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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shea Major (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Wibowo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeremy Wibowo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Shea Major's chin.
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145 lbs
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151 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shea Major!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeremy Wibowo!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Major misses with a low kick.
Major closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wibowo to the mat! Wibowo manages to get full guard.
Major postures up in Wibowo's guard and throws a big left but Wibowo blocks it.
Major is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Major prevents Wibowo from getting back to his feet.
Major postures up in Wibowo's guard and throws a big left but Wibowo blocks it.
Major is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Major has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Major decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wibowo, up you get!
Jeremy Wibowo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Major shoots in looking for a takedown. Wibowo tries to sprawl out of it but Major keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wibowo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Major tries to clinch up.
Major showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wibowo.
Major rushes Wibowo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wibowo breaks from the clinch.
Wibowo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Major shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wibowo has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Major shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Major was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wibowo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Major controlling the pace for now.
Wibowo is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Major controlling the pace for now.
Major has control of Wibowo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wibowo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Major takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Major looking to secure an arm triangle but Wibowo defends it well.
Major throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wibowo because Major loaded up on that one.
Wibowo is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Major content just to control the position here.
Major has isolated one of Wibowo's arms. Wibowo looking to fight him off but Major twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shea Major!
Jeremy Wibowo spoke after the fight, saying 'sorry for my fans sorry for my brother and i'll back soon thank you for coming'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Lowery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Woodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Mike Lowery has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Lowery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyrone Woodson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woodson fails to land the takedown.
Woodson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lowery's half 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.
Woodson wants to pass the guard but Lowery is defending well.
Woodson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lowery has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lowery is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woodson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lowery is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Woodson scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two 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.
Woodson is looking to advance position but Lowery won't allow it.
Lowery blocking the ground and pound attempt from Woodson.
Woodson stalling.
It looks like Woodson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Lowery has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Woodson is working away from the top position though.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lowery stalks Woodson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Woodson's face. Woodson staggers backwards, shaken.
Woodson shoots in looking for a takedown. Lowery tries to sprawl out of it but Woodson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lowery manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lowery lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lowery works over Woodson's head and body with a nice combination.
Lowery feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Woodsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Woodson is rocked!
Woodson gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Lowery gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Woodson is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Lowery!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ze Portugal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Salinas (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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ze Portugal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Salinas!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Portugal lands a nice shot that snaps Salinas's head back.
Portugal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Portugal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Salinas.
Salinas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Portugal doesn't seem bothered though.
Portugal misses with a wild combination.
Salinas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Portugal throws a left and a right that both miss
and Salinas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Salinas connects with a body shot that sends Portugal's belly button to the back.
Portugal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Portugal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Portugal throws a lazy right hand but Salinas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Salinas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Salinas misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Portugal. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Portugal.
Portugal is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Salinas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Portugal in his tracks.
Portugal misses with a wild combination.
Portugal scores with the left hand. Salinas knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Salinas.
Portugal misses with a jab to the body
and Salinas counters with a stiff right hand.
Salinas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Salinas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Portugal rather than just go for the knockout.
Salinas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Portugal gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Salinas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Portugal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salinas.
Salinas connects with a crisp jab.
Salinas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Portugal looks to land a combination but Salinas avoids it well.
Ze Portugal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Portugal scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salinas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Portugal takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Portugal moves into the clinch.
Salinas lands with a short shot to the head.
Salinas lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Portugal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Portugal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Salinas lands with a left to the head.
Salinas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Portugal's defenses.
Salinas breaks the clinch.
Salinas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Portugal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Salinas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Salinas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Salinas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Portugal.
Salinas digs a good body shot into Portugal's ribs.
A big left from Salinas misses.
Portugal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Salinas slips under a jab from Portugal.
Salinas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Portugal had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Salinas throws a good cross that connects.
Portugal throws the left hand but Salinas avoids the punch easily.
A left lands for Salinas.
Portugal is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salinas walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Portugal drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Salinas swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Portugal's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Salinas!
During a confident post fight interview, Antonio Salinas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jed Fredo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Kryatof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jed Fredo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrei Kryatof!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Fredo.
Kryatof wants to clinch.
Kryatof changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fredo tries to avoid it but Kryatof manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fredo to the ground. Fredo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fredo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kryatof sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kryatof rushes Fredo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kryatof breaks the clinch.
Fredo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kryatof slips under a jab from Fredo.
Kryatof clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kryatof is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kryatof wants to break free but Fredo has control.
Kryatof tries to circle away but Fredo has him pinned against the cage.
Fredo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kryatof is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredo lands with a slapping head kick.
Kryatof closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fredo explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fredo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kryatof moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fredo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fredo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kryatof is trying to break the clinch but Fredo is controlling him.
Kryatof tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fredo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jed Fredo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Kryatof.
Fredo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jed Fredo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kryatof feints a jab promting Fredo to slip. Kryatof then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fredo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Jed Fredo has been cut.
Kryatof closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fredo to the mat! Fredo manages to get full guard.
Kryatof is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kryatof really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fredo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fredo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kryatof's guard.
Kryatof controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kryatof is on top in guard.
Kryatof working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kryatof throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kryatof tries to free his leg and advance position but Fredo is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kryatof throwing strikes from guard but Fredo blocks nicely.
Fredo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kryatof doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kryatof manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fredo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kryatof.
Kryatof showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fredo keeping moving, preventing Kryatof from controlling successfully.
Fredo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kryatof throwing strikes but missing.
Kryatof showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like Kryatof might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
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 Jed Fredo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jed Fredo's cut.
That's time! Fredo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fredo misses with a left hand
letting Kryatof counter with a right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kryatof.
Fredo throwing a counter right hand but Kryatof manages to avoid it.
Fredo misses with a head kick.
Kryatof shoots in for a double leg but Fredo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fredo is looking to chop away at Kryatof's legs.
Kryatof shoots in but no luck this time.
Jed Fredo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Kryatof.
Kryatof fails to land the takedown.
Andrei Kryatof is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kryatof changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fredo tries to avoid it but Kryatof manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fredo to the ground. Fredo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fredo just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fredo wants to clinch up but Kryatof keeps it at a distance.
Fredo misses with a low kick.
Kryatof fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kryatof is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fredo is looking to clinch.
Jed Fredo is winning the standup battle so far.
Fredo misses with a left hand
and Kryatof counters with a three punch combo that has Fredo backing up. Fredo nods at Kryatof to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredo thows a leg kick but Kryatof checks it
and Kryatof counters with a two punch combo.
Fredo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fredo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kryatof shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kryatof showed some decent athleticism there.
Fredo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fredo is trying to control the position but Kryatof postures up.
Kryatof wants to get up but he can't break Fredo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kryatof advances to half guard.
Kryatof with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kryatof moves into full mount! Fredo won't be happy about that!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kryatof thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kryatof goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Fredo is on top in guard.
Fredo trying to control but Kryatof is working from the bottom.
Kryatof seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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.
Kryatof has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fredo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kryatof.
Fredo tries to stand but Kryatof is controlling his head.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Fredo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kryatof keeps working.
Fredo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fredo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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.
Kryatof throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Kryatof is holding Fredo down, trying to stall.
Fredo working away.
Fredo tries to stand but Kryatof is controlling his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kryatof tries to improve position but can't.
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 Jed Fredo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jed Fredo's cut.
That's time! Fredo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kryatof looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fredo is fending him off so far but Kryatof persists. Nope, Fredo circles away and we're back to standing.
Kryatof scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kryatof goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fredo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kryatof but great work by Fredo.
Kryatof is trying to work for a sweep but Fredo has mounted him!
Fredo working the ground and pound effectively.
Fredo with a couple of short strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fredo tries to control but Kryatof wriggling away.
Kryatof tries to lock up and control but Fredo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fredo prevents Kryatof from getting the reversal.
BOOM! Fredo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jed Fredo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kryatof?
Fredo tries to control but Kryatof wriggling away.
Fredo working Kryatof over with strikes here.
Fredo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kryatof can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
We've been hearing that Fredo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fredo trying to control but Kryatof is having none of it.
Kryatof is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kryatof throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Fredo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kryatof can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kryatof is looking to improve his position but Fredo isn't that keen on the idea.
Fredo looking to control but Kryatof is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fredo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kryatof is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fredo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fredo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kryatof can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kryatof can't escape the position.
Fredo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kryatof is desperately trying to improve his position but Fredo has a good base and remains in mount.
Fredo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kryatof is looking to escape.
Fredo prevents Kryatof from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kryatof wants to hold on but Fredo pushes him away.
Fredo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kryatof manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Fredo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kryatof keeps working.
Kryatof is trying to control Fredo's posture but Fredo avoids it.
Andrei Kryatof has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jed Fredo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fredo decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jed Fredo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fredo, 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jed Fredo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Silvan Wiltord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Soshnyanin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Silvan Wiltord!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Viktor Soshnyanin!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiltord gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Soshnyanin.
Wiltord takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wiltord closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wiltord lands in his opponent's guard.
Wiltord slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Soshnyanin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Torture rack. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Wiltord tries to free his leg and advance position but Soshnyanin is retaining full guard.
Wiltord advances position into side control!
Wiltord tries for a kimura but Soshnyanin is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soshnyanin prevents Wiltord from improving position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiltord is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Soshnyanin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wiltord tries for a kimura but Soshnyanin is defending well.
Soshnyanin is looking to reverse the position.
Wiltord controls the position.
Wiltord trying to control the position but Soshnyanin is working away.
Wiltord tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Wiltord wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Soshnyanin, who protects the arm well.
That's two 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.
Soshnyanin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wiltord wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Soshnyanin is not content to let Wiltord control the position.
Wiltord is trying to get an arm triangle but Soshnyanin is defending well.
Wiltord is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Soshnyanin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Soshnyanin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiltord working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wiltord wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Soshnyanin, who protects the arm well.
Wiltord thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wiltord trying to control the action but Soshnyanin is working from the bottom.
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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wiltord moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Soshnyanin is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Soshnyanin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvan Wiltord dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wiltord gets a double leg takedown into Soshnyanin's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wiltord drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Soshnyanin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wiltord has Soshnyanin in his guard.
Wiltord has his foot on Soshnyanin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soshnyanin works his way back into a safe position though.
Soshnyanin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wiltord trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiltord looking to hit a scissor sweep but Soshnyanin is one step ahead there.
Wiltord looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soshnyanin throwing strikes but missing.
Soshnyanin postures up.
Wiltord has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Soshnyanin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wiltord wants to improve his position but instead Soshnyanin has moved into half guard.
Wiltord is trying to maintain the position but Soshnyanin is very close to passing his half guard.
Wiltord is trying to stand.
Wiltord desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Soshnyanin is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two 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.
Wiltord regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wiltord throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wiltord 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.
Wiltord has his feet on Soshnyanin's thighs here. He's pushed Soshnyanin off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Soshnyanin screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Silvan Wiltord!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Eriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flori Nopolis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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240 lbs
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225 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karl Eriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Flori Nopolis!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nopolis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Eriksson throws a head kick that Nopolis semi-blocks.
It looks like Flori Nopolis has been cut.
Karl Eriksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eriksson cracks a nice hook into Nopolis's ribs.
Eriksson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nopolis if he has to take too many more of those.
Nopolis looks winded!
Eriksson throws a quick head kick that knocks Nopolis silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Eriksson is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Karl Eriksson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anton Kruglov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yancy Makaki Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yancy Makaki Iii will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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176 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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177 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent MT
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Kruglov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yancy Makaki Iii!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makaki Iii throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kruglov swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Makaki Iii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kruglov.
Makaki Iii defending well as Kruglov loads up on a big left hand.
Kruglov throws a right hand that Makaki Iii ducks under and follows up with a left that Makaki Iii also avoids with ease.
A jab from Makaki Iii misses.
A big right from Makaki Iii misses.
Makaki Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruglov.
Kruglov lands a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kruglov.
Makaki Iii moves out of range as Kruglov strikes.
Kruglov misses the shot to the body.
Makaki Iii now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Makaki Iii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Makaki Iii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruglov misses with a wild body shot.
Makaki Iii throws out a counter right but Kruglov avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut
and Makaki Iii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Makaki Iii throws a hook but Kruglov blocks it.
Kruglov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Makaki Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makaki Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruglov manages to avoid it.
A jab from Makaki Iii misses.
Makaki Iii misses with a looping right.
Kruglov swings widly with a right hand
and Makaki Iii counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kruglov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kruglov thuds a left hand into Makaki Iii's body.
Makaki Iii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kruglov.
Kruglov checks a low kick from Makaki Iii.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makaki Iii. Kruglov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruglov appears to be looking for a big counter.
A big left from Makaki Iii misses.
Makaki Iii getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Kruglov finds it's way through Makaki Iii's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruglov misses with a combination
and Makaki Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruglov. Makaki Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makaki Iii now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kruglov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Makaki Iii works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Makaki Iii tries to move into range but Kruglov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kruglov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Kruglov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kruglov throws a poor cross that misses
and Makaki Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Makaki Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Makaki Iii ducks under a wild hook from Kruglov.
Makaki Iii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kruglov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makaki Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruglov.
Makaki Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Makaki Iii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kruglov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makaki Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruglov.
Kruglov avoids the body shot from Makaki Iii.
It looked like Kruglov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Makaki Iii.
Kruglov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kruglov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kruglov cracks Makaki Iii with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Makaki Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kruglov.
Makaki Iii scores with a head kick. Kruglov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kruglov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Makaki Iii in his tracks.
Kruglov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruglov tries to bum rush Makaki Iii with a series of wild strikes but Makaki Iii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Despite the aggression on Makaki Iii's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Makaki Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Kruglov's shoulder, as Kruglov tries to avoid the shot.
Makaki Iii's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kruglov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Makaki Iii scrambles back to his feet.
Makaki Iii lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by Kruglov there.
Makaki Iii fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kruglov tries to keep at a distance but Makaki Iii has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruglov.
Makaki Iii lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Makaki Iii.
Kruglov tries to work over Makaki Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kruglov takes a shot to the head.
Makaki Iii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Makaki Iii has Kruglov pressed against the cage, preventing Kruglov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Kruglov tries a body shot but Makaki Iii blocks it.
Kruglov is trying to force a seperation but Makaki Iii has the dominant position.
Makaki Iii leaning against his opponent.
Kruglov is trying to break the clinch but Makaki Iii is controlling him.
Kruglov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruglov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Makaki Iii keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kruglov's efforts to push away.
Kruglov is trying to force a seperation but Makaki Iii has the dominant position.
A short left from Makaki Iii.
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 Anton Kruglov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Makaki Iii throws a body punch but Kruglov moves out of range.
Kruglov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kruglov throws a poor cross that misses
and Makaki Iii counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Makaki Iii.
Kruglov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Makaki Iii.
Good exchange - Kruglov coming out on top.
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makaki Iii 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.
Makaki Iii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Makaki Iii missing with a left hand there. Kruglov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruglov throws a body punch but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook. Kruglov ducked under it nicely.
Makaki Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makaki Iii throws out a loose jab but Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Kruglov misses.
Kruglov throws out a loose jab but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruglov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Makaki Iii.
A quick step to the side and Kruglov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruglov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruglov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kruglov throws a hook but Makaki Iii avoids it easily.
Makaki Iii throws out a powerful jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Makaki Iii.
It looked like Kruglov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Makaki Iii.
Jab by Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a hook to the side of Makaki Iii's head but Makaki Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruglov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruglov missing with a left hand there. Makaki Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Makaki Iii scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Makaki Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Makaki Iii slips a jab from Kruglov.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut
and Kruglov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Kruglov misses the body punch
and Makaki Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kruglov throws an off balance right hand
and Kruglov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makaki Iii throws a hook but Kruglov avoids it easily.
Anton Kruglov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kruglov missing with a left hand there. Makaki Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Makaki Iii throws a shot from downtown. Kruglov moves away and avoids it.
Makaki Iii slips a jab from Kruglov.
Kruglov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Makaki Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kruglov misses with a body shot.
Makaki Iii walks into a left hand.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick
and Kruglov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kruglov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makaki Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruglov.
Anton Kruglov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruglov. Makaki Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makaki Iii stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Makaki Iii throws a hook but Kruglov avoids it easily.
Makaki Iii slips a jab from Kruglov.
Makaki Iii tries to counter by closing the distance.
Makaki Iii misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov throws a body shot but no joy.
A left lands for Kruglov.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Makaki Iii lands a jab.
Makaki Iii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut.
Makaki Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Kruglov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makaki Iii manages to avoid it.
Kruglov swings widly with a right hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Kruglov lands with a shot to the body.
Kruglov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kruglov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii walks into a straight right hand from Kruglov.
Makaki Iii darts in and clinches Kruglov up against the cage.
Makaki Iii has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kruglov is trying to force a seperation but Makaki Iii has the dominant position.
Makaki Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makaki Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makaki Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makaki Iii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
Kruglov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Makaki Iii leaning against his opponent.
Makaki Iii scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee calls for Makaki Iii to work.
Makaki Iii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kruglov's efforts to push away.
Makaki Iii lands with a right to the head.
Makaki Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Kruglov controls the action.
Makaki Iii misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kruglov misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Kruglov misses.
Makaki Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Makaki Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Makaki Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Kruglov misses its target.
Kruglov looks to land a right hand but Makaki Iii moved out of range.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook. Kruglov ducked under it nicely.
Kruglov missing with a left hand there. Makaki Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Makaki Iii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kruglov moves out of range as Makaki Iii strikes.
A slow jab from Kruglov misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii lands a right hook to the body.
Makaki Iii takes one to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Makaki Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruglov's elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Kruglov is trying to push Makaki Iii away but Makaki Iii has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Makaki Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruglov controls his hands.
Makaki Iii works on Kruglov's body with a couple of short punches.
Kruglov can't break the clinch.
Makaki Iii tries to throw a body punch but Kruglov avoids it by throwing Makaki Iii back against the cage.
Kruglov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Makaki Iii has him pressed against the cage.
Makaki Iii stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch on the inside from Makaki Iii fails to land.
Kruglov letting Makaki Iii take a breather here.
Yancy Makaki Iii seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Makaki Iii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Makaki Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruglov throws out the jab.
Kruglov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kruglov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Makaki Iii misses.
Kruglov throws out a powerful jab.
Kruglov misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Makaki Iii counter with a right hand.
Makaki Iii defending well as Kruglov loads up on a big left hand.
Makaki Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruglov.
A shot to the body from Kruglov misses
and Makaki Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Makaki Iii connects with a looping right hand.
Makaki Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makaki Iii lands with a nice body punch.
Kruglov misses with a series of wild punches.
Kruglov jabs Makaki Iii right on the nose. Makaki Iii blinks but takes it well.
Makaki Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruglov.
Makaki Iii misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kruglov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jab by Kruglov.
Kruglov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Makaki Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruglov.
Makaki Iii takes a swing at Kruglov's ribcage but misses.
Kruglov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kruglov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Makaki Iii misses with a left hand
and Kruglov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kruglov.
Kruglov misses with a jab to the body
and Makaki Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheers as Kruglov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Makaki Iii doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruglov slips a straight right by Makaki Iii.
A decent looking cross lands there for Makaki Iii.
Kruglov just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makaki Iii displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Good exchange - Kruglov coming out on top.
Kruglov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Makaki Iii was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kruglov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kruglov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick that misses.
Kruglov looks to score with a jab to the body but Makaki Iii is just out of range.
Kruglov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kruglov misses with a hook
and Makaki Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
Kruglov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Makaki Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Makaki Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruglov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Makaki Iii misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Kruglov misses the target.
Makaki Iii throws a lazy right hand but Kruglov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Makaki Iii looks to land a right hand but Kruglov moved out of range.
Makaki Iii ducks right into an uppercut from Kruglov.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yancy Makaki Iii.
I think Makaki Iii 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yancy Makaki Iii!
A relieved looking Yancy Makaki Iii thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sony Wibowo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Gruszczyk (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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sony Wibowo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michal Gruszczyk!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wibowo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wibowo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gruszczyk counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gruszczyk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gruszczyk is working Wibowo over against the cage.
Wibowo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gruszczyk pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gruszczyk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wibowo takes a shot to the head.
Wibowo is trying to drag Gruszczyk to the mat but Gruszczyk just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sony Wibowo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wibowo is breathing heavily.
Wibowo can't get the takedown.
Wibowo takes a shot to the head.
Wibowo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gruszczyk is defending well.
Gruszczyk lands a nice uppercut.
Gruszczyk pushes Wibowo against the cage. Gruszczyk is working some dirty boxing. Gruszczyk pushes off with a quick right hook! Wibowo goes down! Wibowo tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Gruszczyk moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michal Gruszczyk!
In defeat, Sony Wibowo stepped up to the mic, saying 'sorry guy i'll comeback soon'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zain Wu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Kopp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kopp has chosen Fivefold – Step Back as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zain Wu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Kopp!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kopp shoots in looking for a takedown but Wu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kopp's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kopp shoots in looking for a takedown. Wu tries to sprawl out of it but Kopp keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kopp looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kopp counters with a takedown into side control.
Kopp is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Wu is trying to escape and Kopp transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Wu is forced to tap! Nice work there by Kopp! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Patrick Kopp!
An out of breath Patrick Kopp 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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