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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Morys Bankowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bankowski comes to the cage accompanied by Rocket Man. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Morys Bankowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Li!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bankowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Li lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Li fails with the takedown.
Li has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bankowski is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bankowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Li tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bankowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bankowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Li looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bankowski is fending him off so far but Li persists. Nope, Bankowski circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Li is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bankowski to keep the fight standing.
Morys Bankowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Li.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li is looking for a takedown.
Li tries to score a body lock takedown but Bankowski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bankowski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A head kick misses from Bankowski.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bankowski.
Li misses with a takedown
and Bankowski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Li breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bankowski works Li's body with a nice hook.
Bankowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Bankowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bankowski closes the distance and pushes Li back into the cage.
Li is trying to pull guard but Bankowski has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li tries for a takedown. No joy.
Li tries to stall but Bankowski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Li has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bankowski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Li is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bankowski to keep the fight standing.
Bankowski prevents the takedown attempt.
Bankowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bankowski is defended easily by Li.
Li fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bankowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morys Bankowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Li tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bankowski defends well and Li ends up having to push Bankowski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bankowski throws a head kick but Li moves out of range.
Li changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Li is looking to slow Bankowski down with leg kicks.
Bankowski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bankowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Li is looking to clinch.
Bankowski dives in for a single leg takedown but Li sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bankowski shoots for a takedown but Li saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bankowski throws a head kick but Li moves out of range.
Bankowski moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLi.
Bankowski is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bankowski slaps away a takedown attempt from Li, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A slow jab from Bankowski misses its intended target.
Li tries to clinch there but Bankowski circles away.
Li looks to throw a body kick
and Bankowski counters with a series of strikes. Li will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bankowski blocks a head kick by Li.
Bankowski throws a low kick but Li avoids it.
Bankowski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bankowski wants to slow Li down by chopping away at his legs.
Li shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bankowski throws a head kick but Li moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bankowski throws a low kick, looking for Li's leg but Li calmly moves out of range.
Li only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Li uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bankowski.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Li.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morys Bankowski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bankowski stuffs the takedown.
Li looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bankowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Li! But no joy.
Bankowski tried to score with a low kick but Li checks it.
Li looks for a takedown but Bankowski sprawls well.
Li avoids a punch combination nicely.
Li is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Morys Bankowski is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Bankowski both land. Nice combination.
Li is rocked!
Bankowski steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Li is out on his feet! Bankowski sets himself and nearly takes Li's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Morys Bankowski!
After winning the bout, Morys Bankowski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jamaal Charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yogi Dhamma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dhamma has chosen Power Of Soul as his entrance music. Yogi Dhamma is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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189 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jamaal Charles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yogi Dhamma!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dhamma moves away.
Charles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dhamma feints the counter takedown.
Charles looks to land a left hand but Dhamma moved out of range nicely.
Dhamma changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Charles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Charles misses.
Charles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dhamma.
Dhamma has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Charles is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dhamma darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dhamma is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Charles has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhamma sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Charles is refusing to be controlled, as Dhamma sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dhamma works his way into side control.
Charles pushes Dhamma away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dhamma gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dhamma tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dhamma has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dhamma working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Charles knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dhamma on the ground.
Dhamma is trying to get an arm triangle but Charles is defending well.
Charles is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dhamma working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Charles tries to escape but Dhamma is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Charles tries to bench press Dhamma off him but Dhamma keeps the position.
Dhamma passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Charles!
Dhamma working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dhamma raining down hammerfists from mount.
Dhamma looking to control but Charles is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dhamma is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Charles can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dhamma works his way to his opponent's back.
Dhamma looking for the choke but no joy.
Dhamma has got one arm under Charles's chin. This could be trouble... Charles trying to control the other hand but Dhamma gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Charles has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yogi Dhamma!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Yogi Dhamma made sure he mentioned Spartan Nutrition , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tane Huia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phoenix Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tane Huia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Phoenix Wright!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huia throws a jab but it's blocked by Wright.
Huia misses with a looping right.
Wright shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wright was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wright remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Huia tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Wright has an Americana. Huia didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Wright is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Wright hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Phoenix Wright!
Phoenix Wright decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josip Pavic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Razor Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josip Pavic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josip Pavic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Razor Speed!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speed is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've been told by Pavic's head coaches at Abobomination Training $700 13 LEGIT elite coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pavic lands a jab.
Speed tries for a takedown but Pavic circles away easily
and Pavic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pavic scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pavic jabs Speed to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Speed doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Speed misses with an uppercut.
Speed takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Speed swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pavic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pavic lands a jab to Speed's midsection.
Speed takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Speed looks winded!
Speed takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pavic bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pavic content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavic is looking to take a break and control but Speed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Speed tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pavic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pavic in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Pavic tries to score with some ground and pound. Speed controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pavic working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Pavic wants to control but Speed is keeping him busy.
Pavic taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Speed's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Speed slips a jab from Pavic.
Speed takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Razor Speed has been cut.
Speed takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pavic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Speed in his tracks.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Pavic and Speed goes tumbling to the canvas! Pavic follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Speed is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pavic controlling the action here.
Speed is still in real trouble! Can Pavic finish him?
Pavic is stalling here. Speed is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Pavic seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Speed has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Speed seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speed in side control, throwing shots but Pavic defends.
Speed is looking to take a break and control but Pavic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Speed might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pavic haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
You can see the frustration on Pavic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josip Pavic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Razor Speed's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Speed misses with a takedown attempt
and Pavic counters with a straight right hand.
Jab by Pavic.
Speed throws a lazy uppercut
and Pavic counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Speed down! Pavic is looking to finish but Speed is intelligently defending himself.
Speed is pulling down on Pavic's head. It's preventing any offense from Pavic, at least for the moment.
Pavic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Speed can do to turn this around?
Speed tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavic prevents Speed from getting back to his feet.
Pavic content to stall in guard here.
Speed keeping moving, preventing Pavic from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed 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.
Speed looking to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Speed lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Josip Pavic has been cut.
Pavic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Speed on the side of the head.
Speed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pavic.
Speed avoids the body shot from Pavic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pavic wants it to stay on the feet.
Pavic seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pavic misses with a jab to the body
and Speed counters with a stiff right hand.
Speed tries to clinch up but Pavic circles away and keeps his distance.
Josip Pavic is winning the standup battle so far.
Pavic misses with a two punch combination.
Pavic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Speed.
Josip Pavic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Speed takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pavic takes a swing at Speed's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pavic. Speed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pavic lands a jab to the head.
Speed changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pavic tries to avoid it but Speed manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pavic to the ground. Pavic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Josip Pavic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Razor Speed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pavic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Speed misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Speed's head.
Donk. Pavic catches Speed right on the button with a cross.
Speed tries for a takedown but Pavic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pavic is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Speed.
Speed avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pavic's corner calls for a 1-2. Pavic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Speed on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Speed doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pavic swinging wildly here.
Pavic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speed tries to clinch
and Pavic counters with a straight right hand.
Pavic Rushes Speed and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Speed is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Pavic Piles on the pressure and Speed crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josip Pavic!
After the big win, Josip Pavic made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Voodoo Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyz Metamoris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duncan The Tall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duncan The Tall has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kyz Metamoris's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kyz Metamoris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Duncan The Tall!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metamoris takes one on the button.
Metamoris shoots in looking for a takedown but The Tall manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Metamoris's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Metamoris shoots for a double leg takedown but The Tall sprawls well. He's pushed Metamoris's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The Tall leaves Metamoris with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The Tall tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyz Metamoris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metamoris fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. The Tall sprawls well initially but Metamoris persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Metamoris trying to control from half guard but The Tall is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metamoris seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The Tall has a hand on Metamoris's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Metamoris takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metamoris looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
BOOM! Metamoris connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The Tall has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metamoris goes for an armbar but The Tall turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from The Tall.
Metamoris escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. The Tall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Metamoris pulls The Tall in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Tall content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Metamoris has locked up a guillotine! Metamoris's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? The Tall is holding on here and Metamoris must be using up a lot of energy. The Tall has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Metamoris gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kyz Metamoris!
Kyz Metamoris decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mason Graham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yong Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wright has chosen Tep No - Pacing as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Yong Wright is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mason Graham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Yong Wright!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graham looks to land a combination but Wright avoids it well.
Graham misses with a double jab
and Wright counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Graham throws an overhand right that lands on Wright's shoulder, as Wright tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Wright was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Donk. Graham catches Wright right on the button with a cross.
Graham with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Graham takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wright misses with a hook
and Graham counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wright cracks Graham with a good jab.
Graham with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wright to score with a decent uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Wright misses.
Nice cross by Wright.
Graham swings for the body but Wright moves out of range.
Graham throws a one two combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham moves out of range of the strikes.
Wright tries for a takedown but Graham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Graham appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Graham.
Wright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Graham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wright needs to keep his hands up - Graham had a free shot at his head there.
Wright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Graham was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wright.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wright has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nice body punch from Graham.
Wright shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Graham as he jumps to the side.
Wright throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Graham wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've been told by Graham's head coaches at Madz **21 Elite coaches** that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wright will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mason Graham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yong Wright.
Nice uppercut there from Graham.
Graham throws a shot from downtown. Wright moves away and avoids it.
And Wright tries to counter it with a takedown but Graham pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright moves away from the strike by Graham.
Wright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yong Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright darts in looking for a takedown but Graham gets double underhooks and turns Wright into the cage.
Wright shoots in looking for a takedown but Graham manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wright's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Wright misses.
A little feinted left hand from Graham on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wright fails to land the takedown.
It looked like Graham wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Graham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright.
Graham swings for the body but Wright moves out of range.
Wright looks to land a left hand but Graham moved out of range nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Graham.
Graham with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wright to score with a decent uppercut.
Mason Graham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Graham's shoulder, as Graham tries to avoid the shot.
Wright throws a hook to the side of Graham's head but Graham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Graham takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Graham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
Wright takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wright misses with a hook. Graham ducked under it nicely.
Wright misses with a straight right.
Graham throws a hook to the side of Wright's head but Wright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wright looks to land a left hand but Graham moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Wright misses.
Wright misses with a takedown
and Graham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Graham.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright misses with an uppercut
and Graham counters with a stiff right hand.
Wright closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wright is rocked!
Wright shoots in and drives through. Graham sprawls well.
Wright is still on wobbly legs! Can Graham finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graham loads up on a big right hand but Wright slips the punch.
Wright stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A punch lands to the side of Wright 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Graham moves out of range of the strikes.
Graham misses with a body punch
and Wright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Wright misses.
Wright throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Graham counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wright scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Graham drops Wright with a beautiful combination! Wright stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Graham is looking for the KO!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wright swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wright staying out of range there.
Wright shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Graham manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Graham dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wright looks to land a left hand but Graham moved out of range nicely.
Wright seems to have recovered his senses.
A swing and a miss from Wright.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Wright might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Graham has got the better of the exchanges.
Wright has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wright there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wright might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Graham swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wright counters with a straight right hand.
Wright has a takedown stuffed.
Wright tries for a takedown but Graham circles away easily
and Graham counters with a stiff right hand.
Graham lands a left and a right that send Wright crashing to the mat, dazed. Graham thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright avoids the body shot from Graham.
A little jabbing left from Wright on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wright looks for a takedown but Graham sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Graham on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mason Graham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yong Wright.
Wright closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Graham's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Graham manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wright jumps guard but Graham stands there with Wright around his waist. Wright gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wright is working for takedown but Graham is calmly controlling the position for now.
Graham lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graham.
Wright blocks an uppercut.
Wright gets through Graham's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Graham goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graham is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wright has a couple of punches blocked by Graham.
Graham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wright moves out of range of the strikes.
Wright swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wright closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham is not content to let Wright control the position.
Graham is looking for a sweep.
Yong Wright has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright wants to control but Graham is keeping him busy.
Wright tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wright has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Graham keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graham can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham is looking for a sweep.
Graham regains half guard.
Wright not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wright is keen to just control but Graham is a slippery customer.
Graham is looking to control Wright's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Graham avoid being mounted?
Wright is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Graham sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Graham is not content to let Wright control the position.
Wright is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Graham moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Graham tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Graham is working hard here to advance position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wright fails with the takedown.
Graham was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Graham dominated that second round.
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!
Wright fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Graham to the ground. Wright is now in Graham's guard.
Wright advances to half guard.
Wright seems to be looking for submissions.
Wright frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wright tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham wants to control but Wright is having none of it.
Wright throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Graham because Wright loaded up on that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright working Graham over with strikes here.
Wright looking to control but Graham is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wright jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Graham is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Graham and Wright has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
You can see the frustration on Graham's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Graham gets back to half guard.
Graham is looking to control Wright's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Graham avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wright prevents Graham from improving his position.
Wright is pressing down on Graham's thigh, looking to free his foot. Graham is holding on for now.
Graham is controlling Wright's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Wright looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wright is keen to just control but Graham is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wright.
Wright is keen to just control but Graham is a slippery customer.
Wright wants to pass the guard but Graham is defending well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wright with a poor takedown
and Graham counters with a nice uppercut.
Graham looks to score with a jab to the body but Wright is just out of range.
Graham jabs at Wright's body.
Wright with a lazy takedown attempt
and Graham makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wright takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Graham lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A punch lands to the side of Wright 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Graham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wright! But no joy.
Wright has his takedown stuffed
and Wright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mason Graham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yong Wright.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright moves out of range of the strikes.
Wright gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Graham counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Graham throws out the jab.
Wright shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Graham defends it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Wright misses the target.
Graham fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graham stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Graham wants it to stay on the feet.
Wright takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yong Wright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mason Graham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wright.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Graham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Graham, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Graham!
During a confident post fight interview, Mason Graham thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuznetsov has chosen Siberia - Cold winter night whispers as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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217 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ivan Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kuznetsov counters with a left to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Emelianenko avoids them all with ease.
Emelianenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznetsov throws out the jab.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. Emelianenko saw that one coming.
Kuznetsov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuznetsov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Emelianenko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Super SmashBros. in the buildup to the fight.
Emelianenko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Emelianenko gets a takedown into half guard.
Kuznetsov trying to control but Emelianenko postures up.
Emelianenko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianenko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Emelianenko is trying to work for a kimura but Kuznetsov is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov wants to control but Emelianenko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Emelianenko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kuznetsov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Emelianenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Emelianenko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kuznetsov is just riding it out for now. Emelianenko eventually gives up the hold.
Emelianenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kuznetsov is trying to maintain the position but Emelianenko is very close to passing his half guard.
Emelianenko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kuznetsov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Emelianenko is working away from the top position though.
Emelianenko passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kuznetsov tries to lock up and control but Emelianenko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Emelianenko is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Emelianenko extends the arm and Kuznetsov is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Emelianenko!
Alexander Emelianenko thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Ivan Kuznetsov spoke after the fight, saying 'Grrrmh.. Stu.. Gongrats, you did break me.. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Oketch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabricio Valakas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valakas has chosen Coolio - Gangster's Paradise as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vincent Oketch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Fabricio Valakas!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valakas looks to land a left hand but Oketch moved out of range nicely.
Oketch rushes Valakas and presses him up against the cage.
Oketch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oketch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valakas's elbow.
Valakas'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.
Valakas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valakas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oketch lands with a left to the head.
Oketch lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oketch lands with a right to the head.
Valakas misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oketch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valakas's elbow.
Valakas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valakas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oketch breaks from the clinch.
Oketch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valakas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Valakas misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oketch smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Valakas gets caught napping as Oketch dives in and scores a takedown. Valakas manages to retain guard.
Oketch is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Oketch trying to control but Valakas is working from the bottom.
Oketch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oketch stands and throws Valakas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Oketch in side control lands a decent elbow.
Oketch connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Valakas some visible discomfort.
Valakas is not content to let Oketch control the position.
Valakas is looking to regain half guard here but Oketch keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oketch is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Valakas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Oketch is looking to take a break and control but Valakas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Valakas taking a bit of punishment here - Oketch scoring with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valakas wants to control but Oketch postures up.
Valakas is trying to escape the position but Oketch is controlling the position.
Oketch working the ground and pound from side control.
Oketch is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Valakas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Valakas is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valakas manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Valakas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oketch pulls his head out easily.
Valakas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oketch pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Oketch.
Valakas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oketch lands with a punch from half guard.
Valakas trying to control from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Oketch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oketch working Valakas over with strikes.
Oketch seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oketch perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Valakas looking for submissions off his back.
Valakas is staying active underneath Oketch, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Oketch lands a nice short elbow.
Oketch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oketch lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Valakas is rocked!
Oketch is controlling the pace.
Valakas is still in real trouble! Can Oketch finish him?
Oketch lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Oketch dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Oketch looks to throw a body kick
and Valakas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valakas seems to have recovered his senses.
Oketch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Valakas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oketch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Valakas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oketch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oketch darts in and clinches Valakas up against the cage.
Oketch breaks from the clinch.
Oketch takes a swing at Valakas's ribcage but misses.
Oketch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Valakas with a hook.
Valakas throws a combination. Oketch tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oketch lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Valakas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oketch tried to score with a low kick but Valakas checks it.
Oketch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oketch misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oketch scores with a spinning back kick!
Valakas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oketch is looking to counter the offense by Valakas and move into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oketch. Valakas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valakas stalks Oketch and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Oketch's face. Oketch staggers backwards, shaken.
Oketch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valakas throws out the jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Oketch.
Valakas is looking for a sweep.
Oketch trying to control the position but Valakas is working away.
Valakas is looking to regain half guard here but Oketch keeps moving and retains side control.
Oketch scoring with punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oketch lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Valakas down.
Oketch scoring with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valakas sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Oketch wants to work for an arm triangle but Valakas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Valakas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Oketch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valakas can do to turn this around?
Oketch is trying to work for a kimura but Valakas is defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Oketch lands a nice short elbow.
Valakas gets back to full guard.
Valakas working for a triangle but Oketch defends it easily.
Oketch lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oketch wants to control from the top but Valakas keeps moving.
Valakas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Valakas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oketch is aware though and is defending well.
Oketch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Valakas is breathing heavily.
Valakas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oketch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oketch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Oketch working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vincent Oketch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oketch stands up over Valakas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Oketch advances to half guard.
Valakas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Valakas is rocked!
Valakas is looking to get back to full guard here but Oketch has managed to pass to side control instead.
Valakas is still in real trouble! Can Oketch finish him?
Oketch lands a strong strike to the head of Valakas. That's dazed him! Oketch looking to finish here. Valakas is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Oketch lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent Oketch!
After winning the bout, Vincent Oketch thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Fabricio Valakas spoke after the fight, saying 'Good fight Yong, you are a great fighter indeed. I look forward to meeting you again in the future, good luck.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arlington Beech (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chance Spong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beech's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, You Know My Name. Spong has chosen The Cure - A Forest as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Arlington Beech!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chance Spong!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beech throws a hook but Spong blocks it.
Spong dives in and grabs Beech's left leg, looking for a takedown. Beech pushes down on Spong's head and hops out.
Spong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spong misses the shot to the body.
Spong cracks a nice hook into Beech's ribs.
Beech slips under a jab.
Beech blocks a head kick by Spong.
Beech has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Spong.
Beech takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Spong catches Beech with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chance Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beech uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spong.
Beech looks to land a right hand but Spong moved out of range.
Spong slips a jab and a cross from Beech.
Beech lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Spong blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Beech misses the target.
Spong lands a nice hook to Beech's body. Beech takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beech swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spong is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Beech rather than just go for the knockout.
Spong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Arlington Beech is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spong. Beech does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beech lands a glancing blow to the side of Spong's head.
Spong misses with a low kick.
Beech tests Spong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spong slips a straight right by Beech.
Beech throws a lazy right hand but Spong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spong moves away from the strike by Beech.
Spong feints the counter takedown.
Beech uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spong.
Spong misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Beech cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beech pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spong tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Beech throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spong appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Beech misses.
Beech scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spong doesn't seem bothered though.
Beech leaves Spong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beech keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Arlington Beech has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chance Spong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice takedown defense from Beech. No joy for Spong on that attempt.
Spong avoids the body shot from Beech.
Spong misses with a takedown attempt - Beech sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Spong fails with the takedown
and Beech counters with a crisp right that sends Spong to the canvas! Beech follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arlington Beech!
Arlington Beech is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Arlington Beech thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stu Grimson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tetsuya Shiroo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grimson comes to the cage accompanied by Omerta - Lamb of God. Shiroo has chosen The Gazette / Filth In The Beauty as his entrance music. Stu Grimson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stu Grimson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tetsuya Shiroo!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shiroo! But no joy.
Shiroo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grimson as he jumps to the side.
Shiroo throws a leg kick
and Grimson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Tetsuya Shiroo has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Shiroo has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That kick from Shiroo tenderised Grimson's leg. Grimson is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've been told by Grimson's head coaches at Guerrilla MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shiroo scores with a nice right hand.
Grimson throws the left hand but Shiroo avoids the punch easily.
Grimson looks to score with a jab to the body but Shiroo is just out of range.
Shiroo avoids the body shot from Grimson.
Grimson drops Shiroo with a beautiful combination! Shiroo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Grimson is looking for the KO!
Shiroo is rocked!
Tetsuya Shiroo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shiroo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Grimson connects with a single shot there.
That has opened up Tetsuya Shiroo's cut even more.
Grimson misses with a looping right.
Shiroo tries to counter with a clinch but Grimson shakes him off and moves away.
Shiroo is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grimson.
Grimson throws a lazy right hand but Shiroo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shiroo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shiroo stays in close to Grimson's body and controls the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grimson is on top in guard.
Shiroo working a defensive guard here.
Shiroo wants to control the position but Grimson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Shiroo tries to get to full guard but Grimson has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimson is trying to control. Shiroo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shiroo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shiroo wants to control but Grimson is keeping busy.
Shiroo tries to roll over but Grimson keeps him under control.
Shiroo keeps trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grimson moves out of range as Shiroo throws a body kick.
Grimson lands an overhand right.
Grimson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shiroo.
A slow jab from Shiroo misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shiroo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grimson dodges the punch combination from Shiroo.
Shiroo avoids the head kick by Grimson.
Shiroo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shiroo tries to clinch there but Grimson circles away.
A big left from Shiroo misses.
Grimson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shiroo.
Shiroo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grimson is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Grimson.
And Shiroo responds with a good body kick, but Grimson manages to step out the way in time.
The fighters circling - Grimson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shiroo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grimson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shiroo connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stu Grimson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tetsuya Shiroo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shiroo misses with a body kick.
Grimson stuffs the takedown.
Shiroo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grimson avoids it really well and circles away.
Shiroo tries a low kick but Grimson avoids it.
Shiroo misses with a takedown
and Grimson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stu Grimson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tetsuya Shiroo.
Shiroo misses with a hook. Grimson ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiroo misses with a wild body shot.
Grimson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grimson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shiroo momentarily.
Shiroo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shiroo moves away.
Grimson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shiroo is breathing heavily.
Shiroo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Grimson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shiroo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shiroo is looking to pass into half guard but Grimson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Grimson is in guard.
Shiroo is looking for a triangle here but Grimson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Grimson wants to stand but Shiroo is controlling his arm.
Shiroo is looking to regain half guard here but Grimson keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A control attempt from Shiroo but he's now mounted!
Grimson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shiroo can do to turn this around?
Grimson content just to control the position here.
Shiroo is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiroo is still trying to improve position.
Shiroo is trying to reverse the position but instead Grimson has taken his back - oops!
Shiroo wants to control his opponent's hands but Grimson gets his hands free.
Shiroo tries to roll but Grimson sticks to his back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Shiroo is in bad spot here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Grimson keeps control of the position easily here as Shiroo tries to buck him off.
Grimson is not going to allow Shiroo to sit and survive in this position.
Grimson biding his time, looking for the opening.
Shiroo is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grimson has good solid back control here.
You can see the frustration on Shiroo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stu Grimson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tetsuya Shiroo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shiroo misses with an attempted mid kick.
A quick step to the side and Grimson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grimson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grimson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grimson missing with a left hand there. Shiroo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab, jab by Shiroo - just one landing.
Shiroo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Grimson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Shiroo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Shiroo swings around for an armbar but Grimson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Shiroo's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiroo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shiroo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Grimson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimson is taking a breather. Shiroo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shiroo is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Grimson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Grimson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shiroo tries to clinch there but Grimson circles away.
Shiroo tries to land a body kick
and Grimson counters with a nice uppercut.
Shiroo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grimson missing with a left hand there. Shiroo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Shiroo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shiroo cracks Grimson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiroo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grimson throws out a loose jab but Shiroo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shiroo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grimson.
Shiroo with the counter takedown but Grimson avoids it easily.
Grimson cracks the inside of Shiroo's front leg.
Shiroo throws a body punch but Grimson moves out of range.
Grimson throws a big counter combination but Shiroo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shiroo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shiroo darts in looking for a takedown but Grimson gets double underhooks and turns Shiroo into the cage.
Grimson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shiroo gets the takedown into side control.
Shiroo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grimson keeps working.
Shiroo tries to move to mount but Grimson blocks the move with his legs.
Grimson is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shiroo trying to control the position but Grimson is working away.
Grimson wants to control but Shiroo postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shiroo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Shiroo trying to control the action but Grimson is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuya Shiroo really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tetsuya Shiroo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shiroo throws a body punch but Grimson moves out of range.
Shiroo tries to clinch but Grimson moves out of range.
Grimson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shiroo throws out the jab.
It looked like Grimson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grimson throws out a loose jab but Shiroo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grimson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grimson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grimson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grimson throws a body shot but no joy.
Shiroo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Grimson throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Grimson misses its intended target.
Shiroo connects with a leg kick. Grimson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Grimson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shiroo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grimson.
Shiroo looks to land a right hand but Grimson moved out of range.
Grimson throws a jab but it's blocked by Shiroo.
Shiroo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grimson.
Grimson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shiroo misses with a low kick.
Shiroo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grimson scores with a nice strike.
Grimson misses with an uppercut. Shiroo saw that one coming.
Shiroo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Grimson checks a leg kick.
Grimson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Grimson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimson looks to land a right hand but Shiroo moved out of range.
Shiroo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Shiroo cracks a nice hook into Grimson's ribs.
Shiroo with a poor takedown
and Grimson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shiroo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Grimson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shiroo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shiroo checks a low kick from Grimson.
Shiroo counters with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grimson tries to land a leg kick but Shiroo saw it coming and moves away.
Shiroo flicks out a counter leg kick but Grimson steps away.
Grimson lands a leg kick that knocks Shiroo off balance momentarily.
Shiroo connects with a solid leg kick.
Shiroo throws a head kick that misses
enabling Grimson to counter with a crisp jab.
The cut above Tetsuya Shiroo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The fighters circling - Shiroo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
You can see that Shiroo has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
No joy there for Grimson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shiroo tries to counter with a clinch but Grimson shakes him off and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grimson is looking to counter punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Grimson. That snapped Shiroo's head back.
Grimson tries a head kick but it misses.
Grimson checks a low kick from Shiroo.
Shiroo moves out of range as Grimson throws a body kick.
Grimson moves out of range of the body kick from Shiroo.
Grimson is looking to counter punch.
Shiroo tries for a takedown but Grimson circles away easily
and Grimson counters with a stiff right hand.
Tetsuya Shiroo's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Grimson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grimson lands a front kick.
A shot to the liver by Grimson. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimson scores with a sloppy right hand. Shiroo should have avoided that one.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tetsuya Shiroo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Stu Grimson!
Stu Grimson retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Stu Grimson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Tetsuya Shiroo stepped up to the mic, saying 'I was prepared to die in this cage tonight. The opponent was the better man today but I will be back stronger.'.
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