage or advancing position.
Basilone trying to control but Banks is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks wants to get back to his feet but Basilone is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Basilone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Banks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Basilone not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Basilone throwing strikes but missing.
Banks wants to stand up but Basilone is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Basilone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Basilone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Banks is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Basilone is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Basilone closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Basilone misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Basilone is looking to take a break and control but Banks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Basilone in side control, throwing shots but Banks defends.
Banks sneaks back into half guard.
Basilone thows a huge punch but Banks dodges it nicely.
Basilone trying to control from half guard but Banks is working away.
Banks is looking to escape.
Banks wants to get back to full guard.
Banks felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Banks is trying to stand up here but Basilone is controlling him well.
Banks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Basilone.
Basilone not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Banks is looking to control Basilone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banks avoid being mounted?
Basilone prevents Banks from standing back up.
Basilone lands with a punch from half guard.
Basilone is trying to control the action in half guard but Banks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Basilone tries to pass to full mount but Banks defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Basilone will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Banks lands with a good body shot.
Banks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Basilone is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Banks's half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Banks manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Basilone working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Banks's head.
Basilone trying to control but Banks is working from the bottom.
Banks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Banks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Basilone throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basilone postures up in Banks's guard and throws a big left but Banks blocks it.
Banks wants to stand and escape but Basilone is having none of it.
Basilone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Banks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Basilone.
Basilone throws a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Banks is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks tries to stand but Basilone is controlling from the bottom.
Basilone managing to control the position.
Banks would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Banks stopping the sweep attempt from Basilone.
Basilone has Banks pulled in close to control his posture.
Basilone is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Banks wants to stand but Basilone is controlling his posture from full guard.
Banks is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Banks is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Basilone rather than just go for the knockout.
Banks cracks the inside of Basilone's front leg.
Banks misses with a hook.
Basilone throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Banks on the side of the head.
Banks 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.
Banks throws a shot from downtown. Basilone moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basilone darts in looking for a takedown but Banks gets double underhooks and turns Basilone into the cage.
Basilone misses with a wild body shot.
Banks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Basilone.
Banks throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Banks leaves Basilone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nash Banks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Basilone misses the target.
Banks throws a hook to the side of Basilone's head but Basilone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Basilone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Banks tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Basilone is able to avoid easily.
Basilone is looking for a counter combo.
Banks misses with a looping right.
Banks slips under a jab from Basilone.
Nice cross by Basilone.
Basilone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Banks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Basilone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banks looks to throw the jab but Basilone is out of range.
Basilone misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Banks.
Banks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Basilone has time to react.
Banks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Basilone is looking to counter punch.
Banks swings for the body but Basilone moves out of range.
Banks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Basilone's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Basilone closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Basilone lands in his opponent's guard.
Basilone lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Banks wants to stand but Basilone is controlling the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Banks uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nash Banks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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.
Banks throws a hook to the side of Basilone's head but Basilone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looks like Basilone has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Banks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Basilone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Banks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Basilone counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A telegraphed right hand from Banks misses the target.
Banks throws an off balance right hand
and Basilone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Basilone throws a hook but Banks avoids it easily.
Banks feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Basilone's calf.
Basilone with a poor takedown
and Banks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Basilone is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Banks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Basilone.
Basilone misses with a straight left.
Basilone throws a jab when Banks was well out of range.
Banks throws out a counter right but Basilone avoids it with no problem.
Nash Banks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banks. Basilone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Basilone.
Banks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Basilone fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks misses with a straight left.
Basilone feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Banks is looking to stand up but Basilone isn't so interested in that idea.
Basilone trying to control but Banks is working from the bottom.
Basilone prevents Banks from getting back to his feet.
Basilone wants to control from the top but Banks keeps moving.
Banks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Basilone.
Basilone is looking to work some ground and pound but Banks has wrist control.
Basilone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Banks wants to stand and escape but Basilone is having none of it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Basilone misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Basilone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basilone swings widly with a right hand
and Banks counters with a straight right hand.
Basilone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banks manages to avoid it.
Banks tests Basilone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Basilone checks a leg kick.
Basilone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Banks tries to avoid it but Basilone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Banks to the ground. Banks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Banks looks to land a left hand but Basilone moved out of range nicely.
Banks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Basilone.
Banks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Basilone at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Basilone lands a nice hook to Banks's body. Banks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Basilone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Basilone throws an off balance right hand
and Banks counters with a stiff right hand.
Basilone moves out of range of the leg kick from Banks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Basilone eats them both and turns towards Banks to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Basilone slips under a jab.
Basilone feinted with a counter takedown.
Banks smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Basilone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Banks is fending him off so far but Basilone persists. Nope, Banks circles away and we're back to standing.
Banks throws an overhand right that lands on Basilone's shoulder, as Basilone tries to avoid the shot.
Banks throws a body shot but no joy.
Basilone drops down looking for a counter takedown but Banks sprawls and moves away.
Banks moves away from the strike by Basilone.
Banks throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Basilone throws a combination. Banks tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Banks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Banks cracks Basilone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Basilone's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Banks connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Basilone scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banks moves away from the strike by Basilone.
Banks throws a counter combo.
Banks misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banks. Basilone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banks throws out a leg kick but Basilone moves out of range and Banks only half commits.
Basilone with a lazy takedown attempt
and Banks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Basilone slips a jab from Banks.
Banks tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Basilone is able to avoid easily.
Banks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab by Banks.
Banks scores with a hook.
Basilone throws a combination. Banks tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Banks tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Basilone is able to avoid easily.
Basilone slips a straight right by Banks.
Basilone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banks.
A punch combination from Banks misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nash Banks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Banks has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nash Banks!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorg Buttgereit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jorg Buttgereit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Doe!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buttgereit fails with a takedown attempt.
Buttgereit tries to clinch up.
Nice cross by Doe.
Buttgereit wants to clinch.
Buttgereit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doe.
Doe lands with a shot to the body.
Buttgereit shoots in but Doe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buttgereit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Doe counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Jorg Buttgereit has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorg Buttgereit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Buttgereit.
Doe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Doe cracks Buttgereit with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Buttgereit looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Doe finish him?
Buttgereit is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buttgereit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh Buttgereit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Buttgereit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Buttgereit seems to have got his legs back now.
Buttgereit is breathing heavily.
Doe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Doe.
Doe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Doe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Buttgereit checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Doe throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Buttgereit crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joe Doe!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Desert Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenneth Keats (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Desert Storm !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenneth Keats!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keats throws a right and a left that Storm avoids nicely.
Storm swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Keats throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Storm .
Keats drives through with a takedown into Storm 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Storm is looking for a triangle but Keats pushes his legs off easily.
Storm working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Keats doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Keats manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Storm can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Keats controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keats throwing strikes from guard but Storm blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keats is looking to work some ground and pound but Storm has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keats trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Storm trying to control the position.
Storm is really struggling to control Keats but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Keats has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Keats throwing strikes from guard but Storm blocks nicely.
Keats throwing strikes from guard but Storm blocks nicely.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Keats throws a combination that misses
and Storm finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Keats scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Keats thows a huge punch but Storm dodges it nicely.
Keats slips a nice elbow through Storm 's hands, connecting with Storm 's forehead.
Keats is nestled in close to Storm , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keats looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Keats moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Storm .
Keats is working Storm over with some ground and pound from side control.
Storm taking punishment in the form of punches.
Keats scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Keats is looking to take a break and control but Storm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Keats is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Keats throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Storm is refusing to be controlled, as Keats sits in half guard.
Storm wants to control but Keats is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Storm has hold of Keats's hands but Keats slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Keats working over Storm with some ground and pound. Storm looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Storm blocking the ground and pound attempt from Keats.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keats is trying to control the action in half guard but Storm is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Storm trying to control here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Keats lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Keats is keen to just control but Storm is a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Keats shoots in for a takedown but Storm shows good takedown defense.
No joy there for Keats, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Keats shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Storm as he avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keats throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Storm was covering up waiting for the punch and Keats finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Keats working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenneth Keats dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Keats looks to land a combination. Storm sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Storm leaves Keats with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've been told by Storm 's head coaches at Team Alpha Male that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Keats moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A lazy left from Storm finds it's target.
Storm displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Keats.
Storm lands a really nice looking cross but Keats seems unphased.
Keats misses with an uppercut
and Storm counters with a nice uppercut.
Keats is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Kenneth Keats has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Storm connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Keats is rocked!
Keats throws a series of punches but Storm moves out of range.
Keats is still on wobbly legs! Can Storm finish him?
Storm throws a pinpoint strike between Keats's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Keats crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Storm scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Desert Storm !
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Devas Tator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aldrei Meira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aldrei Meira is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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174 lbs
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180 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Devas Tator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aldrei Meira!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tator tries to land a body kick
and Meira counters with a nice uppercut.
Tator is looking to chop away at Meira's legs.
Tator scores with a crisp jab that stopped Meira in his tracks.
Meira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tator looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Meira bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tator's head backwards.
It looks like Devas Tator has been cut.
A left and a right from Tator both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Aldrei Meira has been cut.
Tator misses with the body kick
and Meira counters with a nice uppercut.
Tator fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Meira to the ground. Tator is now in Meira's guard.
Meira told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meira wants to stand and escape but Tator is having none of it.
Tator stopping the sweep attempt from Meira.
Meira being controlled here, momentarily.
Tator postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meira 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.
Tator keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Meira's head.
Tator lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Meira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tator is one step ahead there.
Tator slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Meira looking for a sweep. Not yet Meira, not yet.
Meira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tator trying to control here.
Tator is concentrating on defense, preventing Meira from advancing position.
Meira seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tator keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tator tries to roll over but Meira keeps him under control.
Tator keeping hold of Meira's head, controlling as best he can.
Tator manages to get to full guard.
Meira wanted to stand there but Tator had control of the position.
Tator managing to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tator throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Meira is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tator has Meira up against the cage in a clinch.
Tator doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tator struggles to land a body shot inside as Meira controls his hands.
Tator misses with a hook from the clinch.
Meira prevents a body shot from Tator.
Tator struggles to land a body shot inside as Meira controls his hands.
Meira stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Meira misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Meira fails to land.
Meira misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tator misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tator misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tator tries a body shot but Meira blocks it.
Tator goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meira misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devas Tator dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Meira blocks a jab.
Devas Tator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tator walks into a left hand.
Meira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tator.
Tator misses with the body kick
and Meira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Meira misses with a straight left.
Meira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good shot there by Tator.
Tator throws a wild body kick that Meira sees coming a mile off.
Meira throws out a counter right but Tator avoids it with no problem.
Tator throws a leg kick but Meira checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tator has Meira up against the cage in a clinch.
Tator swings wildly with an uppercut but Meira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tator fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Tator.
Meira misses with a punch to the body.
Tator misses with a punch on the inside.
Meira misses with a body punch.
Tator tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meira's elbow.
Meira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tator blocks an uppercut.
Tator throws a head punch that misses.
Tator misses with the head strike.
Tator can't find room to land a body shot as Meira controls the action.
Tator blocking some punches.
Meira is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Tator fails to land.
Meira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Meira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Meira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meira blocks a body shot from Tator.
Tator throws a head punch that misses.
Meira lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Tator.
Tator slowing the pace effectively.
Tator misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Meira blocking some punches.
Tator swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Meira fails to land.
Tator lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Meira or not.
Tator working aggressively here.
Meira has a couple of punches blocked by Tator.
Tator lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Meira backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tator misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meira tries a body shot but Tator blocks it.
Tator pushes Meira back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meira misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meira.
Nice body punch from Tator.
Meira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Meira misses with some punches.
Tator tries to stall but Meira uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tator misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tator lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Meira works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tator misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Tator fails to land.
Tator is looking for a takedown.
Tator misses with a body punch.
Tator goes for a takedown attempt but Meira pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Meira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tator throws a right hand that misses
and Meira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tator misses with a leg kick
and Meira moves into the clinch.
Tator misses with a hook from the clinch.
Devas Tator has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tator swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tator has a couple of punches blocked by Meira.
Tator lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Meira backwards.
Tator lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Meira prevents a body shot from Tator.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tator has hold of one of Meira's legs. Meira is fighting the takedown attempt but Tator gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tator trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Meira is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meira postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meira content to stall in guard here.
Tator has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Meira has passed into side control.
Meira controlling from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devas Tator dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Meira gets a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Tator.
Meira misses with a punch to the body.
Meira scores with a shot to the side of Tator's head.
Meira can't find room to land a body shot as Tator controls the action.
A short right from Meira on the inside.
Meira tries to work over Tator's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meira misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tator has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Meira is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tator swings wildly with an uppercut but Meira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meira throws a punch but it's blocked by Tator.
Tator looking to stall.
Meira lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meira lands with a right to the head.
Meira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tator lands a nice uppercut.
Tator drops down looking for an ankle pick but Meira pulls his leg out and moves away.
Aldrei Meira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Meira connects with a high kick.
Tator misses with a left hand
and Meira counters with a stiff right hand.
Tator throws a shot from downtown. Meira moves away and avoids it.
Tator throws a right hand that misses
enabling Meira to counter with a crisp jab.
Meira lands with a hook. Tator tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tator is rocked!
No luck for Tator with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devas Tator. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A low kick from Tator misses
and Meira counters with a right hand to the body.
Aldrei Meira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tator throws an overhand right that lands on Meira's shoulder, as Meira tries to avoid the shot.
Meira's corner calls for a 1-2. Meira obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oh Tator is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tator is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Meira doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Tator crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Tator's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aldrei Meira!
A very excited looking Aldrei Meira 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Plaskota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Plaskota has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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20
213 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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30
215 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesse Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Plaskota!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plaskota staying out of range there.
Plaskota wants to clinch.
Plaskota tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gonzalez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gonzalez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Plaskota.
We've been told by Gonzalez's head coaches at Malicious Intent Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gonzalez swings for the body but Plaskota moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Plaskota.
Gonzalez throws a looping overhand right but Plaskota ducks down to avoid it.
Plaskota dives in and grabs Gonzalez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gonzalez pushes down on Plaskota's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plaskota misses with a takedown
and Gonzalez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Plaskota takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez slaps away a takedown attempt from Plaskota, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jesse Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Plaskota.
Gonzalez misses with a looping left.
Plaskota is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Plaskota tries to clinch there but Gonzalez circles away.
Plaskota tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gonzalez defends well and Plaskota ends up having to push Gonzalez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Plaskota takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gonzalez throws a looping overhand right but Plaskota ducks down to avoid it.
Gonzalez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gonzalez is looking to counter punch.
Plaskota steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gonzalez.
An inside leg kick from Plaskota misses.
Gonzalez is looking for a counter combo.
Plaskota looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gonzalez is staying active underneath Plaskota, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plaskota is trying to work for a kimura but Gonzalez is defending well.
Gonzalez is looking to improve his position.
Plaskota tries to stand but can't do so whilst Gonzalez controls his leg.
Plaskota looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is defending against the submission attempts here by Plaskota.
My spies in LOD - Phoenix Mixed Martial Arts inform me that Plaskota has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Plaskota thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gonzalez's head.
Plaskota wants to work for an arm triangle but Gonzalez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Plaskota tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gonzalez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gonzalez pushes Plaskota off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plaskota shoots in and drives through. Gonzalez sprawls well.
Gonzalez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gonzalez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Plaskota manages to avoid it.
Plaskota closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gonzalez to the mat! Gonzalez manages to get full guard.
Plaskota wants to pass the guard but Gonzalez is keeping the position.
Plaskota trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzalez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Gonzalez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Plaskota tries to clinch up.
Plaskota is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gonzalez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gonzalez lands a jab.
Plaskota shoots in for a takedown but Gonzalez shows good takedown defense.
Plaskota is looking to clinch.
Gonzalez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Plaskota dodges the punch combination from Gonzalez.
Plaskota is looking to clinch but Gonzalez is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plaskota closes the distance and clinches up with Gonzalez, looking for a takedown. Plaskota pushes Gonzalez against the cage but Gonzalez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gonzalez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jesse Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Plaskota.
No luck for Plaskota with that takedown attempt.
Plaskota tries for a takedown but Gonzalez circles away easily
enabling Gonzalez to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plaskota tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gonzalez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Plaskota tries to clinch but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Gonzalez is looking for a counter combo.
Plaskota with a poor takedown
and Plaskota takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Plaskota looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gonzalez swinging wildly here.
Plaskota tries to close the distance and clinch but Gonzalez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Gonzalez. No joy for Plaskota on that attempt.
It looked like Gonzalez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jesse Gonzalez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Plaskota shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gonzalez pinned against the cage. Gonzalez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gonzalez appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plaskota slips a jab and a cross from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Plaskota is looking to clinch but Gonzalez is avoiding it.
Gonzalez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gonzalez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gonzalez scores with a punch to the head.
Gonzalez moves out of range of the body kick from Plaskota.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plaskota fails with the takedown.
Plaskota tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gonzalez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Gonzalez misses its target.
Plaskota drives through with a takedown into Gonzalez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gonzalez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Plaskota looking to pass the guard.
Plaskota wants to stand but Gonzalez is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plaskota sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gonzalez's guard.
Plaskota looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Plaskota lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Plaskota wants to work for an arm triangle but Gonzalez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Plaskota is stalling here. Gonzalez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Plaskota seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gonzalez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez wants to control but Plaskota is keeping him busy.
Plaskota tries to bench press Gonzalez off him but Gonzalez keeps the position.
Plaskota is not content to let Gonzalez control the position.
Plaskota tries to bench press Gonzalez off him but Gonzalez keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Gonzalez dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Gonzalez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Plaskota fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gonzalez throwing a counter right hand but Plaskota manages to avoid it.
Plaskota moves in looking to clinch but Gonzalez pushes him off.
Gonzalez throwing a counter right hand but Plaskota manages to avoid it.
Gonzalez stuffs the takedown attempt from Plaskota. Plaskota gets slowly back to his feet.
Plaskota shoots in looking for a takedown. Gonzalez tries to sprawl out of it but Plaskota keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gonzalez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Plaskota wants to clinch
and Gonzalez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plaskota shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gonzalez but Gonzalez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jesse Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Plaskota.
Plaskota thows a leg kick but Gonzalez checks it
and Gonzalez counters with a crisp one two that drops Plaskota! Gonzalez thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Plaskota to his feet! Plaskota is in big trouble!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plaskota shoots in looking for a takedown but Gonzalez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Plaskota's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Plaskota misses with a takedown
and Plaskota takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Plaskota is rocked!
Gonzalez lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Plaskota - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Gonzalez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jesse Gonzalez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Bartoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George West Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bartoo comes to the cage accompanied by Drowning Pool - Bodies. George West Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Oscar Bartoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, George West Jr!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bartoo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of West Jr's head.
Bartoo moves out of range of the strikes.
West Jr takes a swing at Bartoo's ribcage but misses.
West Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
West Jr takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bartoo connects with a leg kick. West Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bartoo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
West Jr missing with a left hand there. Bartoo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bartoo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The PIT in the buildup to the fight.
West Jr misses the jab.
West Jr throws a hook but Bartoo blocks it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bartoo. West Jr shrugs it off though.
Bartoo lets loose with a powerful body kick. West Jr will feel that in the morning.
West Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bartoo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
West Jr takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bartoo lands a high kick!
It looks like George West Jr has been cut.
That kick from Bartoo tenderised West Jr's leg. West Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bartoo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bartoo staying out of range there.
Bartoo delivers a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bartoo lands a jab to the nose.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bartoo, right into the meat.
West Jr throws a looping overhand right but Bartoo ducks down to avoid it.
West Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bartoo slips under a jab.
West Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bartoo.
West Jr looks winded!
Bartoo scores with a kick to the midsection.
West Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
West Jr takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bartoo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of West Jr's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bartoo lands a big head kick that sends West Jr tumbling to the mat! Bartoo takes a step backwards and waves West Jr back to his feet - he wants the finish!
West Jr is rocked!
Bartoo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
West Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Bartoo finish him?
A chopping leg kick lands by Bartoo.
Bartoo lands a brutal head kick. West Jr looks out on his feet and Bartoo throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Oscar Bartoo!
Oscar Bartoo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jussi Hempele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edu Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jussi Hempele has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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168 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good gas tank |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jussi Hempele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edu Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Hempele.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alvarez checks a leg kick.
Alvarez checks a low kick from Hempele.
Hempele throws a low kick but Alvarez moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hempele.
Hempele throws a quick counter kick to the body but Alvarez avoids it.
Alvarez throws a lazy right hand but Hempele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvarez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hempele.
Hempele definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hempele throws a front kick that sends Alvarez stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez misses with a hook.
Hempele moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alvarez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Hempele.
Hempele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alvarez's sensitive parts.
Alvarez misses with a hook.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hempele.
Alvarez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hempele counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hempele throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hempele works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alvarez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hempele pinned against the cage. Hempele gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jussi Hempele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edu Alvarez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hempele rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alvarez counters with a shoot takedown. Hempele fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hempele is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hempele is pulling down on Alvarez's head to control his posture.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Hempele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hempele has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Alvarez trying to control but Hempele is working from the bottom.
Alvarez stops Hempele from standing up.
Hempele keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hempele holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alvarez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hempele is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hempele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvarez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hempele tried to score with a low kick but Alvarez checks it.
A punch lands to the side of Hempele 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hempele walks into a jab.
Hempele lands a lovely overhand right.
Hempele avoids the head kick by Alvarez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hempele moves out of range as Alvarez strikes.
Hempele throws a sloppy head kick
and Alvarez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Jussi Hempele has been cut.
Alvarez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hempele defends well and Alvarez ends up having to push Hempele into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hempele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hempele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvarez moves away.
Nice defenses there by Alvarez.
Jussi Hempele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Hempele.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hempele checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hempele throws a head kick but Alvarez moves out of range.
Hempele scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alvarez checks the leg kick.
Alvarez scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jussi Hempele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jussi Hempele's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hempele throws an overhand right that lands on Alvarez's shoulder, as Alvarez tries to avoid the shot.
Alvarez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hempele connects with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hempele.
Alvarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hempele moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hempele.
Hempele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvarez can do to turn this around?
Alvarez darts in looking for a takedown but Hempele gets double underhooks and turns Alvarez into the cage.
Alvarez dives in and grabs Hempele's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hempele pushes down on Alvarez's head and hops out.
An attempted straight right counter from Hempele misses the target.
Hempele misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hempele lands a nice looking body shot.
Hempele scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jussi Hempele is winning the standup battle so far.
Hempele fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alvarez checks it well.
Alvarez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hempele swivels and escapes.
Jussi Hempele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edu Alvarez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hempele circles away quickly and effectively.
Hempele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvarez throws out the jab.
Alvarez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hempele moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hempele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvarez was well out of range. Poor timing from Hempele.
Alvarez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hempele avoids it really well and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Hempele tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hempele thumps Alvarez with a low kick.
Alvarez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hempele lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alvarez at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hempele slips a jab from Alvarez.
Hempele tried to counter with a leg kick but Alvarez avoided it.
Alvarez throws a combination that misses
and Hempele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hempele jabs Alvarez right on the nose. Alvarez blinks but takes it well.
Hempele shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alvarez shoots in but Hempele avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A good leg kick by Hempele.
Alvarez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hempele counters with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hempele gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Alvarez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hempele trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hempele keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Hempele is pulling down on Alvarez's head. It's preventing any offense from Alvarez, at least for the moment.
Alvarez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hempele has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hempele is trying to keep Alvarez in close.
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.
Alvarez stands and throws Hempele's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Hempele's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hempele gets back to half guard.
Hempele is trying to control but Alvarez manages to pass to mount!
Alvarez is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Hempele is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Hempele flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Alvarez anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Hempele and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Alvarez slips an arm under Hempele chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Alvarez has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Alvarez is squeezing on Hempele like an anaconda would it's prey. Hempele fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Edu Alvarez!
During a confident post fight interview, Edu Alvarez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiny Mcfacepunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcfacepunch comes to the cage accompanied by Ooh La La. Parker has chosen Heard it through the grapevine - Marvin Gaye as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
275 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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250 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tiny Mcfacepunch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Corey Parker!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcfacepunch swats away the attempt to clinch by Parker.
Mcfacepunch ducks under a wild hook from Parker.
Parker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mcfacepunch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Parker somewhat.
We've been informed that Parker has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mcfacepunch misses with a wild combination.
Mcfacepunch sets himself, and Parker steps forward looking for the clinch! Mcfacepunch avoids it this time.
Parker wants to clinch
and Mcfacepunch counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mcfacepunch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Parker is pulling down on Mcfacepunch's head. It's preventing any offense from Mcfacepunch, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcfacepunch throwing strikes from guard but Parker blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcfacepunch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Parker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mcfacepunch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mcfacepunch content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcfacepunch trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcfacepunch scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mcfacepunch slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mcfacepunch throws a strike but Parker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mcfacepunch pulls Parker in close to prevent any damage.
Mcfacepunch is trying to control the position but Parker postures up.
Parker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Parker stopping the sweep attempt from Mcfacepunch.
Parker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Parker throws a strike but Mcfacepunch rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mcfacepunch trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcfacepunch throws a big elbow that misses.
Mcfacepunch throwing strikes but missing.
Parker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mcfacepunch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcfacepunch stays in close to Parker's body and controls the position.
Parker wants to get back to his feet but Mcfacepunch is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mcfacepunch trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom.
Mcfacepunch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Parker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Parker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Parker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mcfacepunch checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Parker leaves Mcfacepunch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Parker lands a head shot.
Parker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mcfacepunch tries to bum rush Parker with a series of wild strikes but Parker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mcfacepunch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mcfacepunch attempts a counter takedown but Parker avoids it well and moves away.
Parker tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Mcfacepunch counter with a right hand.
Mcfacepunch leaves Parker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tiny Mcfacepunch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Parker.
Parker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Parker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Parker checks a low kick from Mcfacepunch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcfacepunch avoids the head kick by Parker.
Mcfacepunch half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Parker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Parker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mcfacepunch backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mcfacepunch.
Parker working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiny Mcfacepunch dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Parker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mcfacepunch.
Parker tries to clinch up but Mcfacepunch circles away and keeps his distance.
A swing and a miss from Mcfacepunch.
Parker clinches up with Mcfacepunch and pushes him back against the cage.
Parker is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mcfacepunch is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Parker to the mat. Parker regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Tiny Mcfacepunch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mcfacepunch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mcfacepunch 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.
Mcfacepunch throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcfacepunch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcfacepunch stops Parker from standing up.
Parker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mcfacepunch throwing strikes from guard but Parker blocks nicely.
Mcfacepunch throwing strikes from guard but Parker blocks nicely.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Mcfacepunch tenderised Parker's leg. Parker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Parker looks for a takedown but Mcfacepunch sprawls well.
Mcfacepunch motions for Parker to come forward. Mcfacepunch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Parker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Parker with a nice cross.
Parker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mcfacepunch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parker.
Corey Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parker moves away from the strike by Mcfacepunch.
Parker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mcfacepunch walks forward, straight into a front kick from Parker.
Mcfacepunch fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mcfacepunch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Parker closes the distance and clinches.
Good body shot from Parker.
Mcfacepunch looking to stall.
Mcfacepunch misses with the head strike.
Mcfacepunch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Parker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mcfacepunch.
Jab by Parker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Parker working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
It looks like Tiny Mcfacepunch has been cut.
Parker misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Parker tries to score with some ground and pound. Mcfacepunch controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
You can see the frustration on Mcfacepunch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Parker lands some shots froms side control.
Mcfacepunch tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Parker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Parker throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mcfacepunch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcfacepunch is looking for a sweep.
Parker tries to score with some ground and pound. Mcfacepunch controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Parker throws an elbow but Mcfacepunch slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mcfacepunch sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Parker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Parker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mcfacepunch's head.
Mcfacepunch trying to control but Parker postures up.
Mcfacepunch tries to get to full guard but Parker has control of the leg.
Mcfacepunch is working hard here to advance position.
Mcfacepunch works his way to full guard. Good work.
Parker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcfacepunch wants to sweep but no luck.
Parker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Parker postures up in Mcfacepunch's guard and throws a big left but Mcfacepunch blocks it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Parker throws a hook but Mcfacepunch blocks it.
Parker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mcfacepunch can pounce on him.
Mcfacepunch throws a shot from downtown. Parker moves away and avoids it.
Parker tries to counter with a clinch but Mcfacepunch shakes him off and moves away.
Parker gets a clinch.
A short left from Parker.
Tiny Mcfacepunch's cut is getting worse.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parker.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Parker as Mcfacepunch tries to tie him up.
Mcfacepunch is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Parker's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Mcfacepunch lands with a left to the head.
Mcfacepunch blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parker.
Mcfacepunch wants to break free but Parker has control.
Mcfacepunch misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Parker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tiny Mcfacepunch's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mcfacepunch gets tackled into the cage by Parker. Parker maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parker.
Parker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mcfacepunch wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Parker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Parker misses with some punches.
Mcfacepunch tries to circle away but Parker has him pinned against the cage.
Parker misses with a punch to the body.
Parker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mcfacepunch backwards.
Mcfacepunch is trying to push Parker away but Parker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A left hand lands to the body for Parker.
Parker scores with a shot to the side of Mcfacepunch's head.
Tiny Mcfacepunch's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Parker obliges.
Parker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker cracks Mcfacepunch with a nice body shot.
Corey Parker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Parker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Parker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcfacepunch is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Parker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Parker has a couple of punches blocked by Mcfacepunch.
Parker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Parker.
Mcfacepunch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker lands with a short shot to the head.
Parker throws a head punch that misses.
Parker lands a shoulder strike.
Parker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jeez, Tiny Mcfacepunch's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Still in the clinch, Parker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Parker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mcfacepunchs head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mcfacepunch.
Parker is working Mcfacepunch over against the cage.
Parker swings wildly with an uppercut but Mcfacepunch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parker misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcfacepunch.
Parker tries to work over Mcfacepunch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mcfacepunch backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parker.
Parker blocks an uppercut.
Parker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mcfacepunch tries to work over Parker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Parker fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcfacepunch is stalling here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcfacepunch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tiny Mcfacepunch's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Corey Parker!
Corey Parker took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Four Aces Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Fenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matti Laukanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Fenix could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Matti Laukanen's chin.
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22
220 lbs
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220 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Fenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Matti Laukanen!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Laukanen misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Fenix on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Laukanen needs to keep his hands up - Fenix had a free shot at his head there.
Fenix ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fenix throws a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Laukanen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fenix takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Laukanen misses the shot to the body.
Fenix lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fenix closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fenix blocks an uppercut.
Fenix misses with the head strike.
Fenix makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laukanen blocks an uppercut.
Fenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Laukanen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fenix or not.
Fenix makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Laukanen swings wildly with an uppercut but Fenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fenix blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laukanen misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laukanen.
Laukanen misses with the head strike.
Fenix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Laukanen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fenix's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Laukanen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fenix has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fenix scores with a shot to the side of Laukanen's head.
A head punch on the inside from Laukanen fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fenix.
Fenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Laukanen.
Fenix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laukanen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fenix seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Laukanen can turn it around.
Laukanen cracks Fenix with a nice body shot.
Laukanen can't find room to land a body shot as Fenix controls the action.
Fenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laukanen misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fenix fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laukanen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Fenix lands a hook that snaps the head of Laukanen backwards.
Fenix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laukanen backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laukanen working aggressively here.
Fenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Laukanen.
Fenix presses Laukanen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Laukanen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Laukanen lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Laukanen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fenix throws a head punch that misses.
Laukanen lands a shoulder strike.
Fenix lands a nice uppercut.
Fenix misses with the head strike.
Fenix misses with a punch to the body.
Fenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Laukanen has Fenix pushed against the cage.
Laukanen has a couple of punches blocked by Fenix.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fenix.
A head punch on the inside from Laukanen fails to land.
Fenix gets through Laukanen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Laukanen has a couple of punches blocked by Fenix.
Fenix lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fenix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fenix working aggressively here.
Laukanen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fenix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Laukanen blocks an uppercut.
Fenix pushes Laukanen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Laukanen looks winded!
A short left from Fenix.
Laukanen working aggressively here.
Fenix scores with a nice hook to the head.
Laukanen is rocked!
Fenix lands a right hand.
Laukanen is still on wobbly legs! Can Fenix finish him?
Fenix is leaning against Laukanen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fenix lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Laukanen backwards.
Laukanen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fenix is keeping busy.
Fenix creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Laukanen with a big uppercut! Laukanen tries to clinch up but Fenix pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Laukanen to the mat! Laukanen covers up and Fenix unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marcus Fenix!
A very excited looking Marcus Fenix rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Spong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vaclav Mika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mika has chosen Notorious Big - Just a memory as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alistair Spong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vaclav Mika!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Spong.
Mika tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mika moves in looking to clinch but Spong pushes him off.
Vaclav Mika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spong misses with a two punch combination.
Mika wants to clinch up but Spong keeps it at a distance.
Spong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mika! But no joy.
Mika darts in and clinches Spong up against the cage.
Spong lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Spong.
It looks like Vaclav Mika has been cut.
Mika lands a shot to the body.
Spong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Spong presses Mika against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spong misses with the head strike.
Spong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Spong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Spong looking to throw knees to the head but Mika is blocking nicely.
Spong avoiding damage as Mika throws knees to the body.
Spong stalling in the clinch but Mika improves position.
Spong crunches a lovely knee into Mika's ribcage.
Mika tries to land knees in the clinch but Spong avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mika struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
Mika on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mika tries to throw a body punch but Spong avoids it by throwing Mika back against the cage.
Spong lands a left hand.
Mika can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
Mika is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spong is defending well for now.
Spong lands with a left to the head.
Mika lands with a left to the head.
Spong's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mika throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spong prevents a body shot from Mika.
Mika blocking some punches.
Spong can't find room to land a body shot as Mika controls the action.
Mika has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Spong seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mika can turn it around.
A short uppercut from Spong.
Mika is working Spong over against the cage.
Mika tries to throw a body punch but Spong avoids it by throwing Mika back against the cage.
Mika misses with the head strike.
Mika tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong tries a knee to the head but Mika blocks it.
Mika goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mika tries to land knees in the clinch but Spong avoids the damage to the body.
Mika pushes Spong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Spong is breathing heavily.
Mika struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
Spong tries a knee to the head but Mika blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mika tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spong blocks a body shot from Mika.
Mika with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mika can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
Mika struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
Mika is working Spong over against the cage.
Mika escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spong moves out of range as Mika strikes.
Mika clinches up with Spong and pushes him back against the cage.
Mika makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
I was talking to Spong's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mika lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mika creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mika lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Mika.
Mika stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mika works on Spong's body with a couple of short punches.
Mika misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spong.
Mika avoiding damage as Spong throws knees to the body.
Good body shot from Mika.
Mika tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spong avoids it.
Spong tries to stall but Mika uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right hand to the body from Mika.
Mika lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mika doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mika goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mika is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mika lands a nice shot to the body.
Mika stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mika lands a left hand.
Mika lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Mika.
Mika misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mika lands a nice shot to the body.
Mika digs a right hand underneath Spong's ribcage. Spong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mika obliges.
Mika lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spong.
Good body shot from Mika.
Mika doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mika stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mika doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spong avoiding damage as Mika throws knees to the body.
Mika missing with knees to the body.
Mika blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mika tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spong's elbow.
Mika lands a nice shot to the body.
Mika on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mika tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mika lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaclav Mika dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vaclav Mika's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Spong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mika lands with an overhand left.
Nice shot lands for Mika.
Mika throws a right and a left that Spong avoids nicely.
Mika stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Oooooh!!! Mika has knocked Spong down with a huge combo! Mika steps away and waves a wobbly Spong back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Spong is rocked!
It looks like Alistair Spong has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mika closes the distance and pushes Spong back into the cage.
Oh Spong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mika lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mika has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mika works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spong seems to have got his legs back now.
Mika cracks Spong with a nice body shot.
Mika working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mika tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mika works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mika throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mika wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mika throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spongs head.
Mika tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spong avoids it.
Mika tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spong's elbow.
Mika cracks Spong with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Mika.
Mika crunches a lovely knee into Spong's ribcage.
Mika tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spong avoids it.
Mika tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mika is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spong is defending well for now.
Spong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mika lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Mika tries to land knees in the clinch but Spong avoids the damage to the body.
Spong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mika is working Spong over against the cage.
Mika unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mika misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mika is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spong is defending well for now.
Mika working Spong over with knees to the body.
Mika misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mika misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spong.
Mika tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Spong fails to land.
Spong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mika doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mika tries to throw a body punch but Spong avoids it by throwing Mika back against the cage.
Mika tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mika blocks it with crossed arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mika lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spong.
Mika missing with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mika as Spong tries to tie him up.
Mika trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mika.
Mika tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spong avoids it.
Mika lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mika lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Mika as the two fighters clinch.
Mika works on Spong's body with a couple of short punches.
Mika with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Spong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong prevents a body shot from Mika.
Mika doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mika goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vaclav Mika seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Spong looking to throw knees to the head but Mika is blocking nicely.
Spong is looking to control Mika's arms but Mika gets an underhook and turns him. Now Spong has his back to the cage.
Spong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spong slips under a jab.
Mika wants to clinch.
Mika throws a looping overhand right but Spong ducks down to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Spong.
Mika moves into the clinch.
Spong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mika creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mika works on Spong's body with a couple of short punches.
Spong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mika cracks Spong with a nice body shot.
Mika presses Spong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mika lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spong or not.
Mika lands a shoulder strike.
Spong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mika manages to break the clinch.
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!
Mika cracks a nice hook into Spong's ribs.
Mika scores with a hook to the body. Spong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mika connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Spong's hands.
Spong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spong half committed to a counter leg kick.
Vaclav Mika seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mika connects with a body shot that sends Spong's belly button to the back.
Mika fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong defending well as Mika loads up on a big left hand.
Mika tries to clinch up but Spong circles away and keeps his distance.
Mika lands a nice looking body shot.
Mika works Spong's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaclav Mika showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Mika clinches up against the cage.
Spong misses with the head strike.
Mika with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mika is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spong is defending well for now.
Mika misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mika crunches a lovely knee into Spong's ribcage.
Mika digs a right hand underneath Spong's ribcage. Spong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spong prevents a body shot from Mika.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mika creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mika tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
Mika lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mika tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spong avoids it.
Mika breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mika steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spong.
Mika has managed to clinch.
Mika lands a knee to the body.
Spong avoiding damage as Mika throws knees to the body.
Mika tries to throw a body punch but Spong avoids it by throwing Mika back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Mika.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mika lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mika trying to land knees to the body.
Mika lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spong or not.
Mika misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mika lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spong.
Mika lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spong or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Mika.
Mika tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spong's elbow.
Mika tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Mika.
Mika doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mika lands with a short shot to the head.
Spong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mika's elbow.
Mika unloads a knee to the mid-section. Spong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mika tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spong avoiding damage as Mika throws knees to the body.
Alistair Spong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mika lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Spong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spong throws a head punch that misses.
Mika trying to land knees to the body.
Spong has a couple of punches blocked by Mika.
Mika blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mika lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Spong prevents a body shot from Mika.
Mika missing with knees to the body.
Mika lands a shot to the body.
Mika tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
Mika lands a nice shot to the body.
Mika tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mika doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mika trying to land knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Mika.
Mika tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spong stalling in the clinch but Mika improves position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mika has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mika has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mika unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mika lands a shot to the body.
Mika goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Mika.
Mika lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mika tries to throw a body punch but Spong avoids it by throwing Mika back against the cage.
Spong avoiding damage as Mika throws knees to the body.
Mika scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mika tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spong's elbow.
Mika tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
Mika trying to land knees to the body.
Mika takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mika can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
Mika misses with a body punch.
Spong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A knee to the head by Spong.
Vaclav Mika is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four 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!
Spong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mika lands with a left to the head.
Spong breaks from the clinch.
A cross from Mika lands.
Mika closes the distance and clinches.
Mika lands a left hand.
Mika tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mika can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
Spong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mika has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mika misses with a knee to the head.
Spong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mika lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Mika scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spong prevents a body shot from Mika.
Mika trying to land knees to the body.
Mika can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vaclav Mika comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mika has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vaclav Mika!
Vaclav Mika looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Slade Traylor.'.
Alistair Spong was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn, got caught napping'.
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