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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Wanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chip Hazard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hazard is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Like Toy Soldiers. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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143 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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142 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimmy Wanaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chip Hazard!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hazard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wanaka is out of range and Hazard settles back down.
Wanaka throws a sloppy head kick and Hazard moves out of range easily.
Hazard lands with a hook. Wanaka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hazard thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wanaka if he has to take too many more of those.
Wanaka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hazard checks it well.
The fighters circling - Hazard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hazard with a nice cross.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hazard, right into the meat.
Hazard avoids the head kick by Wanaka.
Hazard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wanaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hazard. That's going to slow Wanaka down.
Wanaka lands a body shot.
Wanaka lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wanaka tries to score with a low kick but Hazard moves his leg out of the way.
Wanaka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hazard scores with a sloppy right hand. Wanaka should have avoided that one.
A jab lands there for Hazard.
Wanaka is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazard fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Wanaka square on the jaw! Damn, Wanaka is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chip Hazard!
Chip Hazard thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gore Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolas Fredholm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Gore Fox has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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284 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gore Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nicolas Fredholm!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredholm walks into a jab.
Fredholm works over Fox's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Gore Fox has been cut.
Fox stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fox throws out a loose jab but Fredholm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fredholm throws a counter combo.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fredholm 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.
Fox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fredholm has time to react.
Fox moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fredholm checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fox lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fox looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fredholm tries to bum rush Fox with a series of wild strikes but Fox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A swing and a miss from Fox.
As Fox backs off Fredholm throws a huge counter combo but Fox manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox looks to throw a body kick
and Fredholm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fox lands with an uppercut that bounces Fredholm off the cage and back into range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fox.
Fox looks to land a left hand but Fredholm moved out of range nicely.
Fredholm is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fox is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fredholm on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fox blocks a jab.
As Fredholm looks to move away, Fox throws a big counter combo but Fredholm just gets out of the way.
Fredholm misses with a few strikes there.
Fox jabs at Fredholm's body.
Fox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fox.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox thuds a left hand into Fredholm's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fox throws a looping overhand right but Fredholm ducks down to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Fredholm's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fox looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fox lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fox throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fredholm was well out of range. Poor timing from Fox.
Fox scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Fox misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Fox.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredholm shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fox napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fox tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fredholm postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Fredholm tries to advance to mount but can't.
The strikes coming from Fredholm are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fredholm creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Fox sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Fox is trying to get back to half guard.
Fredholm has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Check out the look on Fredholm's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fredholm working the head with strikes.
Fox is looking to reverse the position.
Fredholm working the ground and pound but Fox is defending the strikes.
Fredholm is putting a hurting on Fox here, landing some big shots from side control.
Fredholm lands a nice forearm strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredholm tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Fredholm working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Fredholm working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The strikes coming from Fredholm are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The ground and pound from Fredholm seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Fredholm working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fox is rocked!
The ground and pound from Fredholm seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Oh Fox is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
An elbow from Fredholm crashes against the mat.
Fox seems to have got his legs back now.
An elbow from Fredholm crashes against the mat.
Fredholm misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fox is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fredholm off and has taken his back!
Fox controlling the position well here. Fredholm rolled but Fox kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Fox is hanging on to Fredholm's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gore Fox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gore Fox's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fox lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fox misses with a body kick.
As Fox backs off Fredholm throws a huge counter combo but Fox manages to avoid it all.
Fredholm misses with a few strikes there.
Fox misses with a wild body shot.
Fredholm unleashes a big counter combination but Fox bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fox works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fox cracks Fredholm with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fredholm swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredholm on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox connects with a jab.
Fredholm has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fredholm there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fredholm showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fox.
Fredholm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fox lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fox throws a body kick that misses
and Fredholm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fox fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fredholm has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fredholm throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox lands a nice shot to the body.
Fox lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
An inside leg kick lands from Fox.
Fox misses the jab.
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!
Fox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fredholm.
Despite the aggression on Fredholm's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gore Fox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fredholm slips a jab and a cross from Fox.
Sloppy strikes from Fredholm. Those never looked like landing.
A big right from Fox misses.
As Fox backs off Fredholm throws a huge counter combo but Fox manages to avoid it all.
Fredholm takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Fredholm's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fox feints and then cracks Fredholm's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fredholm down.
Gore Fox is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Fox is predictable there
and Fredholm counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Fredholm misses.
Fox connects with a solid leg kick.
Fox connects with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Fredholm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox cracks Fredholm with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fox takes a swing at Fredholm's ribcage but misses.
Fox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fredholm avoids the body shot from Fox.
Fredholm is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fox throws a solid leg kick but Fredholm takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fox.
Fredholm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fox.
Fredholm unleashes a big counter combination but Fox bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fredholm is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fox throws a leg kick but Fredholm checks it.
Fredholm lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gore Fox dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gore Fox's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Fox thumps Fredholm with a low kick.
Fredholm looks to land a right hand but Fox moved out of range.
Fox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fredholm takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fox thuds his right hand into Fredholm's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good leg kick by Fox there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fox attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fox throws a leg kick which misses Fredholm's front leg but catches the back leg as Fredholm tries to avoid it.
Fredholm misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Fredholm backs away, Fox returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fredholm can do to turn this around?
Fox misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredholm takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fredholm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fox.
Fredholm appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fredholm is defended easily by Fox.
Fox lands a nice shot that snaps Fredholm's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fredholm. That did some damage!
Fredholm will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fox smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fox 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.
Fredholm lands a glancing blow to the side of Fox's head.
Fredholm throws a series of punches but Fox avoids them all with ease.
Fox tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fredholm is able to avoid easily.
Fredholm throws a counter combo.
Fox throws a front kick aimed at Fredholm's knee but Fredholm avoids it well.
Fredholm is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fox misses the jab.
Fredholm is looking for the big counter here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fredholm moves away.
Despite the aggression on Fredholm's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fox misses the shot to the body.
Fox misses the jab.
Gore Fox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fox lands with a nice body punch.
Fox ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fox scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fredholm takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fredholm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox lands a head kick. Fredholm smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fox works Fredholm's body with a nice hook.
Nicolas Fredholm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fox throws a jab when Fredholm was well out of range.
Fox lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fredholm tries to move into range but Fox moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fox lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fredholm takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nicolas Fredholm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fredholm has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fox fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fredholm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gore Fox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fox, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gore Fox!
An out of breath Gore Fox 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Magomedrasul Khasbulaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koya Molar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khasbulaev's entrance music is Fetty Wap - Trap Queen. A fine choice. Koya Molar has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Magomedrasul Khasbulaev's chin.
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144 lbs
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140 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Heavy handed |
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magomedrasul Khasbulaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Koya Molar!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Khasbulaev.
Khasbulaev throws a leg kick which misses Molar's front leg but catches the back leg as Molar tries to avoid it.
Khasbulaev throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Molar misses its intended target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Khasbulaev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Koya Molar has been cut.
Molar misses with a body shot.
Molar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khasbulaev moves away.
Khasbulaev throws a series of punches but Molar moves out of range.
Molar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Molar. Khasbulaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khasbulaev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Molar misses with a straight right.
Khasbulaev seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Molar cracks Khasbulaev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khasbulaev lands a high kick to the side of Molar's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Khasbulaev dives into guard, looking to finish.
Molar is rocked!
Khasbulaev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Molar holds on and takes a little breather.
Molar is still in real trouble! Can Khasbulaev finish him?
Khasbulaev stops Molar from standing up.
Molar seems to have recovered his senses.
Molar is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Khasbulaev dives into side control.
Molar is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Khasbulaev asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molar struggling a bit here.
Khasbulaev stands up.
Molar takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Molar misses the body punch
and Khasbulaev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Khasbulaev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Molar.
Molar misses with a body shot.
Molar avoids the head kick by Khasbulaev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Khasbulaev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Molar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Khasbulaev can pounce on him.
Molar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Molar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Khasbulaev tenderised Molar's leg. Molar is trying to keep his angry face on.
A combination from Molar does no damage.
Khasbulaev moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khasbulaev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Khasbulaev.
Khasbulaev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Khasbulaev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Khasbulaev lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Khasbulaev.
Khasbulaev lands a shoulder strike.
Molar tries to break free but Khasbulaev pushes him back against the cage.
Khasbulaev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khasbulaev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Molar misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Khasbulaev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Molar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khasbulaev drops Molar with a right and a left! Khasbulaev comes rushing in but Molar regains his composure and manages to keep Khasbulaev in guard.
That has opened up Koya Molar's cut even more.
Molar pushes Khasbulaev off and gets back to his feet.
Molar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Molar walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Khasbulaev! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Magomedrasul Khasbulaev!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Magomedrasul Khasbulaev waved his t-shirt featuring Mohito Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arjen Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Overeem comes to the cage accompanied by Switchblade Smiles. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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178 lbs
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arjen Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mason Stone!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Mason Stone has been cut.
Overeem looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Overeem lands a nice looking body kick.
Overeem lands the left hand.
Overeem lands a nice shot that snaps Stone's head back.
Overeem lands a head kick!
Overeem cracks Stone with an open hand slap.
Stone is rocked!
Overeem blocks a head kick by Stone.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Overeem finds Stone's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Stone flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Overeem lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Stone will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arjen Overeem!
A relieved looking Arjen Overeem thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antti Konna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aslin Habibi (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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255 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
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253 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antti Konna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aslin Habibi!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konna throws a right hand that misses
and Habibi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Konna's knee momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Konna.
As Konna backs off Habibi throws a huge counter combo but Konna manages to avoid it all.
Habibi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Konna misses with a straight right.
Konna throws a right and a left that Habibi avoids nicely.
Konna throws a jab but it's blocked by Habibi.
Habibi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Konna.
Sloppy strikes from Konna. Those never looked like landing.
Habibi is trying to counter with his kicks.
Konna rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Habibi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konna uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Habibi.
Konna moves away from the strike by Habibi.
A left and a right from Habibi both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Konna throws a right and a left that both miss.
Konna takes a swing at Habibi's ribcage but misses.
Habibi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Konna bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konna misses with a double jab
and Habibi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Konna's knee momentarily.
Konna misses with a wild body shot.
Konna swinging wildly here.
Konna rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Habibi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Habibi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Antti Konna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Konna cracks Habibi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Aslin Habibi has been cut.
Konna scores with a hook to the body. Habibi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Konna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Habibi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Konna connects with a nice looking jab.
Habibi blocks a jab.
Habibi tries to clinch up.
Habibi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Habibi dodges the punch combination from Konna.
Habibi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konna scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Konna throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Konna looks to land a right hand but Habibi moved out of range.
Habibi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Konna lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Habibi circles away quickly and effectively.
Habibi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Habibi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Konna.
Habibi scores with a head kick. Konna tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Konna swinging wildly here.
Konna waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Habibi.
Konna throws a looping overhand right but Habibi ducks down to avoid it.
Habibi is looking for the big counter here.
Konna fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Konna.
Konna lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Habibi at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Konna. Habibi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Konna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Habibi manages to avoid it.
Konna loads up on a big right hand but Habibi slips the punch.
Habibi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Konna throws a lazy uppercut
and Habibi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Konna throws a nice looking combination but Habibi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Konna tries to bum rush Habibi with a series of wild strikes but Habibi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Konna sets himself, and Habibi steps forward looking for the clinch! Konna avoids it this time.
Habibi just misses with a punch to the body.
Konna throws a poor cross that misses
and Habibi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Antti Konna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Konna looks to land a right hand but Habibi moved out of range.
And Habibi responds with a good body kick, but Konna manages to step out the way in time.
A slow jab from Konna misses its intended target.
A big left from Habibi misses.
Konna jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Habibi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Habibi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Konna fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Habibi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Konna with a body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Konna.
Konna swings widly with a right hand
and Habibi counters with an outside leg kick.
Habibi defending well as Konna loads up on a big left hand.
Habibi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Konna.
Konna throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Konna misses the target.
Konna misses with a hook
and Habibi counters with a stiff right hand.
Habibi pushes Konna away with a front kick.
Konna scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Konna throws a hook but Habibi avoids it easily.
Konna scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Habibi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Konna.
Konna throws a left and a right that both miss
and Habibi counters with a straight right hand.
Konna is rocked!
Konna misses with a jab to the body
and Habibi counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Konna has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Aslin Habibi!
A very excited looking Aslin Habibi 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rashid Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Pulse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magomedov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Chris Brown - See You Again Feat. Tyga & Wiz Khalifa. 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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21
194 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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31
190 lbs
12 - 13 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rashid Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Pulse!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into Pulse's guard.
Magomedov is looking to pass into half guard but Pulse pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Pulse is in guard.
Magomedov has an active guard here but Pulse has managed to pass into half guard.
Magomedov tries to get to full guard but Pulse has control of the leg.
Magomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Magomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov looking for subs from the bottom but Pulse mounts him!
Magomedov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pulse manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Magomedov has Pulse in his guard.
Magomedov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Magomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pulse defends well.
Pulse showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Magomedov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Magomedov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Pulse escapes and throws Magomedov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Magomedov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Magomedov tries to bench press Pulse off him but Pulse keeps the position.
Pulse controls the position.
Magomedov tries to buck Pulse off but Pulse is having none of it.
Magomedov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at LOD: Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Magomedov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pulse's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to roll over but Pulse keeps him under control.
Magomedov gets back to full guard.
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Magomedov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pulse has picked Magomedov up and slammed him! Magomedov can't keep hold of the triangle and Pulse manages to pass to side control!
Magomedov is looking for a sweep.
Pulse is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pulse wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pulse wants to control but Magomedov is keeping him busy.
Magomedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov manages to get back to half guard.
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 Rashid Magomedov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pulse throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Magomedov with a poor takedown
and Pulse counters with a stiff right hand.
Magomedov fails to land with a series of punches.
Pulse fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pulse is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pulse has escaped and now he's on top!
Rashid Magomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magomedov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pulse can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Magomedov looking for subs off his back but Pulse has passed one foot through into half guard.
Magomedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Magomedov tries to get out of the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pulse trying to pass the guard but Magomedov defending well.
Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Magomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pulse pulls his head out easily.
Magomedov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Pulse has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulse controlling his opponent.
Magomedov is desperately trying to improve his position but Pulse has a good base and remains in mount.
Magomedov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pulse pulls his head out easily.
Magomedov is refusing to be controlled, as Pulse sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulse prevents Magomedov from improving his position.
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pulse pulls his head out easily.
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.
Magomedov wants to get back to full guard.
Pulse is trying to control the action in half guard but Magomedov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Magomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pulse pulls his head out easily.
Magomedov is refusing to be controlled, as Pulse sits in half guard.
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.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Pulse is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pulse moves nicely into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov is looking for a sweep.
Magomedov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Pulse is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Pulse showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Pulse lands a big uppercut and Magomedov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Magomedov looks OK. Pulse waves Magomedov back to his feet!
A jab from Pulse misses.
Pulse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magomedov.
Pulse slaps away a takedown attempt from Magomedov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Magomedov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulse manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Magomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Magomedov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pulse got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magomedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pulse has managed to get both his arms back between Magomedov's legs - danger averted.
Magomedov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pulse uses it to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Pulse is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position but Pulse isn't that keen on the idea.
Pulse controlling from the full mount.
Pulse can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Magomedov is looking to escape.
Magomedov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Magomedov with the active half guard here but Pulse passes nicely into side control.
Pulse controls the position from side control.
Pulse tries to move into full mount but can't pass Magomedov's legs.
Magomedov is trying to improve his position.
Magomedov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulse is defending against the submission attempts here by Magomedov.
Pulse keeping control of the position.
Magomedov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Magomedov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Magomedov is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Pulse as he works his way to full guard.
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.
Magomedov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pulse dives on top into guard.
Magomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pulse doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pulse manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magomedov working for a triangle but Pulse defends it easily.
Magomedov is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Pulse rolls with it to try and escape but Magomedov cranks on the arm and Pulse is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rashid Magomedov!
Rashid Magomedov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Mohito Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eino Kolehmainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ground Guru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
185 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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23
199 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
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Decent boxing
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eino Kolehmainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ground Guru!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolehmainen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Guru's guard.
Guru is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kolehmainen dives into side control.
Kolehmainen slows the pace down.
Kolehmainen trying to control the action but Guru is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kolehmainen tries to advance to mount but Guru denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guru pushes Kolehmainen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kolehmainen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kolehmainen trying to control the position but Guru is working away.
Guru tries to bench press Kolehmainen off him but Kolehmainen keeps the position.
Kolehmainen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolehmainen trying to control the action but Guru is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kolehmainen takes a little break here. Guru wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kolehmainen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kolehmainen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kolehmainen wants to control but Guru is keeping him busy.
Kolehmainen advances nicely into full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Guru tries to improve his position but instead Kolehmainen has taken his back!
Guru is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kolehmainen off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Guru is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Guru is trying to stand back up.
Kolehmainen trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Guru doesn't escape.
Guru looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kolehmainen tightening his grip on Guru, looking for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolehmainen trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Guru defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kolehmainen controls the position.
Guru staying busy and making it hard for Kolehmainen to control.
Guru just trying to survive but Kolehmainen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
I would not like to be Guru right now.
Guru wants to get back to his feet.
Kolehmainen working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
A lull in the action here.
Guru wants to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kolehmainen is riding his opponent, not letting Guru buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eino Kolehmainen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Guru is looking to clinch but Kolehmainen is avoiding it.
Kolehmainen dives in for a single leg takedown but Guru sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And Guru tries to counter it with a takedown but Kolehmainen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kolehmainen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Guru avoids it really well and circles away.
Guru throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kolehmainen.
Ground Guru is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kolehmainen keeps the fight on the outside.
Kolehmainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Guru changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Guru swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kolehmainen.
Guru tries to close the distance and clinch but Kolehmainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kolehmainen.
A little jabbing left from Guru on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eino Kolehmainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kolehmainen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Guru but Guru pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Guru is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A big right from Guru misses.
Guru has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kolehmainen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kolehmainen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Guru is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolehmainen dives in for a single leg takedown but Guru sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Guru takes the fight into the clinch.
Guru can't find room to land a body shot as Kolehmainen controls the action.
Guru pressing his opponent against the cage.
Guru misses with some punches.
Guru throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kolehmainens head.
Kolehmainen stalling in the clinch but Guru improves position.
Kolehmainen looking to slow down the pace here.
Guru has a couple of punches blocked by Kolehmainen.
Kolehmainen jumps guard but Guru stands there with Kolehmainen around his waist. Kolehmainen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guru holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Guru.
Guru can't find room to land a body shot as Kolehmainen controls the action.
Guru misses with a punch to the body.
Kolehmainen is trying to drag Guru to the mat but Guru just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Guru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Guru throws a punch but it's blocked by Kolehmainen.
Guru misses with some punches.
Kolehmainen wants to take the fight to the mat but Guru manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guru tries a body shot but Kolehmainen blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guru.
Kolehmainen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Guru.
Guru struggles to land a body shot inside as Kolehmainen controls his hands.
Kolehmainen blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Guru.
Guru misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Guru as the two fighters clinch.
Guru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kolehmainen tries to pull guard but Guru holds him up against the cage and eventually Kolehmainen drops back down to his feet.
Guru misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolehmainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Guru fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guru.
Guru has a couple of punches blocked by Kolehmainen.
Guru misses with the head strike.
Guru pushes Kolehmainen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kolehmainen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Guru misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kolehmainen prevents a body shot from Guru.
Kolehmainen looking for a takedown.
Guru has a couple of punches blocked by Kolehmainen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ground Guru showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Guru swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guru throws a lazy right hand but Kolehmainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kolehmainen shoots in and drives through. Guru sprawls well.
Nice defenses there by Kolehmainen.
Kolehmainen goes for a double leg but Guru avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Guru continues to drive forward.
Kolehmainen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Guru swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eino Kolehmainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kolehmainen fails with a takedown attempt.
Guru is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kolehmainen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kolehmainen feints and as Guru raises his hands in defense, Kolehmainen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kolehmainen trying to control but Guru is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guru is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kolehmainen is controlling him.
Eino Kolehmainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kolehmainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Guru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolehmainen tries to free his leg and advance position but Guru is retaining full guard.
Guru is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kolehmainen is aware though and is defending well.
Kolehmainen is looking to advance position but Guru has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Kolehmainen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Guru cracks Kolehmainen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kolehmainen wants to control but Guru is having none of it.
Guru wants to stand but Kolehmainen is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Kolehmainen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guru connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Guru scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Guru tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Guru with a couple of short strikes.
Kolehmainen regains half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kolehmainen has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Guru. Oh but Kolehmainen has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Guru goes limp - he's gone! Kolehmainen jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eino Kolehmainen!
An out of breath Eino Kolehmainen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Ground Guru was interviewed post fight and said 'thanks for coming out!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Patricky Freire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oko Poli (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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27
155 lbs
11 - 0 - 0 |
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24
165 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Great low kicks
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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
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Patricky Freire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Oko Poli!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freire drives through with a takedown into Poli's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Poli working for a triangle but Freire defends it easily.
Freire trying to control but Poli is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freire wants to pass the guard but Poli is keeping the position.
Freire pushes down on Poli's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Poli slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Freire works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Freire frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freire unloads with some shots from mount but Poli bucks and avoids them well.
Freire fails to advance to Poli's back.
Freire landing punches.
Poli is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
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!
Poli is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freire is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Poli is surviving well by controlling Freire's body position as best he can.
Poli really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Freire looking to control but Poli is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Poli is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Poli is still trying to improve position.
Freire is trying to take his opponent's back.
Poli is desperately trying to improve his position but Freire has a good base and remains in mount.
Freire is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Poli can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freire punching from mount but Poli doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Poli is wriggling around trying to escape.
Poli is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freire manages to capitalize on a mistake by Poli to take his back!
Will Freire go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Poli is in bad spot here.
Freire doesn't have the hooks in and Poli manages to turn into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poli preventing the sweep.
Freire looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freire keeping moving, preventing Poli from controlling successfully.
Freire has an active guard here but Poli has managed to pass into half guard.
My spies in The gym inform me that Poli has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Poli is looking for a kimura but Freire is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Poli to get the leverage.
Freire is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Poli uses his free foot to push down on Freire's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Freire.
Freire manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Freire wants to improve his position but Poli is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freire wants to control but Poli is keeping busy.
Freire is pressing down on Poli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Poli not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Poli wants to control from the top but Freire keeps moving.
Freire working for a triangle but Poli defends it easily.
Poli stays in close to Freire's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patricky Freire dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Freire is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Poli's half guard.
Freire is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Freire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poli can do to turn this around?
Poli tries to get to full guard but Freire has control of the leg.
Freire seems to be working for a kimura but Poli defends the submission attempt.
Poli is looking for a sweep. Freire is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Poli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Freire pulls his head out easily.
Patricky Freire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Freire is looking to advance position but Poli won't allow it.
Freire is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freire wants to pass the guard but Poli is defending well.
Freire is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Poli defends it well.
Poli is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Freire's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Freire's back!
Freire is really stuck here.
Freire is working hard here to advance position.
Freire manages to reverse the position and now he's in Poli's guard. Nice work there by Freire.
Poli is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Freire works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freire looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Poli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Poli gets back to full guard.
Freire trying to control but Poli is working from the bottom.
Poli wants to sweep but no luck.
Freire wants to pass the guard but Poli is keeping the position.
Poli has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Freire can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Freire avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Freire drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Freire jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freire slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Freire tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Poli gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Poli is controlling an arm, preventing Freire from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Poli slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Freire looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Poli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Freire is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poli keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Freire looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Poli is desperately trying to improve his position but Freire has a good base and remains in mount.
Freire looking to control but Poli is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Poli is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poli regains half guard.
Freire moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Poli.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patricky Freire dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Poli with a poor takedown
and Freire counters with a right hand to the body.
Poli shoots in and bounces Freire off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Freire manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Poli manages to get himself to full guard.
Freire wants to control from the top but Poli keeps moving.
Poli avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Poli is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Freire defends well.
Freire is looking to work some ground and pound but Poli has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Freire is aware though and is defending well.
Poli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Freire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Freire trying to control the position from guard on top but Poli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Freire doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Freire manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freire passes Poli's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Poli looking for submissions off his back.
Freire thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Poli's head.
Freire is trying to work for a kimura but Poli is defending well.
Freire tries to pass the half guard into mount. Poli knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Freire is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Poli!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poli is wriggling around trying to escape.
Poli sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Freire wants to work for an arm triangle but Poli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Freire performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Poli manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Poli escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Freire gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Freire trying to control the position from guard on top but Poli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poli is looking to cinch up a triangle. Freire throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Poli's body to avoid the submission. Poli has instead reached around Freire's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Poli arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Oko Poli!
After the fight, Oko Poli was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ren Naga-Wing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sonnen has chosen Scream Aim Fire as his entrance music. Leo Sonnen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ren Naga-Wing's chin.
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24
278 lbs
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261 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ren Naga-Wing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leo Sonnen!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naga-Wing swings widly with a right hand
and Sonnen counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Ren Naga-Wing has been cut.
Naga-Wing scores with a decent looking hook.
Naga-Wing slips under a jab.
Sonnen doesn't manage to clinch there - Naga-Wing circles away.
It appears Naga-Wing was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sonnen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Naga-Wing can pounce on him.
Leo Sonnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naga-Wing lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sonnen takes a step back to recover.
Naga-Wing closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sonnen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Naga-Wing finds it's way round the side to connect with Sonnen's head.
Naga-Wing looks for a takedown but Sonnen sprawls well.
Naga-Wing uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sonnen.
Naga-Wing moves out of range as Sonnen strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Naga-Wing misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naga-Wing connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sonnen connects with a jab.
Naga-Wing throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sonnen counters with a straight right hand.
Sonnen misses with a left hand
and Naga-Wing cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sonnen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sonnen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sonnen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sonnen misses with an uppercut.
Sonnen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sonnen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Naga-Wing takes a swing at Sonnen's ribcage but misses.
Naga-Wing slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen throws an overhand right that lands on Naga-Wing's shoulder, as Naga-Wing tries to avoid the shot.
Naga-Wing throwing a counter right hand but Sonnen manages to avoid it.
Naga-Wing scores with a jab. Sonnen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonnen checks a leg kick.
Naga-Wing misses with a hook. Sonnen ducked under it nicely.
Naga-Wing scores with a nice right hand.
Naga-Wing misses with a hook.
Naga-Wing dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sonnen. That did some damage!
Naga-Wing staying out of range there.
Naga-Wing throws a head kick that half lands.
Sonnen misses with an uppercut. Naga-Wing saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Sonnen.
Naga-Wing definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sonnen lands with an uppercut that bounces Naga-Wing off the cage and back into range.
Ren Naga-Wing's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sonnen avoids the head kick by Naga-Wing.
Sonnen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Naga-Wing.
Naga-Wing scores with a jab to the head.
Sonnen misses the body punch
enabling Naga-Wing to counter with a crisp jab.
Sonnen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Naga-Wing in his tracks.
Naga-Wing is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sonnen misses with a straight right.
Naga-Wing shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sonnen sprawls well. Sonnen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Naga-Wing gets slowly back to his feet.
Naga-Wing lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen cracks Naga-Wing with a right hand to the side of the head.
Naga-Wing lands a really nice looking cross but Sonnen seems unphased.
Naga-Wing is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Naga-Wing uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sonnen.
Naga-Wing lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonnen tries to clinch
and Naga-Wing counters with a nice uppercut.
Sonnen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Naga-Wing!
Naga-Wing tries to improve position but can't.
Naga-Wing is working hard here to advance position.
Sonnen working the head and body with strikes.
Naga-Wing is looking for a sweep.
Naga-Wing manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
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 Ren Naga-Wing will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ren Naga-Wing's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sonnen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sonnen tries to clinch up but Naga-Wing circles away and keeps his distance.
Naga-Wing appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sonnen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sonnen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ren Naga-Wing is winning the standup battle so far.
Naga-Wing tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sonnen was well out of range. Poor timing from Naga-Wing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Naga-Wing.
Sonnen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Naga-Wing counters with a low kick, right behind Sonnen 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naga-Wing uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sonnen.
Naga-Wing throws a hook but Sonnen blocks it.
Naga-Wing avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Sonnen misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sonnen throws a hook but Naga-Wing blocks it.
Naga-Wing has a takedown stuffed.
Sonnen throws a jab but it's blocked by Naga-Wing.
Sonnen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Naga-Wing.
Naga-Wing fails with a takedown attempt.
Sonnen throws a lazy right hand but Naga-Wing sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Naga-Wing misses the target.
Sonnen has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Sonnen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sonnen throws a hook to the side of Naga-Wing's head but Naga-Wing sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Naga-Wing moves out of range of the strikes.
Naga-Wing waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sonnen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Sonnen.
Ren Naga-Wing's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Naga-Wing changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Naga-Wing swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sonnen.
Naga-Wing closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sonnen can't do much from the bottom here.
Naga-Wing tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Naga-Wing has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sonnen is trying to get back to half guard.
Naga-Wing is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sonnen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sonnen regains half guard.
Naga-Wing missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Naga-Wing sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sonnen defending well though.
Naga-Wing throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Naga-Wing thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Naga-Wing is working for a kimura but Sonnen is defending it quite comfortably.
Naga-Wing is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sonnen defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen is looking to escape.
Naga-Wing is trying to control the action in half guard but Sonnen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sonnen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sonnen trying to control from the bottom.
Sonnen is looking for a sweep. Naga-Wing is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sonnen wants to control but Naga-Wing is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sonnen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sonnen misses with a hook. Naga-Wing ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ren Naga-Wing will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ren Naga-Wing's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sonnen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sonnen throws a right hand that misses
and Naga-Wing counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Naga-Wing.
Sonnen misses with a hook to the body
letting Naga-Wing counter with a right hand.
Sonnen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Naga-Wing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sonnen! But no joy.
Naga-Wing throws out a loose jab but Sonnen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sonnen throws an overhand right that lands on Naga-Wing's shoulder, as Naga-Wing tries to avoid the shot.
Sonnen tries to bum rush Naga-Wing with a series of wild strikes but Naga-Wing uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen misses with a hook. Naga-Wing ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Naga-Wing throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sonnen slips a straight right by Naga-Wing.
Sonnen misses with a hook. Naga-Wing ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Naga-Wing sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sonnen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Naga-Wing blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Sonnen on the inside.
Sonnen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Naga-Wing escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Naga-Wing misses.
Sonnen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sonnen takes a swing at Naga-Wing's ribcage but misses.
Sonnen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Naga-Wing walks into a left hand.
Naga-Wing looks to score with a jab to the body but Sonnen is just out of range.
Nice body kick there by Naga-Wing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Sonnen misses.
Sonnen misses with an uppercut. Naga-Wing saw that one coming.
Sonnen swings for the body but Naga-Wing moves out of range.
Naga-Wing changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sonnen tries to avoid it but Naga-Wing manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sonnen to the ground. Sonnen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sonnen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Naga-Wing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonnen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Naga-Wing. Naga-Wing obviously looking to wear him down.
Naga-Wing tests Sonnen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No joy there for Sonnen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Naga-Wing thumps Sonnen with a low kick.
Sonnen misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Sonnen.
Sonnen loads up on a big right hand but Naga-Wing slips the punch.
Leo Sonnen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen misses with an uppercut. Naga-Wing saw that one coming.
Naga-Wing feinted with a counter takedown.
Naga-Wing throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice defenses there by Naga-Wing.
Sonnen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Naga-Wing.
Naga-Wing slips a jab from Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a shot from downtown. Naga-Wing moves away and avoids it.
Naga-Wing tries for a takedown but Sonnen circles away easily
and Sonnen counters with a crisp one two that drops Naga-Wing! Sonnen thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Naga-Wing to his feet! Naga-Wing is in big trouble!
Sonnen takes a swing at Naga-Wing's ribcage but misses.
Sonnen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Naga-Wing counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sonnen has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Naga-Wing is on him like a limpet, forcing Sonnen back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonnen is leaning against Naga-Wing and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sonnen is fighting off a takedown attempt but Naga-Wing is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sonnen to the mat. Sonnen regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Sonnen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Naga-Wing's guard.
Naga-Wing looking for a sweep. Not yet Naga-Wing, not yet.
Leo Sonnen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Naga-Wing looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sonnen has picked Naga-Wing up and slammed him! Naga-Wing can't keep hold of the triangle and Sonnen manages to pass to side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Naga-Wing is looking for a sweep.
Sonnen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Naga-Wing is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Naga-Wing manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Sonnen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Naga-Wing 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ren Naga-Wing!
An out of breath Ren Naga-Wing thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Leo Sonnen was interviewed post fight and said 'Dislocated my shoulder at the start, i'll be back and better than ever! '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wabricio Ferdum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beast Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferdum comes to the cage accompanied by PARIS - the devil made me do it. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wabricio Ferdum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beast Putin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferdum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Putin fails to land with a series of punches.
Ferdum connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Putin's hands.
Ferdum pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Putin jabs Ferdum to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Putin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Putin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Putin with a jab.
We've been hearing reports that Ferdum has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice uppercut there from Putin.
Putin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Putin has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ferdum is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
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!
Putin can't find room to land a body shot as Ferdum controls the action.
Putin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ferdum is working Putin over against the cage.
Ferdum has a couple of punches blocked by Putin.
Ferdum tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Putin avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferdum.
Putin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferdum.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferdum.
Putin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Putin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beast Putin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Putin.
Ferdum blocks a jab.
Ferdum was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ferdum throws a series of punches but Putin avoids them all with ease.
Ferdum takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ferdum is rocked!
Ferdum misses the body punch
and Putin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oh Ferdum is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ferdum is breathing heavily.
Ferdum loses concentration momentarily and Putin pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Ferdum crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Putin finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Beast Putin!
After the fight, Beast Putin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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