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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Godbolt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Godbolt comes to the cage accompanied by Trenches by Pop Evil. Matthew Godbolt could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hector Williams's chin.
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202 lbs
21 - 16 - 4 |
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195 lbs
26 - 10 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Good gas tank |
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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
21 - 16 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matthew Godbolt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hector Williams!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Godbolt moves out of range of the body kick from Williams.
Godbolt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Williams connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Godbolt avoids the head kick by Williams.
Godbolt misses with a looping left.
Williams swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Godbolt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Godbolt.
Matthew Godbolt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Godbolt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Godbolt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Williams! But no joy.
A shot to the liver by Godbolt. Beautiful body shot.
Williams moves out of range as Godbolt strikes.
Godbolt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Williams thumps Godbolt with a low kick.
We've been informed that Williams has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Godbolt misses the shot to the body.
Williams changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godbolt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Godbolt.
Godbolt drops down looking for a counter takedown but Williams sprawls and moves away.
Williams connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Godbolt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Godbolt fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Williams to the ground. Godbolt is now in Williams's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Godbolt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Williams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Godbolt.
Godbolt throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.
Williams has control of Godbolt's left arm, preventing Godbolt from doing any damage.
Godbolt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Williams's head.
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but Godbolt is proving a slippery customer.
Williams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams trying to control the position.
Williams seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Godbolt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Godbolt landing some decent shots from guard.
Godbolt throws a big right hand that misses.
Godbolt is looking to work some ground and pound but Williams has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Godbolt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godbolt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Godbolt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
Godbolt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Godbolt trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams is controlling Godbolt's posture.
Godbolt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Godbolt looking to pass the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
We've been hearing that Godbolt has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Godbolt chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Godbolt from controlling successfully.
Godbolt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Godbolt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Godbolt throws a big right hand that misses.
Williams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Godbolt is aware though and is defending well.
Williams is trying to control the position but Godbolt postures up.
Godbolt trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Godbolt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Godbolt or perhaps it was just good defense by Williams, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Godbolt dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Godbolt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Williams has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Williams there as he acknowledges the shot.
Godbolt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Williams pinned against the cage. Williams gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Godbolt moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWilliams.
Godbolt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab from Godbolt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Godbolt moves away and avoids it.
Godbolt works the jab nicely.
Williams walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Godbolt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice straight punches there by Godbolt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Godbolt.
Hector Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Godbolt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Godbolt attempts a counter takedown but Williams avoids it well and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Godbolt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Godbolt's head but Godbolt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Donk. Godbolt catches Williams right on the button with a cross.
Godbolt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Williams's head backwards.
Godbolt lands with a shot to the body.
Godbolt misses with a wild body shot.
Williams now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Godbolt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Godbolt tries to counter with a takedown but Williams is quick to defend against it.
Godbolt throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Williams throws a jab when Godbolt was well out of range.
Godbolt half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Godbolt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams throws a hook but Godbolt avoids it easily.
Williams takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Williams lands a nice shot that snaps Godbolt's head back.
Good shot there by Williams.
Godbolt misses with a takedown
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
Godbolt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Godbolt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Godbolt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Godbolt staying out of range there.
Godbolt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Godbolt.
Godbolt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Godbolt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Williams throws a head kick but Godbolt moves out of range.
Godbolt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Williams paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Williams tries a low kick but Godbolt avoids it.
Godbolt scores with a jab to the body.
Godbolt scores with a nice strike.
Godbolt throws a poor cross that misses
and Williams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Matthew Godbolt has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Godbolt. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Godbolt blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Godbolt is out of range.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Godbolt is out of range.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Godbolt.
Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Godbolt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Godbolt misses with a looping left.
Godbolt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Williams counters with a head kick that drops Godbolt to the mat! Godbolt scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Godbolt is rocked!
Godbolt misses with a jab to the body
and Williams counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Godbolt out cold! What a finish! Williams is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hector Williams!
An out of breath Hector Williams thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Itagaki Fukuzawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Kunitskiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fukuzawa comes to the cage accompanied by In Flames - Colony. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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153 lbs
26 - 14 - 2 |
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146 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
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World class MT
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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
26 - 14 - 2, fighting out of New York, Itagaki Fukuzawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Vladimir Kunitskiy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kunitskiy jabs Fukuzawa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fukuzawa has managed to clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kunitskiy has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Fukuzawa blocks an elbow strike from Kunitskiy.
Fukuzawa misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Kunitskiy fails to land.
Kunitskiy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fukuzawa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fukuzawa effectively controlling the action here.
Kunitskiy tries to throw a body punch but Fukuzawa avoids it by throwing Kunitskiy back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kunitskiy fails to land.
Fukuzawa blocks a body shot from Kunitskiy.
Fukuzawa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kunitskiy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kunitskiy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fukuzawa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kunitskiy punishes Fukuzawa's body with a nice straight punch.
Fukuzawa moves out of range of the body kick from Kunitskiy.
Fukuzawa looks to score with a jab to the body but Kunitskiy is just out of range.
Kunitskiy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kunitskiy fails with the takedown.
Itagaki Fukuzawa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kunitskiy slips a jab from Fukuzawa.
Kunitskiy unleashes a big counter combination but Fukuzawa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fukuzawa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fukuzawa checks a leg kick.
Donk. Kunitskiy catches Fukuzawa right on the button with a cross.
Kunitskiy misses with a right hand
and Fukuzawa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fukuzawa stuffs the takedown attempt from Kunitskiy. Kunitskiy gets slowly back to his feet.
Fukuzawa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kunitskiy misses with a hook to the body
and Fukuzawa counters with a series of strikes. Kunitskiy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fukuzawa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kunitskiy counters with a one-two to the body.
Kunitskiy looks to score with a jab to the body but Fukuzawa is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kunitskiy ducks under a wild hook from Fukuzawa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kunitskiy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fukuzawa throws out the jab.
Kunitskiy throws a chopping leg kick but Fukuzawa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A quick step to the side and Fukuzawa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fukuzawa loads up on a big right hand but Kunitskiy slips the punch.
Kunitskiy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kunitskiy avoids the body shot from Fukuzawa.
Kunitskiy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kunitskiy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kunitskiy throws a strike but Fukuzawa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kunitskiy looking for a guillotine here but Fukuzawa defends easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fukuzawa with a nice head shot there.
Kunitskiy trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kunitskiy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fukuzawa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fukuzawa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fukuzawa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kunitskiy has momentary wrist control but Fukuzawa slips an elbow through the middle.
Fukuzawa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fukuzawa postures up and lands a big shot to Kunitskiy's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kunitskiy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fukuzawa defends it easily.
Kunitskiy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kunitskiy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fukuzawa is aware though and is defending well.
Fukuzawa trying to control but Kunitskiy is working from the bottom.
Fukuzawa postures up in Kunitskiy's guard and throws a big left but Kunitskiy blocks it.
Kunitskiy throws his legs up looking for a submission but Fukuzawa uses it to pass to side control.
Kunitskiy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fukuzawa 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.
Fukuzawa is taking a breather. Kunitskiy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Fukuzawa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kunitskiy keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vladimir Kunitskiy will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kunitskiy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fukuzawa's waist but Fukuzawa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kunitskiy off to one side.
Kunitskiy has a takedown stuffed.
Kunitskiy throws a leg kick
enabling Fukuzawa to counter with a crisp jab.
Kunitskiy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fukuzawa.
Itagaki Fukuzawa is winning the standup battle so far.
Kunitskiy throws a shot from downtown. Fukuzawa moves away and avoids it.
A good leg kick by Fukuzawa.
Fukuzawa throws a leg kick which misses Kunitskiy's front leg but catches the back leg as Kunitskiy tries to avoid it.
Kunitskiy connects with a crisp jab.
Kunitskiy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Itagaki Fukuzawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Kunitskiy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fukuzawa throws a hook to the side of Kunitskiy's head but Kunitskiy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kunitskiy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kunitskiy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fukuzawa as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Fukuzawa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kunitskiy lands with a shot to the body.
Kunitskiy throws a leg kick
and Fukuzawa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kunitskiy misses with a body kick.
Vladimir Kunitskiy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kunitskiy stuns Fukuzawa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fukuzawa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice defenses there by Kunitskiy.
Kunitskiy cracks Fukuzawa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fukuzawa scores with a jab to the body.
Kunitskiy looks to land a left hand but Fukuzawa moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Fukuzawa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kunitskiy.
Kunitskiy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fukuzawa is out of range and Kunitskiy settles back down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fukuzawa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
Fukuzawa thumps Kunitskiy with a low kick.
Kunitskiy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fukuzawa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kunitskiy digs a good body shot into Fukuzawa's ribs.
Fukuzawa throws a leg kick but Kunitskiy checks it.
Kunitskiy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fukuzawa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kunitskiy misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kunitskiy. That's going to slow Fukuzawa down.
Fukuzawa looks to land a left hand but Kunitskiy moved out of range nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Kunitskiy blocks the leg kick.
Kunitskiy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kunitskiy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fukuzawa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Fukuzawa. That snapped Kunitskiy's head back.
Fukuzawa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kunitskiy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fukuzawa.
A little feinted left hand from Fukuzawa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fukuzawa throws a leg kick but Kunitskiy moved away.
Kunitskiy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fukuzawa cracks the inside of Kunitskiy's front leg.
Fukuzawa misses with a low kick.
Kunitskiy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fukuzawa in his tracks.
Fukuzawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kunitskiy was well out of range. Poor timing from Fukuzawa.
Kunitskiy's corner calls for a 1-2. Kunitskiy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kunitskiy misses with a leg kick.
Kunitskiy checks the leg kick.
Kunitskiy closes the distance and clinches up with Fukuzawa, looking for a takedown. Kunitskiy pushes Fukuzawa against the cage but Fukuzawa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kunitskiy misses with a right hand
and Fukuzawa counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukuzawa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kunitskiy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fukuzawa tries to sprawl but Kunitskiy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kunitskiy looks to land a strike but Fukuzawa avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kunitskiy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kunitskiy throws a big elbow that misses.
Kunitskiy stops Fukuzawa from standing up.
Fukuzawa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kunitskiy's guard.
Kunitskiy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fukuzawa is aware though and is defending well.
Kunitskiy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fukuzawa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fukuzawa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Itagaki Fukuzawa dominated that second round.
That's time! Fukuzawa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kunitskiy jabs Fukuzawa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kunitskiy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fukuzawa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kunitskiy is looking to chop away at Fukuzawa's legs.
Fukuzawa misses with a straight left.
Fukuzawa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fukuzawa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kunitskiy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kunitskiy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fukuzawa avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Fukuzawa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kunitskiy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fukuzawa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fukuzawa wants to land a leg kick but Kunitskiy is out of range.
Kunitskiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fukuzawa moves away.
Kunitskiy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fukuzawa manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kunitskiy. Fukuzawa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fukuzawa is looking for a counter combo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fukuzawa, right into the meat.
No joy there for Kunitskiy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fukuzawa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kunitskiy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fukuzawa rather than just go for the knockout.
Kunitskiy misses the body punch
letting Fukuzawa counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Fukuzawa.
Kunitskiy staying out of range there.
Fukuzawa throws a big shot that misses.
Fukuzawa misses with a low kick.
Kunitskiy lands with an uppercut that bounces Fukuzawa off the cage and back into range.
Kunitskiy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fukuzawa.
Kunitskiy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fukuzawa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kunitskiy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fukuzawa manages to avoid it.
Fukuzawa cracks Kunitskiy with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukuzawa moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fukuzawa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kunitskiy.
Kunitskiy blocks a head kick by Fukuzawa.
Kunitskiy lands the left hand.
Kunitskiy misses with a takedown
and Fukuzawa counters with a nice uppercut.
Kunitskiy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fukuzawa to the ground. Kunitskiy is now in Fukuzawa's guard.
Kunitskiy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fukuzawa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fukuzawa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kunitskiy is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kunitskiy wants to control from the top but Fukuzawa keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kunitskiy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kunitskiy wants to control from the top but Fukuzawa keeps moving.
Fukuzawa can't keep his opponent in guard - Kunitskiy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kunitskiy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kunitskiy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fukuzawa keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kunitskiy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kunitskiy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fukuzawa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kunitskiy prevents Fukuzawa from improving his position.
Kunitskiy looks to land a strike but Fukuzawa avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Fukuzawa has control of Kunitskiy's left arm, preventing Kunitskiy from doing any damage.
Kunitskiy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kunitskiy trying to control but Fukuzawa is working from the bottom.
Fukuzawa trying to keep a closed guard but Kunitskiy is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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 Itagaki Fukuzawa.
I think Fukuzawa 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Itagaki Fukuzawa!
Itagaki Fukuzawa decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rajesh Koothrappali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyroil Smoochie Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koothrappali's entrance music is Punjab. A fine choice. Rajesh Koothrappali could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tyroil Smoochie Wallace's chin.
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148 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Rajesh Koothrappali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyroil Smoochie Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Smoochie Wallace. That's going to slow Koothrappali down.
Smoochie Wallace throws a leg kick which misses Koothrappali's front leg but catches the back leg as Koothrappali tries to avoid it.
Smoochie Wallace checks a low kick from Koothrappali.
Smoochie Wallace appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Koothrappali.
Rajesh Koothrappali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koothrappali checks the leg kick.
Smoochie Wallace pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koothrappali misses with a low kick.
Smoochie Wallace tries to land a front kick but Koothrappali steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smoochie Wallace throws a body kick that misses.
Smoochie Wallace misses with an uppercut. Koothrappali saw that one coming.
Smoochie Wallace misses the shot to the body.
Koothrappali tests Smoochie Wallace's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koothrappali connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Koothrappali lands with a right hand.
A lazy left from Koothrappali finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koothrappali lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smoochie Wallace's sensitive parts.
Smoochie Wallace throws a front kick that sends Koothrappali stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Koothrappali.
Smoochie Wallace lands a jab to Koothrappali's midsection.
Koothrappali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smoochie Wallace throws out the jab.
Koothrappali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smoochie Wallace sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smoochie Wallace scores with a jab to the body.
Smoochie Wallace lands a right hook to the body.
Koothrappali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smoochie Wallace was well out of range. Poor timing from Koothrappali.
Smoochie Wallace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koothrappali fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smoochie Wallace is out of range.
Smoochie Wallace is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Koothrappali rather than just go for the knockout.
Koothrappali staying out of range there.
Smoochie Wallace throws a chopping leg kick but Koothrappali manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Smoochie Wallace stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smoochie Wallace takes one on the button.
Koothrappali takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smoochie Wallace thumps Koothrappali with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali tried to score with a low kick but Smoochie Wallace checks it.
Smoochie Wallace lands a nice leg kick that just misses Koothrappali's sensitive parts.
Smoochie Wallace with a nice cross.
Koothrappali throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koothrappali.
Koothrappali definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Koothrappali is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smoochie Wallace lands a jab to the nose.
Smoochie Wallace scores with the left hand. Koothrappali knows he should have avoided that one.
Smoochie Wallace throws a front kick aimed at Koothrappali's knee but Koothrappali avoids it well.
Koothrappali bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Koothrappali throws a leg kick which misses Smoochie Wallace's front leg but catches the back leg as Smoochie Wallace tries to avoid it.
Smoochie Wallace blocks a low kick nicely.
Smoochie Wallace lands a lovely overhand right.
Smoochie Wallace scores with a nice strike.
Koothrappali is rocked!
Koothrappali throws a leg kick
and Smoochie Wallace scores with a counter punch that sends Koothrappali to the canvas! Smoochie Wallace smells blood - he's punishing Koothrappali with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Koothrappali has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyroil Smoochie Wallace!
An out of breath Tyroil Smoochie Wallace thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aslak Aas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Pasha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aas comes to the cage accompanied by Nunnuka Nunnuka. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ali Pasha enters the cage!
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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
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aslak Aas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Ali Pasha!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pasha paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pasha looks to score with a jab to the body but Aas is just out of range.
Pasha looks to land a right hand but Aas moved out of range.
Pasha misses with a low kick.
Pasha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aas.
Pasha checks the leg kick nicely there.
Aas has closed the distance and engaged Pasha in a clinch.
Aas tries to land knees in the clinch but Pasha avoids the damage to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aas.
Aas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pasha avoids it.
Pasha misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aas.
Aas cracks Pasha with a nice body shot.
Aas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pasha blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Aas on the inside.
Aas misses with a knee strike.
Aas tries to land knees in the clinch but Pasha avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pasha.
Pasha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pasha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aas prevents a body shot from Pasha.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pasha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aas dodges an elbow strike from Pasha.
Pasha presses Aas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've been informed that Pasha has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Aas misses with the head strike.
Pasha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aas backwards.
Pasha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aas misses with a looping right.
Aas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pasha counters with a nice leg kick.
Pasha lands a body shot.
Aas moves into the clinch successfully.
Pasha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aas backwards.
Pasha tries to throw a body punch but Aas avoids it by throwing Pasha back against the cage.
Pasha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pasha is defending well for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Pasha.
Aas has a couple of punches blocked by Pasha.
Pasha swings wildly with an uppercut but Aas uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pasha stalling against the cage.
Pasha can't find room to land a body shot as Aas controls the action.
Pasha lands an uppercut.
Pasha working aggressively here.
Aas has a couple of punches blocked by Pasha.
Aas misses with the head strike.
Aas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pasha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aas misses with a punch on the inside.
Pasha blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pasha lands a nice shot to the body.
Pasha managing to block the knees to the body from Aas.
Pasha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aas or not.
Pasha swings wildly with an uppercut but Aas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aas trying to land knees to the body.
Pasha working aggressively here.
Aas takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aas moves into the clinch.
Aas tries to land knees in the clinch but Pasha avoids the damage to the body.
Aas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pasha lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pasha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pasha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pasha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aas.
Aas misses with a knee strike.
Pasha blocking some punches.
Pasha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pasha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aas lands a left hand.
Pasha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pasha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aas landing knees to the head.
Aas gets through Pasha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aas tries to land a knee to the head but Pasha blocks with his arms.
Pasha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pasha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Aas.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pasha.
Pasha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pasha blocks it with crossed arms.
Pasha blocking some punches.
Pasha lands a shoulder strike.
Pasha blocks a body shot from Aas.
Pasha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aas or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pasha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice cross by Aas.
Pasha getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pasha misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aas clinches.
Aas lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aas.
Aas misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pasha.
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 Aslak Aas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pasha lands with a nice body kick.
Aas moves out of range as Pasha strikes.
Pasha throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've been told by Aas's head coaches at The Cave Fighting Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pasha looks to score with a jab to the body but Aas is just out of range.
Aas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pasha manages to circle out of the way.
Jab by Aas.
Pasha misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pasha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pasha throws a leg kick
and Aas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pasha circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pasha swats away the attempt to clinch by Aas.
Pasha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aas manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aas tries to clinch but Pasha is having none of it.
Aas tries to close the distance and clinch but Pasha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pasha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aas.
Pasha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
An inside leg kick from Pasha misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasha connects with a leg kick. Aas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pasha.
Aas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pasha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pasha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pasha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pasha lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pasha pushes Aas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pasha misses with some punches.
Pasha is working Aas over against the cage.
Pasha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pasha looking to slow down the pace here.
Pasha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pasha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aas misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pasha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aslak Aas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pasha is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aas misses with a punch to the body.
Pasha swings wildly with an uppercut but Aas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pasha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aas.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pasha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pasha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aas throws a punch but it's blocked by Pasha.
A right hand to the body from Pasha.
Pasha is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pasha lands with a short shot to the head.
Pasha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pasha slowing the pace effectively.
Pasha looking to stall.
Pasha managing to block the knees to the body from Aas.
Pasha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aas has a couple of punches blocked by Pasha.
Aas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pasha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aas scores with a shot to the side of Pasha's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pasha.
Aas missing with knees to the body.
Aas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pasha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aas scores with a shot to the side of Pasha's head.
Pasha trying to stall but Aas improves his position.
A body shot lands from Pasha.
Aas tries to land knees in the clinch but Pasha avoids the damage to the body.
Pasha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aas tries to land knees in the clinch but Pasha avoids the damage to the body.
Pasha misses with a body punch.
Aas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pasha stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pasha takes a knee to the side of the body.
Aas prevents a body shot from Pasha.
Aas tries to work over Pasha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pasha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pasha taking a breather.
Aas looking to throw knees to the head but Pasha is blocking nicely.
Aas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pasha blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pasha.
Aas misses with some punches.
Pasha lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pasha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aas backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Pasha.
Aas blocks a body shot from Pasha.
Pasha leaning against his opponent.
Pasha lands with a right to the head.
Come on Pasha - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Aas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pasha lands with a right to the head.
Pasha avoiding damage as Aas throws knees to the body.
Pasha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Pasha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Pasha moves out of range of the strikes.
Aas checks a leg kick.
Aas looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Aas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pasha fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aas.
Pasha throws a head kick but Aas moves out of range.
Pasha just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Aas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Aas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pasha, pushing him back against the cage.
Pasha blocks a body shot from Aas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pasha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aas lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Pasha fails to land.
Aas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pasha backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aas.
Aas misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aas looking to throw knees to the head but Pasha is blocking nicely.
Aas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pasha is defending well for now.
Aas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Pasha.
Aas misses with the head strike.
Aas misses with a punch on the inside.
Aas lands a nice knee to the body.
Pasha throws a head punch that misses.
Aas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Aas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pasha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aas misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pasha - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Aas misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aas.
Aas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pasha's elbow.
Aas misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pasha prevents a body shot from Aas.
Pasha blocks an uppercut.
Pasha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aas missing with knees to the body.
Pasha digs a right hand into Aas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aas's gas tank.
Pasha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pasha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pasha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pasha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pasha lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pasha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pasha lands a nice uppercut.
Pasha breaks the clinch.
Pasha throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Aas to counter with a crisp jab.
A good leg kick by Pasha.
Pasha thuds his shin into the meat of Aas's side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pasha scores with a nice strike.
Pasha misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasha connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Aas misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Pasha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pasha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aas manages to avoid it.
Aas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pasha is stalling here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pasha.
Aas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pasha's face.
Aas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pasha's elbow.
Pasha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pasha blocks an uppercut.
Pasha stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pasha misses with the head strike.
Pasha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aas backwards.
Pasha pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pasha works on Aas's body with a couple of short punches.
Pasha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pasha's elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pasha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Pasha fails to land.
Pasha lands with a short shot to the head.
Aas tries to land a knee to the head but Pasha blocks with his arms.
Aas swings wildly with an uppercut but Pasha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pasha gets through Aas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pasha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pasha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ali Pasha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pasha 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ali Pasha!
Ali Pasha gave a mention to Spartan Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cole River (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salosen Mara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). River comes to the cage accompanied by Creedence Clearwater Revival - Born On The Bayou. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Cole River!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Salosen Mara!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mara's calf.
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mara.
River lands a nice looking body shot.
River lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
River moves out of range of the body kick from Mara.
River wants to clinch up but Mara keeps it at a distance.
Mara moves away from the strike by River.
Mara feints a counter leg kick.
River takes a swing at Mara's ribcage but misses.
Decent striking displayed by River there.
River misses with a wild body shot.
Cole River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mara misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from River on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mara moves away.
A left lands for Mara.
River dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mara. That did some damage!
Mara lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mara scores with a jab to the body.
River falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Mara tenderised River's leg. River is trying to keep his angry face on.
River throws a leg kick but Mara moved away.
River swings widly with a right hand
and Mara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mara throws out a leg kick but River moves out of range and Mara only half commits.
River throwing a counter right hand but Mara manages to avoid it.
River connects with a solid leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from River 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 Mara has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mara and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mara walks into a straight right hand from River.
Mara has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from River finds it's way round the side to connect with Mara's head.
River lands a head shot.
Mara throws a body shot but no joy.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
River throws a head kick but Mara moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Mara's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
River scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
River tries to close the distance and clinch but Mara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
River throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A jab lands there for Mara.
A low kick from River misses
and Mara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
River takes a shot to the body in his stride.
River looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mara avoids a kick to the body.
River scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A head kick by River misses
and Mara counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
River checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
River is looking to clinch but Mara is avoiding it.
Mara checks a leg kick.
Mara takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
River jabs Mara right on the nose. Mara blinks but takes it well.
Mara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
River scores with a jab to the jaw.
River throws a push kick but Mara slaps the foot to one side.
Mara shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mara misses with a jab, cross combination.
River throwing a counter right hand but Mara manages to avoid it.
River lands the left hand.
Mara connects with a nice looking jab.
River ducks under a wild hook from Mara.
River was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
River tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
River misses with a looping right.
Mara is looking to land body kicks.
Mara looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
River tries to clinch but Mara moves out of range.
Mara throws a low kick but River moves out of range easily.
Good work by River as he checks the leg kick.
Mara throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck River on the side of the head.
River closes the distance and clinches.
River prevents a body shot from Mara.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mara lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River lands a body punch.
Mara working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from River - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for River.
Mara lands a left hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
Mara prevents a body shot from River.
Mara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
River is looking to control Mara's arms but Mara gets an underhook and turns him. Now River has his back to the cage.
River has a couple of punches blocked by Mara.
Mara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
River looks to throw an elbow but misses.
River lands a body shot.
Mara lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mara can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
River scores with a knee to the head.
River tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mara avoids it.
Mara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
River lands with a left to the head.
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 Cole River will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
River connects with a solid leg kick.
Cole River is winning the standup battle so far.
Mara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A clash of legs there as Mara blocks the low kick.
Mara throws a sloppy head kick and River moves out of range easily.
As Mara backs away, River returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
An inside leg kick from River misses.
Mara connects with a crisp jab.
Mara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by River. River obviously looking to wear him down.
River takes a shot to the body in his stride.
River misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mara cracks a nice hook into River's ribs.
River misses with a leg kick.
River tries to clinch up.
River darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
River lands a high kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Mara blocks the leg kick.
River gets cracked there but stands up to it.
River scoring well with a low kick there.
River lands a nice shot that snaps Mara's head back.
Mara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
Mara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River is looking to land body kicks.
Mara looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
River throws a hook to the side of Mara's head but Mara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As River backs off Mara throws a huge counter combo but River manages to avoid it all.
Mara 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.
Mara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
River feints and then cracks Mara's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mara down.
Mara's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
River tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Mara.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mara throws a leg kick that is checked
and River counters with a good low kick that Mara was not able to check.
River throws the kick towards the body but Mara avoids it.
Mara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
Mara misses with a two punch combination.
Mara throws a sloppy head kick
and River counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good leg kick by Mara there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
River fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mara is out of range.
Mara throws a chopping leg kick but River manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
River cracks the inside of Mara's front leg.
Mara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River misses with a low kick.
River throws a leg kick but Mara checks it.
Mara moves out of range of the body kick from River.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River misses with a telegraphed body shot
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Mara is predictable there
and River cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good shot there by Mara.
Mara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good work by River as he checks the leg kick.
River fails in his attempt to clinch.
River pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice uppercut there from Mara.
Mara lands with a right hand.
Mara connects with a jab.
Mara misses with a low kick.
Mara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. River looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for River.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mara lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
River throws a leg kick which misses Mara's front leg but catches the back leg as Mara tries to avoid it.
River avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mara throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
River fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mara on the side of the head.
River closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mara struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
River gets through Mara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of River backwards.
River pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
Mara connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed River momentarily.
River ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
River takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mara throws a body shot but no joy.
Mara gets cracked with a nice right hand there by River.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Salosen Mara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Mara 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.
River chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mara can pounce on him.
A head kick misses from Mara.
River dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mara. That did some damage!
River pulls out of a head kick attempt.
River slips under a jab from Mara.
Mara connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mara throws a low kick but River avoids it.
Mara shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mara looks to land a body kick but River moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River throws a hook but Mara avoids it easily.
Mara thumps River with a low kick.
River moves away from the strike by Mara.
River looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mara moves forwards but River connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mara was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
Mara steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Mara throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
River tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mara manages to circle out of the way.
River motions for Mara to come forward. River throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
River getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
River throws a quick inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Mara finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mara staying out of range there.
River misses with a kick to the body.
Mara dodges the punch combination from River.
A little jabbing left from Mara on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Mara. That snapped River's head back.
River walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mara checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mara.
A solid leg kick lands there for River.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River moves out of range as Mara throws a body kick.
River tries to clinch but Mara moves out of range.
Mara throws a body shot but no joy.
Mara throws a low kick, looking for River's leg but River calmly moves out of range.
Mara tries to land a leg kick but River saw it coming and moves away.
River connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mara scores with a jab. River acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mara was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
A countering left hand to the body from Mara misses.
River throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mara! But no joy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by River.
Mara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
River slips under a jab.
River is looking to land body kicks.
Mara misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
River chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mara can pounce on him.
Mara misses the shot to the body.
Mara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
River throws a leg kick but Mara sees it coming and moves out of range.
River lands with an overhand left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from River 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 Mara has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mara and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mara replies with a solid counter kick to the body but River blocks it well.
River looks for the body kick but Mara saw that one coming.
Mara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
River moves out of range of the body kick from Mara.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as River checks a leg kick.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mara.
Mara lands a nice hook to River's body. River takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
River tests Mara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mara.
River throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
River throws a body kick that misses.
Mara scores with a nice right hand.
Mara throws a front kick aimed at River's knee but River avoids it well.
River scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
River steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mara. That one must have hurt.
River scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
River gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mara blocks the body kick.
Mara lands a nice shot that snaps River's head back.
Mara lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Salosen Mara.
I think Mara 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salosen Mara!
Salosen Mara tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Cole River spoke after the fight, saying 'I want to thank MFN for letting me fight here. This has been a great ORG. I hate that my skills are declining like they are, but it is time to move to KT and see if I can keep going a little longer. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ray Fayth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Bengazzoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ray Fayth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Benjamin Bengazzoni!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bengazzoni tries to clinch but Fayth is having none of it.
Bengazzoni throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fayth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bengazzoni looks to land a left hand but Fayth moved out of range nicely.
Fayth drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bengazzoni sprawls and moves away.
Bengazzoni tries to clinch up but Fayth circles away and keeps his distance.
Bengazzoni looks to land a combination but Fayth avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Fayth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fayth walks into a stiff left hand from Bengazzoni.
Fayth cracks the inside of Bengazzoni's front leg.
Fayth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bengazzoni is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bengazzoni. Fayth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fayth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bengazzoni.
Fayth slips under a jab from Bengazzoni.
Fayth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fayth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Bengazzoni.
Fayth cracks Bengazzoni with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bengazzoni feints a jab promting Fayth to slip. Bengazzoni then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fayth slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Ray Fayth has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bengazzoni takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fayth scores with a leg kick.
Fayth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bengazzoni.
Fayth drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bengazzoni sprawls and moves away.
A big right from Bengazzoni misses.
Fayth changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bengazzoni tries to avoid it but Fayth manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bengazzoni to the ground. Bengazzoni escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bengazzoni throws a leg kick
and Bengazzoni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bengazzoni takes one to the side of the head.
Fayth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bengazzoni.
Fayth slips under a jab.
Bengazzoni loads up on a big right hand but Fayth slips the punch.
Bengazzoni is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bengazzoni scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fayth in his tracks.
Fayth connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bengazzoni misses with a hook. Fayth ducked under it nicely.
Fayth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fayth throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fayth shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bengazzoni eats them both and turns towards Fayth to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bengazzoni throws out a loose jab but Fayth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bengazzoni misses with a hook to the body
and Fayth counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bengazzoni looks to score with a jab to the body but Fayth is just out of range.
Bengazzoni throws a big shot that misses.
Bengazzoni looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fayth catches Bengazzoni with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fayth ducks under a wild hook from Bengazzoni.
Bengazzoni connects with a body shot that sends Fayth's belly button to the back.
Bengazzoni throws a poor cross that misses
and Fayth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bengazzoni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bengazzoni misses with a leg kick.
Fayth tries to land a leg kick but Bengazzoni saw it coming and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Bengazzoni.
Fayth is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A solid body kick from Fayth.
Bengazzoni throws a poor cross that misses
letting Fayth counter with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bengazzoni.
Bengazzoni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fayth staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bengazzoni misses with a hook.
Fayth half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bengazzoni throws a hook to the side of Fayth's head but Fayth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fayth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bengazzoni misses with a shot to the body
and Fayth counters with a straight right hand.
Bengazzoni darts in and clinches Fayth up against the cage.
Bengazzoni misses with some punches.
Bengazzoni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bengazzoni fails to land.
Fayth blocking some punches.
Bengazzoni lands an uppercut.
Fayth wants a takedown.
Fayth working aggressively here.
Fayth lands a shoulder strike.
Fayth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fayth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bengazzoni's elbow.
Fayth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bengazzoni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bengazzoni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fayth misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Bengazzoni as the two fighters clinch.
Fayth struggles to land a body shot inside as Bengazzoni controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Fayth.
A shot in the inside from Fayth.
Fayth blocks an uppercut.
Fayth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fayth.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fayth.
Fayth lands with a light punch inside.
Bengazzoni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bengazzoni lands with a short shot to the head.
Bengazzoni throws a head punch that misses.
Bengazzoni works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fayth blocking some punches.
Bengazzoni lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bengazzoni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fayth's elbow.
Bengazzoni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fayth is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bengazzoni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fayth's elbow.
Fayth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fayth lands a nice shot to the 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 Ray Fayth will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ray Fayth's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A slow jab from Bengazzoni misses its intended target.
Benjamin Bengazzoni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bengazzoni misses with a left hand
and Fayth counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Bengazzoni misses.
Fayth changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bengazzoni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fayth.
Bengazzoni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fayth counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fayth wants to control from the top but Bengazzoni keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fayth not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fayth preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fayth is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fayth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fayth advances to half guard.
Fayth throwing shots but Bengazzoni is blocking nicely.
Fayth tries to pass to full mount but Bengazzoni defends it.
Fayth is thwarting Bengazzoni's attempts to control the position.
Bengazzoni preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Fayth has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fayth trying to control but Bengazzoni is having none of it.
Bengazzoni is desperately trying to improve his position but Fayth has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fayth lands a heavy elbow.
Fayth thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Fayth landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fayth can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bengazzoni is looking to escape.
Bengazzoni is working to get back to half guard.
Fayth dominating with strikes here.
Fayth throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bengazzoni wants to control but Fayth is having none of it.
Fayth has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bengazzoni's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fayth connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fayth goes for an armbar but Bengazzoni turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bengazzoni.
Fayth is pulling down on Bengazzoni's head to control his posture.
Fayth keeping moving, preventing Bengazzoni from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fayth looking for subs off his back but Bengazzoni has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Fayth dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ray Fayth's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bengazzoni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fayth was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fayth moves away from the strike by Bengazzoni.
Bengazzoni is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bengazzoni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fayth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fayth!
The crowd cheers as Fayth lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bengazzoni doesn't seem phased though.
Bengazzoni on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fayth, as that shot connected.
Fayth lands an overhand right.
Bengazzoni drops his hands momentarily and Fayth takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fayth 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.
Bengazzoni lands with a straight right. Fayth didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bengazzoni misses with a hook. Fayth ducked under it nicely.
Bengazzoni takes a swing at Fayth's ribcage but misses.
Fayth moves away from the strike by Bengazzoni.
Fayth throws out a loose jab but Bengazzoni uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fayth.
Fayth thows a body kick. Bengazzoni tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fayth throws a body shot but no joy.
Fayth checks a leg kick nicely.
Fayth defending well as Bengazzoni loads up on a big left hand.
Fayth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fayth slips under a jab from Bengazzoni.
A left lands for Fayth.
Fayth scores with a jab. Bengazzoni acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bengazzoni drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good standup being displayed there by Bengazzoni as he connects with a hook.
Bengazzoni throws a hook but Fayth blocks it.
Fayth drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bengazzoni sprawls and moves away.
An inside leg kick from Bengazzoni misses.
Benjamin Bengazzoni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bengazzoni on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bengazzoni closes the distance and clinches.
Bengazzoni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bengazzoni tries to throw a body punch but Fayth avoids it by throwing Bengazzoni back against the cage.
Fayth lands a right hand.
Bengazzoni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bengazzoni blocks a body shot from Fayth.
Fayth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fayth blocks an uppercut.
Bengazzoni has a couple of punches blocked by Fayth.
Fayth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fayth misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fayth.
Fayth gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bengazzoni manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fayth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fayth scores with a push kick.
Bengazzoni drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bengazzoni connects with a right hand. Fayth shakes it off.
Fayth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bengazzoni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fayth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fayth darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bengazzoni.
Fayth feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bengazzonis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bengazzoni throws a right hand that misses
and Bengazzoni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fayth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Benjamin Bengazzoni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fayth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bengazzoni takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fayth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bengazzoni.
Fayth tries to counter with a takedown but Bengazzoni is quick to defend against it.
Bengazzoni misses with a left hand
and Fayth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bengazzoni misses with a body punch
and Fayth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bengazzoni misses with a left hand
and Fayth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bengazzoni misses with a jab to the body
and Fayth counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bengazzoni takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bengazzoni looks to throw the jab but Fayth is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Fayth misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Bengazzoni misses the target.
Fayth cracks the inside of Bengazzoni's front leg.
Ray Fayth is winning the standup battle so far.
Bengazzoni is looking to chop away at Fayth's legs.
Nice cross by Fayth.
Bengazzoni throws a looping overhand right but Fayth ducks down to avoid it.
Bengazzoni misses with a straight right.
Fayth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bengazzoni. Bengazzoni circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bengazzoni changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bengazzoni takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bengazzoni misses with a left hand
and Fayth counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fayth advances to half guard.
Fayth is keen to just control but Bengazzoni is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Fayth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fayth, 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Fayth!
A very excited looking Ray Fayth 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roman Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerzy Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Iron Maiden - The Wicker Man. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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33
158 lbs
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33
168 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
26 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jerzy Killer!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer swinging wildly here.
Kersikov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Killer's half guard.
Kersikov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kersikov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kersikov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Killer defending well though.
Killer tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Killer told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Kersikov misses with a head shot. Killer uses the momentum to regain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Killer keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Killer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kersikov is controlling him.
Kersikov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kersikov 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.
Killer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kersikov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kersikov.
Killer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Killer keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Killer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Killer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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.
Kersikov throws a strike but Killer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kersikov 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.
Killer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Killer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Killer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kersikov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Killer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Killer is aware though and is defending well.
Killer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kersikov trying to keep a closed guard but Killer is proving a slippery customer.
Kersikov has an active guard here but Killer has managed to pass into half guard.
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but Killer has control of the leg.
Killer content to control rather than advance.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Killer keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kersikov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Killer has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Kersikov tries to reverse the position but Killer maintains control.
Kersikov gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but Killer has control of the leg.
Kersikov wants to control but Killer is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jerzy Killer will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Killer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Killer throws a series of punches but Kersikov avoids them all with ease.
Killer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov misses with a hook. Killer ducked under it nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Killer 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 Kersikov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kersikov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kersikov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Killer throws a lazy head kick
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Killer misses with a wild combination.
Killer thows a leg kick but Kersikov checks it
and Killer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Killer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Killer.
Kersikov avoids the head kick by Killer.
Killer misses with a kick to the body.
Kersikov scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Killer responds with a good body kick, but Kersikov manages to step out the way in time.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Killer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kersikov swats away the attempt to clinch by Killer.
Kersikov tries to land a leg kick but Killer saw it coming and moves away.
That kick from Killer tenderised Kersikov's leg. Kersikov is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Killer misses.
Killer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Roman Kersikov has been cut.
Kersikov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jerzy Killer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov avoids the head kick by Killer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donk. Killer catches Kersikov right on the button with a cross.
Kersikov throws a front kick that sends Killer stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer throws a series of punches but Kersikov moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Kersikov.
Killer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Killer checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Killer! But no joy.
Killer is looking to clinch but Kersikov is avoiding it.
Killer misses with a series of wild punches.
Killer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Killer misses with a wild body shot.
Jerzy Killer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kersikov connects with a looping right hand.
Killer lands a nice looking body kick.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Kersikov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer closes the distance looking to clinch
so Kersikov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Roman Kersikov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Killer keeps moving.
Killer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Killer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Kersikov is pulling down on Killer's head to control his posture.
Killer wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov seems keen to control Killer's posture.
Killer postures up.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov working for submissions but it's allowed Killer to get to half guard.
Kersikov is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jerzy Killer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Roman Kersikov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Killer connects with a right hand. Kersikov shakes it off.
Kersikov blocks a leg kick.
Killer feints a jab promting Kersikov to slip. Killer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kersikov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Killer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Killer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kersikov throws a leg kick
and Killer counters with a two punch combo.
Killer scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Killer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Killer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Killer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kersikov. That one must have hurt.
Kersikov scores with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Killer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Killer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Killer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Killer tries to clinch up but Kersikov circles away and keeps his distance.
Good exchange - Killer coming out on top.
Killer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kersikov counters with a solid body kick.
Kersikov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Killer circles away.
Kersikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Killer's sensitive parts.
Kersikov takes a swing at Killer's ribcage but misses.
Killer is looking for the big counter here.
Killer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kersikov finds it's way round the side to connect with Killer's head.
Killer moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
Killer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kersikov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Killer looks for the body kick but Kersikov saw that one coming.
Roman Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kersikov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Killer on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kersikov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jerzy Killer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Killer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kersikov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Killer takes one to the chin there.
Kersikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Killer.
Killer avoids the head kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Killer wants to clinch up but Kersikov keeps it at a distance.
Kersikov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Killer just manages to avoid it.
Killer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Killer is rocked!
Kersikov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Killer finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Killer is still on wobbly legs! Can Kersikov finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer connects with a single shot there.
Killer seems to have recovered his senses.
Killer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jerzy Killer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Killer darts in and clinches Kersikov up against the cage.
Kersikov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Killer lands an elbow inside that Kersikov shrugs off.
Kersikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Killer tries to land knees in the clinch but Kersikov avoids the damage to the body.
Killer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kersikov throws a looping overhand right but Killer ducks down to avoid it.
Killer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kersikov moves forwards but Killer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Killer was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Killer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
A lazy left from Killer finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killer tries to clinch but Kersikov is having none of it.
Killer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kersikovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kersikov misses with a body shot
and Killer counters with a series of strikes. Kersikov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Killer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Killer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kersikov, pushing him back against the cage.
Killer misses with a body punch.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Killer.
Kersikov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jerzy Killer.
I've got Killer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Roman Kersikov!
Roman Kersikov 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Star Dust (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Umbra Uxxarest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dust kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Die for Metal. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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28
146 lbs
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31
147 lbs
25 - 14 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Star Dust!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Umbra Uxxarest!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dust uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uxxarest.
Dust throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uxxarest takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Uxxarest will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dust throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uxxarest with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dust works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Uxxarest just misses with a punch to the body.
Uxxarest has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dust finds it's way round the side to connect with Uxxarest's head.
Dust throws a quick inside leg kick.
Uxxarest attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dust misses with a hook. Uxxarest ducked under it nicely.
Uxxarest falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dust counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uxxarest takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A swing and a miss from Dust.
Uxxarest has a takedown stuffed.
Dust throws a big counter combination but Uxxarest scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dust looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Dust checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dust moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dust.
Uxxarest throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dust.
Uxxarest 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.
Uxxarest misses with a hook.
Uxxarest throws a low kick but Dust moves out of range easily.
Dust changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dust jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dust getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Uxxarest finds it's way through Dust's defenses.
Uxxarest fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dust looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Uxxarest finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Uxxarest takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dust connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Uxxarest takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Uxxarest misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Dust misses the target.
Uxxarest scores with the left hand. Dust knows he should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Uxxarest.
Uxxarest misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Dust with that takedown attempt.
Dust gets tackled into the cage by Uxxarest. Uxxarest maintains the clinch.
Dust drags the fight down to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Uxxarest pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dust is keeping the position for now.
Uxxarest throwing strikes but missing.
Uxxarest advances position into side control!
Dust gets back to half guard.
Uxxarest wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dust keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dust tries to roll over but Uxxarest keeps him under control.
Dust has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Uxxarest is working away from the top position though.
Dust is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uxxarest wants to pass the guard but Dust is defending well.
Uxxarest throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dust wants to control but Uxxarest is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dust actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Uxxarest lands a nice short elbow.
Uxxarest tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dust knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dust trying to control but Uxxarest postures up.
Dust is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Uxxarest scores with a couple of nice shots.
Uxxarest lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Uxxarest scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Uxxarest passes into side control, despite Dust's attempt to control the position.
Uxxarest creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dust avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Uxxarest.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Umbra Uxxarest will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Uxxarest swings for the body but Dust moves out of range.
Uxxarest throws a leg kick that is checked
and Uxxarest takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Uxxarest connects with a nice looking jab.
Uxxarest changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Dust.
Uxxarest moves away from the strike by Dust.
The fighters circling - Dust throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dust throws a right and a left that Uxxarest avoids nicely.
Uxxarest misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Dust misses the target.
Uxxarest avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Uxxarest is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Uxxarest wants to slow Dust down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uxxarest ducks right into an uppercut from Dust.
Dust scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Uxxarest stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Uxxarest wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dust shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Uxxarest is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Uxxarest lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uxxarest tries to free his leg and advance position but Dust is retaining full guard.
Uxxarest content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Uxxarest scoring with some ground and pound.
Uxxarest working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Uxxarest throws a strike but Dust rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dust stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uxxarest swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Uxxarest throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uxxarest tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Uxxarest is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dust postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dust trying to move into half guard but instead Uxxarest has managed to sweep!
Dust working a defensive guard here.
Dust has momentary wrist control but Uxxarest slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uxxarest trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dust working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Uxxarest doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Uxxarest manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dust looking for a triangle here. Uxxarest is fighting it but it looks tight! Dust pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Uxxarest is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Star Dust!
Star Dust retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Star Dust, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Herman Mudgett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orkan Dogu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Herman Mudgett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Orkan Dogu!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dogu walks into a jab.
It looks like Orkan Dogu has been cut.
Mudgett works the jab nicely.
Nice body punch from Dogu.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mudgett - that will leave a mark!
Dogu rushes Mudgett and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mudgett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mudgett has had enough of the clinch but Dogu keeps him there for the moment.
Dogu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mudgett's efforts to push away.
Mudgett is trying to break free.
Mudgett looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dogu swings wildly with an uppercut but Mudgett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Dogu.
Dogu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mudgett backwards.
Dogu tries to work over Mudgett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mudgett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mudgett misses with a hook
and Dogu counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mudgett pushes Dogu off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mudgett walks into a straight right hand from Dogu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dogu lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Mudgett falls backwards - clearly groggy! Dogu dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orkan Dogu!
A relieved looking Orkan Dogu 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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