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SP-ICON Fight Night 21 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between The Steel Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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147 lbs
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, The Steel Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Seth Harris!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel Penn takes one on the button.
Harris throws a leg kick but Steel Penn moved away.
Steel Penn works the jab nicely.
Harris 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.
Steel Penn throws a one two combo.
Harris scores with a shot to the body.
Harris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steel Penn.
A little feinted left hand from Steel Penn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Steel Penn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Harris.
Harris connects with a body shot that sends Steel Penn's belly button to the back.
Harris has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Harris there as he acknowledges the shot.
The Steel Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel Penn fails to land with a series of punches.
Steel Penn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Some bone on bone action there as Steel Penn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Steel Penn throwing a counter right hand but Harris manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Steel Penn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Harris doesn't seem phased though.
Harris moves out of range as Steel Penn throws a body kick.
Steel Penn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steel Penn throws a hook but Harris avoids it easily.
Harris attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Harris throws an overhand right that lands on Steel Penn's shoulder, as Steel Penn tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Steel Penn misses its target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steel Penn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Harris's head.
Harris tries to score with a low kick but Steel Penn moves his leg out of the way.
Steel Penn throwing a counter right hand but Harris manages to avoid it.
Steel Penn tries a low kick but Harris avoids it.
Steel Penn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Harris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steel Penn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Seth Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel Penn lands with an overhand left.
Steel Penn blocks a jab.
Harris tries to score with a low kick but Steel Penn moves his leg out of the way.
Harris misses with a wild body shot.
Steel Penn lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Harris gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A clash of legs there as Steel Penn blocks the low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel Penn shoots in looking for a takedown but Harris manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Steel Penn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Harris looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Steel Penn connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn misses with a jab to the body
and Harris counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Steel Penn thinking.
Steel Penn misses the body punch
and Harris counters with a nice body kick.
Steel Penn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Harris connects with a leg kick. Steel Penn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
It looks like Steel Penn has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Harris missing with a left hand there. Steel Penn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steel Penn takes one on the button.
Steel Penn throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Harris to counter with a crisp jab.
Steel Penn scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Harris connects with a looping right hand.
Harris lets loose with a powerful body kick. Steel Penn will feel that in the morning.
Harris throws a hook but Steel Penn blocks it.
Harris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harris throws a half hearted mid kick.
Steel Penn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harris sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Steel Penn somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris lands a head kick. Steel Penn smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Steel Penn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Steel Penn throws a series of punches but Harris avoids them all with ease.
Steel Penn cracks Harris with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Steel Penn blocks a leg kick.
Steel Penn connects with a looping right hand.
Steel Penn throws a hook to the side of Harris's head but Harris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harris pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Steel Penn throws a leg kick
and Harris counters with a body kick that stops Steel Penn in his tracks momentarily.
Steel Penn throws an off balance right hand
and Harris counters with a low kick, right behind Steel Penn 's knee.
Harris takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel Penn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Steel Penn throws a hook to the side of Harris's head but Harris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harris throws a nice looking combination but Steel Penn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel Penn is just out of range.
Harris throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Steel Penn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Steel Penn.
Steel Penn misses with a hook.
And Harris responds with a good body kick, but Steel Penn manages to step out the way in time.
Steel Penn throws a jab when Harris was well out of range.
Steel Penn lands a body shot.
Steel Penn dodges the punch combination from Harris.
Steel Penn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Steel Penn throws the left hand but Harris avoids the punch easily.
Steel Penn throws a hook but Harris blocks it.
Harris throws a nice head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel Penn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Steel Penn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Steel Penn walks into a straight right hand from Harris.
Harris takes a swing at Steel Penn's ribcage but misses.
Steel Penn throwing a counter right hand but Harris manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Seth Harris will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Harris blocks the body kick.
Steel Penn scores with a spinning back kick!
Steel Penn checks the leg kick.
Steel Penn's corner calls for a 1-2. Steel Penn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Harris has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Steel Penn goes for a double leg but Harris avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Harris continues to drive forward.
Steel Penn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Steel Penn misses with a straight right.
Steel Penn avoids the head kick by Harris.
Steel Penn throwing a counter right hand but Harris manages to avoid it.
Steel Penn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Steel Penn scores with a sloppy right hand. Harris should have avoided that one.
Harris moves into range and connects with a jab.
Harris throws a body kick that misses.
Harris misses with a jab to the body
and Steel Penn makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Steel Penn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Harris.
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!
Harris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Seth Harris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Harris.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn lands with a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Harris.
Nice cross by Harris.
Steel Penn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harris was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel Penn.
Harris throws a push kick but Steel Penn slaps the foot to one side.
Harris slaps away a takedown attempt from Steel Penn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Steel Penn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Harris throws a push kick but Steel Penn slaps the foot to one side.
Harris keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Harris steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Harris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel Penn lands with an uppercut that bounces Harris off the cage and back into range.
Steel Penn fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Steel Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Harris misses with a wild body shot.
Harris misses with a wild body shot.
Steel Penn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!
Steel Penn misses with a few strikes there.
Steel Penn does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Harris lands a slapping body shot.
Steel Penn misses with a series of wild punches.
Harris throws a body kick that misses.
As Harris backs away, Steel Penn returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Steel Penn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Steel Penn tries a low kick but Harris avoids it.
Steel Penn loads up on a big right hand but Harris slips the punch.
Steel Penn misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harris.
Harris attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Harris tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harris buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steel Penn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Steel Penn scores with a jab.
Good shot there by Harris.
Harris lands a nice looking kick to the body. Steel Penn takes a step back to recover.
A telegraphed right hand from Steel Penn misses the target.
Harris tries a quick counter leg kick but Steel Penn is wise to it.
Steel Penn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harris throws out the jab.
Steel Penn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Steel Penn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Steel Penn.
Steel Penn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn throws a leg kick that misses.
Harris throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Harris throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Steel Penn's head.
Steel Penn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Steel Penn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Harris is out of range and Steel Penn settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Harris! But no joy.
Harris fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fighters circling - Harris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harris lets loose with a powerful body kick. Steel Penn will feel that in the morning.
Harris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steel Penn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Harris finds it's way round the side to connect with Steel Penn's head.
Harris fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Harris throws a nice outside leg kick.
Harris paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big right from Steel Penn misses.
Steel Penn misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Harris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Steel Penn throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Steel Penn tries a low kick but Harris avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Steel Penn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steel Penn.
Harris connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Harris throws a half hearted mid kick.
Steel Penn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Steel Penn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Steel Penn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Steel Penn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harris paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Steel Penn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Steel Penn gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Harris counters with a nice leg kick.
Harris throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Steel Penn blocks a head kick by Harris.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Harris.
Harris lands with a right hand.
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Steel Penn.
Good work by Steel Penn as he checks the leg kick.
Harris dodges the punch combination from Steel Penn.
Harris pivots, looking for a leg kick but Steel Penn is out of range and Harris settles back down.
Steel Penn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harris slips under a jab.
Harris raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Harris works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel Penn. Harris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steel Penn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Steel Penn clobbers Harris with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Steel Penn 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.
Harris misses the body punch
and Steel Penn counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice cross by Steel Penn.
Harris blocks a low kick nicely.
Harris lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Steel Penn misses with a hook
and Harris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A leg kick checked by Steel Penn.
Steel Penn does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Harris misses with a head kick.
Harris lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Steel Penn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Harris throws a sloppy head kick and Steel Penn moves out of range easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Steel Penn.
Steel Penn misses with a body kick.
Harris shapes to counter with a head kick.
Steel Penn blocks the body kick.
Harris avoids a kick to the body.
Steel Penn misses with a hook. Harris ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Harris.
Steel Penn throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Harris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harris throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slow jab from Steel Penn misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Harris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steel Penn quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Harris has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Steel Penn checks the leg kick.
Steel Penn looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Harris!
Seth Harris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steel Penn tries to move into full mount but can't pass Harris's legs.
Harris is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Harris is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn trying to control the action but Harris is working from the bottom.
Harris is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The Steel Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steel Penn goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Harris has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Steel Penn but great work by Harris.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel Penn is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Seth Harris.
Well Harris has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seth Harris!
A relieved looking Seth Harris thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The Steel Penn was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be back. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Radev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Klincko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikolai Radev could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dave Klincko's chin.
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197 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nikolai Radev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Klincko!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klincko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Klincko thows a leg kick but Radev checks it
and Radev counters by clinching up.
Radev prevents a takedown attempt there.
Radev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Klincko backwards.
Radev throws a punch but it's blocked by Klincko.
Radev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Radev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Radev has Klincko pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Radev pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Klincko tumbling to the mat - Radev dives into Klincko's guard.
Klincko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Klincko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Radev is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Radev looking to sit in guard and control but Klincko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Radev trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Klincko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Radev is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klincko is still trying to improve position.
Radev is trying to control the position but Klincko postures up.
Radev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Klincko advances to half guard.
Klincko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Radev sees it coming and defends easily.
Klincko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Radev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Radev wants to improve his position but Klincko is controlling well.
Klincko wants to free his trapped foot but Radev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Klincko thows a huge punch but Radev dodges it nicely.
Radev wants to control but Klincko is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Radev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Klincko trying to control but Radev is working from the bottom.
Radev wants to sweep here but Klincko controlling him for the moment.
Klincko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Radev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Klincko pushes down on Radev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Klincko working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Radev's thigh. Radev counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Klincko trying to move into half guard but instead Radev has managed to sweep!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radev lands a couple of digs.
Radev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Klincko wants to improve his position but instead Radev has moved into half guard.
Radev wants to control but Klincko is keeping him busy.
Radev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Klincko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Klincko tries to get to full guard but Radev has control of the leg.
Radev 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.
Radev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Radev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Klincko wants to get back to full guard.
Radev looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Klincko is not content to let Radev control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Radev lands a nice short elbow.
Radev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Radev wants to work for an arm triangle but Klincko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Klincko is staying active underneath Radev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Radev working Klincko over with strikes.
Radev working the head and body with strikes.
Radev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Klincko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Radev dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Klincko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Radev swivels and escapes.
Klincko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Radev lands with a straight right. Klincko didn't see that one coming.
Klincko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Radev misses the jab.
Klincko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A cross from Radev lands.
Klincko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Radev takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
An inside leg kick lands from Radev.
Radev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Klincko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Radev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klincko slips a straight right by Radev.
Klincko dodges the punch combination from Radev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klincko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Radev counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Radev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Klincko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Radev scores with a head kick.
Klincko misses with a leg kick
and Radev counters with a slapping leg kick.
Klincko doesn't manage to clinch there - Radev circles away.
Radev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Klincko.
Klincko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Radev checks it well.
A jab lands there for Radev.
A slapping leg kick lands for Klincko.
Klincko lands a jab to the head.
That kick from Klincko tenderised Radev's leg. Radev is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
Radev takes a swing at Klincko's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Radev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A chopping leg kick lands by Radev.
Radev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Klincko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Klincko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nikolai Radev is winning the standup battle so far.
Klincko tries to score with a low kick but Radev moves his leg out of the way.
Klincko misses with a lunging right hand
and Radev counters with a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Klincko blocks the low kick.
Klincko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Klincko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Radev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Horrible takedown attempt by Klincko or perhaps it was just good defense by Radev, which made it look bad.
Klincko misses with a body kick.
Radev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dave Klincko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klincko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Radev avoids it really well and circles away.
Nikolai Radev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Klincko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radev is looking to score with low kicks.
Klincko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Radev's corner calls for a 1-2. Radev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Klincko takes one to the chin there.
Klincko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dave Klincko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Klincko thows a leg kick but Radev checks it
and Radev counters with a straight right hand.
Radev is looking to land body kicks.
Radev scores with a sloppy right hand. Klincko should have avoided that one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Radev, right into the meat.
Radev scores with a jab.
Klincko looks to land a combination but Radev avoids it well.
Radev shoots in but Klincko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Radev checks a leg kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Klincko does no damage.
Klincko looks to land a body kick but Radev moved away.
Radev connects with a right hand. Klincko shakes it off.
Radev avoids a kick to the body.
Klincko misses with the body kick
and Radev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Klincko blocks a low kick nicely.
Klincko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Radev counters with an outside leg kick.
Klincko throws a low kick but Radev moves out of range easily.
Radev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Klinckos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Klincko slips a jab and a cross from Radev.
Klincko unleashes a big counter combination but Radev bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Klincko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Radev is out of range and Klincko settles back down.
Radev digs a good hook to Klincko's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Radev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Klincko.
Klincko throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Radev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Radev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Klincko. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Radev dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A jab from Radev finds it's way through Klincko's defenses.
Radev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Klincko.
Radev scores with a jab. Klincko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Radev sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A jab from Radev does it's job there.
Klincko tries to clinch up but Radev circles away and keeps his distance.
Radev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Klincko closes the distance but Radev moves to the side
letting Radev counter with a right hand.
Klincko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Nikolai Radev has been cut.
Klincko lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Radev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Klincko gets full guard.
Klincko wants to sweep but no luck.
Radev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radev is stalling in the full guard.
Radev stands up over Klincko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Radev passes into half guard.
Klincko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Radev is working away from the top position though.
Klincko moves into full guard.
Klincko looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Radev passes into side control.
Klincko is not content to let Radev control the position.
Dave Klincko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klincko is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Radev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Klincko taking some punishment here, with Radev in his half guard.
Nikolai Radev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Radev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Klincko tries to roll over but Radev keeps him under control.
Radev wants to control but Klincko is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Radev seems content to control.
Klincko is staying active underneath Radev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Radev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Radev in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Radev lands a nice short elbow.
Klincko is looking to control Radev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Klincko avoid being mounted?
Klincko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Klincko looking for subs from the bottom but Radev mounts him!
Radev landing strikes from the mount.
Klincko is rocked!
Klincko taking shots to the head.
Klincko is still in real trouble! Can Radev finish him?
Radev looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Klincko covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolai Radev!
Nikolai Radev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kesuke Miyagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Miyagi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Your'e The Best Around. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Sean Richards enters the cage!
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142 lbs
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24
146 lbs
15 - 9 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
45 - 11 - 3, fighting out of Hilo, Kesuke Miyagi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Richards!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyagi scores with a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Richards.
Richards smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Miyagi throws a head kick that misses.
Miyagi dodges the punch combination from Richards.
Richards checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Richards doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Miyagi thows a leg kick but Richards checks it
and Richards counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Miyagi thinking.
Richards swinging wildly here.
Miyagi is looking for a counter combo.
Richards misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi rushes Richards and presses him up against the cage.
Miyagi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Richards looks to land a left hand but Miyagi moved out of range nicely.
Richards moves out of range of the body kick.
Richards misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Richards blocks a head kick by Miyagi.
Richards blocks a head kick by Miyagi.
Miyagi tries a head kick but it misses.
Miyagi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Richards throws a hook to the side of Miyagi's head but Miyagi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miyagi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Richards checks a low kick from Miyagi.
Miyagi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Miyagi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Richards cracks Miyagi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Richards has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Sean Richards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richards feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Miyagi's calf.
Miyagi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Richards throws a jab when Miyagi was well out of range.
A shot to the body from Richards misses
and Miyagi counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi moves out of range as Richards throws a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Miyagi 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 Richards has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Richards and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Miyagi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miyagi lands a nice knee to the body.
Richards lands a nice uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Miyagi.
Richards is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Miyagi dodges an elbow strike from Richards.
Richards goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miyagi avoids a wild elbow strike from Richards.
Miyagi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Miyagi manages to break the clinch.
Richards blocks a leg kick.
Miyagi cracks the inside of Richards's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards swinging wildly here.
Miyagi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Richards misses with a low kick.
Miyagi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miyagi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A swing and a miss from Richards.
Miyagi tried to counter with a leg kick but Richards avoided it.
Richards connects with a right hand. Miyagi shakes it off.
Richards misses with a looping left.
Richards misses with a low kick.
Miyagi lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Richards throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miyagi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Richards doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Miyagi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Richards is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi throws a head kick but Richards moves out of range.
Richards fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Miyagi misses with a kick to the body.
Richards lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miyagi circles away quickly and effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richards throws a body punch but Miyagi moves out of range.
Miyagi throws a counter high kick but Richards was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nice body kick there by Richards.
A clash of legs there as Richards blocks the low kick.
Richards explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Richards looks to land a body kick but Miyagi moved away.
Miyagi looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Miyagi is looking to clinch but Richards is avoiding it.
Richards follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Richards avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Miyagi tries a head kick but it misses.
Miyagi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Richards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Richards dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Miyagi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Richards throws a low kick but it's checked well by Miyagi.
Richards keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Miyagi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Richards. That did some damage!
Richards fails to land with a series of punches.
Sean Richards seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Richards tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Miyagi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Richards's calf.
Richards pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Miyagi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Sean Richards has been cut.
Miyagi tried to score with a low kick but Richards checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Richards dips to his left and cracks Miyagi with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards lands with a cross.
Richards throws a hook to the side of Miyagi's head but Miyagi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Richards throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Richards feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Miyagi's calf.
Miyagi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Richards attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Miyagi throws a leg kick which misses Richards's front leg but catches the back leg as Richards tries to avoid it.
Miyagi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Richards has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Richards misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miyagi tries to clinch but Richards moves away
and Richards counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miyagi has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Richards throws a combination that misses
and Miyagi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Richards looks to score with a jab to the body but Miyagi is just out of range.
Miyagi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Richards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richards throws a push kick but Miyagi slaps the foot to one side.
Richards misses with an attempted mid kick.
Miyagi tries to work over Richards's front leg with a kick but Richards checks it.
Richards unleashes a big counter combination but Miyagi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Miyagi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Miyagi throws a quick inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Richards misses
and Miyagi counters with a leg kick.
Richards's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head kick by Miyagi misses
and Richards counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Miyagi thinking.
Miyagi moves out of range of the leg kick from Richards.
Richards keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Miyagi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Richards is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Miyagi with a body shot.
Miyagi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Richards is able to avoid easily.
Miyagi throws a push kick but Richards slaps the foot to one side.
Miyagi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Richards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Miyagi slips under a jab.
Miyagi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Miyagi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Miyagi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Richards.
Miyagi pushes Richards up against the cage in a clinch.
Richards creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Miyagi blocks the elbow strike.
Richards misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miyagi working Richards over with knees to the body.
Richards trying to land knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Miyagi.
Richards softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Miyagi breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Richards connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miyagi throws a front kick that sends Richards stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miyagi slips under a jab.
A low kick from Richards is predictable there
and Miyagi counters with a nice leg kick.
Miyagi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Richards misses the jab.
Richards 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.
Miyagi throws a leg kick but Richards checks it.
Miyagi slips under a jab.
Miyagi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Richards is able to avoid easily.
A jab from Richards finds it's way through Miyagi's defenses.
Richards lands a really nice looking cross but Miyagi seems unphased.
Richards takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
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 Kesuke Miyagi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sean Richards's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Miyagi misses with a low kick as Richards jumps back.
Miyagi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Richards. That did some damage!
Miyagi throws a leg kick that misses.
Miyagi blocks a jab.
Richards tries a low kick but Miyagi avoids it.
Miyagi misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Richards.
Miyagi tries to land a leg kick but Richards saw it coming and moves away.
Miyagi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Miyagi tries to close the distance and clinch but Richards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miyagi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Richards misses with a hook.
Miyagi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyagi tries a head kick but it misses.
And Richards responds with a good body kick, but Miyagi manages to step out the way in time.
Miyagi is looking to slow Richards down with leg kicks.
Miyagi moves into the clinch successfully.
Miyagi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miyagi wants to land a leg kick but Richards is out of range.
Richards is looking for the big counter here.
Richards throws out a loose jab but Miyagi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richards connects with an inside leg kick.
Richards throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Miyagi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Richards's knee momentarily.
Richards tries to land a body kick
and Miyagi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Richards really felt that one!
Miyagi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Richards's sensitive parts.
Nice body kick there by Richards.
Richards misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi checks a leg kick.
Miyagi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Richards just manages to avoid it.
Richards throws a chopping leg kick but Miyagi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Richards looks to land a combination but Miyagi avoids it well.
Miyagi throws a low kick but Richards avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richards blocks a head kick by Miyagi.
Richards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miyagi was well out of range. Poor timing from Richards.
Richards tests Miyagi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Richards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miyagi rushes Richards and presses him up against the cage.
Miyagi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Richards lands a jab to Miyagi's midsection.
Richards takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Miyagi throws a leg kick
letting Richards counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Richards blocks the leg kick.
Richards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Richards throws an overhand right that lands on Miyagi's shoulder, as Miyagi tries to avoid the shot.
Miyagi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick by Miyagi misses
and Richards counters with a solid body kick.
Miyagi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Miyagi checks a leg kick nicely.
As Richards looks to move away, Miyagi throws a big counter combo bu Richards just gets out of the way.
Miyagi throws a push kick but Richards slaps the foot to one side.
Richards takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Miyagi slips under a jab.
As Richards backs away, Miyagi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Miyagi connects with a solid leg kick.
Miyagi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi throws a head kick but Richards moves out of range.
Richards throws a leg kick but Miyagi checks it.
Miyagi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Miyagi, right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richards avoids the head kick by Miyagi.
Miyagi wants to clinch.
Miyagi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Richards. That did some damage!
Miyagi throws a solid leg kick but Richards takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Miyagi.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kesuke Miyagi.
I think Miyagi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kesuke Miyagi!
Kesuke Miyagi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Albert Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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115 lbs
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141 lbs
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Albert Fish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Bob!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the liver by Fish. Beautiful body shot.
Fish keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bob.
Bob 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.
A jab from Bob does it's job there.
Bob misses the body punch
and Fish counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bob has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bob lands a body shot.
Fish uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bob.
Fish clinches.
Bob is looking to break free of the clinch but Fish has double underhooks.
Fish has Bob pressed against the cage, preventing Bob from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Good body shot from Fish.
Bob breaks from the clinch.
Good exchange - Bob coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fish steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bob.
Fish looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bob drops Fish with a nice combination! Bob dives into Fish's guard, looking to finish!
Fish is rocked!
It looks like Albert Fish has been cut.
Bob stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fish swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oh Fish is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish can't keep his opponent in guard - Bob advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bob moves into full mount! Fish won't be happy about that!
Fish really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bob looking to control but Fish is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bob controlling from the full mount.
Bob jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Fish is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Fish and Bob has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bob is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fish knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bob content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Fish seems to have got his legs back now.
Bob decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Bob connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fish momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so Fish counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fish wants to control from the top but Bob keeps moving.
Fish looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fish stands and throws Bob's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bob wants to control but Fish postures up.
Bob defending against the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bob manages to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Fish seems content to control.
Bob slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fish wants to control from the top but Bob keeps moving.
Bob has control of Fish's left arm, preventing Fish from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bob looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fish is one step ahead there.
Bob keeping full guard, as Fish tries to pass.
Fish stopping the sweep attempt from Bob.
Bob keeping moving, preventing Fish from controlling successfully.
Fish postures up in Bob's guard and throws a big left but Bob blocks it.
Bob is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fish slips nicely into half guard.
Bob is looking to control Fish's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bob avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bob gets full guard.
Bob bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fish's guard.
Bob wants to control from the top but Fish keeps moving.
Bob stands up and waves to Fish to follow him.
Fish lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bob will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bob throws out a loose jab but Fish uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bob takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bob swings widly with a right hand
and Fish counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bob is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Fish lands with a hook. Bob 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.
Billy Bob dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Albert Fish's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fish tries to move into range but Bob moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bob takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fish gets a takedown into half guard.
Bob has one foot on Fish's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Fish scores with a sloppy right hand. Bob should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bob throws out a loose jab but Fish uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bob throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fish uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bob.
Fish changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bob fails to land with a series of punches.
Bob scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fish misses with an uppercut. Bob saw that one coming.
Bob misses with a series of wild punches.
Billy Bob is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob misses with a right hand
and Fish counters with a stiff right hand.
Bob misses with a few strikes there.
Bob misses with a straight left.
Bob stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fish.
The fighters circling - Bob throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Fish on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bob pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Billy Bob seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bob throws a nice looking combination but Fish bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fish connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bob throws a combination that misses
and Fish counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bob has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bob misses with a series of wild punches.
Bob sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fish lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fish connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab from Fish.
Fish moves out of range of the strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fish.
Fish's corner calls for a 1-2. Fish obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fish with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bob uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fish.
Good shot there by Bob.
Fish on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bob takes one to the side of the head.
Fish throws a sloppy head kick and Bob moves out of range easily.
Fish throws out a loose jab but Bob uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bob misses with a double jab.
Bob misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob misses the jab.
Fish turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bob stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fish.
Bob slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bob jabs at Fish's body.
A cross from Fish lands.
Billy Bob is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bob misses with a two punch combination.
Bob throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fish counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bob slips under a jab from Fish.
Bob wants to counter with a clinch but Fish pushes him away.
Bob looks to land a right hand but Fish moved out of range.
Bob takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bob might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bob feints with a jab and clips Fish right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Fish is sent crashing into the canvas and Bob leaps in for the kill! Fish tries to get to his feet but Bob is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Fish is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Bob!
Billy Bob really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Mystic Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ichabod Crane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandr Nikitin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crane comes to the cage accompanied by Way of The Ninja. Nikitin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Smack My Bitch Up . Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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154 lbs
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155 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ichabod Crane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexandr Nikitin!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nikitin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Crane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nikitin.
Some wild striking there from Crane.
Crane throws an overhand right that lands on Nikitin's shoulder, as Nikitin tries to avoid the shot.
Crane swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nikitin counters with a right hand to the body.
Nikitin lands with a nice body punch.
Crane clobbers Nikitin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Crane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nikitin cracks Crane with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nikitin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nikitin clinches.
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!
Crane tries to break free but Nikitin pushes him back against the cage.
Nikitin has a couple of punches blocked by Crane.
Crane letting Nikitin take a breather here.
Nikitin is working Crane over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nikitin counters with a series of strikes. Crane will be more careful next time no doubt.
Crane just misses with a punch to the body.
Nikitin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nikitin throws a body shot but no joy.
Crane misses with a right hand
and Nikitin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nikitin slips under a jab.
Nikitin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Crane.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Crane throws an elbow that misses.
Crane'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.
Crane wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nikitin has him pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crane swings wildly with an uppercut but Nikitin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crane breaks the clinch.
Crane throws a series of punches but Nikitin moves out of range.
Ichabod Crane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nikitin throws a combination that misses
and Crane counters with a left and a right that stings Nikitin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crane throws a series of punches but Nikitin avoids them all with ease.
Crane throws a hook but Nikitin blocks it.
Despite the aggression on Nikitin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Crane misses with a hook. Nikitin ducked under it nicely.
Crane tests Nikitin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crane throws a combination. Nikitin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Crane misses with a wild body shot.
Crane scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nikitin in his tracks.
Crane stuffs the takedown attempt from Nikitin. Nikitin gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crane misses with a looping right.
Nikitin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nikitin throws a series of strikes that have Crane backpedaling.
It looks like Ichabod Crane has been cut.
Ichabod Crane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nikitin fails with a takedown attempt.
Nikitin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Crane. Crane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Crane scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Crane moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Crane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nikitin circles away quickly and effectively.
Nikitin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Crane misses with a combination
and Nikitin counters with a shoot takedown. Crane fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nikitin wants to control from the top but Crane keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nikitin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nikitin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Crane keeping moving, preventing Nikitin from controlling successfully.
Nikitin throwing strikes but missing.
Crane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nikitin.
Nikitin scoring with punches to the head and body.
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 Ichabod Crane will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ichabod Crane's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Good shot there by Nikitin.
Nice body punch from Nikitin.
Nikitin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crane throws a hook but Nikitin avoids it easily.
Nikitin wants to counter the offense by Crane and move into the clinch position.
Nikitin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Crane rather than just go for the knockout.
A right-left combo lands from Crane.
Nikitin throws a jab when Crane was well out of range.
Nikitin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crane.
Nikitin closes the distance and pushes Crane back into the cage.
Crane effectively controlling the action here.
Nikitin jumps guard and drags Crane to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nikitin working a defensive guard here.
Nikitin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nikitin looking to sit in guard and control but Crane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nikitin wants to sweep here but Crane controlling him for the moment.
Nikitin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crane trying to control but Nikitin is working from the bottom.
Nikitin wants to improve his position but instead Crane has moved into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nikitin trying to hold on to Crane's head to control him but Crane postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin moves into full guard.
Crane looking to sit in guard and control but Nikitin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nikitin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nikitin passes Crane's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nikitin is working for a kimura but Crane is defending it quite comfortably.
Crane is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crane regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nikitin.
Nikitin won't allow Crane to get back to his feet.
Crane is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nikitin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nikitin with a flurry of punches that miss.
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.
Crane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crane pushes Nikitin off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Nikitin pushes Crane up against the cage in a clinch.
Nikitin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Crane's efforts to push away.
Nikitin stalling the fight.
Crane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crane is trying to push Nikitin away but Nikitin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Crane tries a knee to the head but Nikitin blocks it.
Nikitin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crane's elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nikitin blocks a body shot from Crane.
Nikitin keeps control of Crane as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Crane is trying to maintain a safe position but Nikitin gets an underhook and turns Crane into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crane.
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 Ichabod Crane will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ichabod Crane's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Crane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nikitin.
Nikitin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nikitin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crane in his tracks.
Nikitin throws a combination. Crane tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Crane looks to score with a jab to the body but Nikitin is just out of range.
Crane connects with a right hand. Nikitin shakes it off.
Crane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikitin looking to score a takedown here. Crane is defending well but Nikitin drives through and ends up in Crane's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nikitin wants to control from the top but Crane keeps moving.
Nikitin content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikitin working some strikes from top position.
Crane is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Nikitin presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Nikitin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Crane gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Crane is trying to push Nikitin away but Nikitin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nikitin scores with a shoulder strike.
Nikitin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Crane after a bit of a struggle.
Nikitin prevents Crane from breaking the clinch.
Crane wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nikitin has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin lands with a light punch inside.
Crane tries to land knees in the clinch but Nikitin avoids the damage to the body.
Crane lands a nice uppercut.
Crane is looking to break free of the clinch but Nikitin has double underhooks.
Crane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nikitin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nikitin takes an elbow to the temple.
Crane tries to break free but Nikitin pushes him back against the cage.
Nikitin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ichabod Crane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandr Nikitin.
Nikitin is leaning against Crane and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Crane breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crane jabs Nikitin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alexandr Nikitin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nikitin swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crane wants to land a leg kick but Nikitin is out of range.
Crane throws a series of punches but Nikitin moves out of range.
Crane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nikitin manages to avoid it.
Crane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ichabod Crane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crane digs a good body shot into Nikitin's ribs.
Nikitin takes one to the chin there.
Donk. Nikitin catches Crane right on the button with a cross.
Crane scores with a body shot.
Crane throws an overhand right that lands on Nikitin's shoulder, as Nikitin tries to avoid the shot.
Crane throws a series of punches but Nikitin avoids them all with ease.
Nikitin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crane.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Nikitin.
Nikitin defending well as Crane loads up on a big left hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Crane as he connects with a hook.
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!
Nikitin throws an off balance right hand
and Crane counters with a stiff right hand.
Nikitin throws a sloppy body shot
and Nikitin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crane lands a jab to the head.
A combination from Crane does no damage.
Crane swinging wildly here.
Nikitin throws out a counter right but Crane avoids it with no problem.
Crane misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Nikitin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Crane tries to bum rush Nikitin with a series of wild strikes but Nikitin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nikitin lands with a straight right. Crane didn't see that one coming.
Crane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nikitin.
Crane throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nikitin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ichabod Crane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crane, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ichabod Crane!
Ichabod Crane seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Riasco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riasco comes into the arena with The Mexakinz ft. Xzibit - The Wake Up Show blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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149 lbs
18 - 7 - 1 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Santiago Riasco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Nick Evans!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riasco drives through with a takedown into guard.
Evans looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Evans is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans is continuing to stall.
Riasco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Evans lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Evans pushes down on Riasco's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Evans keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riasco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Evans pulls his head out easily.
Riasco tries to roll over but Evans keeps him under control.
Evans takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans is trying to control the action in half guard but Riasco is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Riasco tries to roll over but Evans keeps him under control.
Riasco is working hard here to advance position.
Riasco keeping control of the position.
Riasco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Evans seems to be working for a kimura but Riasco defends the submission attempt.
Evans looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Riasco looking for submissions off his back.
Evans is looking to take a break and control but Riasco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Riasco tries to roll over but Evans keeps him under control.
Riasco looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans is looking to advance position but Riasco won't allow it.
Riasco is looking for a sweep. Evans is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Evans looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Evans.
Riasco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Evans sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Riasco looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Riasco looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riasco shoots and misses
and Evans counters with a nice leg kick.
Evans misses with a body kick.
Riasco darts in looking for a takedown but Evans gets double underhooks and turns Riasco into the cage.
Evans is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Riasco with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Riasco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Evans.
Evans tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Riasco.
Evans struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riasco working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Evans is holding Riasco down, trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nick Evans will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Riasco looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Riasco looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riasco trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
Evans has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Riasco can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans trying to keep a closed guard but Riasco is proving a slippery customer.
Riasco passes Evans's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans is defending against the submission attempts here by Riasco.
Evans trying to hold on to Riasco's head to control him but Riasco postures up.
Riasco is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Evans is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Evans moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Riasco advances to half guard.
Evans has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Evans manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Riasco trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evans pulls Riasco in to control the position.
Riasco wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Riasco is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Evans looking to control.
Evans has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Riasco trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riasco misses with a takedown
and Riasco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Evans throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick by Evans misses
so Riasco counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Evans managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riasco sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Riasco forces his way into half guard.
Riasco looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Evans is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Riasco's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Riasco's back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riasco is really stuck here.
Evans biding his time, controlling Riasco.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Riasco dominated that second 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!
Riasco darts in looking for a takedown but Evans gets double underhooks and turns Riasco into the cage.
Riasco darts in looking for a takedown but Evans gets double underhooks and turns Riasco into the cage.
Riasco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Evans sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Riasco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans scores with a nice head shot.
Evans connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Riasco throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Evans was covering up waiting for the punch and Riasco finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Santiago Riasco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Riasco from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riasco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Evans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Riasco forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riasco is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Evans defends it well.
Evans is looking to improve his position.
Riasco wants to take a breather but Evans is having none of it.
Riasco is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Evans won't allow Riasco to pass to mount.
Riasco seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Evans does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.
Evans won't allow Riasco to pass to mount.
Evans gets full guard.
Evans working a defensive guard here.
Riasco wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Evans pulls Riasco in close to prevent any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Evans looking to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Santiago Riasco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Evans dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riasco shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Evans counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Riasco fails with the takedown
and Evans connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Evans lands a high kick!
A lazy body kick from Evans
and Riasco counters with a single leg into guard. Evans didn't expect that.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Riasco from controlling successfully.
Evans trying to control the position here.
Riasco postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Evans is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Riasco, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riasco is keeping the position for now.
Evans sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Riasco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evans showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nick Evans.
I think Evans has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Santiago Riasco!
A relieved looking Santiago Riasco thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Roofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wooden Pencil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roofer comes to the cage accompanied by Jonesmann Feat. Azad - Der Soldat James Rhyme. Pencil has chosen Full Retard as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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33
194 lbs
24 - 10 - 0 |
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30
193 lbs
25 - 13 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Roofer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wooden Pencil!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pencil chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Roofer checks a leg kick.
Pencil staying out of range there.
Roofer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pencil.
Roofer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pencil.
Pencil tries to score with a low kick but Roofer moves his leg out of the way.
A quick step to the side and Roofer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pencil throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pencil looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Roofer throws a leg kick that misses.
Roofer misses with a head kick.
Pencil takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Roofer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pencil misses with a low kick as Roofer jumps back.
Roofer throws a leg kick but Pencil checks it.
Pencil moves out of range of the body kick from Roofer.
Pencil looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick from Pencil misses.
We've been told by Roofer's head coaches at Spetznaz Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pencil misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pencil thuds his right hand into Roofer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Roofer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pencil throws a counter combo.
Roofer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Ben Roofer has been cut.
Roofer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pencil.
Jab from Pencil.
Pencil throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Roofer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pencil misses with a left hand
and Roofer counters with a body kick that stops Pencil in his tracks momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Roofer.
Roofer throws a wild body kick that Pencil sees coming a mile off.
Roofer lands a big uppercut and Pencil crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Pencil looks OK. Roofer waves Pencil back to his feet!
Pencil is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roofer drops Pencil with a huge uppercut! Pencil drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Roofer is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Roofer!
After winning the bout, Ben Roofer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andr De Fran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Fran has chosen No Worries as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pedro Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 2, fighting out of New York, Andr De Fran!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Fran stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lopez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lopez throws a hook but De Fran blocks it.
De Fran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lopez just misses with a punch to the body.
Lopez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pedro Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez tries to score a power double leg takedown but De Fran sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lopez somewhat.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lopez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Fran swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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!
De Fran pulls Lopez in close to his closed guard and prevents Lopez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lopez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Fran swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Fran seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
De Fran looking to control.
Lopez 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.
Lopez wants to control from the top but De Fran keeps moving.
Lopez tries to free his leg and advance position but De Fran is retaining full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
De Fran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lopez throws a big counter combination but De Fran scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lopez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Fran.
Lopez lands a jab to the nose.
De Fran throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Fran throws a hook but Lopez avoids it easily.
Lopez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Fran.
De Fran tries a quick counter leg kick but Lopez is wise to it.
Donk. De Fran catches Lopez right on the button with a cross.
Donk. De Fran catches Lopez right on the button with a cross.
De Fran scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lopez in his tracks.
Lopez misses with a series of wild punches.
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!
Lopez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
De Fran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Fran has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
De Fran pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
De Fran misses with an uppercut.
Lopez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Fran moves away.
Lopez throws out a loose jab but De Fran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lopez throws a looping overhand right but De Fran ducks down to avoid it.
De Fran missing with a left hand there. Lopez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lopez throws a shot from downtown. De Fran moves away and avoids it.
De Fran is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and De Fran counters with a straight right hand.
Lopez goes for a double leg but De Fran avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as De Fran continues to drive forward.
De Fran flicks out a counter leg kick but Lopez steps away.
De Fran moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lopez misses the shot to the body.
Lopez misses with a takedown attempt - De Fran sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopez throws an off balance right hand
and De Fran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lopez misses with a takedown attempt - De Fran sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
De Fran throws a counter combo.
De Fran scoring well with a low kick there.
De Fran tries to land a front kick but Lopez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
De Fran throws a front kick that sends Lopez stumbling back into the cage.
De Fran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
Lopez tries to score a power double leg takedown but De Fran sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lopez somewhat.
De Fran flicks out a counter leg kick but Lopez steps away.
De Fran is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lopez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez misses with the combination.
A jab from Lopez misses.
Lopez missing with a left hand there. De Fran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lopez tries for a takedown but De Fran sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot by De Fran.
A lazy left from De Fran finds it's target.
De Fran lands a body shot.
De Fran with a body punch. A glancing blow.
De Fran scores with a nice strike.
Lopez fails with the takedown.
Lopez dives in and grabs De Fran's left leg, looking for a takedown. De Fran pushes down on Lopez's head and hops out.
Lopez tries to move into range but De Fran moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lopez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
De Fran ducks under a wild hook from Lopez.
De Fran fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andr De Fran dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
De Fran lands a jab to Lopez's midsection.
De Fran is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lopez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lopez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. De Fran was covering up waiting for the punch and Lopez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lopez wants to control from the top but De Fran keeps moving.
Lopez content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because De Fran has locked up a guillotine! De Fran's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Lopez is holding on here and De Fran must be using up a lot of energy. Lopez has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! De Fran gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Andr De Fran!
After winning the bout, Andr De Fran thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Randy Slader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Four Loko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slader's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pantera - Walk. Loko comes into a darkened arena with his song building. marry yourdaughter kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Four Loko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Randy Slader!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Four Loko!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loko throws a sloppy head kick and Slader moves out of range easily.
Loko misses with a body shot.
Loko drops his hands momentarily and Slader takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Slader tries to land a front kick but Loko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Loko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Loko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Slader swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Loko throws a sloppy head kick and Slader moves out of range easily.
It looked like Slader was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Loko.
Slader takes the fight into the clinch.
Loko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Randy Slader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slader throws out a loose jab but Loko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loko has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Slader misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Loko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slader uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Slader lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Loko throws a head kick that misses
and Slader counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slader missing with a left hand there. Loko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Loko counters with a body kick.
Nice body punch from Slader.
Loko blocks a jab.
Loko catches Slader with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Loko throws a head kick that misses.
Slader takes a swing at Loko's ribcage but misses.
Loko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slader is looking to counter punch.
Slader throws a jab but it's blocked by Loko.
Slader throws a shot to the body.
Loko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slader throws a shot from downtown. Loko moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slader avoids the head kick by Loko.
Loko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Loko tries a head kick but it misses.
Slader half committed to a counter leg kick.
Slader misses with a low kick as Loko jumps back.
Loko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Loko scores with a head kick.
Loko throws a sloppy head kick and Slader moves out of range easily.
It looked like Slader wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Loko tries to keep at a distance but Slader has taken the fight into the clinch.
Slader lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Loko breaks from the clinch.
Loko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Slader on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slader fakes the leg kick and cracks Loko in the body.
Slader rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Loko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Loko gets tackled into the cage by Slader. Slader maintains the clinch.
Slader tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Loko's elbow.
Loko trying to stall but Slader improves his position.
Loko stalling.
Nice body punch from Slader - that landed with a thud.
Slader is working Loko over against the cage.
Loko has had enough of the clinch but Slader keeps him there for the moment.
Slader lands a body shot.
Slader tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Loko's elbow.
Loko ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Loko no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Slader in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Loko keeping moving, preventing Slader from controlling successfully.
Slader decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Slader.
Slader slips a jab and a cross from Loko.
Slader throws a hook but Loko blocks it.
Loko moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slader dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Loko. That did some damage!
A combination from Loko does no damage.
Slader scores with a kick to the midsection.
Loko looks to throw a body kick
and Slader counters with a low kick, right behind Loko 's knee.
Loko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slader defending well as Loko loads up on a big left hand.
Slader wants to land a leg kick but Loko is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Slader dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Slader ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loko moves away.
Slader fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Slader wants to clinch up but Loko keeps it at a distance.
Loko lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Loko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Slader is looking to counter punch.
Loko throws a nice head kick!
Slader throws a leg kick which misses Loko's front leg but catches the back leg as Loko tries to avoid it.
Slader swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Loko throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Slader closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Slader.
Loko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slader lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slader.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loko successfully pulls guard.
Slader connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Slader gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Slader keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Loko's head.
Loko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Slader landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Slader working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Loko's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slader scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Loko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Slader landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slader scoring with some ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Slader has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Loko keeping moving, preventing Slader from controlling successfully.
Slader lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Slader landing some decent shots from guard.
Loko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Slader slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Loko is looking for a triangle but Slader pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Slader wants to control from the top but Loko keeps moving.
Loko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Slader wants to control from the top but Loko keeps moving.
Loko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Slader defends it easily.
Loko is trying to keep Slader in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Slader keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Loko's head.
Slader stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Loko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Loko keeping moving, preventing Slader from controlling successfully.
Loko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Slader gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Slader got a little sloppy there for a moment and Loko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slader has managed to get both his arms back between Loko's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loko wants to stand up but Slader is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Slader dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Loko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slader misses with a low kick as Loko jumps back.
Slader connects with a solid leg kick.
Loko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Slader checks a low kick from Loko.
Nice defenses there by Loko.
Slader darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Loko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Four Loko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Loko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loko blocks the body kick.
Loko looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Loko moves forwards but Slader connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Slader cracks Loko with a big right hand and Loko goes down!
Loko is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slader postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Loko covers up, he's hurt! Slader keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Slader and the ref steps in to end the fight! Slader can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Slader!
Randy Slader retains his welterweight title!
Randy Slader decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Four Loko spoke after the fight, saying 'no way i fight for the title in a while! would prefer to beat taneli maija or bob backlund!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexandr Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roope Latvala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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212 lbs
33 - 14 - 0 |
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32
212 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexandr Romanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roope Latvala!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Latvala misses the body punch
and Romanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Romanov slips under a jab.
A big right from Romanov misses.
Latvala swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Some wild striking there from Romanov.
Romanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Latvala moves away from the strike by Romanov.
Decent striking displayed by Latvala there.
We've been told by Romanov's head coaches at Russian Top Team Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Romanov scores with a decent looking hook.
Latvala misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Latvala takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Latvala lands a high kick to the side of Romanov's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Latvala dives into guard, looking to finish.
Romanov is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Latvala scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oh Romanov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Romanov wants to stand up but Latvala is controlling him.
Romanov seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Latvala missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Latvala trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Latvala throws an elbow that misses. Romanov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Latvala's guard. Nice move by Romanov!
Latvala working for a triangle but Romanov defends it easily.
Latvala manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Romanov manages to get himself to full guard.
Latvala stops Romanov from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanov keeping full guard, as Latvala tries to pass.
Latvala throws a big elbow that misses.
Romanov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Latvala is controlling him.
Romanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Romanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Latvala trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Latvala throwing strikes from guard but Romanov blocks nicely.
Latvala missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Romanov wants to stand up but Latvala is controlling him.
Latvala throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Latvala accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Latvala in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Latvala throws an elbow that misses. Romanov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Latvala's guard. Nice move by Romanov!
Romanov wanted to stand there but Latvala had control of the position.
Latvala has an active guard here but Romanov has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Romanov prevents Latvala from improving his position.
Latvala gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Latvala looking for a sweep. Not yet Latvala, not yet.
Latvala isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Romanov stacks Latvala on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Romanov!
Romanov decides to stand back up. Romanov steps back and let's Latvala get back to his feet.
Romanov throws a hook but Latvala blocks it.
Latvala scores with a sloppy right hand. Romanov should have avoided that one.
Latvala on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Romanov throws a hook but Latvala avoids it easily.
Latvala turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Romanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Latvala counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roope Latvala dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Latvala tries to work over Romanov's front leg with a kick but Romanov checks it.
Romanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alexandr Romanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Romanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Latvala let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Romanov scores with the left hand. Latvala knows he should have avoided that one.
Romanov slips a jab and a cross from Latvala.
Romanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Latvala now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Latvala. Romanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romanov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Romanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Romanov scores with a sloppy right hand. Latvala should have avoided that one.
Latvala throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Romanov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Latvala is predictable there
and Romanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Latvala misses with a left hand
and Romanov counters with a nice body shot.
Romanov lands a left and a right that send Latvala crashing to the mat, dazed. Romanov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Latvala is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Latvala tries to land a leg kick but Romanov saw it coming and moves away.
Latvala is still on wobbly legs! Can Romanov finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Latvala misses with a right hand
enabling Romanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Romanov misses with a double jab
and Romanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Latvala thows a leg kick but Romanov checks it
and Romanov rattles Latvala with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Latvala tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Romanov dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Latvala stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexandr Romanov!
A very excited looking Alexandr Romanov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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