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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ahsan Hamed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamed comes to the ring accompanied by Ahmed's Theme. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ahsan Hamed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Silva!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hamed lands a leg kick that knocks Silva off balance momentarily.
Silva tries to clinch there but Hamed circles away.
Hamed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva shoots in but Hamed avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hamed throws a quick counter kick to the body but Silva avoids it.
Silva takes one to the chin there.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hamed counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Hamed shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hamed went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ahsan Hamed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Silva.
Hamed defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamed gets caught napping as Silva dives in and scores a takedown. Hamed manages to retain guard.
Silva looks winded!
Hamed looking to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hamed is looking to stand up but Silva isn't so interested in that idea.
Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamed controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hamed looking to control.
Silva stops Hamed from standing up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hamed dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Silva. That did some damage!
Hamed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hamed bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silva's head backwards.
Hamed throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt
and Hamed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamed dips to his left and cracks Silva with an uppercut!
Silva is rocked!
Hamed connects with a leg kick. Silva looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Hamed finish him?
Hamed's corner calls for a 1-2. Hamed obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hamed moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hamed thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Silva if he has to take too many more of those.
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!
Hamed seems to be stalking Silva here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Silva drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ahsan Hamed!
During a confident post fight interview, Ahsan Hamed 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Cliff Rigano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaspard Wasp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cliff Rigano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gaspard Wasp!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rigano lands a nice shot to the body.
Rigano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rigano has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Russian Fighting Community Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Wasp takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rigano lands with a slapping head kick.
Wasp misses with an uppercut.
Wasp misses with a head kick.
Rigano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wasp tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wasp feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rigano's calf.
A jab from Rigano does it's job there.
Rigano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wasp. That did some damage!
Wasp closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rigano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wasp manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wasp is looking to stand up but Rigano isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rigano keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wasp's head.
Wasp trying to keep a closed guard but Rigano is proving a slippery customer.
Rigano controlling from the top position.
Our spies down at at Bobby B's Gem inform us that Wasp has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wasp throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Wasp trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Wasp working a defensive guard here.
Rigano trying to control the position from guard on top but Wasp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rigano advances position into side control!
Rigano postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasp is looking for a sweep.
Rigano has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Wasp really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wasp flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Rigano blocks Wasp's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Wasp is looking to get to half guard.
Rigano pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rigano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wasp is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasp is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rigano lands a couple of good shots and Wasp has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Wasp is in bad spot here.
Rigano lands punches and elbows.
Rigano is raining down hard shots and and Wasp has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Cliff Rigano!
Cliff Rigano thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Wick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Delonte King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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273 lbs
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265 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Wick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Delonte King!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King rushes Wick and presses him up against the ropes.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters up against the ropes, King throws an elbow but misses.
We've been informed that King has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nice elbow from King.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Wick avoids the damage to the body.
Wick dodges an elbow strike from King.
King lands a nice elbow.
It looks like John Wick has been cut.
King lands an elbow inside.
King lands a knee to the body.
Wick lands a hook that snaps the head of King backwards.
King prevents Wick from breaking the clinch.
King scores a nice knee to the body.
Wick blocks an elbow strike from King.
King lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
King using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wick is trying to pull guard but King has him pressed against the ropes.
Wick jumps guard and drags King to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
King throws a big elbow that misses.
Wick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. King manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wick is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wick won't allow King to get back to his feet.
King wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Wick manages to pass to side control.
Wick stops King from getting back to his feet.
Wick is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wick wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working.
King really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wick. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
King wants to stand back up but Wick manages to pass into side control.
King tries to escape but Wick is in control.
Wick scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at King to see if he's OK.
King wants to get back to his feet but Wick is dominant here and he's now got King's back!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
King is trying to get back to his feet but Wick has full control of the position and if anything, King has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Wick is looking to control King but King is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Wick looking for the RNC.
Wick working for a choke but King is defending well.
King defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Wick's arms.
King wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King staying busy and making it hard for Wick to control.
Wick working for the choke.
King is trying to stand back up.
King is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Good control from Wick.
King is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
What can King do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wick somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Wick working for the choke.
King wants to get back to his feet.
Wick looking for the choke but no joy.
King is trying to get back to his feet but Wick has full control of the position and if anything, King has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Wick biding his time, looking for the opening.
Wick trying to control momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Wick's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
John Wick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wick closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming King to the mat! King manages to get full guard.
Wick trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
John Wick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
King wants to get back to his feet but Wick is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
King is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Wick dives into side control.
Wick tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
King is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Wick has just dragged him back down to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wick is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wick working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
King is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Wick has just dragged him back down to the mat.
King is not content to let Wick control the position.
King is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Wick has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Wick decides to stand back up. Wick steps back and let's King get back to his feet.
Wick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wick clinches with his opponent.
King landing some nice looking knees to the body.
King landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
King lands a nice elbow.
Wick is trying to maintain a safe position but King gets an underhook and turns Wick into the ropes.
King scores a nice knee to the body.
King lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice glancing elbow lands by King.
King with a knee to the head.
King landing some nice looking knees to the body.
King lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
King putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wick in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wick takes an elbow to the forehead.
King lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
King utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
King creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wick's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wick in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wick takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wick is rocked!
Delonte King seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
King lands an elbow inside that Wick shrugs off.
Oh Wick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
King comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wick takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees in the clinch landing for King.
King jerks Wick's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Wick drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! King goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from King because Wick was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Delonte King!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Ljashko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stone Cold Stipe Miocic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stipe Miocic has chosen Stone Cold Stipe Miocic Theme Song as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Oleg Ljashko has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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248 lbs
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Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Ljashko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stone Cold Stipe Miocic!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ljashko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ljashko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've been told by Ljashko's head coaches at Russian Top Team Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ljashko clinches with his opponent.
A right hand to the body from Ljashko.
Ljashko breaks the clinch.
Stipe Miocic has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ljashko is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Stipe Miocic throws a combination that misses
and Ljashko counters with a nice body shot.
Stipe Miocic looks winded!
Ljashko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ljashko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stipe Miocic takes an elbow to the forehead.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ljashko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ljashko stalling in the clinch.
Ljashko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees 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!
Ljashko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ljashko manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ljashko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ljashko slowing the pace effectively.
Ljashko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stipe Miocic is trying to break the clinch but Ljashko is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stipe Miocic has had enough of the clinch but Ljashko keeps him there for the moment.
Ljashko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stipe Miocic's efforts to push away.
Ljashko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ljashko pushes Stipe Miocic back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Ljashko pushes Stipe Miocic back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ljashko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stipe Miocic takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Stone Cold Stipe Miocic has been cut.
Ljashko breaks from the clinch.
Ljashko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stipe Miocic's sensitive parts.
Ljashko lands a big shot that drops Stipe Miocic! Can he finish him?
Stipe Miocic is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ljashko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stipe Miocic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stipe Miocic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ljashko controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ljashko wants to stand but Stipe Miocic has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Stipe Miocic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ljashko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ljashko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ljashko gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Stipe Miocic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stipe Miocic takes a swing at Ljashko's ribcage but misses.
A left lands for Ljashko.
Ljashko steps into range and cracks Stipe Miocic with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Stipe Miocic flops backwards and Ljashko dives into his guard looking to finish!
Stipe Miocic is still in real trouble! Can Ljashko finish him?
Ljashko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stipe Miocic seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stipe Miocic is looking for a triangle but Ljashko pushes his legs off easily.
Ljashko gets to his feet - Stipe Miocic follows without any prompting.
Stipe Miocic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ljashko counters with a leg kick.
Ljashko clinches up against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Ljashko.
Stipe Miocic has had enough of the clinch but Ljashko keeps him there for the moment.
Ljashko manages to break the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ljashko's corner calls for a 1-2. Ljashko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ljashko gets a clinch.
Stipe Miocic wants to get back to striking at distance but Ljashko won't allow it.
A short left from Ljashko.
Ljashko lands a body punch.
Ljashko lands with a right to the head.
Ljashko landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ljashko's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ljashko gets through Stipe Miocic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Ljashko.
Ljashko tries to stall but Stipe Miocic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ljashko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ljashko tries to clinch up
and Stipe Miocic counters with a one-two to the body.
A big right from Ljashko misses.
Ljashko stuns Stipe Miocic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ljashko bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Stipe Miocic! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Ljashko wants to get up but he can't break Stipe Miocic's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ljashko stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Stipe Miocic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Ljashko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ljashko throws an overhand right that drops Stipe Miocic like a sack of potatoes! Ljashko dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oleg Ljashko!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davy Nube (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Killer Bee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Davy Nube has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Davy Nube!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Killer Bee!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nube takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nube misses with the combination.
Nube throws a series of punches but Bee avoids them all with ease.
Nube throws a shot from downtown. Bee moves away and avoids it.
Nube blocks a jab.
Nube looks to score with a jab to the body but Bee is just out of range.
Nube misses with a straight right.
Bee doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nube dips to his left and cracks Bee with an uppercut!
Nube ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bee slips a jab and a cross from Nube.
Nice shot lands for Nube.
Nube throws a body shot but no joy.
Bee tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bee throws a body shot but no joy.
Bee looks to land a right hand but Nube moved out of range.
Bee lands a big uppercut and Nube crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Nube looks OK. Bee waves Nube back to his feet!
Nube is rocked!
It looks like Davy Nube has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bee connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Nube out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Killer Bee! Killer Bee retains his heavyweight title!
Killer Bee thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Liam Kelley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kick Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kick Boxer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Liam Kelley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kick Boxer!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kelley has time to react.
Kelley just misses with a punch to the body.
Boxer misses with a left hand
and Kelley makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Boxer lands a jab to the nose.
Kelley scores with a takedown into Boxer's guard.
Kelley sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kelley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boxer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kelley wants to pass the guard but Boxer is keeping the position.
Kelley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boxer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kelley is one step ahead there.
Kelley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kelley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kelley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kelley preventing the sweep.
Kelley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kelley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kelley scoring with some ground and pound.
Kelley throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kelley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kelley content to stall in guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kelley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kelley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boxer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kelley counters with a straight right hand.
Some wild striking there from Kelley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kelley manages to avoid it.
Kelley looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kelley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boxer throws out a leg kick but Kelley moves out of range and Boxer only half commits.
The fighters circling - Boxer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kelley tried to counter with a leg kick but Boxer avoided it.
Kelley tries for a takedown but Boxer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boxer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Boxer throws a head kick that misses.
Kelley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boxer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kick Boxer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boxer checks the leg kick.
Kelley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kelley throws a chopping leg kick but Boxer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boxer throws a nice head kick!
Kelley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kelley checks a leg kick.
Kelley just misses with a punch to the body.
Boxer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kelley. Boxer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kelley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boxer just misses with a punch to the body.
Kelley fires out a quick counter leg kick but Boxer just manages to avoid it.
Boxer throws a push kick but Kelley slaps the foot to one side.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Boxer, right into the meat.
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!
Kelley misses with a hook.
Boxer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kelley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Kelley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kelley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boxer looks to throw the jab but Kelley is out of range.
Boxer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Boxer lands with a right hand.
Kelley throws a head kick but Boxer moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Boxer 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 Kelley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kelley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Some bone on bone action there as Boxer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A telegraphed right hand from Kelley misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Liam Kelley will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kelley throws a leg kick but Boxer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kelley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boxer as he jumps to the side.
Boxer throws a leg kick that misses.
Boxer tries to close the distance and clinch but Kelley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boxer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A clash of legs there as Kelley blocks the low kick.
Kelley throws out a leg kick but Boxer moves out of range and Kelley only half commits.
Boxer looks to land a body kick but Kelley moved away.
Boxer needs to keep his hands up - Kelley had a free shot at his head there.
Kelley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boxer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boxer scores with a leg kick.
Kelley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boxer sprawls well. Boxer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kelley gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer is looking to land body kicks.
Kelley appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kelley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boxer.
Kelley shoots for a takedown but Boxer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Kelley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boxer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Boxer misses.
Kelley drops down looking for a counter takedown but Boxer sprawls and moves away.
Boxer slips a straight right by Kelley.
Kelley scores with a shot to the body.
Kelley shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kelley showed some decent athleticism there.
Kelley trying to control the action but Boxer is working from the bottom.
Kelley throws a strike but Boxer avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Boxer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kelley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelley throws a big elbow that misses.
Kelley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kelley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kelley throws a strike but Boxer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boxer looking to pass the guard.
Boxer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kelley looking for a sweep. Not yet Kelley, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boxer manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kelley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kelley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Boxer holds on and takes a little breather.
Kelley wants to control from the top but Boxer keeps moving.
Boxer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Boxer keeping moving, preventing Kelley from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Boxer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kelley pushing down on Boxer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kelley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kelley with the ground and pound but Boxer uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kelley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boxer's head.
Kelley wants to control from the top but Boxer keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kelley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Liam Kelley will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Boxer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boxer throws a hook to the side of Kelley's head but Kelley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice takedown defense from Boxer. No joy for Kelley on that attempt.
Kelley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kelley is looking to wear down Boxer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Boxer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good work by Kelley as he checks the leg kick.
Kelley misses with a jab to the body
and Boxer counters with a left to the body.
Boxer lands a head shot.
Kelley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kelley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelley scoring well with a low kick there.
Kelley shoots in looking for a takedown. Boxer tries to sprawl out of it but Kelley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Boxer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boxer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boxer defends well and Kelley ends up having to push Boxer into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Kelley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boxer misses the shot to the body.
Kelley throws a body kick that misses.
Boxer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kelley feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kelley throws a solid leg kick but Boxer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kelley.
Kick Boxer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boxer connects with a body shot.
Boxer slips a straight right by Kelley.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Boxer.
Kelley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boxer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kelley's sensitive parts.
Kelley throws a shot to the body.
Boxer tests Kelley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kelley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Boxer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Boxer misses with a looping right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boxer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boxer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boxer on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kelley lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kelley ducks under a wild hook from Boxer.
Kelley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Kelley.
Boxer throws a sloppy head kick and Kelley moves out of range easily.
Kelley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Boxer.
Kelley lands a head shot.
Boxer misses with a low kick.
Kelley attempts a counter takedown but Boxer avoids it well and moves away.
Boxer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kelley drops down looking for a counter takedown but Boxer sprawls and moves away.
Boxer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kelley throws out the jab.
Boxer misses with a wild combination.
Kelley misses with a wild body shot.
Boxer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boxer looks to land a right hand but Kelley moved out of range.
Kelley is looking for a counter combo.
Kelley blocks a jab.
Kelley fails with the takedown
and Boxer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boxer tries to clinch but Kelley moves out of range.
Boxer swings for the body but Kelley moves out of range.
A lazy left from Kelley finds it's target.
Kelley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Boxer misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelley throws a jab when Boxer was well out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Boxer, right into the meat.
Boxer lands a front kick.
Boxer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kelley's sensitive parts.
Boxer misses with an uppercut.
Kelley misses with a low kick.
Boxer counters with a body kick.
Boxer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kelley.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelley misses with an uppercut. Boxer saw that one coming.
Boxer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kelley sizes up Boxer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boxer scores with a nice strike.
Boxer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boxer lands with a hook. Kelley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kick Boxer really dominated that 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.
Kelley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kelley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boxer scores with a jab to the head.
Kelley with a poor takedown
and Boxer counters with a nice uppercut.
Boxer misses the shot to the body.
Kelley dives in for a single leg takedown but Boxer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Kelley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kelley fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Kelley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boxer scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boxer misses with a body kick.
Boxer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelley misses with an uppercut.
Boxer follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kelley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Boxer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kelley is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Boxer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kelley moves away.
Boxer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boxer lands a jab to Kelley's midsection.
Boxer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kelley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kelley throws a low kick but Boxer avoids it.
Kelley checks a leg kick.
Boxer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kelley throws out the jab.
Kelley misses with a head kick.
Boxer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kelley was well out of range. Poor timing from Boxer.
Boxer moves out of range as Kelley strikes.
Kelley moves forwards but Boxer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kelley can pounce on him.
Boxer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boxer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A cross from Kelley lands.
Boxer blocks a jab.
Kelley misses with a body punch
and Boxer counters with a stiff right hand.
Boxer just misses with a punch to the body.
Kelley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Boxer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boxer lands a body shot.
Kelley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kelley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kelley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kelley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boxer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer misses with a body kick.
Boxer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kelley.
Boxer misses with a hook
and Kelley counters with a low kick, right behind Boxer 's knee.
Good work by Boxer as he checks the leg kick.
Boxer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kelley lands a really nice looking cross but Boxer seems unphased.
Boxer scores with the left hand. Kelley knows he should have avoided that one.
Boxer misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Kelley to counter with a crisp jab.
Kick Boxer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kelley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boxer throws a jab but it's blocked by Kelley.
Kelley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kelley just misses with a punch to the body.
Boxer takes a swing at Kelley's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Kelley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kelley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelley throws a hook to the side of Boxer's head but Boxer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Boxer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boxer lands a right hook to the body.
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!
Kelley misses with a hook.
Kelley looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Boxer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boxer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kelley moves away from the strike by Boxer.
Boxer throws out a loose jab but Kelley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boxer scores with a jab to the body.
Boxer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boxer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kelley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boxer drives through and clinches with Kelley against the ropes.
Boxer can't find room to land a body shot as Kelley controls the action.
Kelley looking to slow down the pace here.
Kelley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kick Boxer dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Boxer feints and then cracks Kelley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kelley down.
Kelley slips a jab from Boxer.
Boxer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kelley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boxer.
Boxer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kelley loads up on a big right hand but Boxer slips the punch.
Boxer throws a jab when Kelley was well out of range.
Boxer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boxer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelley misses with an uppercut
and Boxer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boxer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kelley under the eye.
Kelley shoots in but Boxer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kelley ducks under a wild hook from Boxer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelley looks for the body kick but Boxer saw that one coming.
Boxer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boxer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boxer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boxer blocks a head kick by Kelley.
Boxer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kelley with a body shot.
Boxer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boxer throws a body punch but Kelley moves out of range.
Kelley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kelley blocks a head kick by Boxer.
Kelley is looking to counter with head kicks.
Jab by Boxer.
Boxer loads up on a big right hand but Kelley slips the punch.
Boxer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kelley was well out of range. Poor timing from Boxer.
Kelley feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kelley throws a push kick but Boxer slaps the foot to one side.
Kelley misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kelley checks a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Boxer.
Good work by Boxer as he checks the leg kick.
Boxer throws a leg kick but Kelley moved away.
Boxer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kelley counters with a shoot takedown. Boxer fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kelley controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kelley trying to control the position from guard on top but Boxer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kelley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelley seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kelley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boxer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kelley throws a big right hand that misses.
Kelley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boxer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boxer drops his hands momentarily and Kelley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boxer ducks under a wild hook from Kelley.
Boxer is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Boxer scores with a jab. Kelley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxer connects with a solid leg kick.
Kelley misses with a body kick.
Boxer tries to counter with a clinch but Kelley shakes him off and moves away.
Boxer tries to land a front kick but Kelley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kelley throwing a counter right hand but Boxer manages to avoid it.
Kelley misses with a body shot.
Boxer takes one to the side of the head.
Kelley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boxer.
Kelley throws a front kick aimed at Boxer's knee but Boxer avoids it well.
Boxer unleashes a big counter combination but Kelley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Boxer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boxer lands a leg kick that knocks Kelley off balance momentarily.
Kelley on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kelley lands a nice shot that snaps Boxer's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelley swats away the attempt to clinch by Boxer.
Kelley scores with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kick Boxer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boxer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 47:48
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 47:48
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kick Boxer!
During a confident post fight interview, Kick Boxer 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Carl Sheppards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Wightman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carl Sheppards had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Carl Sheppards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Blake Wightman!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Wightman.
Sheppards connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Sheppards finds it's way through Wightman's defenses.
Wightman blocks a jab.
Wightman looks to land a right hand but Sheppards moved out of range.
Sheppards scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wightman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sheppards prevents Wightman from improving his position.
Wightman is refusing to be controlled, as Sheppards sits in half guard.
Wightman tries to roll over but Sheppards keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wightman gets back to full guard.
Sheppards tries to free his leg and advance position but Wightman is retaining full guard.
Wightman keeping moving, preventing Sheppards from controlling successfully.
Wightman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sheppards trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sheppards pushing down on Wightman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sheppards wants to work for an arm triangle but Wightman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sheppards prevents Wightman from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wightman is trying to control but can't.
Wightman is looking to improve his position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sheppards is looking for a kimura here.
Sheppards looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wightman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sheppards quickly recovers to half guard.
Sheppards actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wightman working the head and body with strikes.
Wightman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sheppards with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Wightman.
Wightman passes into side control, despite Sheppards's attempt to control the position.
Wightman controlling from side mount.
Sheppards is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wightman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sheppards keeps working.
Wightman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Sheppards's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wightman working the ground and pound from side control.
Sheppards is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Blake Wightman will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A swing and a miss from Sheppards.
Wightman lands a body shot.
Sheppards gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wightman stuns Sheppards with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab by Wightman.
Sheppards looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wightman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sheppards at a distance.
Wightman cracks Sheppards with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheppards takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wightman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wightman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sheppardss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wightman just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheppards is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wightman.
Wightman lands a jab to Sheppards's midsection.
Sheppards moves away from the strike by Wightman.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wightman.
Wightman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wightman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wightman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wightman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wightman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sheppards is trying to get back to full guard.
Wightman lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheppards is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wightman pulls his head out easily.
Wightman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wightman working Sheppards over with strikes.
Wightman throwing shots but Sheppards is blocking nicely.
Wightman working over Sheppards with some ground and pound. Sheppards looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wightman is keen to just control but Sheppards is a slippery customer.
Nice strikes from Wightman there.
Wightman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Wightman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wightman is controlling the pace.
Wightman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sheppards is trying to control but can't.
Wightman winds up and cracks Sheppards with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wightman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wightman is keen to just control but Sheppards is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sheppards manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sheppards controls Wightman momentarily but Wightman frees himself.
Sheppards escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wightman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wightman landing with the ground and pound.
Wightman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sheppards is looking for a triangle but Wightman pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Wightman 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.
Wightman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wightman slips under a jab from Sheppards.
Wightman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wightman slips under a jab from Sheppards.
Sheppards swinging wildly here.
Wightman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wightman jabs at Sheppards's body.
Wightman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sheppards on the side of the head.
Sheppards throws a jab when Wightman was well out of range.
Wightman feints the counter takedown.
Wightman lands a leg kick that knocks Sheppards off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wightman misses with a takedown
and Sheppards counters with a nice uppercut.
Sheppards ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wightman ducks under a wild hook from Sheppards.
Wightman throws a jab but it's blocked by Sheppards.
Wightman thuds a left hand into Sheppards's body.
A jab from Wightman finds it's way through Sheppards's defenses.
Nice uppercut lands for Wightman. That snapped Sheppards's head back.
Wightman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sheppards's sensitive parts.
Wightman throws a front kick that sends Sheppards stumbling back into the ropes.
Blake Wightman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sheppards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wightman.
Wightman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wightman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wightman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sheppards napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sheppards is looking for a sweep.
Wightman trying to control the position but Sheppards is working away.
Sheppards manages to get back to half guard.
Wightman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sheppards tries to get to full guard but Wightman has control of the leg.
Wightman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sheppards keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheppards moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wightman is in close to Sheppards's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wightman lands a couple of elbows.
Wightman lands a couple of digs.
Sheppards is trying to control the position but Wightman postures up.
Sheppards is looking to sweep but instead, Wightman has passed into half guard.
Wightman with the ground and pound but Sheppards uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wightman is in close to Sheppards's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wightman trying to control but Sheppards is working from the bottom.
Wightman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sheppards utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wightman connects with a couple of short punches.
Blake Wightman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wightman connects with a couple of short punches.
Wightman scoring with some ground and pound.
Sheppards not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wightman forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Wightman really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Wightman lands a body shot.
Wightman ducks under a wild hook from Sheppards.
Wightman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wightman throws a hook but Sheppards avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Sheppards misses its intended target.
Wightman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Wightman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sheppards is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wightman punishes Sheppards's body with a nice straight punch.
Wightman throws a right hand that misses
and Sheppards counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wightman stuns Sheppards with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wightman cracks Sheppards with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wightman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sheppards has time to react.
A big left from Wightman misses.
Wightman misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Sheppards was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sheppards is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sheppards connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wightman momentarily.
Wightman misses with an uppercut.
Wightman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Sheppards wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wightman connects with a leg kick. Sheppards looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wightman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wightman throws a hook but Sheppards avoids it easily.
Sheppards has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wightman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wightman lands a lovely overhand right.
A slow jab from Sheppards misses its intended target.
Wightman scores with a shot to the body.
Wightman misses with a straight right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters circling a little - Wightman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wightman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wightman lands a nice short elbow.
Sheppards trying to hold on to Wightman's head to control him but Wightman postures up.
Wightman prevents Sheppards from improving his position.
Wightman is looking to stall here but Sheppards recovers full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheppards keeping moving, preventing Wightman from controlling successfully.
Sheppards trying to control the position here.
Sheppards keeping moving, preventing Wightman from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sheppards controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Blake Wightman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wightman works Sheppards's body with a nice hook.
Sheppards stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wightman.
Sheppards gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sheppards throws the left hand but Wightman avoids the punch easily.
Wightman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sheppards.
Wightman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wightman thuds a left hand into Sheppards's body.
Wightman throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Wightman dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sheppards throws a looping overhand right but Wightman ducks down to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wightman.
Sheppards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wightman manages to avoid it.
Wightman clobbers Sheppards with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wightman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wightman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sheppards bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wightman tries to bench press Sheppards off him but Sheppards keeps the position.
Wightman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wightman is looking to improve his position.
Wightman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wightman.
Wightman has control of Sheppards's left arm, preventing Sheppards from doing any damage.
Wightman is trying to keep Sheppards in close.
Wightman keeping full guard, as Sheppards tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sheppards trying to control but Wightman is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sheppards passes into half guard.
Wightman is holding on to half guard well.
Wightman manages to get to full guard.
Carl Sheppards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wightman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sheppards won't allow Wightman to sweep him here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wightman throws a body shot but no joy.
Sheppards swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sheppards displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wightman throws out the jab.
Wightman misses with a shot to the body
and Sheppards counters with a nice uppercut.
Wightman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Sheppards.
Sheppards throws out a loose jab but Wightman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wightman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice defenses there by Wightman.
Wightman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sheppards looks to score with a jab to the body but Wightman is just out of range.
Wightman throws a shot from downtown. Sheppards moves away and avoids it.
Wightman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sheppards sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sheppards is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wightman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sheppards stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jab from Wightman.
Wightman throws a lazy uppercut
and Sheppards counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sheppards is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Blake Wightman.
Well Wightman 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Wightman!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick Army (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Qasim Barakat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Army comes to the ring accompanied by Vagina Coastguard. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dick Army!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Qasim Barakat!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barakat bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Army's head backwards.
It looks like Dick Army has been cut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barakat.
Barakat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barakat looks to land a right hand but Army moved out of range.
Army throws a body shot but no joy.
Barakat only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Barakat throws a hook but Army avoids it easily.
Barakat takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A looping hook to the body misses from Army. Barakat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Army seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Good leg kick by Barakat there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barakat defending well as Army loads up on a big left hand.
Barakat is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Army coming out on top.
Army throws out a powerful jab.
Barakat on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Army scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barakat takes a swing at Army's ribcage but misses.
Barakat swings widly with a right hand
and Army counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've been informed that Barakat has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Barakat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Army wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Army throws out a loose jab but Barakat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barakat throws a leg kick which misses Army's front leg but catches the back leg as Army tries to avoid it.
Barakat blocks a low kick nicely.
Barakat flicks out a counter leg kick but Army steps away.
Barakat pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barakat connects with a solid leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Army.
The fighters circling - Army throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barakat was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Army connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barakat lands a nice leg kick that just misses Army's sensitive parts.
Barakat throws a leg kick which misses Army's front leg but catches the back leg as Army tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Army lands a nice looking kick to the body. Barakat takes a step back to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barakat explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Army takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barakat fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Army has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barakat scores with a nice strike.
Army misses the shot to the body.
Army throws a leg kick
and Barakat counters with a nice low kick that buckles Army's knee momentarily.
Good work by Army as he checks the leg kick.
Army throwing a counter right hand but Barakat manages to avoid it.
Barakat throws the kick towards the body but Army avoids it.
A big right from Barakat misses.
Army was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A cross from Army lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Army misses with a hook.
Army throws a quick inside leg kick.
Army misses with a wild body shot.
Army moves out of range as Barakat throws a body kick.
Barakat scores with a spinning back kick!
Barakat just misses with a punch to the body.
Barakat cracks the inside of Army's front leg.
Army misses with an uppercut. Barakat saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Army.
And Barakat responds with a good body kick, but Army manages to step out the way in time.
Army turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barakat connects with a leg kick. Army looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barakat lands a nice looking body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barakat throws out a powerful jab.
Barakat wants to land a leg kick but Army is out of range.
Army throws a lazy uppercut
and Barakat counters with a good, hard body kick but Army shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barakat throws a leg kick
and Army counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Army gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A bone on bone clash there as Army blocks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Barakat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Army takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Army stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barakat swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Army counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Army feints and then cracks Barakat's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barakat down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Qasim Barakat will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dick Army's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Barakat lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Army throws an off balance right hand
and Barakat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barakat checks a leg kick.
Army has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barakat.
Army slips a jab from Barakat.
Barakat moves out of range of the leg kick from Army.
Barakat throws a big shot that misses.
Army fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barakat manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barakat lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barakat throws a big shot that misses.
Army scoring well with a low kick there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Army might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Army throws a leg kick
and Barakat counters with a nice low kick that buckles Army's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Army throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barakat appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barakat connects with a right hand. Army shakes it off.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barakat darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barakat throws a push kick but Army slaps the foot to one side.
Barakat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barakat loads up on a big right hand but Army slips the punch.
It appears Army was looking to counter with a kick there.
A clash of legs there as Army blocks the low kick.
Barakat tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barakat throws a low kick, looking for Army's leg but Army calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Army was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Army moves out of range of the leg kick from Barakat.
Army swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barakat lands a nice looking body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Army.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Barakat.
Barakat throws a body kick that misses.
Army looks to land a body kick but Barakat moved away.
Army moves out of range of the strikes.
Army takes a swing at Barakat's ribcage but misses.
Barakat digs a good hook to Army's body.
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!
Barakat throws a chopping leg kick but Army manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fighters circling - Army throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barakat takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jab from Barakat.
Army's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barakat.
Army on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Army throws a low kick but Barakat avoids it.
Barakat looks to throw a body kick
and Army counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Army misses with a body punch
and Barakat counters with a body kick that stops Army in his tracks momentarily.
Army throws a sloppy head kick and Barakat moves out of range easily.
Barakat misses with a hook to the body
and Army counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barakat tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Army is able to avoid easily.
Barakat throws a low kick but Army moves out of range easily.
Barakat connects with an inside leg kick.
Barakat feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Army's calf.
Army tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barakat looks for the body kick but Army saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barakat with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Army to score with a decent uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barakat.
Barakat fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Army is out of range.
Army throws a leg kick
and Barakat counters with a body kick that stops Army in his tracks momentarily.
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!
Barakat misses with a wild body shot.
Army throwing a counter right hand but Barakat manages to avoid it.
Barakat doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick by Army misses
and Barakat counters with an inside leg kick.
A head kick from Barakat lands but Army takes it in his stride.
Army lands with a good body shot.
Barakat throws a leg kick
and Army counters with a nice kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Army. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Qasim Barakat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dick Army's cut.
That's time! Army's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Barakat misses with an uppercut
and Army counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Army will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Barakat fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Army throws a hook to the side of Barakat's head but Barakat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A thudding body kick lands there by Army!
Nice straight punches there by Barakat. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barakat.
Army is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice defenses there by Barakat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barakat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Army throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Barakat counters with a straight right hand.
Army waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barakat.
Army throws a jab when Barakat was well out of range.
Barakat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Army moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Army lands a right hook to the body.
Army on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barakat scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Army doesn't seem bothered though.
Barakat connects with a nice looking jab.
Barakat staying out of range there.
Army tries a head kick but it misses.
Barakat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Army is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barakat.
Barakat thinks about the counter body kick.
Barakat scores with a body shot.
Army swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barakat follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Army with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Barakat.
Dick Army's cut is getting worse.
Army checks a low kick from Barakat.
Barakat lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barakat scores with a spinning back kick!
Barakat lands a nice looking body shot.
Barakat avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Army loads up on a big right hand but Barakat slips the punch.
Army takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Army works Barakat's body with a nice hook.
Barakat digs a good body shot into Army's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Army. Barakat does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barakat lands a front kick.
Barakat lands a big head kick that sends Army tumbling to the mat! Barakat takes a step backwards and waves Army back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Army is rocked!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A thudding body kick lands there by Barakat!
That kick from Barakat tenderised Army's leg. Army is trying to keep his angry face on.
Qasim Barakat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barakat turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barakat scores with a push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barakat throws a front kick that sends Army stumbling back into the ropes.
Barakat lands a big head kick that sends Army tumbling to the mat! Barakat takes a step backwards and waves Army back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Army is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barakat is stalking Army. Army circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Barakat, and it's lights out! Army really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Qasim Barakat!
Qasim Barakat was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Method Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimo Ovaska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man comes to the ring accompanied by Method Man - Meth vs. Chef feat. Raekwon The Chef. Ovaska is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Big Balls by AC/DC. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Method Man!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimo Ovaska!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ovaska. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Ovaska backs away, Man returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Man throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ovaska throws a leg kick that is checked
and Man cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Man has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ovaska has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Man.
Ovaska connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ovaska moves out of range of the body kick from Man.
Man misses with a leg kick
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Method Man has been cut.
Ovaska misses with a wild body shot.
Ovaska throws a shot to the body.
Ovaska lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Man at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ovaska misses the shot to the body.
Man has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ovaska.
Ovaska misses the shot to the body.
Man is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ovaska.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovaska tried to score with a low kick but Man checks it.
A quick step to the side and Man tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man lands a leg kick that knocks Ovaska off balance momentarily.
Ovaska is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Man rather than just go for the knockout.
Ovaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ovaska lands a jab to the head.
Ovaska throws a low kick, looking for Man's leg but Man calmly moves out of range.
Ovaska connects with a right hand. Man shakes it off.
Man slips under a jab.
Man is looking to counter the offense by Ovaska and move into the clinch.
Ovaska uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Man.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ovaska 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 Man has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Man and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ovaska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Man's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ovaska under the eye.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ovaska. Ovaska obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ovaska misses the body punch
and Man counters with a straight right hand.
Man swings for the body but Ovaska moves out of range.
Ovaska looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Man.
Ovaska pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ovaska lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Man on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ovaska falls off balance throwing a combination
and Man counters with an inside leg kick.
Ovaska clobbers Man with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A low kick from Man is predictable there
enabling Ovaska to counter with a crisp jab.
Ovaska blocks a jab.
Man moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovaska throws a leg kick which misses Man's front leg but catches the back leg as Man tries to avoid it.
Ovaska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Ovaska.
Man bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ovaska throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
Man tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ovaska manages to circle out of the way.
Ovaska has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ovaska misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
Ovaska throws a leg kick that is checked
and Man counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ovaska throws a right hand that misses
and Man counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Man tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Man lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ovaska backwards.
Ovaska misses with a body punch.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Ovaska avoids it by throwing Man back against the ropes.
Man taking a breather.
Ovaska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man throws a hook to the side of Ovaska's head but Ovaska sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kimo Ovaska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man clinches.
Ovaska's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ovaska feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Man has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ovaska finds it's way round the side to connect with Man's head.
Ovaska tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Man is able to avoid easily.
Ovaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ovaska takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Man throws a front kick that sends Ovaska stumbling back into the ropes.
Ovaska looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.
Man wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Man tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Man thows a left - swing and a miss!
Man backing away here, and Ovaska unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Man on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big left from Ovaska misses.
Man throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Man lands a nice shot that snaps Ovaska's head back.
Man takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ovaska works the jab nicely.
Ovaska throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Man counters with an inside leg kick.
Ovaska ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Ovaska was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ovaska tries to land a leg kick but Man saw it coming and moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Man 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good work by Ovaska as he checks the leg kick.
Man throws a leg kick but Ovaska checks it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ovaska thows a left - swing and a miss!
Man is looking to counter the offense by Ovaska and move into the clinch.
Man 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!
Man blocks a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Man as he connects with a hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ovaska 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 Man has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Man and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Man pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ovaska is out of range and Man settles back down.
Nice uppercut there from Ovaska.
Man bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ovaska's head backwards.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ovaska darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ovaska now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ovaska misses with a body shot.
Man waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ovaska.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ovaska scores with a shot to the body.
Man stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ovaska.
Ovaska waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man.
Nice cross by Ovaska.
Man moves to clinch but Ovaska breaks away
and Ovaska counters with a crisp one two that drops Man! Ovaska thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Man to his feet! Man is in big trouble!
Man is rocked!
Ovaska lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Man out cold! Man is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the ropes! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kimo Ovaska!
Kimo Ovaska is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Kimo Ovaska thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Method Man was interviewed post fight and said 'Patty cake patty cake hey the method man
Don't eat Skippy, Jif or Peter Pan
Peanut butter, cuz I'm not butter
In fact I snap back like a rubber
band!'.
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