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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sum Yung Gai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caccane Berzevaco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berzevaco is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hanna Ekola - Villihevosia. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sum Yung Gai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Caccane Berzevaco!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berzevaco clinches up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gai obliges.
Gai blocks an elbow strike from Berzevaco.
Berzevaco throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Berzevaco avoids it.
Berzevaco avoiding damage as Gai throws knees to the body.
Berzevaco creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Berzevaco taking a breather.
Gai lands a good knee to the midsection. Berzevaco won't want to take too many of those.
Berzevaco looks winded!
Gai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Berzevaco.
Berzevaco pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gai blocks the elbow strike.
Berzevaco throws an elbow but it misses.
Gai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Berzevaco lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gai landing knees to the body.
Gai stalling in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gai.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Berzevaco just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gai's brow.
Gai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gai throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Gai finds it's way through Berzevaco's defenses.
It looks like Caccane Berzevaco has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzevaco moves away from the strike by Gai.
Gai instigates a clinch.
Gai tries a knee to the head but Berzevaco blocks it.
Berzevaco looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Berzevaco avoids it.
Berzevaco managing to block the knees to the body from Gai.
A nice left hand lands by Gai.
Berzevaco throws an elbow that misses.
Gai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Berzevaco lands an elbow inside that Gai shrugs off.
Gai is working Berzevaco over against the cage.
Gai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Berzevaco tries to keep at a distance but Gai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Berzevaco is defending well for now.
Gai pushes Berzevaco back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gai lands a damaging elbow.
Gai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Berzevaco.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gai struggles to land a body shot inside as Berzevaco controls his hands.
Gai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Berzevaco's face.
Berzevaco is rocked!
Gai lands a nice elbow.
Berzevaco is still on wobbly legs! Can Gai finish him?
Gai working Berzevaco over with knees to the body.
Gai lands a knee to the body.
Gai unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Berzevaco! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Gai is unloading with more strikes now! Berzevaco drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sum Yung Gai!
A very excited looking Sum Yung Gai 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 Nick Cave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Achilles Leonidas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonidas has chosen Best of Me as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Cave!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Achilles Leonidas!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonidas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cave takes the fight into the clinch.
Cave lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leonidas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cave tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cave throws an elbow that misses.
Leonidas lands a nice shot to the body.
Leonidas missing with knees to the body.
Leonidas missing with knees to the body.
Leonidas lands a knee to the head.
Leonidas tries to land knees in the clinch but Cave avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cave using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Leonidas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Leonidas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cave stalling in the clinch but Leonidas improves position.
Leonidas working aggressively here.
Cave tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Leonidas avoids it.
Cave tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Leonidas avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonidas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice body punch from Leonidas.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leonidas.
Leonidas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cave is breathing heavily.
Leonidas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Leonidas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cave's elbow.
Leonidas landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cave.
Leonidas throws a head punch that misses.
Leonidas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cave missing with knees to the body.
Leonidas can't find room to land a body shot as Cave controls the action.
Leonidas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cave with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Leonidas tries to land a knee to the head but Cave blocks with his arms.
Leonidas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonidas tries to work over Cave's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cave is defending well for now.
Cave on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Leonidas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cave throws a knee to the head but misses.
Leonidas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cave has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cave's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters circling a little - Cave finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cave is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Leonidas.
Leonidas avoids the body shot from Cave.
Nick Cave seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonidas gets tackled into the cage by Cave. Cave maintains the clinch.
Leonidas lands a right hand.
Leonidas has a couple of punches blocked by Cave.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Leonidas.
Leonidas tries to land knees in the clinch but Cave avoids the damage to the body.
Leonidas tries to throw a body punch but Cave avoids it by throwing Leonidas back against the cage.
Leonidas tries to land knees in the clinch but Cave avoids the damage to the body.
Leonidas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cave.
Leonidas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cave lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Our sources have told us that Cave has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A short left from Leonidas.
Cave tries to throw a body punch but Leonidas avoids it by throwing Cave back against the cage.
Cave breaks the clinch.
Cave lands with a hook. Leonidas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Leonidas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cave misses with a body kick.
Leonidas tries to bum rush Cave with a series of wild strikes but Cave uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cave misses with a few strikes there.
Cave lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cave avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leonidas throws a series of punches but Cave avoids them all with ease.
Cave is looking for a counter combo.
Cave throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cave tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Leonidas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Leonidas misses with a punch to the body.
Leonidas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Cave.
Leonidas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cave's elbow.
Cave prevents a body shot from Leonidas.
Cave breaks from the clinch.
Cave connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Leonidas's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Achilles Leonidas dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Cave looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Leonidas tries a head kick but it misses.
Cave throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab lands there for Cave.
Nick Cave is winning the standup battle so far.
Leonidas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cave paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leonidas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Leonidas lands with a right to the head.
Leonidas managing to block the knees to the body from Cave.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cave slowing the pace effectively.
Leonidas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cave throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Leonidas blocks it with crossed arms.
Leonidas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leonidas trying to land knees to the body.
Leonidas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cave is defending well for now.
Cave manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cave scores with a hook.
Leonidas is looking to clinch.
Leonidas ducks under a wild hook from Cave.
Leonidas closes the distance and pushes Cave back into the cage.
Cave tries to land knees in the clinch but Leonidas avoids the damage to the body.
Leonidas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leonidas tries to work over Cave's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leonidas missing with knees to the body.
Cave on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cave lands a nice uppercut.
Leonidas digs a right hand into Cave's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cave's gas tank.
Leonidas misses with a punch on the inside.
Cave using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Leonidas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Leonidas can't find room to land a body shot as Cave controls the action.
Cave on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cave managing to block the knees to the body from Leonidas.
Leonidas is breathing heavily.
Cave breaks the clinch.
Cave bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Leonidas's head backwards.
Leonidas tries to clinch but Cave moves out of range.
Cave throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Leonidas's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cave misses with a body shot.
Leonidas misses with a head kick.
Cave throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leonidas.
Cave clinches up against the cage.
Cave tries a knee to the head but Leonidas blocks it.
Cave misses with an elbow strike.
Cave scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Leonidas lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cave lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Leonidas struggles to land a body shot inside as Cave controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Leonidas.
Achilles Leonidas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cave blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Leonidas cracks Cave with a nice body shot.
Leonidas lands with a light punch inside.
Cave can't break the clinch.
Leonidas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cave's face.
A short body shot lands from Leonidas as the two fighters clinch.
Leonidas tries to land a knee to the head but Cave blocks with his arms.
Leonidas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cave has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cave misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Leonidas.
Leonidas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leonidas misses with a knee strike.
Cave on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cave tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Leonidas lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas trying to land knees to the body.
Leonidas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cave blocks it with crossed arms.
Leonidas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leonidas scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cave with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cave pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Cave. Those never looked like landing.
Leonidas moves to clinch but Cave breaks away
and Cave counters with a left and a right that stings Leonidas.
Cave fails to land with a series of punches.
Leonidas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Leonidas struggles to land a body shot inside as Cave controls his hands.
Cave missing with knees to the body.
Leonidas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cave avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Achilles Leonidas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Leonidas closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Leonidas fails to land.
Cave lands an elbow that stopped Leonidas in his tracks for a moment.
Leonidas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cave's elbow.
Cave working Leonidas over with knees to the body.
Cave has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Leonidas blocks a body shot from Cave.
Leonidas can't find room to land a body shot as Cave controls the action.
Leonidas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cave backwards.
Leonidas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leonidas looking to throw knees to the head but Cave is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonidas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leonidas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cave.
Leonidas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Leonidas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Cave.
Cave misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Leonidas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cave escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cave misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leonidas throws a counter combo.
Leonidas looks for the body kick but Cave saw that one coming.
Cave's jab looks to have found its range, popping Leonidas under the eye.
Cave is looking to clinch but Leonidas is avoiding it.
Cave gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leonidas.
A short left from Leonidas.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cave obliges.
Cave on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Leonidas scores with a shoulder strike.
Leonidas tries to throw a body punch but Cave avoids it by throwing Leonidas back against the cage.
Cave makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leonidas tries a knee to the head but Cave blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cave taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Leonidas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leonidas misses with a knee strike.
Leonidas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cave's elbow.
Leonidas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cave's elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cave missing with knees to the body.
Leonidas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Leonidas avoids the elbow strike from Cave, against the cage.
Leonidas scores with a shoulder strike.
Leonidas scores with a knee to the head.
Cave lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Leonidas misses with a punch on the inside.
Cave's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cave fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leonidas moves into the clinch.
Cave tries to circle away but Leonidas has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cave trying to stall but Leonidas improves his position.
Leonidas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cave's elbow.
Leonidas tries to land knees in the clinch but Cave avoids the damage to the body.
Leonidas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Leonidas keeps control of Cave as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Leonidas managing to block the knees to the body from Cave.
Knees in the clinch landing for Leonidas.
Leonidas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cave is defending well for now.
Cave breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cave throws a wild body kick that Leonidas sees coming a mile off.
Leonidas with the counter takedown but Cave avoids it easily.
Leonidas rushes Cave and presses him up against the cage.
Leonidas missing with knees to the body.
Leonidas with a knee to the head.
Leonidas lands a nice uppercut.
Leonidas lands a good knee to the midsection. Cave won't want to take too many of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas landing knees to the body.
Cave breaks from the clinch.
Leonidas pushes Cave up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leonidas misses with a punch to the body.
Leonidas avoiding damage as Cave throws knees to the body.
Cave avoiding damage as Leonidas throws knees to the body.
Leonidas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short uppercut from Cave.
Achilles Leonidas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cave manages to break the clinch.
Nick Cave has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cave clinches up with Leonidas and pushes him back against the cage.
Cave tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Leonidas avoids it.
Cave breaks from the clinch.
Leonidas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Leonidas prevents a body shot from Cave.
And that's the end of the fight!
Achilles Leonidas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Leonidas winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Achilles Leonidas!
Achilles Leonidas looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I want to thank my sponsors and all of my fans! My goal every show is to give the crowd an exciting fight. One day I will become Champion!!thanks spartan nutrition for making me healthy!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spartacus Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Spartacus Halo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Tyson misses the target.
Halo has Tyson up against the cage in a clinch.
Tyson is pressed up against the cage. Halo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tyson down to the mat. Tyson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Halo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tyson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Halo counters with a thumping low kick.
Tyson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Halo with a jab.
It looks like Mike Tyson has been cut.
Halo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Halo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Halo working Tyson over with strikes.
Halo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tyson defending well though.
Halo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tyson defends it well.
Tyson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Halo wants to free his trapped foot but Tyson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tyson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tyson pushes Halo off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tyson throws a nice looking combination but Halo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tyson misses with a series of wild punches.
Halo moves out of range as Tyson strikes.
Halo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Halo moves out of range as Tyson strikes.
Mike Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyson looks to throw the jab but Halo is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Tyson.
Halo attempts a counter takedown but Tyson avoids it well and moves away.
A combination from Tyson does no damage.
Tyson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Halo, right into the meat.
Tyson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch combination from Tyson misses.
Halo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tyson's guard.
Halo with a flurry of punches that miss.
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!
Tyson is looking to stand back up but Halo counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Tyson.
Tyson wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tyson defending well though.
Tyson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Halo lands strikes from half guard.
Halo prevents Tyson from standing back up.
Halo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Halo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tyson wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tyson has hold of Halo's hands but Halo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Halo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Halo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Halo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Halo prevents Tyson from standing back up.
Halo wants to take a breather but Tyson is having none of it.
Tyson is trying to stand back up but Halo is controlling him
Halo trying to control from half guard but Tyson is working away.
Halo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tyson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tyson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Halo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tyson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Halo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson is trying to stand.
Tyson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Halo.
Halo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tyson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Halo.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tyson pushes Halo off and gets back to his feet.
Tyson lands with a hook. Halo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Spartacus Halo has been cut.
Tyson throws a lazy right hand but Halo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Halo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tyson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tyson misses the body punch
enabling Halo to counter with a crisp jab.
Tyson swings widly with a right hand
and Halo counters with a thumping low kick.
Tyson ducks under a wild hook from Halo.
Tyson throws a lazy right hand but Halo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Tyson misses its intended target.
Tyson 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.
Tyson looks to land a left hand but Halo moved out of range nicely.
Tyson missing with a left hand there. Halo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A good leg kick by Halo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson lands with a hook. Halo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Halo cracks Tyson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tyson swings widly with a right hand
and Halo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tyson lands the left hand.
Tyson throws a hook to the side of Halo's head but Halo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tyson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tyson throws a shot from downtown. Halo moves away and avoids it.
Halo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big left from Tyson misses.
Tyson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tyson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Halo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tyson looks to land a right hand but Halo moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyson looks to score with a jab to the body but Halo is just out of range.
Halo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tyson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tyson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Halo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Halo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyson.
Halo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Tyson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tyson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Halo counters with a stiff right hand.
Tyson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Halo defending well as Tyson loads up on a big left hand.
Tyson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Halo.
Halo moves away from the strike by Tyson.
Tyson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Halo counters with a shoot takedown. Tyson fights it but they end up in guard.
Halo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Halo lands a couple of digs.
Halo prevents Tyson from getting back to his feet.
Spartacus Halo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Halo cracks Tyson with a solid left hand.
Halo lands a couple of elbows.
Halo wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving.
Halo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Halo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halo looking to pass the guard.
Halo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Halo controlling from the top position.
Halo with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tyson keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Tyson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Halo is controlling him.
Halo postures up in Tyson's guard and throws a big left but Tyson blocks it.
Tyson wriggles free and stands up.
Halo has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Halo.
Halo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tyson has had enough of the clinch but Halo keeps him there for the moment.
A short body shot lands from Halo as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Halo.
Halo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Halo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tyson regains guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halo lands a couple of elbows.
Tyson is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tyson is still in real trouble! Can Halo finish him?
Halo arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Tyson's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Spartacus Halo!
After winning the bout, Spartacus Halo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hideo Tokoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perseen Suti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tokoro comes to the cage accompanied by Boomtastic. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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154 lbs
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157 lbs
27 - 19 - 2 |
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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
21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hideo Tokoro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Perseen Suti!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Hideo Tokoro has been cut.
Suti throws a sloppy head kick
and Tokoro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Suti has one foot on Tokoro's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Tokoro lands the left hand.
Suti throws a series of punches but Tokoro moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Suti swats away the attempt to clinch by Tokoro.
Suti drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tokoro defends it well.
Suti tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tokoro defends well and Suti ends up having to push Tokoro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Suti keeps the fight on the outside.
Tokoro lands with a good body shot.
We've been informed that Suti has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Suti throws a head kick that half lands.
Suti lands with a kick to the temple. Tokoro shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tokoro feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Suti trying to keep a closed guard but Tokoro is proving a slippery customer.
Suti looking for a sweep. Not yet Suti, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokoro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Suti is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Suti is trying to keep Tokoro in close.
Tokoro drops back looking for a leg! Suti is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Suti manages to kick Tokoro off! Tokoro jumps back into Suti's guard.
Tokoro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Suti wants to sweep but no luck.
Tokoro tries to free his leg and advance position but Suti is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Suti wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tokoro is now in half guard.
Tokoro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tokoro seems to be looking for submissions.
Tokoro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tokoro is looking for a kimura here.
Suti is doing well to control the position and prevent Tokoro from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suti wants to control but Tokoro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tokoro seems to be working for a kimura but Suti defends the submission attempt.
Tokoro is trying to control. Suti wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tokoro is really struggling to control Suti but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tokoro is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Suti still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Suti has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Suti misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Suti throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suti in side control lands a decent elbow.
Suti tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Suti has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tokoro sneaks back into half guard.
Suti decides to stand and escape the position.
Suti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tokoro at a distance.
Suti lands a head kick!
Perseen Suti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suti gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tokoro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tokoro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suti throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perseen Suti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hideo Tokoro's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A big right from Suti misses.
Tokoro tries to counter with a takedown but Suti is quick to defend against it.
Tokoro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tokoro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Suti lands a takedown into guard.
Suti passes Tokoro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Suti is trying to control the action in half guard but Tokoro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Suti takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tokoro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tokoro being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suti tries to free his leg and advance position but Tokoro is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tokoro is on top in guard.
Suti 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.
Suti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tokoro trying to control but Suti is working from the bottom.
Suti pulls Tokoro in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tokoro passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tokoro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Suti has escaped the position, nice work there.
Suti tries to bench press Tokoro off him but Tokoro keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suti is still trying to improve position.
Suti gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tokoro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Suti knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tokoro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Suti sees it coming and defends easily.
Tokoro prevents Suti from improving his position.
Suti trying to hold on to Tokoro's head to control him but Tokoro postures up.
Tokoro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suti wants to control but Tokoro is keeping busy.
Tokoro trying to control the action but Suti is working from the bottom.
Tokoro trying to mount his opponent but Suti defends it.
Suti is trying to get back to full guard.
Tokoro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Suti sees it coming and defends easily.
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.
Tokoro is trying to work for a kimura but Suti is defending well.
Suti wants to get back to full guard.
Tokoro trying to control from Suti's half guard. Suti has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Suti wants to get back to his feet but Tokoro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tokoro trying to control the position from guard on top but Suti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Suti throws a head kick that misses
and Tokoro counters with a stiff right hand.
Suti throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tokoro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Perseen Suti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hideo Tokoro's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Tokoro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Suti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Suti. Those never looked like landing.
Suti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tokoro manages to avoid it.
Tokoro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Suti misses with a double jab
and Tokoro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Suti throws a poor cross that misses
and Tokoro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tokoro is looking for a kimura but Suti is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tokoro to get the leverage.
Suti tries to roll over but Tokoro keeps him under control.
Tokoro seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Suti is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hideo Tokoro!
Hideo Tokoro thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yuya Shimizu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and I Know Wrestling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shimizu comes to the cage accompanied by Alright, let's do this.. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
145 lbs
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130 lbs
11 - 6 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yuya Shimizu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, I Know Wrestling!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shimizu slips under a jab from Wrestling.
Wrestling throws a series of punches but Shimizu avoids them all with ease.
Wrestling is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like I Know Wrestling has been cut.
Shimizu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wrestling throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shimizu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wrestlings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wrestling tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
No joy there for Wrestling, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shimizu scores with a jab to the head.
Shimizu slips a jab and a cross from Wrestling.
Shimizu misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wrestling decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Shimizu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shimizu.
Shimizu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shimizu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestling stays in close to Shimizu's body and controls the position.
Shimizu has Wrestling pulled in close to control his posture.
Wrestling stopping the sweep attempt from Shimizu.
Wrestling told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Shimizu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Shimizu's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Shimizu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Wrestling is controlling Shimizu's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wrestling has momentary wrist control but Shimizu slips an elbow through the middle.
Shimizu trying to control but Wrestling is working from the bottom.
Shimizu being controlled here momentarily.
Shimizu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Further stalling from Shimizu.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wrestling can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shimizu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shimizu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wrestling is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shimizu drops back looking for a leg! Wrestling is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wrestling manages to kick Shimizu off! Shimizu jumps back into Wrestling's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shimizu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wrestling looking to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wrestling wants to stand but Shimizu is controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wrestling takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu tries to clinch but Wrestling is having none of it.
Wrestling changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wrestling throws a body shot but no joy.
Wrestling throws a lazy uppercut
and Shimizu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shimizu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wrestling. Wrestling circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shimizu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shimizu. That's going to slow Wrestling down.
Shimizu stuffs the takedown attempt from Wrestling. Wrestling gets slowly back to his feet.
Wrestling tries to move into range but Shimizu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wrestling checks a leg kick nicely.
A big right from Shimizu misses.
Shimizu misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuya Shimizu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on I Know Wrestling's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wrestling misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shimizu.
Wrestling connects with a body shot.
Wrestling takes one to the chin there.
Shimizu scores with a kick to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wrestling.
Wrestling trying to control the position but Shimizu is working away.
The ground and pound from Wrestling seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Shimizu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wrestling's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Shimizu trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wrestling lands a nice short elbow.
Shimizu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shimizu has his hands on Wrestling's head, controlling the position.
Wrestling really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shimizu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wrestling sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wrestling landing with the ground and pound.
Shimizu is trying to keep Wrestling in close.
That's two 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.
Wrestling with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shimizu wants to sweep here but Wrestling controlling him for the moment.
Wrestling trying to control but Shimizu is working from the bottom.
Wrestling trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wrestling not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shimizu.
Shimizu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wrestling.
Shimizu thinks about countering with a body kick.
Wrestling takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shimizu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wrestling can do to turn this around?
Wrestling looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shimizu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wrestling misses with a looping left.
Wrestling takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wrestling takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shimizu lands a leg kick that knocks Wrestling off balance momentarily.
I Know Wrestling is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wrestling staying out of range there.
Shimizu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shimizu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shimizu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A big left from Shimizu misses.
Wrestling is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wrestling on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shimizu connects with a leg kick. Wrestling looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wrestling shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wrestling is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shimizu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wrestling throws a nice looking combination but Shimizu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wrestling misses with a body shot.
Shimizu tries a head kick but it misses.
Shimizu with a hook.
Shimizu scores with a nice right hand.
Wrestling is still on wobbly legs! Can Shimizu finish him?
Shimizu drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Wrestling right on the button. Wrestling goes down! Shimizu follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Shimizu gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuya Shimizu!
A very excited looking Yuya Shimizu rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stan Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Seleznyov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stan Hardy is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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30
215 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
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222 lbs
17 - 7 - 0 |
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stan Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roberto Seleznyov!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Seleznyov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
Hardy lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Seleznyov.
Hardy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy tries a body shot but Seleznyov blocks it.
Seleznyov digs a right hand into Hardy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hardy's gas tank.
Seleznyov swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seleznyov tries to throw a body punch but Hardy avoids it by throwing Seleznyov back against the cage.
Seleznyov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hardy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've been informed that Seleznyov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A head punch on the inside from Hardy fails to land.
Hardy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Seleznyov blocks it with crossed arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Seleznyov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seleznyov throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy.
Seleznyov has Hardy pushed against the cage.
Hardy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hardy working aggressively here.
Seleznyov tries to throw a body punch but Hardy avoids it by throwing Seleznyov back against the cage.
Seleznyov swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hardy.
Hardy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hardy swings wildly with an uppercut but Seleznyov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Seleznyov avoids it.
Hardy lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Roberto Seleznyov has been cut.
Seleznyov blocking some punches.
Hardy working aggressively here.
Seleznyov gets through Hardy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seleznyov.
Seleznyov blocking some punches.
Seleznyov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hardy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Seleznyov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Seleznyov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardy.
Hardy just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seleznyov misses with a body shot.
Hardy with a nice cross.
Hardy moves in looking to clinch but Seleznyov pushes him off.
Seleznyov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hardy looks to land a combination. Seleznyov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hardy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hardy looks to land a right hand but Seleznyov moved out of range.
Hardy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Seleznyov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Seleznyov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hardy misses with a looping right.
Seleznyov thows a leg kick but Hardy checks it
enabling Hardy to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seleznyov. Hardy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Seleznyov on the side of the head.
A big left from Hardy misses.
Seleznyov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy scores with a nice head shot.
Good shot there by Hardy.
Seleznyov throws a head kick that half lands.
Hardy misses with a lunging right hand
and Seleznyov counters with a head kick that drops Hardy to the mat! Hardy scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Seleznyov cracks Hardy with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Hardy falls to his knees and Seleznyov doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roberto Seleznyov!
An out of breath and clearly excited Roberto Seleznyov thanked Sun-Tzu for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Ulpius Traianus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wladyslaw Raginis (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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265 lbs
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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
41 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Ulpius Traianus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wladyslaw Raginis!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Traianus finds it's target.
Traianus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Raginis moves out of range as Traianus throws a body kick.
Traianus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raginis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Marcus Ulpius Traianus has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raginis. Traianus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Traianus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Traianus misses with a body kick.
Raginis misses with a left hand
letting Traianus counter with a right hand.
It looks like Wladyslaw Raginis has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Traianus. Those never looked like landing.
Traianus throws the kick towards the body but Raginis avoids it.
Raginis digs a good hook to Traianus's body.
Traianus misses with a body shot.
Traianus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raginis lands a nice shot to the body.
Traianus is breathing heavily.
Raginis lunges at Traianus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Traianus's hand.
Raginis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raginis goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Traianus has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Raginis but great work by Traianus.
Traianus working away.
Raginis regains half guard.
Raginis gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raginis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Raginis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Traianus manages to get himself to full guard.
Raginis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Raginis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Traianus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Raginis advances to half guard.
Raginis wants to pass to mount but Traianus is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raginis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Traianus is trying to stand up here but Raginis is controlling him well.
Raginis 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.
Raginis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Raginis working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raginis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Traianus's head.
Raginis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Raginis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Traianus is defending against the submission attempts here by Raginis.
Raginis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Raginis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Traianus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Raginis.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Raginis drops an elbow to the side of Traianus's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raginis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Traianus's head.
Raginis tries to pass to full mount but Traianus defends it.
Well, if Raginis is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Traianus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Raginis.
Traianus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Raginis is trying to control. Traianus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Raginis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Traianus defending well though.
Raginis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Traianus is just riding it out for now. Raginis eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wladyslaw Raginis dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Traianus throws a push kick but Raginis slaps the foot to one side.
Raginis gets the takedown into side control.
Raginis wants to control but Traianus is keeping him busy.
Wladyslaw Raginis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Traianus is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Raginis landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Raginis lands an elbow.
Raginis landing strikes.
Raginis misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Raginis is putting a hurting on Traianus here, landing some big shots from side control.
Marcus Ulpius Traianus's cut is getting worse.
Raginis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Raginis misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raginis is putting a hurting on Traianus here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jeez, Marcus Ulpius Traianus's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Marcus Ulpius Traianus's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Wladyslaw Raginis!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tatsuya Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom Ryan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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40
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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
40 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tatsuya Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tom Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki moves out of range as Ryan strikes.
Aoki feinted with a counter takedown.
Aoki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ryan circles away.
Aoki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ryan misses with the combination.
Ryan misses with a head kick.
Aoki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Ryan misses the target.
Ryan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aoki moves out of range as Ryan strikes.
Aoki appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ryan tries to work over Aoki's front leg with a kick but Aoki checks it.
Aoki on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki drops his hands momentarily and Ryan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Tatsuya Aoki has been cut.
Ryan scoring well with a low kick there.
Ryan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ryan lands a leg kick that knocks Aoki off balance momentarily.
Ryan tests Aoki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ryan misses with a leg kick.
Aoki shoots in looking for a takedown but Ryan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aoki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tatsuya Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan throws a low kick but Aoki avoids it.
Aoki moves out of range as Ryan throws a body kick.
Ryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aoki moves away.
Aoki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ryan sprawls and moves away.
Aoki checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ryan throws a head kick that misses.
Aoki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ryan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ryan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aoki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aoki misses with a takedown attempt - Ryan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tom Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan misses with a head kick.
Aoki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Aoki or perhaps it was just good defense by Ryan, which made it look bad.
Aoki checks a leg kick.
Aoki feinted with a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan scores with a nice right hand.
Aoki throws a jab when Ryan was well out of range.
Ryan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Aoki checks it well.
Ryan misses the shot to the body.
Aoki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ryan.
Ryan misses with a leg kick
and Aoki counters with a shoot takedown into 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.
Ryan is trying to control but can't.
Aoki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki trying to control from half guard but Ryan is working away.
We've been hearing that Aoki has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is trying is best to control the position here.
Aoki is looking to take a break and control but Ryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aoki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Aoki with the ground and pound but Ryan uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aoki is working Ryan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Aoki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aoki seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki drops back looking for a leg! Ryan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ryan manages to kick Aoki off! Aoki jumps back into Ryan's guard.
Aoki works over Ryan with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Ryan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tatsuya Aoki's cut.
That's time! Aoki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ryan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aoki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Aoki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ryan sprawls and moves away.
Aoki scores with a push kick.
Ryan lands a leg kick that knocks Aoki off balance momentarily.
Ryan swings for the body but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki tries to counter with a takedown but Ryan is quick to defend against it.
Aoki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ryan flicks out a counter leg kick but Aoki steps away.
Aoki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aoki's sensitive parts.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ryan.
A combination from Ryan does no damage.
Aoki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aoki on the side of the head.
Aoki tries to land a front kick but Ryan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Aoki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ryan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aoki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aoki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ryan takes a swing at Aoki's ribcage but misses.
Tatsuya Aoki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ryan misses with a leg kick.
Aoki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ryan throws a push kick but Aoki slaps the foot to one side.
Aoki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Aoki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ryan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ryan connects with a leg kick. Aoki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ryan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tom Ryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ryan.
It looked like Aoki was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ryan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan takes a swing at Aoki's ribcage but misses.
Aoki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Aoki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheers as Ryan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aoki doesn't seem phased though.
Ryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Aoki is just out of range.
Ryan rushes Aoki with punches - Aoki moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Aoki goes down! Ryan follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Ryan!
Our winner, Tom Ryan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramses Kolmas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elmo Salty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salty has chosen Gonna Fly Now as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ramses Kolmas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Elmo Salty!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Salty. Kolmas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kolmas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Salty.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kolmas or perhaps it was just good defense by Salty, which made it look bad.
Salty looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kolmas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Salty.
Salty throws a head kick that misses.
Kolmas has managed to clinch.
A short right from Salty on the inside.
Salty blocking some punches.
Kolmas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kolmas.
Salty misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kolmas controlling the action here for a moment.
Kolmas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramses Kolmas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Kolmas.
Kolmas has Salty pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Salty manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kolmas tries to pull guard but Salty won't allow it.
Kolmas holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kolmas swings wildly with an uppercut but Salty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salty tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Salty can't find room to land a body shot as Kolmas controls the action.
Salty working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kolmas stalls.
Kolmas is trying to maintain a safe position but Salty gets an underhook and turns Kolmas into the cage.
Salty pushes Kolmas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kolmas gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Salty working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kolmas.
Kolmas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salty is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolmas throws a big elbow that misses.
Kolmas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Salty is looking to stand up but Kolmas isn't so interested in that idea.
Kolmas trying to move into half guard but instead Salty has managed to sweep!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salty preventing the sweep.
Kolmas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Salty wants to get up but he can't break Kolmas's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Salty doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Salty manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kolmas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Salty can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kolmas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kolmas working for a triangle but Salty defends it easily.
Kolmas working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kolmas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Salty is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salty stopping the sweep attempt from Kolmas.
Kolmas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kolmas 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kolmas looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A head kick misses from Salty.
Kolmas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Salty manages to circle out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Elmo Salty will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kolmas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Salty is looking to clinch.
Salty fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kolmas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Salty throws a head kick that misses.
Kolmas seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kolmas avoids the body shot from Salty.
Salty lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kolmas at a distance.
Salty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salty lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolmas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Salty.
Kolmas feints and as Salty raises his hands in defense, Kolmas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kolmas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kolmas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Salty's head.
Salty utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kolmas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Salty works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kolmas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kolmas wants to control from the top but Salty keeps moving.
Kolmas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kolmas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Salty works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Salty is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Salty keeping full guard, as Kolmas tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Salty throws a wild body kick that Kolmas sees coming a mile off.
Kolmas dives in and grabs Salty's left leg, looking for a takedown. Salty pushes down on Kolmas's head and hops out.
Salty scores with a sloppy right hand. Kolmas should have avoided that one.
Kolmas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kolmas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kolmas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Salty's head.
Kolmas is just content to waste time from the top position. Salty takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kolmas trying to control the position from guard on top but Salty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salty swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salty wants to stand up but Kolmas is controlling him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kolmas trying to control but Salty is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Salty thuds his shin into the meat of Kolmas's side.
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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kolmas is defended easily by Salty.
Nice body kick there by Salty.
Salty throws a quick inside leg kick.
Elmo Salty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kolmas.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Salty lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kolmas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kolmas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kolmas seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elmo Salty 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!
Salty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Salty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kolmas feinted with a counter takedown.
Kolmas takes the fight into the clinch.
Salty tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kolmas avoids it.
Salty gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kolmas.
Kolmas misses with the head strike.
Kolmas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolmas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Salty.
Kolmas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kolmas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Salty misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kolmas.
Salty blocks an elbow strike.
Kolmas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramses Kolmas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salty lands with a right to the head.
Salty throws a head punch that misses.
Salty swings wildly with an uppercut but Kolmas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salty working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Salty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kolmas stalls.
Kolmas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Salty tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kolmas avoids it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kolmas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Salty gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kolmas.
Salty lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolmas wants to take the fight to the mat but Salty manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kolmas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kolmas has picked Salty up - he's going for a ride! Kolmas dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Salty blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kolmas.
Kolmas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salty is refusing to be controlled, as Kolmas sits in half guard.
Salty is looking to escape.
Kolmas trying to control the action but Salty is working from the bottom.
Salty makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Salty throws a sloppy head kick and Kolmas moves out of range easily.
Kolmas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Salty but Salty pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Salty shapes to counter with a head kick.
Salty forces Kolmas back against the cage and clinches.
Salty scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Salty on the inside.
Salty unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kolmas avoiding damage as Salty throws knees to the body.
Salty tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kolmas avoids it.
Kolmas prevents a body shot from Salty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salty lands a nice uppercut.
Kolmas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ramses Kolmas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kolmas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salty misses with the head strike.
Kolmas misses with a punch to the body.
Salty lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kolmas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kolmas taking a breather.
Kolmas jumps guard but Salty stands there with Kolmas around his waist. Kolmas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Kolmas.
Salty lands with a left to the head.
Salty pushes Kolmas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Salty trying to land knees to the body.
Salty avoids the elbow strike from Kolmas, against the cage.
Kolmas can't find room to land a body shot as Salty controls the action.
Kolmas tightens his grip and picks Salty up, before dumping him to the ground. Salty manages to land in guard.
Kolmas is looking to work some ground and pound but Salty has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elmo Salty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Salty winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elmo Salty!
Elmo Salty really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that GREEN!160 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Ramses Kolmas stepped up to the mic, saying 'That was a fluke'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Taneli Hauki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Park Jae Sung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jae Sung has chosen Gangnam Style by PSY as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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198 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Taneli Hauki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Park Jae Sung!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jae Sung throws a lazy right hand but Hauki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jae Sung fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hauki looks to score with a jab to the body but Jae Sung is just out of range.
Jae Sung uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hauki.
A countering left hand to the body from Jae Sung misses.
Jae Sung throws out a loose jab but Hauki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jae Sung misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Hauki misses the target.
Jae Sung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hauki slips under a jab from Jae Sung.
Jae Sung shoots in looking for a takedown but Hauki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jae Sung's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hauki takes a swing at Jae Sung's ribcage but misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jae Sung.
Jae Sung slips under a jab from Hauki.
Hauki avoids the body shot from Jae Sung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hauki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hauki misses the jab.
Jae Sung throws a body shot but no joy.
Hauki thinks about countering with a head kick.
Jae Sung thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jae Sung misses with a series of wild punches.
Jae Sung closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jae Sung lands in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hauki controlling Jae Sung's posture.
Jae Sung works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hauki is doing well to control the position and prevent Jae Sung from advancing to side control.
Hauki wants to improve his position but Jae Sung is controlling well.
Jae Sung is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jae Sung trying to work for an americana but Hauki has managed to regain full guard.
Jae Sung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hauki controlling Jae Sung's posture.
Hauki keeping full guard, as Jae Sung tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jae Sung is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hauki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jae Sung is controlling him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hauki controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jae Sung fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hauki.
Taneli Hauki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jae Sung instigates a clinch.
A short right from Jae Sung.
Hauki lands with a light punch inside.
Jae Sung blocks a body shot from Hauki.
Jae Sung misses with some punches.
Hauki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Hauki.
Hauki working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jae Sung.
Hauki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jae Sung works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jae Sung misses with a punch to the body.
Hauki lands a hook that snaps the head of Jae Sung backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jae Sung can't find room to land a body shot as Hauki controls the action.
Hauki is trying to maintain a safe position but Jae Sung gets an underhook and turns Hauki into the cage.
Hauki has Jae Sung pressed against the cage.
Hauki throws a punch but it's blocked by Jae Sung.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hauki.
Jae Sung fails to pull guard.
Taneli Hauki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Park Jae Sung.
Jae Sung jumps guard but Hauki stands there with Jae Sung around his waist. Jae Sung gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hauki will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jae Sung up against the cage.
Jae Sung lands with a light punch inside.
Hauki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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 Taneli Hauki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jae Sung misses with a series of wild punches.
Jae Sung ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hauki moves away.
Hauki throws a hook but Jae Sung avoids it easily.
Jae Sung throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hauki thinks about countering with a head kick.
Jae Sung missing with a left hand there. Hauki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hauki looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Jae Sung moves out of range of the strikes.
Hauki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hauki lands a head kick. Jae Sung smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Park Jae Sung has been cut.
Hauki cracks Jae Sung with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hauki has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jae Sung to stand back up!
Jae Sung is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jae Sung bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Hauki comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Jae Sung falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Jae Sung was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Taneli Hauki!
Taneli Hauki retains his middleweight title!
Taneli Hauki decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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