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SP-ICON Fight Night 18 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Greg Dellaria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Feilo Meloy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dellaria comes to the cage accompanied by Kill or Become by CANNIBAL CORPSE. Meloy has chosen Hypocrisy - Apocalypse as his entrance music. Greg Dellaria could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Feilo Meloy's chin.
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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
16 - 25 - 0, fighting out of New York, Greg Dellaria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Feilo Meloy!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meloy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dellaria counters with a nice uppercut.
Meloy shoots and misses
and Dellaria counters with a straight right hand.
Meloy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dellaria is trying to defend but Meloy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dellaria manages to get to full guard.
Dellaria working a defensive guard here.
Meloy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meloy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dellaria preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dellaria working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Meloy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Meloy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dellaria avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dellaria might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dellaria looking to hit a scissor sweep but Meloy is one step ahead there.
Dellaria working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Meloy.
Meloy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dellaria's head.
Dellaria wants to get back to his feet but Meloy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Meloy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dellaria is pulling down on Meloy's head. It's preventing any offense from Meloy, at least for the moment.
Dellaria tries to strike from the bottom.
Dellaria manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Dellaria goes for a takedown in the clinch but Meloy prevents it.
Meloy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meloy shoots in and drives through. Dellaria sprawls well.
Greg Dellaria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Feilo Meloy.
Meloy takes one to the side of the head.
Meloy shoots in for a takedown but Dellaria shows good takedown defense.
Meloy fails to land the takedown.
Meloy dives in for a single leg takedown but Dellaria sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dellaria is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Meloy's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dellaria takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dellaria passes to full mount!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Meloy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've been hearing that Dellaria has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dellaria controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dellaria looking to control but Meloy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dellaria takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Meloy is trying to escape the mount.
Dellaria tries to control but Meloy wriggling away.
Dellaria fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dellaria trying to control but Meloy is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dellaria fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Meloy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dellaria wants to finish this one by submission but Meloy is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dellaria.
Meloy is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dellaria dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Dellaria dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice sprawl there from Meloy as Dellaria shoots in.
A nice side step and Meloy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Meloy is defended easily by Dellaria.
Meloy misses with a takedown attempt
and Dellaria counters with a thumping low kick.
Good shot there by Dellaria.
The crowd cheers as Dellaria lands an impressive looking overhand right. Meloy doesn't seem phased though.
Dellaria misses with a head kick.
Dellaria throws a jab but it's blocked by Meloy.
Dellaria tries to clinch but Meloy moves out of range.
Meloy leaves Dellaria with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dellaria displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Meloy.
Greg Dellaria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Feilo Meloy.
Dellaria lands with an overhand left.
Meloy is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dellaria connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Meloy! He's out on his feet! Dellaria rushes in and drops Meloy with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Greg Dellaria!
Greg Dellaria seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nycky Downtime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blokada Leningrada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Downtime comes to the cage accompanied by Bring It. Leningrada is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Farewell of Slavyanka. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
35 - 34 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Nycky Downtime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blokada Leningrada!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leningrada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Downtime cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Leningrada. Those never looked like landing.
Leningrada shoots in and drives through. Downtime sprawls well.
Leningrada fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Leningrada tries to close the distance and clinch but Downtime swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leningrada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Downtime.
Downtime swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Downtime shoots in and gets a takedown into Leningrada's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Downtime throwing strikes from guard but Leningrada blocks nicely.
Downtime throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leningrada is on top in guard.
Downtime keeping moving, preventing Leningrada from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downtime tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Leningrada wants to control from the top but Downtime keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Leningrada wants to clinch up but Downtime keeps it at a distance.
Downtime looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Downtime staying out of range there.
Leningrada fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Downtime avoids it really well and circles away.
Downtime uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leningrada.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Downtime misses.
Leningrada gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Downtime to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Downtime showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Downtime wants to control from the top but Leningrada keeps moving.
Downtime with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've been hearing that Downtime has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Leningrada is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Downtime is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downtime trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Downtime trying to control the position from guard on top but Leningrada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Downtime postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Leningrada is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Downtime, into his guard.
Downtime is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leningrada is aware though and is defending well.
Downtime looking for a sweep. Not yet Downtime, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Leningrada misses the shot to the body.
Downtime thuds a left hand into Leningrada's body.
Downtime scores with a jab. Leningrada acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Leningrada thuds his right hand into Downtime's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Leningrada misses with a head kick.
Downtime drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Leningrada explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leningrada throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nycky Downtime dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Leningrada misses with a looping right.
Leningrada fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Leningrada takes a swing at Downtime's ribcage but misses.
Downtime lands with an uppercut that bounces Leningrada off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Leningrada finds it's way through Downtime's defenses.
Downtime takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Downtime throws a big shot that misses.
Leningrada misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downtime pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blokada Leningrada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Downtime lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good work by Downtime as he checks the leg kick.
Downtime misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leningrada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Downtime on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Downtime shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Leningrada napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Leningrada tries to buck Downtime off but Downtime is having none of it.
Leningrada is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Downtime asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Nycky Downtime overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Downtime is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Leningrada has escaped the position, nice work there.
Downtime looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Downtime is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Leningrada is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Downtime tries to get to full guard but Leningrada has control of the leg.
Leningrada is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Downtime is looking to control Leningrada's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Downtime avoid being mounted?
Leningrada wants to pass to mount but Downtime is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downtime tries to get to full guard but Leningrada has control of the leg.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Leningrada fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Leningrada misses with a left hand
and Downtime counters with a nice body shot.
Downtime moves out of range of the body kick.
Downtime half committed to a counter leg kick.
Leningrada fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Downtime tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left and a right from Leningrada both land. Nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada scores with a nice body kick.
Downtime lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Leningrada. Beautiful body shot.
Downtime rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leningrada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leningrada drives through with a takedown into Downtime's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Downtime is on top in guard.
Downtime wants to control from the top but Leningrada keeps moving.
Downtime looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blokada Leningrada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Downtime scores with a nice right hand.
Downtime moves away from the strike by Leningrada.
Downtime takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Downtime fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Leningrada avoids it really well and circles away.
Leningrada tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Downtime paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Leningrada.
Leningrada ducks under a wild hook from Downtime.
Leningrada lands a jab to the nose.
A big right from Leningrada misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leningrada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Downtime.
Leningrada is looking to clinch but Downtime is avoiding it.
Leningrada tries to close the distance and clinch but Downtime swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nycky Downtime is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leningrada scores with a three punch combo!
Downtime drives through with a takedown into guard.
Leningrada has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Downtime off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Downtime misses with a low kick as Leningrada jumps back.
Leningrada misses with a few strikes there.
Downtime seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A thudding body kick lands there by Leningrada!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leningrada tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Downtime paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Downtime will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downtime misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leningrada.
Leningrada's corner calls for a 1-2. Leningrada obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Leningrada doesn't manage to clinch there - Downtime circles away.
Downtime checks the leg kick.
Downtime takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Downtime dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Leningrada. That did some damage!
Downtime blocks a head kick by Leningrada.
Downtime throws a big counter combination but Leningrada scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Leningrada throws a wild hook but Downtime just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Leningrada gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Downtime raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nycky Downtime!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chris Mayo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmonray Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mayo's entrance music is Super Furry Animals - Golden Retriever. A fine choice. Malapitan has chosen My Time is Now as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Chris Mayo 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 35 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Mayo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 23 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dmonray Malapitan!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayo stuffs the takedown.
Malapitan moves out of range of the strikes.
Malapitan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mayo throws a hook to the side of Malapitan's head but Malapitan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mayo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mayo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mayo working aggressively here.
Mayo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mayo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mayo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayo missing with knees to the body.
Mayo tries to throw a body punch but Malapitan avoids it by throwing Mayo back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Mayo.
Mayo misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayo scores with a shot to the side of Malapitan's head.
Malapitan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Malapitan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mayo tries to land a knee to the head but Malapitan blocks with his arms.
Malapitan wants to take the fight to the mat but Mayo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Mayo.
Mayo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Malapitan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mayo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chris Mayo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmonray Malapitan.
Mayo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Come on Mayo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mayo scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan is trying to drag Mayo to the mat but Mayo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mayo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Malapitan.
Mayo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mayo lands a hook that snaps the head of Malapitan backwards.
Mayo is pressed up against the cage. Malapitan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mayo down to the mat. Mayo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mayo tests Malapitan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Malapitan darts in and clinches Mayo up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayo slowing the pace effectively.
Mayo lands an elbow just above Malapitan 's eye.
Mayo is working Malapitan over against the cage.
Mayo slows down the pace here.
Mayo prevents the takedown attempt.
Malapitan managing to block the knees to the body from Mayo.
Mayo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mayo misses with an elbow over the top.
Malapitan is looking for a takedown.
Mayo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mayo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mayo scores with a shot to the side of Malapitan's head.
Malapitan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mayo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mayo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mayo stalling against the cage.
Mayo taking a breather.
Mayo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Malapitan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Mayo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mayo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mayo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Mayo backs off Malapitan throws a huge counter combo but Mayo manages to avoid it all.
Mayo misses the shot to the body.
Mayo with a hook.
Chris Mayo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malapitan moves into the clinch.
Mayo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Malapitan is defending well for now.
Malapitan tries for a takedown but Mayo manages to get underhooks.
Mayo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malapitan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mayo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A left hand lands to the body for Mayo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayo crunches a lovely knee into Malapitan's ribcage.
Mayo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mayo tries to land a knee to the head but Malapitan blocks with his arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mayo throws an elbow but misses.
Mayo misses with a body punch.
Malapitan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mayo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chris Mayo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmonray Malapitan.
Malapitan goes for a takedown attempt but Mayo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Malapitan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Malapitan ducks under a wild hook from Mayo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Malapitan ducks right into an uppercut from Mayo.
Mayo tries a head kick but it misses.
Mayo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Malapitan.
Mayo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malapitan was well out of range. Poor timing from Mayo.
Mayo tries to clinch but Malapitan moves out of range.
Malapitan feints the counter takedown.
Mayo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malapitan misses the shot to the body.
Mayo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Malapitan.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mayo.
Mayo misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mayo scores with a hook.
Dmonray Malapitan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mayo defends well and Malapitan ends up having to push Mayo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Malapitan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mayo. Mayo obviously looking to wear him down.
Mayo lands an overhand right.
Mayo closes the distance and pushes Malapitan back into the cage.
Mayo misses with a punch to the body.
Mayo tries to land knees in the clinch but Malapitan avoids the damage to the body.
Mayo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Malapitan's face.
A nice left hand lands by Mayo.
Mayo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mayo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malapitan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mayo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mayo lands a knee to the head.
Malapitan is rocked!
It looks like Dmonray Malapitan has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayo scores with a hook to the body.
Malapitan is still on wobbly legs! Can Mayo finish him?
Mayo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Malapitan seems to have recovered his senses.
Mayo can't find room to land a body shot as Malapitan controls the action.
Mayo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mayo looking to throw knees to the head but Malapitan is blocking nicely.
Mayo misses with the head strike.
Mayo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Malapitan blocks an uppercut.
Mayo looking to throw knees to the head but Malapitan is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Mayo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dmonray Malapitan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mayo shoots in for a takedown but Malapitan shows good takedown defense.
Malapitan closes the distance and clinches up with Mayo, looking for a takedown. Malapitan pushes Mayo against the cage but Mayo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Mayo as he connects with a hook.
Malapitan scores with a takedown into Mayo's guard.
My spies in Demon's Elite Gym inform me that Malapitan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Malapitan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mayo pushes Malapitan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Mayo throws a right and a left that Malapitan avoids nicely.
Mayo has Malapitan up against the cage in a clinch.
Mayo tries to land knees in the clinch but Malapitan avoids the damage to the body.
Malapitan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mayo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malapitan can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mayo stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayo lands a knee to the body.
Mayo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malapitan.
Mayo landing knees to the head.
Chris Mayo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mayo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Malapitan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mayo misses with a knee strike.
Mayo tries to land knees in the clinch but Malapitan avoids the damage to the body.
Mayo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mayo effectively controlling the action here.
Malapitan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malapitan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan tries for a takedown but Mayo manages to get underhooks.
Mayo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mayo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mayo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malapitan avoids it.
Mayo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Malapitan is trying to drag Mayo to the mat but Mayo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chris Mayo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmonray Malapitan.
Malapitan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Malapitan wants to take the fight to the mat but Mayo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malapitan backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mayo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A bit of stalling here from Mayo.
Mayo looking to throw knees to the head but Malapitan is blocking nicely.
Mayo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Malapitan managing to block the knees to the body from Mayo.
Mayo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malapitans head.
Mayo throws a punch but it's blocked by Malapitan.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mayo throws an elbow but misses.
Mayo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Malapitan's face.
Mayo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Mayo - that landed with a thud.
Mayo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Malapitan backwards.
Mayo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Malapitan blocks it with crossed arms.
Mayo drops Malapitan with a big knee straight up the middle! Malapitan is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malapitan closes the distance and clinches up with Mayo, looking for a takedown. Malapitan pushes Mayo against the cage but Mayo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mayo scores with a leg kick.
Mayo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Malapitan.
Malapitan instigates a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Mayo.
Dmonray Malapitan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Mayo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Malapitan misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Mayo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mayo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Mayo!
Chris Mayo really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Crushed Designs (90% return on laundry service) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vasilko Nikolaevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and German Shephard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shephard has chosen K9 Justice as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
185 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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29
182 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Powerful |
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vasilko Nikolaevich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, German Shephard!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shephard lands a glancing blow to the side of Nikolaevich's head.
A big left from Shephard misses.
Nikolaevich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nikolaevich misses the jab.
A combination from Nikolaevich does no damage.
Nikolaevich clobbers Shephard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nikolaevich shoots and misses
and Shephard counters with a right hand to the body.
Shephard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shephard throws a leg kick that misses.
Nikolaevich shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shephard defends it nicely.
Nikolaevich fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasilko Nikolaevich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nikolaevich has Shephard up against the cage in a clinch.
Shephard breaks from the clinch.
Shephard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nikolaevich was well out of range. Poor timing from Shephard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikolaevich shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shephard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shephard looks to land a body kick but Nikolaevich moved away.
Shephard misses with a hook.
Nikolaevich shoots in but no luck this time.
Shephard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Shephard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ground and pound from Shephard seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Nikolaevich wants to control but Shephard postures up.
Check out the look on Shephard's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Shephard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nikolaevich tries to buck Shephard off but Shephard is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shephard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nikolaevich keeps working.
Shephard cracks Nikolaevich with a big elbow.
Shephard is chipping away with strikes.
Nikolaevich wants to control but Shephard postures up.
Nikolaevich defending against the ground and pound.
Shephard working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vasilko Nikolaevich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shephard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nikolaevich.
Nikolaevich misses the body punch
and Shephard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shephard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Shephard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nikolaevich misses with the combination.
Nikolaevich tries for a takedown but Shephard circles away easily
and Shephard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaevich throws out a loose jab but Shephard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nikolaevich tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shephard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nikolaevich somewhat.
Shephard pushes Nikolaevich away with a front kick.
Shephard lands with a nice body punch.
Shephard digs a good hook to Nikolaevich's body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nikolaevich.
Nikolaevich connects with a solid leg kick.
Nikolaevich shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shephard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nikolaevich misses with a double jab
and Nikolaevich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nikolaevich will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaevich thuds a left hand into Shephard's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Shephard.
Nikolaevich takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nikolaevich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shephard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nikolaevich is breathing heavily.
Shephard is looking to slow Nikolaevich down with leg kicks.
Nikolaevich throws a hook but Shephard avoids it easily.
Nikolaevich tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nikolaevich looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Shephard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nikolaevich's hands.
Shephard tries to land a front kick but Nikolaevich steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nikolaevich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nikolaevich will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shephard cracks a nice hook into Nikolaevich's ribs.
Shephard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A shot to the body from Nikolaevich misses
and Shephard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice cross by Shephard.
Nikolaevich takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nikolaevich throws a combination that misses
and Shephard counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
German Shephard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nikolaevich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Shephard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shephard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nikolaevich lands a body shot.
Nikolaevich misses with a few strikes there.
Shephard slaps away a takedown attempt from Nikolaevich, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shephard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shephard scores with a kick to the body.
Nikolaevich connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shephard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shephard's coach down at Black Hand Vegas was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shephard's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nikolaevich avoids the head kick by Shephard.
Shephard stuffs the takedown attempt from Nikolaevich. Nikolaevich gets slowly back to his feet.
Shephard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
German Shephard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shephard throws a head kick but Nikolaevich moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolaevich tries for a takedown but Shephard circles away easily
and Shephard counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasilko Nikolaevich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shephard delivers a nice body kick.
Shephard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nikolaevich stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shephard.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nikolaevich or perhaps it was just good defense by Shephard, which made it look bad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shephard! But no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shephard lands a really nice looking cross but Nikolaevich seems unphased.
Nikolaevich falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shephard counters with a left to the body.
Nikolaevich swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shephard counters with a straight right hand.
Shephard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nikolaevich's calf.
Nikolaevich throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Shephard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nikolaevich shoots in but no luck this time.
Shephard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikolaevich has his takedown stuffed
letting Shephard counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shephard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nikolaevich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shephard counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nikolaevich!
Nikolaevich tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Shephard easily slips into full mount!
Shephard scoring with strikes but Nikolaevich is staying in there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Shephard cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nikolaevich is rocked!
Shephard lands a big elbow.
Oh Nikolaevich is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shephard looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Nikolaevich covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). German Shephard!
German Shephard thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Four Loko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doc Chillum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loko comes to the cage accompanied by marry yourdaughter. Chillum has chosen High Hopes - Pink Floyd 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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37
181 lbs
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179 lbs
43 - 24 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Four Loko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doc Chillum!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loko throws a head kick that misses.
Loko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Chillum lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Loko scores with a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chillum, right into the meat.
Loko scores with a body shot.
Loko throws a right hand that Chillum ducks under and follows up with a left that Chillum also avoids with ease.
Chillum slips a jab and a cross from Loko.
Chillum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Loko.
Chillum lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Loko does no damage.
Loko defending well as Chillum loads up on a big left hand.
Loko swings for the body but Chillum moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chillum showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Loko.
A head kick misses from Loko.
A little jabbing left from Chillum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chillum throws a poor cross that misses
and Loko counters with a left and a right that stings Chillum.
Loko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chillum throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chillum just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLoko.
Doc Chillum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chillum cracks Loko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Loko lands a head kick. Chillum smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A shot to the body from Chillum misses
and Loko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chillum takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chillum throws a leg kick that is checked
and Loko counters with a three punch combo that has Chillum backing up. Chillum nods at Loko to acknowledge the strikes.
Chillum looks for the body kick but Loko saw that one coming.
Chillum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loko throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chillum's head.
A left and a right from Loko both land. Nice combination.
Loko misses with a body kick.
Chillum throws out a counter right but Loko avoids it with no problem.
Chillum looks to land a left hand but Loko moved out of range nicely.
Chillum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Loko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Loko.
Chillum throws a hook but Loko avoids it easily.
Chillum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Chillum misses its intended target.
Loko is looking to counter with head kicks.
Chillum swings widly with a right hand
and Loko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Loko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chillum. Chillum obviously looking to wear him down.
Chillum throws a lazy right hand but Loko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loko throws the kick towards the body but Chillum avoids it.
It seemed like Chillum was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Loko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Loko is looking to wear down Chillum with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Loko throws a nice looking combination but Chillum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chillum lands a jab to the head.
Loko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Loko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chillum counters with a solid body kick.
Loko misses with a head kick.
A big right from Chillum misses.
Loko slips a straight right by Chillum.
Loko is looking for a counter combo.
Loko needs to keep his hands up - Chillum had a free shot at his head there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chillum. Loko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chillum throws a body punch but Loko moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loko connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chillum throws a lazy uppercut
and Loko counters with a three punch combo that has Chillum backing up. Chillum nods at Loko to acknowledge the strikes.
Chillum throws a right hand that misses
and Loko counters with a series of strikes. Chillum will be more careful next time no doubt.
Loko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chillum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Loko moves out of range as Chillum strikes.
Loko misses the shot to the body.
Loko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chillum moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chillum throws a poor cross that misses
and Loko counters with a two punch combo.
Loko throws a nice looking combination but Chillum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Loko checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Four Loko 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.
Chillum throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chillum throws a right hand that misses
and Loko counters with a three punch combo that has Chillum backing up. Chillum nods at Loko to acknowledge the strikes.
Chillum throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chillum throws a hook but Loko blocks it.
Chillum just misses with a punch to the body.
Loko went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Loko feints a jab promting Chillum to slip. Loko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Chillum slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Loko slips a jab from Chillum.
Chillum lands a jab to Loko's midsection.
Four Loko is winning the standup battle so far.
Chillum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loko moves away.
Chillum throws a hook but Loko blocks it.
Loko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chillum looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Loko scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chillum misses with a lunging right hand
and Loko counters with a left and a right that stings Chillum.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loko clobbers Chillum with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Loko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Loko throws a head kick but Chillum moves out of range.
Chillum wants to land a leg kick but Loko is out of range.
Loko throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Chillum throws a lazy right hand but Loko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chillum looks to land a right hand but Loko moved out of range.
Loko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chillum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chillum throws a shot from downtown. Loko moves away and avoids it.
Chillum shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chillum throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chillum ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Loko lands with a good body shot.
Chillum avoids the head kick by Loko.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chillum with a nice cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chillum. That's going to slow Loko down.
Loko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chillum is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Loko.
Nice body kick there by Loko.
Loko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Loko throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chillum's head.
Chillum throws a jab when Loko was well out of range.
Chillum with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chillum throws a lazy uppercut
and Loko counters with a head kick.
Loko lands with a shot to the body.
Loko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick misses from Loko.
Loko misses with a body punch
and Chillum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Loko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Loko tries a head kick but it misses.
Loko just misses with a punch to the body.
Chillum thows a leg kick but Loko checks it
and Loko counters with a one-two to the body.
Loko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chillum. Chillum obviously looking to wear him down.
Loko walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chillum.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Loko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chillum.
Loko lands with a good body shot.
Loko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chillum can do to turn this around?
Loko throws a head kick that misses
and Chillum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Loko lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Loko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chillum misses with a body shot.
Loko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Loko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Loko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Loko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Four Loko dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A punch lands to the side of Loko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chillum's jab looks to have found its range, popping Loko under the eye.
Chillum misses with a hook
and Loko counters with a stiff right hand.
Chillum swings widly with a right hand
and Loko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chillum misses with a looping left.
Loko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chillum stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Loko lands with a slapping head kick.
Loko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chillum loads up on a big right hand but Loko slips the punch.
Chillum scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chillum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Chillum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chillum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loko throws a nice looking combination but Chillum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Loko throws a nice head kick!
Nice body punch from Chillum.
Chillum slips a jab and a cross from Loko.
Loko goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Loko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Loko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chillum scores with a nice strike.
Loko is rocked!
Loko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chillum.
Oh Loko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Loko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chillum takes a swing at Loko's ribcage but misses.
Loko seems to have got his legs back now.
Loko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chillum back to the cage. Loko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Four Loko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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 head kick misses from Loko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chillum throws a low kick but Loko moves out of range easily.
Loko appears to be looking for a big counter.
A jab from Chillum misses.
Chillum misses with a lunging right hand
and Loko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chillum misses with a body shot.
Chillum throws a poor cross that misses
and Loko counters with a left and a right that stings Chillum.
That kick from Loko tenderised Chillum's leg. Chillum is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chillum digs a good body shot into Loko's ribs.
Chillum jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chillum throws a right hand that misses
and Loko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Chillum might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Loko has got the better of the exchanges.
Chillum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Loko.
Loko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chillum misses with a looping right.
Loko lands with a slapping head kick.
Loko is working the combinations to good effect here.
A low kick from Chillum misses
and Loko counters with a nice body shot.
Chillum misses with the body kick
and Loko counters with a nice body shot.
Chillum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chillum throws a predictable looking body shot
and Loko counters with a head kick.
A low kick from Chillum misses
and Loko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chillum just misses with a punch to the body.
Chillum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loko was well out of range. Poor timing from Chillum.
Chillum misses with a hook. Loko ducked under it nicely.
Chillum avoids the head kick by Loko.
Doc Chillum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chillum throws out the jab.
Loko pushes Chillum away with a front kick.
Chillum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Loko.
Loko throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chillum swings for the body but Loko moves out of range.
Chillum throws a leg kick that is checked
and Loko counters with a series of strikes. Chillum will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chillum swings widly with a right hand
and Loko counters with a right hand to the body.
Chillum takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Loko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chillum throws out a loose jab but Loko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Four Loko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chillum thows a leg kick but Loko checks it
and Loko counters with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Four Loko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Loko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Four Loko!
Four Loko very nearly forgot to thank Spartan Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Baxter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Fadden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fadden has chosen Judgement Night by ONYX & BIOHAZARD 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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131 lbs
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168 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
24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryan Baxter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Fadden!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fadden misses with a left hand
and Baxter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baxter connects with a high kick.
A nice combination there by Fadden.
Baxter ducks under a wild hook from Fadden.
Fadden misses with a straight left.
Fadden scores with a sloppy right hand. Baxter should have avoided that one.
Fadden fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baxter has managed to clinch.
Fadden keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baxter's efforts to push away.
Fadden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baxter misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baxter throws a body punch but Fadden moves out of range.
John Fadden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baxter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fadden.
As Fadden looks to move away, Baxter throws a big counter combo bu Fadden just gets out of the way.
Baxter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fadden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fadden shoots in looking for a takedown but Baxter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fadden's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fadden lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Baxter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Baxter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fadden with a nice cross.
A slow jab from Fadden misses its intended target.
Fadden scores with a nice right hand.
Fadden is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baxter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ryan Baxter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baxter closes the distance and pushes Fadden back into the cage.
Fadden is trying to break the clinch but Baxter is controlling him.
Fadden lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fadden not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Baxter is looking to control Fadden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Baxter avoid being mounted?
Baxter really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fadden is controlling the pace.
Baxter moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fadden looking to sit in guard and control but Baxter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baxter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fadden is keeping the position for now.
Baxter stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fadden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baxter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baxter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fadden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fadden closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Baxter is rocked!
Fadden with a jab.
Oh Baxter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fadden takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baxter with a nice cross.
Baxter seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice defenses there by Baxter.
Fadden works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fadden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fadden lands a left and a right that sends Baxter crashing to the canvas! Fadden dives into mount looking to finish!
Fadden looking to control but Baxter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fadden throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Baxter because Fadden loaded up on that one.
Fadden swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Baxter is now in Fadden's guard. A big mistake from Fadden there, giving up the dominant position!
Fadden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Baxter stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Baxter ducks under a wild hook from Fadden.
Baxter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fadden takes a swing at Baxter's ribcage but misses.
Baxter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baxter thumps Fadden with a low kick.
Baxter misses with a series of wild punches.
Fadden walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Baxter checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Baxter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fadden.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baxter moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Baxter enables Fadden to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Baxter manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Baxter 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.
Baxter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fadden controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baxter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Baxter takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Still in half guard, Baxter seems content to control.
Fadden keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Fadden 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.
Baxter lands with a kick to the temple. Fadden shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fadden misses with a leg kick.
Fadden looks to score with a jab to the body but Baxter is just out of range.
Fadden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baxter.
As Fadden looks to move away, Baxter throws a big counter combo bu Fadden just gets out of the way.
A combination from Fadden does no damage.
Baxter ducks right into an uppercut from Fadden.
Fadden with a jab.
Fadden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baxter circles away quickly and effectively.
Fadden throws an overhand right that lands on Baxter's shoulder, as Baxter tries to avoid the shot.
Baxter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Baxter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fadden.
Baxter blocks a jab.
Baxter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Baxter.
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 slow jab from Fadden misses its intended target.
Baxter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fadden circles away quickly and effectively.
Fadden closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Baxter's guard.
Fadden's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fadden wants to control from the top but Baxter keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baxter wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fadden wants to control from the top but Baxter keeps moving.
Fadden tries to free his leg and advance position but Baxter is retaining full guard.
Fadden is stalling in the full guard.
Baxter is controlling Fadden's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Baxter misses with a two punch combination.
Baxter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fadden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baxter moves out of range of the strikes.
Fadden scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fadden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sloppy strikes there by Fadden.
Fadden decides to stand back up. Fadden steps back and let's Baxter get back to his feet.
Baxter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fadden gets a double leg takedown into Baxter's guard.
Baxter manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Fadden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baxter's elbow.
Baxter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baxter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baxter tries to bum rush Fadden with a series of wild strikes but Fadden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baxter misses with a double jab.
Baxter slips a straight right by Fadden.
Fadden scores with the left hand. Baxter knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fadden throws an overhand right that lands on Baxter's shoulder, as Baxter tries to avoid the shot.
Ryan Baxter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baxter scores with a kick to the body.
Baxter takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Baxter misses with a few strikes there.
Baxter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick misses from Baxter.
Baxter keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Baxter seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fadden connects with a body shot that sends Baxter's belly button to the back.
Baxter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fadden.
Some wild striking there from Baxter.
Fadden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baxter goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fadden circles away from the clinch attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fadden.
Fadden lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baxter at a distance.
Fadden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fadden will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baxter. Fadden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baxter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fadden.
Baxter lands with a slapping head kick.
No joy there for Fadden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baxter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baxter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fadden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fadden jabs at Baxter's body.
Fadden connects with a body shot that sends Baxter's belly button to the back.
Fadden keeps the fight on the outside.
Baxter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fadden circles away quickly and effectively.
Fadden slips a jab and a cross from Baxter.
Fadden jabs Baxter to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Baxter, right into the meat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fadden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Baxter walks into a jab.
Fadden misses with a body shot.
Fadden connects with a body shot that sends Baxter's belly button to the back.
Fadden lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Fadden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Baxter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Baxter is looking to clinch.
Baxter is looking to clinch but Fadden is avoiding it.
A swing and a miss from Fadden.
Baxter appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fadden loads up on a big right hand but Baxter slips the punch.
Baxter slips a jab from Fadden.
Baxter is looking for a counter combo.
Baxter rushes Fadden and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Baxter misses with an elbow over the top.
Fadden holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Baxter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Baxter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baxter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fadden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Baxter throws a punch but it's blocked by Fadden.
Fadden wants to stall.
Fadden stalling in the clinch.
Fadden has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Baxter seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fadden can turn it around.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fadden slows down the pace here.
Baxter throws a punch but it's blocked by Fadden.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fadden - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fadden throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Baxter misses with an elbow strike.
Baxter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baxter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Baxter looking to throw knees to the head but Fadden is blocking nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Fadden.
Baxter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fadden swings wildly with an uppercut but Baxter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fadden scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ryan Baxter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Fadden.
Fadden with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Baxter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baxter tries to clinch but Fadden is having none of it.
Fadden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fadden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baxter.
Fadden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baxter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Baxter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fadden.
Baxter seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fadden throws a good cross that connects.
Baxter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fadden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fadden steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Baxter.
Baxter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fadden throws a looping overhand right but Baxter ducks down to avoid it.
Fadden throws a looping overhand right but Baxter ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Baxter misses.
Baxter checks the leg kick.
Fadden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fadden cracks Baxter with an open hand slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Fadden misses.
Baxter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fadden drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fadden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fadden lands a shoulder strike.
Ryan Baxter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Baxter lands with a light punch inside.
Baxter breaks the clinch.
Baxter swinging wildly here.
Fadden drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Baxter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fadden trying to control but Baxter is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baxter controlling the position.
Baxter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Baxter controlling the position.
Fadden slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fadden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
John Fadden is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fadden stops Baxter from standing up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
No joy there for Baxter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fadden stalks Baxter and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Baxter's face. Baxter staggers backwards, shaken.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Fadden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fadden winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Fadden!
After the fight, John Fadden 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 Hakeem Berzevaco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rami Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berzevaco comes to the cage accompanied by Kaksi vanhaa hinttaria. Harris is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Jedi Theme Music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
30 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hakeem Berzevaco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rami Harris!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berzevaco ducks under a wild hook from Harris.
As Harris backs away, Berzevaco returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Berzevaco takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Harris misses with a leg kick
and Berzevaco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Berzevaco swings for the body but Harris moves out of range.
Harris throws a lazy uppercut
and Berzevaco counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body kick from Harris.
Harris cracks the inside of Berzevaco's front leg.
Harris lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Harris. That's going to slow Berzevaco down.
Harris throws a poor cross that misses
and Berzevaco counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berzevaco throws a right and a left that both miss.
Berzevaco slips under a jab from Harris.
And Berzevaco counters with a quick kick to the body but Harris blocks it.
Berzevaco scores with a hook to the body. Harris takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Harris thuds his right hand into Berzevaco's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Harris scores with a hook to the body. Berzevaco takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Harris takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris misses with an uppercut.
Harris just misses with a punch to the body.
Harris misses the jab.
Berzevaco lands the left hand.
Berzevaco takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Berzevaco drops his hands momentarily and Harris takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Berzevaco misses with a body kick.
Harris takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Harris on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Harris jabs Berzevaco right on the nose. Berzevaco blinks but takes it well.
Harris throws a right and a left that both miss.
Berzevaco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Berzevaco swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Harris misses with a left hand
and Berzevaco counters with a right hand 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!
Harris lands a right hook to the body.
Harris moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris looks to land a left hand but Berzevaco moved out of range nicely.
A solid body kick from Berzevaco.
Harris throws a head kick that misses
and Berzevaco counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Harris thinking.
Harris lands with a good body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Harris. Those never looked like landing.
Harris looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Harris takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Berzevaco moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHarris.
Harris throws a head kick that Berzevaco semi-blocks.
Harris steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Berzevaco. That one must have hurt.
Harris pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from Berzevaco on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Berzevaco throws a body punch but Harris moves out of range.
Harris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Berzevaco avoids the body shot from Harris.
Harris misses with a looping left.
Berzevaco lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris misses with a body kick.
Berzevaco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harris takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Harris takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Berzevaco swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Harris.
Berzevaco looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Berzevaco throws a body shot but no joy.
Berzevaco swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Harris moves away from the strike by Berzevaco.
Harris takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Decent striking displayed by Harris there.
A low kick from Harris misses
and Berzevaco counters with a left to the body.
Harris throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berzevaco throws a jab when Harris was well out of range.
Harris scores with a head kick.
Rami Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris lands with a hook. Berzevaco tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Harris staying out of range there.
Harris shapes to counter with a head kick.
Berzevaco throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Harris is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Berzevaco misses the target.
Berzevaco thumps Harris with a low kick.
Harris scores with a jab. Berzevaco acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Berzevaco takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Berzevaco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harris moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Harris.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Harris.
Harris throws a right and a left that both miss.
Berzevaco appears to be looking for a big counter.
Harris misses with a combination
and Berzevaco counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rami Harris will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Harris throws a head kick but Berzevaco moves out of range.
Berzevaco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Harris darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Berzevaco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harris throws a body kick that misses.
Harris fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Berzevaco is out of range.
Berzevaco misses with a wild body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Berzevaco blocks the leg kick.
Harris misses with a left hand
and Harris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Berzevaco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berzevaco moves out of range as Harris throws a body kick.
Harris scores with a punch to the head.
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Berzevaco appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Harris swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Berzevaco.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Harris - that will leave a mark!
Rami Harris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Berzevaco throws a sloppy head kick and Harris moves out of range easily.
Berzevaco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Berzevaco throws a right hand that misses
and Harris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Berzevaco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harris has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Berzevaco finds it's way round the side to connect with Harris's head.
Berzevaco scores with a jab to the jaw.
Berzevaco on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Harris catches Berzevaco with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Harris looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Berzevaco throws a jab but it's blocked by Harris.
Harris moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Harris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Berzevaco blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berzevaco takes a swing at Harris's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berzevaco misses with a hook
and Harris counters with a nice low kick that buckles Berzevaco's knee momentarily.
Harris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berzevaco.
Harris throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Berzevaco to counter with a crisp jab.
Harris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Berzevaco lands with an uppercut that bounces Harris off the cage and back into range.
Nice defenses there by Berzevaco.
It looked like Berzevaco wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Berzevaco cracks the inside of Harris's front leg.
Harris's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Harris duly obliges.
Harris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Berzevaco quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Harris on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Berzevaco takes a swing at Harris's ribcage but misses.
Harris misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Berzevaco. Harris does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berzevaco on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Berzevaco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Berzevaco dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Harris. That did some damage!
Berzevaco staying out of range there.
Berzevaco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Berzevaco misses with a left hand
and Harris counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Berzevaco takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Harris lands a nice leg kick that just misses Berzevaco's sensitive parts.
Harris throws a lazy uppercut
and Berzevaco counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Berzevaco goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jab, jab by Harris - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Harris tenderised Berzevaco's leg. Berzevaco is trying to keep his angry face on.
Berzevaco chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Harris can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris lands the left hand.
Berzevaco misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick lands from Harris.
Berzevaco takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Harris.
Harris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Harris moves away from the strike by Berzevaco.
Harris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Harris lets loose with a powerful body kick. Berzevaco will feel that in the morning.
Berzevaco is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Harris throws a push kick but Berzevaco slaps the foot to one side.
Both fighters circling a little - Harris finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Berzevaco might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berzevaco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harris.
Berzevaco swings for the body but Harris moves out of range.
Berzevaco on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rami Harris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Berzevaco throws a head kick but Harris moves out of range.
Berzevaco sets himself, and Harris steps forward looking for the clinch! Berzevaco avoids it this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Harris throws a poor cross that misses
and Berzevaco counters with a stiff right hand.
Berzevaco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harris misses with a low kick.
Harris looks for the body kick but Berzevaco saw that one coming.
Harris throws a jab when Berzevaco was well out of range.
Berzevaco throws a counter high kick but Harris was just alert enough to avoid it.
Berzevaco jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Berzevaco takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Berzevaco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harris tries a low kick but Berzevaco avoids it.
Berzevaco looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Berzevaco.
It seemed like Harris was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Berzevaco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harris wants to counter the offense by Berzevaco and move into the clinch position.
Harris scores with a shot to the body.
Harris scores with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzevaco defending well as Harris loads up on a big left hand.
Berzevaco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harris.
Harris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Berzevaco misses with a leg kick
and Harris counters with a series of strikes. Berzevaco will be more careful next time no doubt.
Berzevaco throws a combination. Harris tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A jab from Berzevaco misses.
Berzevaco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harris.
Berzevaco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harris connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Berzevaco's hands.
Berzevaco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Berzevaco cracks the inside of Harris's front leg.
Harris avoids the body shot from Berzevaco.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berzevaco manages to avoid it.
Berzevaco will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Harris throws a push kick but Berzevaco slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris connects with a body shot that sends Berzevaco's belly button to the back.
Berzevaco avoids the body shot from Harris.
Berzevaco misses with a body shot.
Berzevaco moves out of range as Harris strikes.
Harris digs a good hook to Berzevaco's body.
Harris fails to land with a series of punches.
Berzevaco uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Harris has time to react.
Harris looks to land a left hand but Berzevaco moved out of range nicely.
Harris throws a head kick that half lands.
Berzevaco misses with a lunging right hand
and Harris counters with a left to the body.
Berzevaco throws a body punch but Harris moves out of range.
Harris connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A solid body kick from Harris.
Berzevaco lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Berzevaco.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris throws a low kick, looking for Berzevaco's leg but Berzevaco calmly moves out of range.
Berzevaco looks to land a combination but Harris avoids it well.
Harris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Berzevaco.
A big right from Harris misses.
Berzevaco slips under a jab from Harris.
Berzevaco appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rami Harris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Berzevaco takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Berzevaco slips a jab and a cross from Harris.
Berzevaco misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Harris releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A looping hook to the body misses from Berzevaco. Harris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harris connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Harris lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Harris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris misses with a low kick.
Berzevaco went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Harris throws a push kick but Berzevaco slaps the foot to one side.
Berzevaco moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Berzevaco blocks a head kick by Harris.
An inside leg kick lands from Harris.
Berzevaco scores with a jab. Harris acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris misses the shot to the body.
Harris takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Berzevaco lands with a cross.
Harris throws a shot from downtown. Berzevaco moves away and avoids it.
Harris feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Berzevacos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Berzevaco throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hakeem Berzevaco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some bone on bone action there as Berzevaco checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rami Harris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Harris has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rami Harris!
During a confident post fight interview, Rami Harris 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Spade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimroy Hoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
48 - 25 - 2, fighting out of New York, Scott Spade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kimroy Hoo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoo scores with the left hand. Spade knows he should have avoided that one.
Spade moves away from the strike by Hoo.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hoo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Spade has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Spade and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Spade thinks about countering with a body kick.
Spade checks the leg kick.
Hoo throws the kick towards the body but Spade avoids it.
Spade takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spade takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Hoo finds it's way through Spade's defenses.
Hoo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spade throws out the jab.
Hoo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spade swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hoo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spade connects with a crisp jab.
Hoo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hoo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Good standup being displayed there by Hoo as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spade ducks under a wild hook from Hoo.
Nice defenses there by Hoo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoo misses with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hoo, right into the meat.
Spade takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Spade on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hoo. Hoo obviously looking to wear him down.
Spade walks into a straight right hand from Hoo.
Hoo throws an off balance right hand
and Spade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoo throws a lazy head kick
and Spade makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Spade takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hoo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hoo feints and then cracks Spade's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spade down.
Hoo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hoo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hoo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Spade throwing a counter right hand but Hoo manages to avoid it.
Hoo is looking to slow Spade down with leg kicks.
Spade misses with a straight right.
A low kick from Hoo misses
and Spade counters with a nice body kick.
Hoo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spade is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Spade misses with a body shot.
Hoo digs a good body shot into Spade's ribs.
Hoo misses with a leg kick
and Spade counters with a stiff right hand.
Spade on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hoo throws a chopping leg kick but Spade manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It appears Spade was looking to counter with a kick there.
Spade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoo lands with a kick to the temple. Spade shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hoo lands a nice looking body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoo is looking to land body kicks.
It appears Spade was looking to counter with a kick there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hoo. That's going to slow Spade down.
That kick from Hoo tenderised Spade's leg. Spade is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spade has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spade there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hoo throws a head kick that half lands.
Hoo looks to land a body kick but Spade moved away.
Spade is looking for a counter combo.
Kimroy Hoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoo misses with a hook
and Spade counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Spade takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hoo scores with a shot to the body.
Spade fails to land with a series of punches.
Hoo sizes up Spade with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spade stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hoo scoring well with a low kick there.
Hoo lands with a slapping head kick.
Hoo lands with a cross.
Spade takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hoo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Spade is out of range.
Spade throwing a counter right hand but Hoo manages to avoid it.
Hoo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Spade swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hoo misses the jab.
Spade connects with a high kick.
Hoo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoo moves away.
Hoo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spade misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimroy Hoo dominated that round.
That's time! Spade's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A good leg kick by Hoo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hoo.
Hoo moves in looking to clinch but Spade pushes him off.
Hoo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hoo checks a leg kick.
Spade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hoo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spade moves away.
Hoo throws a leg kick
and Spade counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hoo throws a leg kick
and Spade counters with a three punch combo that has Hoo backing up. Hoo nods at Spade to acknowledge the strikes.
Hoo lands a head kick!
Spade avoids the head kick by Hoo.
An attempted straight right counter from Spade misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hoo connects with the punch.
Spade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoo throws a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Spade was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hoo.
Kimroy Hoo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hoo scores with a punch to the head.
Spade connects with a single shot there.
Hoo throws a head kick but Spade moves out of range.
Spade fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hoo just manages to avoid it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Spade might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hoo throws a lazy right hand but Spade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spade doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hoo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Spade takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hoo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spade has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hoo swings for the body but Spade moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Spade blocks the leg kick.
A cross from Hoo lands.
Spade misses with a body kick.
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!
Hoo lands a glancing blow to the side of Spade's head.
Hoo rushes Spade and presses him up against the cage.
Hoo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hoo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hoo misses with an elbow over the top.
Hoo lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Hoo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spade misses with a punch on the inside.
Spade throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoo.
Spade takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hoo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spade misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoo swings wildly with an uppercut but Spade uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Spade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spade is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hoo tries to land a knee to the head but Spade blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoo.
Hoo working Spade over with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Spade scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spade throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoo.
Hoo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hoo can't find room to land a body shot as Spade controls the action.
Hoo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoo.
Spade misses with some punches.
Hoo missing with knees to the body.
Spade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hoo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoo.
A short left from Hoo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Spade fails to land.
Spade swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Spade fails to land.
Hoo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spade is defending well for now.
Spade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kimroy Hoo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hoo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Spade lands with a light punch inside.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spade.
Spade working aggressively here.
Spade misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hoo lands a left hand.
Hoo blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimroy Hoo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hoo throws a head kick but Spade moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Spade misses its target.
Spade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoo.
Hoo keeps Spade at a distance using the push kick.
A low kick from Hoo is predictable there
and Spade counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hoo's knee momentarily.
Hoo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spade. That did some damage!
Hoo lands a high kick!
Spade throws a leg kick which misses Hoo's front leg but catches the back leg as Hoo tries to avoid it.
Spade blocks a jab.
Spade checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoo slips a jab from Spade.
An inside leg kick lands from Hoo.
Spade takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hoo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Spade seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hoo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Spade throwing a counter right hand but Hoo manages to avoid it.
Spade takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Spade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spade stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spade takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hoo connects with a solid leg kick.
Hoo throws a head kick that misses.
Spade scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hoo avoids the body shot from Spade.
Spade avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hoo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spade. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoo throws a body shot but no joy.
And Spade counters with a quick kick to the body but Hoo blocks it.
Hoo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spade.
Spade tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Spade just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Spade misses the target.
Hoo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoo swinging wildly here.
Hoo misses with a right hand
enabling Spade to counter with a crisp jab.
Scott Spade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hoo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Spade paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hoo avoids a kick to the body.
Hoo avoids the body shot from Spade.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoo looks to land a body kick but Spade moved away.
Hoo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hoo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Spade connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hoo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Spade swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hoo.
It looks like Kimroy Hoo has been cut.
Hoo throws a leg kick but Spade sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hoo works the jab nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Hoo.
Hoo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A left lands for Hoo.
Spade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hoo counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spade shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Hoo. Those never looked like landing.
Hoo scoring well with a low kick there.
Hoo lands a jab to Spade's midsection.
Spade on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Spade has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hoo.
Hoo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hoo tries a head kick but it misses.
Spade went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Spade's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Hoo throws a leg kick but Spade sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Spade misses with a few strikes there.
Hoo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Spade takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimroy Hoo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hoo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimroy Hoo!
Kimroy Hoo made sure to mention his sponsor, Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devil Anse Hatfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Devil Anse Hatfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Henderson !
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hatfield shoots in and gets a takedown into Henderson 's guard.
Hatfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henderson is keeping the position for now.
Hatfield trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hatfield's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hatfield throwing strikes but missing.
Henderson wants to stand and escape but Hatfield is having none of it.
Hatfield trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatfield forces his way into half guard.
Henderson is trying to stand back up but Hatfield is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hatfield.
Hatfield thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Henderson 's head.
Hatfield 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.
Henderson wants to control but Hatfield is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hatfield pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Henderson back to the cage. Hatfield follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hatfield swings for the body but Henderson moves out of range.
Devil Anse Hatfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hatfield swings for the body but Henderson moves out of range.
Hatfield throws a hook but Henderson blocks it.
Henderson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Henderson kicks Hatfield off and gets to his feet.
We've been told by Hatfield's head coaches at Miyagi Famiy Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hatfield as he jumps to the side.
Henderson is looking to clinch but Hatfield is avoiding it.
Henderson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hatfield throws a one two combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Henderson sprawls well. Henderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hatfield gets slowly back to his feet.
Henderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henderson defending well as Hatfield loads up on a big left hand.
Henderson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hatfield.
Hatfield looks to throw the jab but Henderson is out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Henderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Hatfield, which made it look bad.
Hatfield swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hatfield throws a combination that misses
and Henderson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hatfield breaks from the clinch.
Henderson dives in and grabs Hatfield's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hatfield pushes down on Henderson 's head and hops out.
Devil Anse Hatfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Henderson .
Henderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Henderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hatfield's waist but Hatfield gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Henderson off to one side.
Hatfield stuffs the takedown attempt from Henderson . Henderson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Henderson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Henderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Henderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henderson wants to clinch up but Hatfield keeps it at a distance.
Henderson wants to clinch up but Hatfield keeps it at a distance.
Henderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Henderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hatfield lands with an overhand left.
Henderson tries to clinch up.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Hatfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Henderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Henderson dives in and grabs Hatfield's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hatfield pushes down on Henderson 's head and hops out.
Hatfield was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Henderson shoots in for a double leg but Hatfield sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Henderson lands a high kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield misses with a hook.
No luck for Henderson with that takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hatfield misses with a double jab
letting Henderson counter with a right hand.
Henderson shoots in and drives through. Hatfield sprawls well.
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Henderson misses with a takedown
letting Hatfield counter with a right hand.
Henderson looks winded!
Hatfield throws a right and a left that Henderson avoids nicely.
Hatfield misses with a takedown attempt - Henderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hatfield uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hatfield connects with a nice looking jab.
Henderson slips a jab and a cross from Hatfield.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devil Anse Hatfield dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Henderson throws a nice head kick!
Henderson looks for the body kick but Hatfield saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Hatfield.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hatfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Despite the aggression on Henderson 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Henderson slips under a jab from Hatfield.
Hatfield works the jab nicely.
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck for Henderson with that takedown attempt.
Hatfield scores with a hook.
Henderson clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatfield jumps guard but Henderson stands there with Hatfield around his waist. Hatfield gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hatfield.
Henderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson prevents a body shot from Hatfield.
Hatfield misses with some punches.
Hatfield presses Henderson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hatfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Henderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Hatfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henderson can do to turn this around?
Hatfield misses the shot to the body.
Hatfield lands with a cross.
Hatfield throws a looping overhand right but Henderson ducks down to avoid it.
Hatfield shoots in but Henderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hatfield backing away here, and Henderson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Devil Anse Hatfield is winning the standup battle so far.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt - Hatfield sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Devil Anse Hatfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Henderson .
No luck with that takedown attempt from Henderson .
Hatfield dips to his left and cracks Henderson with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hatfield wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson trying to control the action but Hatfield is working from the bottom.
Henderson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hatfield to stand up.
Hatfield looks to throw the jab but Henderson is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield.
Hatfield lands a left and a right that sends Henderson crashing to the canvas! Hatfield dives into mount looking to finish!
Henderson is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Henderson is still in real trouble! Can Hatfield finish him?
Henderson trying desperately to get to his feet.
Henderson seems to have recovered his senses.
Henderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hatfield with good strikes from the mount here!
Henderson wants to control but Hatfield is having none of it.
Hatfield wants to control the pace but Henderson is squirming around nicely.
Henderson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Henderson 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.
Hatfield thowing shots but they're missing.
That's four 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.
Hatfield controlling from mount.
Hatfield with the ground and pound from mount.
Hatfield in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Henderson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hatfield avoids the attempt from Henderson to control.
Henderson is looking to get to half guard.
Hatfield can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Henderson is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devil Anse Hatfield dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Henderson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Henderson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Henderson fails to land the takedown.
Henderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hatfield tests Henderson 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Henderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hatfield swivels and escapes.
Henderson closes the distance and clinches.
Hatfield trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hatfield.
Hatfield turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hatfield grinds an elbow into Henderson 's temple.
Hatfield in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Henderson looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Hatfield turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devil Anse Hatfield!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Dragunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titus Pullo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragunov comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac-Under Pressure. Pullo has chosen Wild Boys 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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265 lbs
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36
272 lbs
25 - 0 - 0 |
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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
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergei Dragunov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Titus Pullo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragunov connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Titus Pullo has been cut.
Dragunov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pullo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pullo, as that shot connected.
Dragunov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pullo's head backwards.
Pullo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dragunov counters with a leg kick.
Dragunov takes a swing at Pullo's ribcage but misses.
Dragunov walks into a left hand.
Pullo with a nice cross.
Dragunov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dragunov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dragunov throws a body punch but Pullo moves out of range.
Dragunov tries to land a front kick but Pullo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragunov tries to score with a low kick but Pullo moves his leg out of the way.
Dragunov throws a hook to the side of Pullo's head but Pullo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pullo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A bone on bone clash there as Pullo blocks the leg kick.
Pullo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dragunov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragunov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pullo.
Pullo is looking for the big counter here.
Dragunov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pullo finds it's way round the side to connect with Dragunov's head.
Pullo checks a low kick from Dragunov.
Dragunov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pullo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dragunov moves away.
Dragunov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pullo misses with the combination.
Dragunov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dragunov walks into a straight right hand from Pullo.
That kick from Dragunov tenderised Pullo's leg. Pullo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pullo just misses with a punch to the body.
Pullo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dragunov was well out of range. Poor timing from Pullo.
Pullo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dragunov counters with a nice uppercut.
Pullo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dragunov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pullo scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pullo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dragunov at a distance.
Dragunov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pullo lands a jab to the nose.
Pullo misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dragunov. Pullo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sergei Dragunov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dragunov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dragunov moves out of range as Pullo strikes.
Pullo with a nice cross.
Dragunov throws a front kick aimed at Pullo's knee but Pullo avoids it well.
Pullo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dragunov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pullo.
It looked like Dragunov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pullo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dragunov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dragunov with a jab.
A jab from Pullo misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pullo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice shot by Dragunov.
Pullo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dragunov. Dragunov obviously looking to wear him down.
Dragunov walks into a left hand.
The fighters circling - Pullo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dragunov lands with a nice body kick.
Dragunov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dragunov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pullo throws out the jab.
Pullo needs to keep his hands up - Dragunov had a free shot at his head there.
Pullo misses the shot to the body.
Pullo throws a hook to the side of Dragunov's head but Dragunov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dragunov misses with a hook
and Pullo counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dragunov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pullo takes a swing at Dragunov's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragunov lands with a right hand.
Dragunov scoring well with a low kick there.
Pullo walks into a straight right hand from Dragunov.
Pullo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pullo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dragunov missing with a left hand there. Pullo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dragunov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pullo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dragunov.
Dragunov is rocked!
Dragunov connects with a body shot that sends Pullo's belly button to the back.
Dragunov throws a low kick, looking for Pullo's leg but Pullo calmly moves out of range.
Pullo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pullo cracks Dragunov with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Dragunov falls to his knees and Pullo doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Titus Pullo!
Titus Pullo is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Titus Pullo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Sergei Dragunov spoke after the fight, saying 'i am gonna put a bullet through your head tonight.'.
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