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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stew Sauced (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saint Francis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sauced comes to the cage accompanied by Irish Jig. On his way into the cage it seems that Stew Sauced has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Stew Sauced seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Stew Sauced!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Saint Francis!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sauced moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sauced scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sauced throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Francis stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Sauced follows into mount!
Francis is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sauced postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Francis out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Sauced goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Stew Sauced!
Stew Sauced decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof Ostrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ostrowski's entrance music is PC Park - Klatka. A fine choice. 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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Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Krzysztof Ostrowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 45 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ostrowski, as that shot connected.
Ostrowski lands a head kick!
We've been hearing reports that Ostrowski has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Krzysztof Ostrowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ostrowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rogers checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ostrowski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rogers's coach down at Nordic Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rogers's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rogers moves into the clinch successfully.
Ostrowski tries to stall but Rogers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ostrowski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ostrowski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rogers fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rogers clinches.
Rogers looking for a takedown.
Ostrowski tries a body shot but Rogers blocks it.
Rogers managing to block the knees to the body from Ostrowski.
A short body shot lands from Ostrowski as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers wants to take the fight to the mat but Ostrowski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Krzysztof Ostrowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Rogers.
Rogers is trying to drag Ostrowski to the mat but Ostrowski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rogers pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ostrowski pulls guard.
Ostrowski looking for a guillotine here but Rogers defends easily.
Ostrowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rogers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ostrowski is looking for a triangle but Rogers pushes his legs off easily.
Rogers throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rogers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rogers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rogers controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ostrowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rogers is aware though and is defending well.
Ostrowski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rogers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rogers trying to control but Ostrowski is working from the bottom.
Ostrowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rogers works over Ostrowski with some ground and pound from guard.
Ostrowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rogers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rogers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ostrowski is looking to cinch up a triangle. Rogers throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Ostrowski's body to avoid the submission. Ostrowski has instead reached around Rogers's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Ostrowski arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Krzysztof Ostrowski!
A very excited looking Krzysztof Ostrowski 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Dane Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Barreda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cook's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Seek and Destroy by Metallica. Barreda is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Planet Caravan. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 23 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Dane Cook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 25 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesus Barreda!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barreda gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barreda lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cook trying to control from the bottom.
Cook gets back to full guard.
Cook looking for a guillotine here but Barreda defends easily.
Barreda postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barreda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cook swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cook has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Barreda has passed into side control.
Barreda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barreda working away.
Cook tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barreda wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barreda stands up.
Jesus Barreda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barreda tries a head kick but it misses.
Barreda misses with the body kick
and Cook counters with a nice uppercut.
Barreda misses with a double jab
and Cook counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cook lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cook shoots for a takedown but Barreda saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barreda tries to clinch but Cook moves out of range.
Cook is looking to counter punch.
Barreda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barreda takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cook tries for a takedown but Barreda circles away easily
and Barreda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barreda misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Cook wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cook fails with a takedown attempt.
Cook looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dane Cook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barreda fails with a takedown attempt.
Cook is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Barreda takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barreda misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barreda.
Barreda doesn't manage to clinch there - Cook circles away.
Cook slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Cook.
Barreda 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.
Some wild striking there from Barreda.
Barreda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cook circles away quickly and effectively.
Cook tried to counter with a leg kick but Barreda avoided it.
Barreda fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cook avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barreda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barreda misses with a double jab.
Cook scores with a one two! Barreda had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cook moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barreda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barreda throws a lazy uppercut
and Cook counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barreda throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Cook to counter with a crisp jab.
Cook circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cook counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barreda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cook swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barreda shoots for a double leg takedown but Cook sprawls well. He's pushed Barreda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cook shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Barreda has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cook is on him like a limpet, forcing Barreda back against the cage.
Cook missing with knees to the body.
Barreda working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cook turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Barreda explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jesus Barreda will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Barreda takes a swing at Cook's ribcage but misses.
Cook half committed to a counter leg kick.
Barreda misses with an uppercut
and Cook counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barreda throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jab by Cook.
Barreda fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cook, pushing him back against the cage.
Barreda is looking to break free of the clinch but Cook has double underhooks.
Cook breaks the clinch.
Barreda slips a straight right by Cook.
Barreda tries to clinch but Cook is having none of it.
It looked like Cook wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dane Cook is winning the standup battle so far.
Donk. Cook catches Barreda right on the button with a cross.
Barreda moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barreda looks to land a combination but Cook avoids it well.
Barreda moves into the clinch.
Cook is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cook lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barreda wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barreda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barreda throws a poor cross that misses
and Cook counters with a nice uppercut.
Cook feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barredas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A looping hook to the body misses from Barreda. Cook does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cook gets tackled into the cage by Barreda. Barreda maintains the clinch.
Cook misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barreda wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barreda breaks from the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Cook. That snapped Barreda's head back.
Barreda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cook.
Barreda thows a leg kick but Cook checks it
and Cook counters with a stiff right hand.
Barreda misses with a combination
and Cook counters with a nice uppercut.
Barreda shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barreda wants to control but Cook is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cook is looking to control Barreda's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cook avoid being mounted?
Cook looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cook tries to roll over but Barreda keeps him under control.
Barreda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cook's head.
Barreda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cook defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barreda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cook is just riding it out for now. Barreda eventually gives up the hold.
Cook pushes Barreda off looking to stand but Barreda dives back in and keeps control.
Cook is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barreda working Cook over with strikes.
Cook moves into full guard.
Jesus Barreda has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Barreda stands up from Cook's guard - Barreda perhaps looking for a knockout.
Barreda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barreda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barreda takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barreda tries to close the distance and clinch but Cook swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barreda throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Cook. That snapped Barreda's head back.
Barreda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barreda fails with the takedown
and Barreda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dane Cook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Barreda.
Barreda is breathing heavily.
Barreda moves into range and clinches up with Cook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dane Cook will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Cook takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cook fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cook avoids the head kick by Barreda.
An attempted straight right counter from Cook misses the target.
Barreda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barreda changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barreda throws a lazy right hand but Cook sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Cook was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barreda.
Barreda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cook thinks about countering with a body kick.
Cook throws out a powerful jab.
Cook uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barreda.
Barreda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barreda misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Barreda with that takedown attempt.
Barreda ducks right into an uppercut from Cook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook lands a jab to Barreda's midsection.
Cook lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barreda throws a poor cross that misses
and Cook counters with a stiff right hand.
Barreda throws a jab but it's blocked by Cook.
Barreda has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cook lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Barreda shoots in and drives through. Cook sprawls well.
As Barreda tries to get set, Cook tries to push him back and clinch up but Barreda manages to avoid the attempt.
Barreda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barreda takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cook dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barreda. That did some damage!
Barreda walks into a stiff left hand from Cook.
Barreda throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barreda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barreda misses with a hook
and Cook counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cook lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cook lands with a punch from half guard.
Barreda is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barreda is still in real trouble! Can Cook finish him?
Cook is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cook is trying to work for a kimura but Barreda is defending well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cook connects with a nice short shot to Barreda's temple.
Cook drops an elbow to the side of Barreda's head.
Barreda wants to control but Cook is keeping busy.
Cook landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cook scores with a big shot! Barreda's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Barreda! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dane Cook!
Dane Cook made sure to mention his sponsor, SP Ultimate Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Papy Abedi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Romano (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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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
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Papy Abedi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samuel Romano!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Romano is defended easily by Abedi.
Abedi throwing a counter right hand but Romano manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Abedi, as that shot connected.
Romano cracks Abedi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Papy Abedi has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Abedi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Romano doesn't seem phased though.
Romano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Abedi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Samuel Romano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Romano jabs at Abedi's body.
Romano tries a head kick but it misses.
Romano just misses with a punch to the body.
Abedi is looking to counter punch.
Abedi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Romano's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Abedi with a nice head shot there.
Romano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Romano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abedi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romano 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.
Romano managing to control the position.
Abedi stands up over Romano, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Romano holds on and takes a little breather.
Romano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abedi.
Romano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Abedi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romano trying to keep a closed guard but Abedi is proving a slippery customer.
Romano wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Abedi trying to control but Romano is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Abedi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Abedi distracts Romano with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Abedi throws a big right hand that misses.
Romano wants to sweep but no luck.
Abedi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Abedi is in close to Romano's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abedi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Romano managing to control the position.
Abedi throws a big elbow that misses.
Abedi lands a couple of digs.
Abedi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Romano's head.
Abedi trying to control the position from guard on top but Romano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abedi postures up in Romano's guard and throws a big left but Romano blocks it.
Abedi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Abedi wants to control from the top but Romano keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abedi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Romano is rocked!
Abedi is in close to Romano's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Romano is still in real trouble! Can Abedi finish him?
Abedi arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Romano's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Papy Abedi!
After the fight, Papy Abedi was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vladik Fedotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicky Lowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
39 - 25 - 2, fighting out of New York, Vladik Fedotov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nicky Lowe!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lowe's corner calls for a 1-2. Lowe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lowe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lowe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fedotov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lowe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fedotov wants to clinch up but Lowe keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Lowe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lowe scores with a nice right hand.
Lowe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nicky Lowe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Fedotov.
Fedotov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lowe manages to circle out of the way.
A shot to the liver by Lowe. Beautiful body shot.
Lowe scores with a jab to the body.
Fedotov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lowe throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fedotov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lowe misses with a body shot.
Fedotov gets a clinch.
Lowe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fedotov's elbow.
Fedotov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Lowe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lowe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lowe throws a punch but it's blocked by Fedotov.
Fedotov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fedotov lands a left hand.
Lowe misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fedotov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lowe throws a punch but it's blocked by Fedotov.
Lowe misses with some punches.
Fedotov prevents Lowe from breaking the clinch.
Lowe takes a shot to the head.
Fedotov misses with a punch to the body.
A knee to the head by Fedotov.
Fedotov lands a nice elbow.
Lowe tries to throw a body punch but Fedotov avoids it by throwing Lowe back against the cage.
Fedotov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lowe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fedotovs head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fedotov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Nicky Lowe has been cut.
A short left from Fedotov.
Lowe blocks an elbow strike.
Lowe throws a head punch that misses.
Lowe tries to throw a body punch but Fedotov avoids it by throwing Lowe back against the cage.
Lowe struggles to land a body shot inside as Fedotov controls his hands.
Lowe trying to control the position but instead, Fedotov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lowe into the cage.
Fedotov tries to land a knee to the head but Lowe blocks with his arms.
Fedotov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fedotov misses with a body punch.
Fedotov blocks a body shot from Lowe.
Lowe wants to break free but Fedotov has control.
Lowe takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov pushes Lowe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Fedotov - that landed with a thud.
Fedotov tries to land knees in the clinch but Lowe avoids the damage to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Fedotov.
A hook to the body from Lowe.
Nice elbow from Fedotov.
Lowe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fedotov prevents Lowe from breaking the clinch.
Lowe stalling in the clinch.
Lowe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fedotov after a bit of a struggle.
Fedotov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lowe tries to break the clinch but Fedotov is controlling the position.
Fedotov lands an elbow inside.
Lowe misses with a punch on the inside.
Lowe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Fedotov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov lands an uppercut.
Lowe is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fedotov.
Lowe is still on wobbly legs! Can Fedotov finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lowe misses with the head strike.
Lowe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fedotov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lowe in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lowe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lowe seems to have recovered his senses.
Lowe can't break the clinch.
Lowe tries to stall but Fedotov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lowe misses with some punches.
Fedotov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lowe in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fedotov.
Lowe wants to break free but Fedotov has control.
Lowe tries to work over Fedotov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fedotov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fedotov blocks an uppercut.
Fedotov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lowes head.
Fedotov lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladik Fedotov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nicky Lowe's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lowe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fedotov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fedotov pushes Lowe up against the cage in a clinch.
Fedotov misses with a punch to the body.
Lowe breaks the clinch.
Fedotov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big right from Lowe misses.
Lowe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fedotov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lowe.
Lowe misses with a low kick.
Fedotov tries to clinch there but Lowe circles away.
Lowe swats away the attempt to clinch by Fedotov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowe throws a shot from downtown. Fedotov moves away and avoids it.
Fedotov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fedotov lands a really nice looking cross but Lowe seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fedotov moves into the clinch.
Lowe wants to get back to striking at distance but Fedotov won't allow it.
Fedotov lands a good knee to the midsection. Lowe won't want to take too many of those.
Fedotov prevents Lowe from breaking the clinch.
Lowe takes a shot to the head.
Fedotov blocking some punches.
Fedotov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fedotov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lowe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fedotov's elbow.
Lowe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lowe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lowe slowing the pace effectively.
Fedotov lands an elbow inside that Lowe shrugs off.
Fedotov lands a right hand.
Lowe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lowe is trying to break the clinch but Fedotov is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lowe has had enough of the clinch but Fedotov keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Fedotov on the inside.
Lowe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lowe is looking to break free of the clinch but Fedotov has double underhooks.
Fedotov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lowe avoids it.
Fedotov gets through Lowe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lowe blocking some punches.
Fedotov prevents Lowe from breaking the clinch.
Lowe lands with a right to the head.
Lowe is trying to force a seperation but Fedotov has the dominant position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fedotov.
Lowe breaks from the clinch.
Fedotov tries to close the distance and clinch but Lowe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lowe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fedotov staying out of range there.
Fedotov is looking to counter the offense by Lowe and move into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov is looking to clinch but Lowe is avoiding it.
Fedotov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lowe just misses with a punch to the body.
Lowe tries a head kick but it misses.
Lowe throws a jab when Fedotov was well out of range.
Vladik Fedotov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good standup being displayed there by Fedotov as he connects with a hook.
Lowe throws a chopping leg kick but Fedotov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lowe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fedotov.
A lazy left from Fedotov finds it's target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fedotov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fedotov lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fedotov.
Fedotov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lowe can do to turn this around?
Fedotov lands a right hand.
Vladik Fedotov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fedotov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fedotov blocks a body shot from Lowe.
Lowe can't break the clinch.
Lowe struggles to land a body shot inside as Fedotov controls his hands.
Lowe takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lowe misses with a body punch.
Lowe is leaning against Fedotov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lowe tries to circle away but Fedotov has him pinned against the cage.
Lowe misses with a punch to the body.
Lowe working aggressively here.
Fedotov misses with a knee strike.
Lowe tries to circle away but Fedotov has him pinned against the cage.
Lowe has a couple of punches blocked by Fedotov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lowe.
Fedotov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladik Fedotov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nicky Lowe's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Fedotov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fedotov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fedotov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lowe.
Lowe missing with a left hand there. Fedotov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fedotov darts in and clinches Lowe up against the cage.
Fedotov prevents a body shot from Lowe.
Fedotov lands with a short shot to the head.
Fedotov blocking some punches.
Fedotov blocks an uppercut.
Lowe is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fedotov has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Lowe.
Lowe tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fedotov lands an elbow inside.
Lowe takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fedotov obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowe is trying to break free.
Lowe takes an elbow to the temple.
Lowe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fedotov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fedotov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fedotov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fedotov lands a knee to the body.
Lowe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fedotov misses with a body punch.
Fedotov dips a shoulder and cracks Lowe with a mighty uppercut! Lowe falls back against the cage and Fedotov unloads with a barrage of strikes! Lowe is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Fedotov screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladik Fedotov!
An out of breath Vladik Fedotov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miles Harunodo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anatoliy Lapikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lapikov's choice of entrance music: AC/DC - Hells Bells . Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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209 lbs
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220 lbs
17 - 16 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
21 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miles Harunodo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anatoliy Lapikov!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harunodo throws a sloppy head kick and Lapikov moves out of range easily.
We've been informed that Lapikov 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.
Harunodo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lapikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harunodo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lapikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lapikov lands a jab to the nose.
Lapikov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lapikov lands a jab.
Harunodo sizes up Lapikov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lapikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Anatoliy Lapikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harunodo throws a jab but it's blocked by Lapikov.
Lapikov scores with a jab. Harunodo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Harunodo gets caught flat footed, as Lapikov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lapikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harunodo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapikov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Harunodo wants to stand but Lapikov is controlling the position.
Lapikov connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Harunodo is looking to stand back up but Lapikov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Harunodo.
Lapikov not doing much here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lapikov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Harunodo misses with an uppercut.
Lapikov scores with a shot to the body.
Lapikov misses with a hook. Harunodo ducked under it nicely.
Harunodo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lapikov.
Lapikov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Harunodo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harunodo leaves Lapikov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapikov lands with a hook. Harunodo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lapikov misses with a looping left.
Lapikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lapikov misses with a hook. Harunodo ducked under it nicely.
Lapikov misses with a looping right.
Harunodo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Lapikov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Harunodo is looking to escape.
Harunodo trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Lapikov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harunodo is trying to stand up here but Lapikov is controlling him well.
Lapikov trying to control the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lapikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lapikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anatoliy Lapikov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lapikov scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab from Lapikov misses.
Harunodo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lapikov.
Harunodo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lapikov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Harunodo misses with a low kick.
Lapikov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Harunodo to score with a decent uppercut.
Lapikov moves away from the strike by Harunodo.
Lapikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Harunodo.
Harunodo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapikov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Harunodo circles away.
No joy there for Lapikov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Harunodo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lapikov moves out of range as Harunodo strikes.
Lapikov dips to his left and cracks Harunodo with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harunodo throws a leg kick that misses.
Lapikov connects with the punch.
Lapikov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harunodo doesn't seem bothered though.
Lapikov tries to bum rush Harunodo with a series of wild strikes but Harunodo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lapikov throws out a leg kick but Harunodo moves out of range and Lapikov only half commits.
Harunodo throwing a counter right hand but Lapikov manages to avoid it.
Lapikov lands a nice looking body shot.
Harunodo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lapikov.
Lapikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harunodo.
Lapikov slips a jab from Harunodo.
A telegraphed right hand from Lapikov misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Harunodo misses the target.
Harunodo cracks a nice hook into Lapikov's ribs.
Harunodo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lapikov on the side of the head.
Lapikov throws a hook but Harunodo blocks it.
Lapikov digs a good body shot into Harunodo's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harunodo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lapikov.
Lapikov missing with a left hand there. Harunodo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harunodo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good standup being displayed there by Lapikov as he connects with a hook.
Harunodo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lapikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Harunodo.
Lapikov 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.
Harunodo wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Lapikov manages to pass to side control.
Lapikov passes to side control.
Lapikov controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harunodo is not content to let Lapikov control the position.
Lapikov takes a little break here. Harunodo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Harunodo is not content to let Lapikov control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Harunodo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lapikov is controlling him well.
Lapikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anatoliy Lapikov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lapikov is looking to take a break and control but Harunodo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lapikov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anatoliy Lapikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Harunodo throws a right hand that misses
and Lapikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Harunodo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lapikov misses with a wild body shot.
Anatoliy Lapikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lapikov takes a swing at Harunodo's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Harunodo.
Harunodo scores with a head kick.
Lapikov shoots in for a takedown but Harunodo shows good takedown defense.
Some wild striking there from Lapikov.
Lapikov scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Lapikov both land. Nice combination.
Lapikov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Harunodo uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from Harunodo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapikov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lapikov misses with a few strikes there.
Lapikov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Harunodo counters with a crisp right that sends Lapikov to the canvas! Harunodo follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miles Harunodo!
After the fight, Miles Harunodo was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Macadam Baird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Roofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roofer has chosen Jonesmann Feat. Azad - Der Soldat James Rhyme as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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194 lbs
22 - 10 - 0 |
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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
19 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Macadam Baird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Roofer!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roofer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Baird changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been informed that Roofer 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.
Roofer throws a lazy body kick
enabling Baird to counter with a crisp jab.
Baird changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Roofer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Roofer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baird wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Baird sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Roofer is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Baird's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Baird is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Roofer's shoulder. That is not cool.
Baird wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roofer keeps working.
Roofer tries to buck Baird off but Baird is having none of it.
Roofer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baird looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baird is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roofer stalling.
Roofer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Baird is looking to control Roofer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Baird avoid being mounted?
Baird tries to roll over but Roofer keeps him under control.
Baird wants to control but Roofer is keeping busy.
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.
Baird works his way to full guard. Good work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Baird holds on and takes a little breather.
Roofer wants to get up but he can't break Baird's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Baird looking to control.
Roofer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roofer won't allow Baird to sweep him here.
Baird is working hard here to advance position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Baird throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Roofer counters with a left to the body.
Roofer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Baird. That did some damage!
Ben Roofer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roofer just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird misses with a low kick.
Baird shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Roofer is trying to defend but Baird finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Roofer wants to stand back up but Baird manages to pass into side control.
Baird content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Baird trying to control the action but Roofer is working from the bottom.
Roofer bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baird is trying hard to land a takedown here. Roofer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Baird throws a lazy body kick
and Roofer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baird thinking.
Roofer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baird.
Baird feints and as Roofer raises his hands in defense, Baird changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Roofer pushes Baird off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roofer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Roofer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Baird.
Roofer misses with a looping right.
Baird attempts a counter takedown but Roofer avoids it well and moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Baird.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Roofer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Roofer misses with a low kick.
Roofer throws a leg kick but Baird moved away.
Baird throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Baird looks for a takedown but Roofer sprawls well.
Roofer scores with a head kick.
Baird shoots in but Roofer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird darts in looking for a takedown but Roofer gets double underhooks and turns Baird into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macadam Baird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roofer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Roofer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Baird closes the distance and clinches.
Roofer working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird tries to pull guard but Roofer holds him up against the cage and eventually Baird drops back down to his feet.
Baird tightens his grip and picks Roofer up, before dumping him to the ground. Roofer manages to land in guard.
Roofer has Baird pulled in close to control his posture.
Baird wants to control from the top but Roofer keeps moving.
Roofer is pulling down on Baird's head. It's preventing any offense from Baird, at least for the moment.
Roofer wriggles free and stands up.
Baird shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roofer as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baird ducks under a wild hook from Roofer.
Baird checks a low kick from Roofer.
Baird fails to land the takedown.
Roofer throws a chopping leg kick but Baird manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A lazy left from Roofer finds it's target.
Roofer throws a leg kick but Baird sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Baird moves away from the strike by Roofer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roofer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Baird looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Baird tries to clinch but Roofer moves away
and Roofer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roofer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Baird tries to counter with a takedown but Roofer is quick to defend against it.
Roofer with a nice cross.
Baird will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baird.
Baird jumps guard but Roofer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Baird is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Roofer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Baird is looking for a takedown.
Roofer misses with the head strike.
Baird is looking to take this one to the mat.
Roofer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roofer prevents the takedown attempt.
Baird is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Roofer to keep the fight standing.
Baird goes for a takedown attempt but Roofer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ben Roofer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baird swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Roofer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Baird's knee momentarily.
Roofer lands a body shot.
Roofer lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baird is looking to chop away at Roofer's legs.
Baird connects with a looping right hand.
Baird dives in and grabs Roofer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Roofer pushes down on Baird's head and hops out.
Roofer throws out a counter right but Baird avoids it with no problem.
Baird throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baird takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Roofer drops his hands momentarily and Baird takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Roofer scores with a spinning back kick!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Roofer, as that shot connected.
Crack! A monster head kick from Roofer and Baird falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Roofer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ben Roofer!
An out of breath Ben Roofer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kelly Leak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stromile Farseer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelly Leak has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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222 lbs
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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
19 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kelly Leak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stromile Farseer!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leak misses with a series of wild punches.
Leak throws a right hand that misses
and Farseer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Farseer clinches up with Leak and pushes him back against the cage.
Farseer has had enough of the clinch but Leak keeps him there for the moment.
Leak prevents a takedown attempt there.
Leak has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Farseer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Leak tries a knee to the head but Farseer blocks it.
Farseer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Leak throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Farseer blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Farseer tries to stall but Leak uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Farseer throws a head punch that misses.
Farseer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Leak being controlled against the cage.
Leak trying to stall but Farseer improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farseer lands with a short shot to the head.
Leak has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Farseer is trying to keep an underhook but Leak manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Farseer is concentrating on defense, preventing Leak from advancing position.
Farseer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Leak is working away from the top position though.
Farseer works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farseer is looking to sweep but instead, Leak has passed into half guard.
Farseer trying to control but Leak postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farseer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Farseer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Leak trying to control but Farseer is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Farseer holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farseer keeping moving, preventing Leak from controlling successfully.
Leak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Leak trying to control but Farseer is working from the bottom.
Leak throwing strikes but missing.
Leak got a little sloppy there for a moment and Farseer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leak has managed to get both his arms back between Farseer's legs - danger averted.
Farseer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Farseer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Leak gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Farseer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leak is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leak is working Farseer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Leak 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.
Leak throws a sloppy strike and Farseer has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Leak is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Farseer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stromile Farseer!
Our winner, Stromile Farseer, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raiymbek Batyr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santiago Riasco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riasco comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Mexakinz ft. Xzibit - The Wake Up Show kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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134 lbs
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155 lbs
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raiymbek Batyr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Santiago Riasco!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batyr tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Riasco counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Riasco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Batyr is keeping the position for now.
Batyr wants to stand up but Riasco is controlling him.
My spies in King's Palace inform me that Riasco has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Riasco wants to control from the top but Batyr keeps moving.
Riasco prevents Batyr from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Batyr manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Batyr gets through Riasco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batyr misses with some punches.
Riasco gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Batyr has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Riasco is on him like a limpet, forcing Batyr back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riasco blocks the elbow strike.
Riasco takes an elbow to the forehead.
Batyr misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batyr pushes off an throws an elbow but Riasco leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Riasco lands a takedown into guard.
Riasco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Batyr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Riasco trying to control the position from guard on top but Batyr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riasco won't allow Batyr to get back to his feet.
Riasco slips nicely into half guard.
Batyr wants to get back to his feet.
Riasco is looking for a kimura but Batyr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Riasco to get the leverage.
Riasco is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Batyr is just riding it out for now. Riasco eventually gives up the hold.
Riasco is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batyr is looking to escape.
Riasco is working for a kimura but Batyr is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Batyr is defending against the submission attempts here by Riasco.
Riasco is trying for a kimura here. Batyr looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Riasco wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Santiago Riasco!
A victorious Santiago Riasco 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Avila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiran Corkhill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Avila's entrance music is Control Machete - Comprendes Mendez. A fine choice. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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30
158 lbs
13 - 12 - 0 |
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135 lbs
14 - 12 - 0 |
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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
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oscar Avila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keiran Corkhill!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corkhill shoots and misses
and Avila counters with a one-two to the body.
Corkhill misses with a takedown
and Corkhill takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No luck for Corkhill with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Avila was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Oscar Avila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiran Corkhill.
Corkhill fails with the takedown
and Avila counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corkhill shoots in for a double leg but Avila sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Corkhill tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Avila swivels and escapes.
It looked like Avila was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corkhill misses with a takedown
and Avila cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Keiran Corkhill has been cut.
Corkhill with a poor takedown
and Avila cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corkhill fails with the takedown
and Avila counters with a nice uppercut.
Corkhill throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Avila tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Corkhill is in Avila's guard.
Corkhill wants to control from the top but Avila keeps moving.
Corkhill has gone for a leg lock! Avila slips out almost immediately though and dives into Corkhill's guard.
Avila wanted to stand there but Corkhill had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corkhill looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Corkhill working for a triangle but Avila defends it easily.
Corkhill has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Avila should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Corkhill has tightened it up now! Avila should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Keiran Corkhill!
A very excited looking Keiran Corkhill 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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